This is a interactive class for toddlers and Pre-K children.  The hour long class includes songs, stories, arati, games, arts/crafts and fun activities designed to sow the seeds of spirituality in young, developing minds.

Simple values and discipline through the English Alphabet. The Chinmaya Mission Pledge and the meaning, message and values it imparts.

Learn about the different Hindu deities through mythological stories, Shlokas, games, songs, arts&crafts and festival celebrations.

Narrate the immortal story of Ramayana and inspire children through stories of Lord Rama, Mother Sita and Sri Hanuman.

Kindle devotion in young minds through fascinating stories from the Bhagavatam. Inspire children to practice good values and to be joyous through stories of Lord Krishna.

Illustrate that anyone or anything in Nature can be our teacher if only we have humility and the proper attitude to recognize them. Introduce Lord Shiva as the Compassionate Teacher/Guru.

Analyze the motives, actions and virtues of the various characters in the Ramayana. Inspire children to act with fearlessness, humility and conviction as did Sri HanumanJi.

Narrate the immortal story of the Mahabharata and analyze the motives, actions and virtues of key characters. Inspire children through the lives and spiritual journeys of selected Saints from India and the West.

Spark curiosity and love of Hindu Culture through interactive discussions, reflection, understanding and application of the concepts shared in the class. Topics include Symbolism of deities; basic concepts in vedanta such as four goals of life (purusharthas), the six virtues (shad sampati), the three qualities of the mind (gunas), four stages of life (ashramas), Karma, Ishtadevatas and topics on Hindu Culture such as Temple Architecture and Respect in Relationships.

Yato Dharmah Tato Jayah - Where there's Dharma, there's Victory. Victory is achieved by avoiding sins and performing right actions. Lessons from the Mahabharata serve as a foundation for teaching the concepts of Karma and Dharma. Morals are taught through provocative questions/answers of Yaksha Prasna. The practical application of dharmic concepts to one's own life are discussed in every lesson.

Stories from the Upanishads:   Why did the Sadhu have a dhoti problem? Are you ready to take the Yajnavalkya Challenge? The Upanishads have a unique way of conveying deep philosophical concepts through interesting and engaging stories. The students will hear stories from the Katho Upanishad, Chhandogya Upanishad and others, and learn along with the likes of Nachiketa and Satyakama in these stories. More importantly, the students will learn how the concepts explained in these stories can be practically applied in their lives as high-schoolers, here in today’s times.

Self Unfoldment by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda is a text that helps the seeker to develop a strong foundation in the most basic concepts in Vedanta. With this foundation, the student is well prepared to study Prakarana Granthas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. Discussions and interactive activities ensure these concepts remain embedded in the experience of the student.