Bala Vikas Classes for Kids

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BALA VIKAS CLASSES FOR KIDS  2019 – 2020 CLASS SCHEDULE 
Fall 2019
Sep 8 Sep 15
Sep 22 Sep 29
Oct 6 Oct 13
Oct 20 Oct 27
Nov 3 Nov 10 Thanksgiving Break Nov 18 – Dec 7
Nov 17 Dec 8
Dec 15 Special Event for kids
Spring 2020
Jan 11 (changed from Jan 12 due to Sankaranthi/Pongal event)
Jan 19
Jan 26 Feb 2
Feb 9 Feb 16
Feb 23 Mar 1
Mar 8 Break Spring Break Mar 9 – Mar 28
Break Mar 29
Apr 5 April 12
April 19 April 26
May 3 May 10
May 17 Special Event for kids

Please submit child information first (step 1),  and payment (step 2).

Steps for registration (2 steps):
1. Fill in and submit the registration form – REGISTRATION LINK.
2. Make payment after submitting the registration form –  PAYMENT LINK (For One year Fall 2019 Semester & Spring 2020 Semester)
Both steps are required for completing the registration.
Thank you for your interest in Bala Vikas for your child.  The goal is to teach moral and cultural values to our kids.

If questions on Bala Vikas registration, please contact KISHOR.

TOPICS FOR  BAL VIKAS BY AGE GROUP:

Age Group Curriculum
Four-Year-Olds Stories of Gods/Festivals, Panchatantra and Basic Slokas
Five-Year-Olds Bhagavatam (Sree Krishna Leelas), Daily Slokas and Puzzles
Six-Year-Olds Dasa Avataras, Lingastakma, and Puzzles
Seven and Eight-Year-Olds Ramayana, Achyutastakam, and Puzzles
Nine and Above Lives of Saints, About the Temples, Benefits of Visiting Temples for new students & Astalakshmi Stotram

 

Bal Vikas Class Material for Fall Batch 2019 & Spring Batch 2020

Bal Vikas has two batches, which meet on alternate Sundays, 10:15 am – 11:55 am, followed by lunch prasad.  

Bal Vikas starts precisely at 10:15 AM with group practice of Yoga/Surya Namaskar taught by a qualified yoga instructor.  At 10:30, children break into groups by age.  Children can start at four years of age, and usually graduate out of Bal Vikas by age 11 or 12, when they may join the Teen Class.  The class begins with a short Aum Meditation, then a story is read.  In 2019-2020, students will study stories from the gem of Veda Vyasa, the Mahabharata.  After reading the story, students discuss the story and its relevance to their life.  Then a Sanskrit sloka is learned. (Many grandparents in India listen with great delight as young children repeat slokas over the phone!)  Then, depending on the age group, a word puzzle or crayon drawing is done by each student.  This concludes the class by age group; finally, all age groups meet together to answer questions about the lesson, and then to perform a short Baba Aarati together.  Finally, a snack is distributed and class ends by 12:00 Noon.
The purpose of the classes is to BUILD CHARACTER, learn Human Values, and basic Hindu Principles.

Bal Vikas classes are designed to give the child the moral values to face life.  The most important quality to build in a child is CHARACTER.  Through the telling of stories and group discussions, the child learns the subtle differences between right and wrong, and good and bad.  The lessons learned and the habits developed through Bal Vikas help a child navigate the treacherous waters of life not just as a  youth, but for their whole lifetime.

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