Class Teachers
- Bela Gandhi | gandhibela@yahoo.com
- Nirali Mehta | nirali71@yahoo.com
- Mily Mehta (Aid) | milymehta@gmail.com
- Malika Shah (Alumni Student Helper) | malikashah1@hotmail.com
Class Objective:
We are teaching Kindergartners and 1st graders. At this age kids are at different levels of reading and writing. Our objective is to teach them in a fun way but before the end of the second year we prepare them and make sure that they reach the next level. Homework is assigned but if they are unable to read and write then a parent can do homework after discussing it with his/her child.
Curriculum:
- Activity Book – Book 101
24 Bhagwans & their lanchans
Learning Rushabhdev, Mahavir Swami and Parshwanath
in detail.
Jain Prayers - Sutras with their meanings
Navkar Mantra
Panchindiya Sutra
Ichhami Khamasano
Iriyavahiya Sutra - Basics of Jainism – Book 102 (Entire Book)
Rituals at Temple
Spiritual Gurus – Sadhus and Sadhvis
Living Beings & their kinds
Five Senses
Jain Festivals
Vegetarianism - Extras
Aarti & Mangal Deevo with meaning
Meghkumar Story
Moral skits
Yoga
Reference Materials:
- Book 101 – Activity Book
- Book 102 – Basics of Jainism