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Sept 26, 2021 - Grade 2 (Sunday PM)

Sep 19 and Sep 26, 2021 – Grade 2 (Sunday PM)

Hari OM Parents!

Welcome to the Chinmaya Bala Vihar 2021-22 Session. We had two
excellent weeks of Balavihar session on September 19th and September
26th.

Week 1 – 09/19/21:

● Started the class with 3 OMs chanting & opening prayers (Om
Saha Navavatu).

● Introduction of teachers & kids.

● Compilation of enthusiastically shared facts about Ramayan
story and Hanuman Ji and what children would like to learn from the
class.

● Zoom expectations.

● We played a recap game on "Ramayana story".

● We heard a story about "a boy who tells the truth to the
King about roasted seeds".

● Children did a coloring activity.

● Concluded the class with Aarthi in the main session.


Week 2 - 09/26/2020:

● Started the class with 3 OMs chanting & opening prayers (Om
Saha Navavatu).

● Reminded zoom expectations.

● Guessing Game: Mammals, Fish, and Insects.

● Animal classification: Vertebrates & Invertebrates.

● Thought provoking discussion regarding the need for a
backbone (both visible & invisible),

● Empty Pot Story and key takeaways.

● Introduction to Dyana Shloka - Kids were asked to repeat
several times word by word and with a tune.

● Discussion of Buddhir (Wisdom) - its importance and ways used.

● We heard a story about Buddhir on Akbar and Birbal.

● Children participated in a "scavenger hunt".

● Watched and practiced "Primer for Bhagavad Gita".

● Concluded with Aarthi and pledge.

Thank you for reading. We look forward to a fun, interactive session
with all of your wonderful kids.

Best Regards

2nd Grade Bala vihar Teachers