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At Ananda Living Wisdom schools our lessons envelope and instill much more than just intellectual knowledge. When planning lessons, our teachers take into account the need for the lessons to reflect the age, readiness, temperament, and inclinations of each child. We help foster growth in life enhancing skills, qualities and values. Therefore, when we plan and teach a lesson, we consider both the information that we will offer to the students and the life skills that are inherent in that particular area of study.
 
   

Here are some examples:

 
   

Math:

 

(qualities) orderliness, stability, security, clear thinking, and accepting challenges.

In this world of change, this subject remains the same. 2 is always 2.
5+3 is always 8. One can see patterns and operations that are
predictable. “Grandfather Arithmetic speaks the truth in clear and
steady ways.” Building an appreciation for the steadfastness of numbers can be a comforting aspect of this subject.

 

Language Arts:

(qualities) a doorway to imagination, creativity, clarity of expression, understanding of others and their realities, and introspection.

Through these studies one can inwardly fly outside of oneself to explore and gain an understanding of all the world. The imaginations, thoughts, aspirations, etc. of others can also come inside of one through the same doorways.

Example: If reading about ducks, the children can imagine oneself to be duck. They can try walking like a duck, eating something green and leafy, tucking their heads under their “wings” to rest, etc.

 

Science:

 

(qualities) wonder, awe, appreciation and gratitude for life,
a sense on oneness or interconnectedness with all forms of creation, trust, creative problem solving.

These studies can help one feel the oneness, wisdom, and grand design that is a part of creation. Such an emphasis can foster trust, caring, a feeling of purpose both individually and as a part of the whole of creation. Scientific experimentation and research can help one develop mental creativity and flexibility.

Example: When studying trees, climb into them or sit right in front of one and examine the other forms of life that are present on the tree such as ants, moss, birds, squirrels, etc. Look for their homes. Examine the leaves and name them according to their attributes: Soft Sally, Fragile Francis. Make a group story about the “neighborhood of the tree” including all the creatures on the tree. Find out what kinds of things help the trees and give those as an offering – mulch, deep root watering, etc. Spend time with a tree and try to feel or imagine its character or quality that it might share. Learn about the life cycle of a tree not in a step-by-step, factual way, but from the standpoint that each stage of the life cycle has an important part to play, not only for the tree, but for the various forms of life that intermingle with the tree.

 

Living Wisdom School of Nevada City is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

14618 Tyler Foote Road, Nevada City, CA 95959 • (530)478-7640 •