Dec 18,2022-Kindergarten (Sunday PM)
SUN PM K class blog
· After taking the correct seating posture, we chanted OM 3 times
· Opening Prayer ( Om Sahanavavatu pg. 8 My prayers green book).Most of the students memorized and chanted with teachers this prayer .
Students practiced remembering the first line.
· Prayer of Bhagvan Ganesh : Vakratunda Mahakaya ( Pg 27 My Prayers) Most of the students remembered and chanted with teachers and needed no repetitions of the verses.
· Attendance: Students caught a snowman, stood up at their turn, said their name and greeted Hari Om
· Daily Prayers (karagre Vasate): (Pg 11 My Prayers). We continue to practice looking at the palm following way: Laxmiji at the tip, at the base Saraswati Goddess and in the middle of the palm Govinda. Saraswati namastubhyam ( pg. 12 My Prayers)
Most of the students had memorized and chanted with teachers these two prayers. Kudos to all!
· Review of previous lessons: We reviewed previous lessons A for Aspiration (Emphasis on goal for life not too high, not too low, single pointed attention).
B for Brotherhood : brotherhood means(Treat world as a family, praying together, knowing each of us is unique and important, sharing, caring).
C for cleanliness: Cleanliness of all three is important, surrounding, body and mind. Sweet mind is loved by God. Sweet mind has good thoughts, thoughts of kindness, we remember 3 monkeys of Mahatma Gandhi to keep mind clean,
D for Dad: Dads are Gods (Pitrudevo bhav!) because they have the same qualities, kindness, caring, loving wisdom, protective, strong as God.
E for Enthusiasm: Enthusiasm is experiencing joy and excitement while striving for goal
· Topic for the day: F for Friendship:
Through the story of Krishna's Best Friend - Krishna and Sudama,
Together we explored
♦ What is friendship?
Friendship is a feeling of mutual affection and respect.
♦ Who is a true friend?
A true friend is the one who helps without being asked and Friend in need is a friend indeed…. it does not matter how big or small you are to be a good friend
♦ How does one maintain friendship?
We maintain friendship by helping our friends, being nice, and being happy for them.
· Activities:
1.Likitha Japa
2.Coloring page F for Friendship
3.Watched a small video of Krishna and Sudama
· Bhagavat Geeta Chanting: Students practiced chanting Verse 1 & 2 BhagavadGita Chapter 3 For more practice: https://bit.ly/BGChapter3playlist
· Dismissal to prayer hall
· Wishing you all happy holidays until we meet in the New Year!!!
