Dec 12 and Dec 19 – Grade 2 (Sunday PM)

Dec 12 and Dec 19 – Grade 2 (Sunday PM)

Hari OM Parents! 

 

Week – 12/12/21

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

●         We reviewed the first six values covered in Dhyana Shloka, and chanted them. 

●         We learned next value from Dhyana Shola; Ajadyam (Alterness).

●         Children participated in activities on alertness (seeing a picture and writing down what they remember from the picture).

●         Children watched story about a child not completing homework and essays on time, and another story about a girl who wanted to get things done automatically for her.

●         Children played Kahoot game (review of Dhyana Shloka values)

 

Week – 12/19/21

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

●         Children recited Dhyana shloka and we recapped characteristics of Lord Hanuman.

●         We learned next value from Dhyana Shola; Vak patutvam (Eloquence).   

●         We heard stories about Eloquence: Power of speech, when to speak/what to speak, and story about Greek Philosopher who taught his student about how to listen and observe.

●         Children watched video about Hanuman chalisa.

●         Watched and practiced "Bhagavad Gita verse -42" with Swamiji's videos.  

●         Concluded the class 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

Nov 21 and Dec 5, 2021 – Grade 2 (Sunday PM)

 

Hari OM Parents!

 

I hope you are all doing well. 

 

Please see the summary of Week 8 - 11/21/2021 class below:

• We started the class with OM chanting & opening prayers (Om Saha Navavatu).

• We did a recap of previously discussed Hanumanji's values and asked the kids to recollect what each value meant to them.

• We recited Dyana Shloka together as a class, one word at a time.

• We spoke about Nirbayatvam, which means fearlessness.

• We discussed ways to overcome our fear by living honestly and keeping faith in Hanumanji. 

• We also heard the story of a timid rabbit, and the chaos he brought about in the jungle because of his fear!

• We concluded our class with Gita chanting, Aarthi & Pledge.

Week 9 - 12/05/2021 Class summary:

• We started the class with OM chanting & opening prayers (Om Saha Navavatu).

• We chanted Dyana Shloka and it was amazing to see the kids chant with a little help!

• We did a recap of Hanumanji's values and talked about 'Arogata'.

• We discussed the importance of having good physical health and mental health.  This was also demonstrated through a short video and fun word games.

• We talked about things we could do, to stay strong both physically and mentally.

• We continued to work on our Backbone project, which is a great way to remind the kids & enforce the values we have learnt so far! 

• We concluded our class with Gita chanting, Aarthi & Pledge.

Thanks for reading!  Please ask your children to follow Swamiji's videos on Gita chanting and continue to practice at home!

Please send us any questions that you may have through the Whatsapp Group (2021-22 BV Gr 2 Sun PM).

Best regards,

Lakshmi & Sudha.

Nov 14, 2021 - Grade 2 (Sunday PM)

Oct 31 and Nov 14 – Grade 2 (Sunday PM)

 

Hari OM Parents! 

 

Week – 10/31/21

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

●         We reviewed the first three values covered in Dhyana Shloka, and chanted the same. 

●         We watched a special video on '5 days of Diwali celebration', to explain the significance.

●         Due to house inauguration day, children played a Quizziz game related to various features of India.

●         We all joined the main zoom and watched high schoolers present the "Hastinapur times" show.

●         Concluded the class with Aarthi and Pledge in the main session.

 

 

Week – 11/14/21

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

●         Reminded kids of zoom expectations.

●         Children recited Dhyana shloka.

●         Kids had a lot of fun, when Swamini Akalkaji visited our class and taught "Ganesh ji" bhajan.   

●         We continued learning the essence of the next value, "Dhairyam" (courageous).   

●         We heard stories about courage: Ratnakara's transformation into Sage Valmiki and Rosa Park's act of bravery.

●         Children continued to work on the Hanuman Backbone project.

●         Watched and practiced "Bhagavad Gita verses" with Swamiji's videos.  

●         Concluded the class 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

Oct 3 and Oct 24, 2021 – Grade 2 (Sunday PM)

 

Hari OM Parents!

 

I hope you are all doing well. 

 

Please see the summary of Week 3 - 10/03/2021 class below:

• We started the class with OM chanting & opening prayers (Om Saha Navavatu).

• We did a recap of Hanumanji's values and asked the kids to explain 'Buddih', and what it means to them.

• We recited Dyana Shloka together as a class, one word at a time.

• We then discussed 'Balam' in length, and talked about both mental and physical strength.

• We watched a video on 'Bhima's arrogance', and discussed the importance of mental strength!

• We also discussed Hanumanji's physical strength where he carries the Sanjeevani mountain to rescue Lakshmana.

• Kids had fun, when we began our work on Hanumanji's backbone project.

• We concluded our class with Gita chanting, Aarthi & Pledge.

Week 5 - 10/24/2021 Class summary:

• We started the class with OM chanting & opening prayers (Om Saha Navavatu).

• We chanted Dyana Shloka and it was amazing to see the kids chant with a little help!

• We did a recap of Hanumanji's values and talked about 'Buddih' and 'Balam'.

• We moved onto the next value 'Yasas', and explained the same by talking about famous people (Pujya Gurudev Chinmayananda Ji, Mahatma Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King)

• We explained the attributes such as good habits, goals, hard work, focus and perseverance that are necessary to achieve fame.

• We also talked about what they wanted to become when they grow up and the steps they have to take to achieve their goals.

• We continued to work on our Backbone project, which is a great way to remind the kids & enforce the values we have learnt so far! 

• We concluded our class with Gita chanting, Aarthi & Pledge.

Thank you for reading.  We are forever grateful to have kids that are so eager to share their stories and learn with us.

Please send us any questions that you may have through the Whatsapp Group (2021-22 BV Gr 2 Sun PM).

Best regards,

Lakshmi & Sudha.

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

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