Creativity

Students sew drawstring bags using a simple backstitch in preparation for the mala they will string in a future class. This lesson was created by Noa Jones at the Middle Way School for third grade students preparing for Rites of Passage. 

This lesson plan includes everything you need to help children make an origami representation of the Buddha sitting on a lotus. Students will learn about and reflect on their significance and set intentions to make them as offerings.

Angélica Paljor interviews Sandra Cisneros, published August, 2022 on Lion’s Roar Magazine.

From the Rubin Museum: An art project aimed at measuring your own existence and reflecting on how you define yourself

From the Rubin Museum: An art project making rangoli to celebrate the festival of Holi

From the Rubin Museum: An art project to make your own diyas for the Diwali festival of lights

From the Rubin Museum: An art project to explore letting go of fear and attachment

From the Rubin Museum: A DIY art project to make your own Sankranti Kite

From the Rubin Museum: An art project aimed at exploring hybrid creatures and deities.

Download a set of coloring pages inspired by Ignasi Font’s illustrations from Everything Is Connected.

Olivia Holden shares her process, from early character sketches to final paintings for The Barefoot King! See how she developed King Creet's expressions and how she decided on the rich color palate for the book.

A selection of craft projects that can provide children with a tactile, engaging connection to the dharma.