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BALAVIHAR DATES FOR JANUARY-MAY 2023:
January 29th
February 26th
March 26th
April 30th
May 28th
DETAILS ON TEACHERS and SYLLABUS will be on Temple E mail.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Please find 3 Documents containing(Click the Buttons Below and Save Document)
(i). General Information
(ii). Parent Volunteer Registration Form
(iii). Student Registration/ Enroll Form
Also we are interested in recruiting new teachers for the program and improving on the syllabus from the previous program and provide a good experience for the kids. Please E mail us if Interested.
This is a great opportunity to get your child involved in the Indian culture and an excellent educational tool for the future.
Please find 3 Documents containing(Click the Buttons Below and Save Document)
(i). General Information
(ii). Parent Volunteer Registration Form
(iii). Student Registration/ Enroll Form
Also we are interested in recruiting new teachers for the program and improving on the syllabus from the previous program and provide a good experience for the kids. Please E mail us if Interested.
This is a great opportunity to get your child involved in the Indian culture and an excellent educational tool for the future.
All of us in Balvihar, adults as well as children, are here to learn and grow spiritually. We realize that all Hindu scriptures are interpreted and understood in several different ways, so there may be slight discrepancies regarding how concepts are explained to the children in Balvihar versus at home. As parents, please be aware of this fact and explain it to the kids as needed.
Our classes encompass a large segment of Hindu culture, mythology and values. After regularly attending the Balvihar classes, children become knowledgeable about Hinduism, religion and God through the study of great epics, scriptures and mythology. They learn to chant many popular shlokas and sing Bhajans.
The Balvihar Curriculum has been carefully designed to cater to the needs of children of different age groups. Usually, the classes consist of two segments: Bhajans & Shlokas segment and the Text segment.
Following text is currently being studied by the children in four different groups:
Our classes encompass a large segment of Hindu culture, mythology and values. After regularly attending the Balvihar classes, children become knowledgeable about Hinduism, religion and God through the study of great epics, scriptures and mythology. They learn to chant many popular shlokas and sing Bhajans.
The Balvihar Curriculum has been carefully designed to cater to the needs of children of different age groups. Usually, the classes consist of two segments: Bhajans & Shlokas segment and the Text segment.
Following text is currently being studied by the children in four different groups:
NOTE: If any child in Group 1 and perhaps Group 2 does not have the maturity or the attention span to sit through the class, one parent is kindly requested to stay with the child throughout the class in order to mind the child and maintain the sanctity of the classroom and the Temple. We apologize for any inconvenience that this brings upon the parents. If you have questions, you can contact the teacher for that age group.
Expected Code of Conduct from Children in Balvihar
experience for all, so please appreciate the effort and be sincere towards learning.
Dress Code
Supplies
We hope to be more organized with our system so our classes run more efficiently and effectively. We kindly request that each Balvihar student has the following supplies:
Binders
In past years, kid's binders have been so out of order therefore, prayers are easily lost. This creates extra work for teachers and mothers. To fix this inconvenience, since 2013 we will have all prayers and papers organized in binders. Kids, it is your responsibility to make sure your binder is in order, with the “Table of Contents”, tabs, and respective papers. If you need any further information or materials relating to the Balvihar binders, please contact us at amarillomandir@gmail.com.
Fee for Balvihar participation
Participation in Balvihar classes is open to all, $50 per child per semester.
Please note that, collected funds will be utilized by the Balvihar committee for the purpose of purchasing children’s awards, end of the year party or other related activities.
Volunteers needed for the Balvihar classes
The Hindu Temple of Amarillo is pleased to announce that we will be working towards establishing and growing Balvihar for children ages 3-12. However, in order to provide our children with the same level of teaching and guidance that is currently available to children in many other cities across the United States, we must mobilize a number of committed, selfless and devoted individuals whose main focus and interest is the inculcation of this sacred value-system in our younger generation. We need volunteers who are willing to:
1. Learn and love to teach children.
2. Commit time (a few hours a week).
3. Possess some basic proficiency in recitation of Sanskrit hymns and chants. (Language knowledge is not needed)
4. Take pride in our culture and traditions.
Expected Code of Conduct from Children in Balvihar
- In order to maintain the sanctity of the Temple and respect the rules set forth by the Temple committee, please wear appropriate clothing.
- Please arrive on time for each class with the required books and folders.
- Raise your hand when speaking or asking questions during class.
- Use polite speech and body language.
- Actively and attentively participate in class and during scheduled festivals and other events.
- Treat others, their work and their property with respect.
- Listen to and follow instructions the first time given.
- Please complete your homework promptly and with enthusiasm.
- Try to refresh the previous class lesson or lessons when possible.
experience for all, so please appreciate the effort and be sincere towards learning.
Dress Code
- All students are requested to wear clothing that is consistent and respectful of temple or place of worship.
- No miniskirts, low-cut tops, short shorts and clothing with inappropriate writing / themes.
- No footwear is allowed in the main hall.
Supplies
We hope to be more organized with our system so our classes run more efficiently and effectively. We kindly request that each Balvihar student has the following supplies:
- 1” or 1.5” 3-ring binder
- Pencils/ Pen/ Crayons
- 8 tabs- subject dividers
- Spiral or notebook paper
- Pencil case
- Books for classes (ask your respective teachers)
- A bag or backpack (to keep all your supplies in)
Binders
In past years, kid's binders have been so out of order therefore, prayers are easily lost. This creates extra work for teachers and mothers. To fix this inconvenience, since 2013 we will have all prayers and papers organized in binders. Kids, it is your responsibility to make sure your binder is in order, with the “Table of Contents”, tabs, and respective papers. If you need any further information or materials relating to the Balvihar binders, please contact us at amarillomandir@gmail.com.
Fee for Balvihar participation
Participation in Balvihar classes is open to all, $50 per child per semester.
Please note that, collected funds will be utilized by the Balvihar committee for the purpose of purchasing children’s awards, end of the year party or other related activities.
Volunteers needed for the Balvihar classes
The Hindu Temple of Amarillo is pleased to announce that we will be working towards establishing and growing Balvihar for children ages 3-12. However, in order to provide our children with the same level of teaching and guidance that is currently available to children in many other cities across the United States, we must mobilize a number of committed, selfless and devoted individuals whose main focus and interest is the inculcation of this sacred value-system in our younger generation. We need volunteers who are willing to:
1. Learn and love to teach children.
2. Commit time (a few hours a week).
3. Possess some basic proficiency in recitation of Sanskrit hymns and chants. (Language knowledge is not needed)
4. Take pride in our culture and traditions.
Balvihar Schedule - 2022-23
SESSION 1: Fall 2022 (August- December)
SESSION 2: Spring 2023 (January- May)
SESSION 2: Spring 2023 (January- May)
If you are interested in having your child participate. Please contact us.
Thanks much for your time, support and cooperation.