nature

This simple nature mandala activity, inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's Planting Seeds, invites children to connect with and contemplate the natural world.

From Middle Way School a lesson from the first thematic unit of the year, Taking Your Seat, students walk the boundary of the campus.

Our emotions and feelings are like the weather, ever-changing and dependent on many causes and conditions. This unit plan includes a variety of guiding questions, unit objectives, activities and resources across all domains that teachers can use for working with students or developing their own lessons. It is adaptable for a range of ages and could be implemented as a week-long, month-long, or year-long exploration.

An activity to move the body, engage the senses, connect with nature, and practice creative writing.

This vibrant deck explores the powerful qualities of animals and nature, inspiring children to discover the same strengths in themselves.

Thich Nhat Hanh’s beautiful meditation for all ages, reminds us of our flower freshness, mountain solidity, water reflective clarity and spacious freedom.