Sadhna School Curriculum
Final Curriculum Outline for Sadhna school 2008-09
20082009
[Learning about India and its Music and Arts.]
The emphasis is on learning about India and its cultural heritage. This year we will provide some general information about India, and introduce them to the music, arts and crafts of India.
Curriculum Outline 2008-09
Month Date Religious occasion July 2008 7/20/08 Guru Purnima
Common class and Yoga 10:30-11:30 Prayers and Bhajans Meaning of Guru’s shloka. Indian mythological Story about Guru Shishya and Guru’s importance in learning.
Bal Gopal ( Age 8 and under) 11:30 -12:00
Nand Kishor (Age 9 and above) 11:30-12:00 Class Conducted as planned
Learning about India and Its cultural heritage: Overview of diverse people and religions of India. A visual and interactive presentation for the entire class by Shashi Lalvani
August 2008 8/17/08 Raksha Bandhan Janamashtami
Prayers and Bhajans
Special occasion: Independence day of India Both age groups will sing National Anthem of India and America at the end of session
Introduce new bhajan of Krishna, ‘Hey Murali Madhava’ Discuss Significance of various names of Krishna and Significance and origin of Rakhsha Bandhan.
Bal Gopal ( Age 8 and under) 11:30 -12:00 Learning about India and its Music1:
Nand Kishor (Age 9 and above) 11:30-12:00 Learning about India and its Art 1:
Brief Introduction to historical time line and Brief Introduction to its origin of Indian Music: geography, states, An audiovisual and languages, climate and interactive origin of folk art in presentation. different regions of India. Significance of Teachers: art in our lives: a visual Vinod Varma and Interactive and presentation. Ajay Ponkshe Teachers: National Anthem Latika Lalvani and Sunayna Ponkshe National Anthem
Art 1 class could not be conducted due to lack of separate space for Nand Kishor group
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Curriculum Outline 2008-09
September 2008 9/21/08 Ganesh Chaturthi Navratri
Prayers and Bhajans Introduce new prayer for Ganesh. Meaning of Ganesh Shloka. Symbolic significance of the body form of Ganesh Discuss Navratri and Durga Puja
Bal Gopal ( Age 8 and under) Learning about India and its Art 1: Learning about India: Brief Introduction to its geography, states, Languages and its colorful folk art: Work sheet : India’s Map and Flag. A visual, Interactive, and hands on activity presentation by Teachers: Shyamala Jagtap and Latika Lalvani
Nand Kishor (Age 9 and above) 11:30-12:00 Learning about India and its Music 1: Learning about India: Brief Introduction to historical Time line and origin of Indian Music Significance of Music in our lives. Commonality of Music around the world. Teachers: Ajay Ponkshe And Vinod Varma Nand Kishor (Age 9 and above) 11:30-12:00 Learning about India and its Art 2: Important Festivals of India. Why we celebrate How the folk art and festivals are linked with seasons, and similarity of various festivals from different cultures around the world. A visual and Interactive presentation. Teachers : Sandhya Parshionikar
Potluck Picnic on Sunday, September 28 At 3:00 pm onwards until Dusk in Keehner Park
Space reservation cancelled due to City Art Fair Rented rooms in community center. coloring activity conducted by Sadhna school team members for Bal Gopal kids.
October 2008 10/19/08 Dussehra Diwali
Prayers and Bhajans Singing new bhajan for Ram. Vishnu’s Avatar Story from Ramayan. Significance and origin of Diwali Lakshmi Pooja And Dussehra .
Bal Gopal ( Age 8 and under) Learning about India and its Music 2: Important musical Instruments of India. How they are similar to the instruments kids learn to play. Play the recordings to recognize the sounds. An audiovisual and interactive presentation. Teachers: Ajay Ponkshe and Kashmira Bapat
Both classes Conducted As planned. Art 1 to be reschedule d as a common class for both the groups in December 2008.
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Curriculum Outline 2008-09 November 2008 11/16/2008 Guru Nanak’s Birthday Pushkar Mela Prayers and Bhajans Story of Guru Nanak and origin of Sikh religion. Significance of Brahma, The Creator and very few devotees and temples in India. Discuss about Brahma temple in Pushkar. Bal Gopal ( Age 8 and under)Learning about India and its Art 2: Important Festivals of India. How the art and festivals are linked with seasons. Making and decorating a diya with modeling clay. presentation and hands on activity. Teachers : Latika Lalvani and Jyoti Divekar Nand Kishor (Age 9 and above) 11:30-12:00 Learning about India and its Music 2: Various musical Instruments of India and their evolution.. Play the recordings to recognize the sounds. An audiovisual and interactive presentation Teachers: Ajay Ponkshe and Kashmira Bapat Both the Classes conducted as planned
Project Assignment
December 2008 12/21/2008 Festival: Christmas
10:30-10:45: Common Class: Prayers and Bhajans 10:45-11:00: Short story and Significance of Surya Namaskar Postures. 11:00-11:15 Introduce New Peace Prayer Shanti Paath to chant before Aarti 11:15-11:25: Actual Yoga aasans. .
Bal Gopals and Nand Kishors (All age groups) 11:25- Noon: Learning about India and its Arts 1: Learning about folk paintings and art from various regions of India: Brief visual presentation followed by Hands on activity for all age groups: Making greeting cards inspired by folk art of India. Teachers : Presentation by Latika Lalvani Greeting card activity assisted by Sadhna school Team members
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Curriculum Outline 2008-09 January 2009 1/18/2009 Makar Sankranti Lohri Pongal February 2009 2/15/2009 Mahashivratri Prayers and Bhajans Story of Shiva Significance of Shiva, The Destroyer and many devotees and temples in India. Bal Gopal ( Age 8 and under) Learning about India and its Music 3: Famous Vocalists and Musicians of India. Play the recordings to recognize the sounds. An audiovisual and interactive presentation Teachers: Achala Vagal and Ashish Narvekar March 2009 3/15/2009 Holi Significance of celebrating Holi Use of color in folk art, Fabrics and Handicrafts of India. Presentation and hands on activity Teachers : Komal Talreja and Aparna Ambe Prayers and Bhajans Nand Kishor Learning about India and its Art 3: Use of color in folk art, Fabrics and Handicrafts of India. Presentation and hands on activity. Teachers : Komal Talreja and Aparna Ambe Music 3 conducted for both the groups. Art 3 to be conducted for both the groups in March Same as December class Continuation of December Class Drawing / coloring activity inspired by Warli Art Classed conducted as planned
Learning about India and its Art 3:
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Curriculum Outline 2008-09 April 2009 4/19/2009 Mahavir Jayanti Baisakhi Prayers and Bhajans Story of Mahavir Jain Origin of Jainism In India Significance of celebrating Baisakhi Learning about India and its Music 4: Rhythms of India with emphasis on percussion instruments and how taal is relevant in Compositions. Simplified Presentation. Teachers : Ajay Ponkshe and Ashish Narvekar Learning about India and its Art 4: Folk Dances of different regions of India and their importance in weaving visual arts, music and rhythm in our lives. An audiovisual and interactive presentation Teachers: Shyamala Jagtap and Latika Lalvani Learning about India and its Music 4: Rhythms of India with emphasis on percussion instruments and how taal is relevant in Compositions. Simplified Presentation. Teachers : Ajay Ponkshe and Ashish Narvekar 5/10/09 4/5/09
May 2009 5/17/2009 Buddha Poornima Mothers day
Prayers and Bhajans Story of Gautam Buddha and Origin of Buddhism
Learning about India and its Art 4: Folk Dances of different regions of India and their importance in weaving visual arts, music and rhythm in our lives. An audiovisual and interactive presentation Teachers: Shyamala Jagtap and Latika Lalvani
June 2009 6/21/2009 Last class
Prayers and Bhajans
Display and presentation of children’s Projects
6/7/09
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Curriculum Outline 2008-09
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