Quiet activities (drawing, play dough, or reading a book)
Children listen to peaceful kiirtan*
08.30 – 08.45
Fun time - dance and music – free style
Children dance freely in a room around a round circle, or round rug
They dance with any kind of happy music (children’s music from
different cultures and in different languages
08.45 – 09.00
Morning tour/nature tour (not on winter)
09.00 – 09.30
Relaxation time:
Circle time with meditation, yoga and massage
09.30 – 10.00
Love & awareness time:
Morning gathering (time for sharing through personal contact, individual attention to each child, getting to know each other, expressing love to each other, and the whole creation.) We sing, dance kiirtan* and do meditation. (See circle time structure enclosed)
10.00 – 10.30
Personal hygiene and nutrition:
Washing hands and snacks
(Children are served water and fruit)
Practical life training:
(children clean the tables, wash their dishes and sweep the floor)
Personal hygiene:
Toilet, brushing teeth, and hand wash
10.30 – 11.30
Academic/creative time: Theme activities (see activities weekly plan)
11.30 – 11.45
Practical training:
Children clean after finishing activities
Put everything back in their place
Wash the tables
Pick the dishes, put the table, and get the food
Clean after eating
Personal hygiene:
Wash their hands
12.00 – 12.30
Reflecting time:
Children sing kiirtan, hold their hands, close their eyes and thank Mother Nature for the nice food they eat
Peaceful time:
Children eat quietly in harmony listening to sweet and peaceful kiirtan*
12.30 – 13.00
Mental expansion and adventure time:
Children listen to NHE stories
13.00 – 13.30
Practical life training:
Wardrobe. Children dress themselves and organise
their wardrobe before they go out.
13.30 – 16.00
Ecological time:
Children experience nature and get fresh air.
Creativity time:
Outside free play and games
* kiirtan – relaxation music which brings mental harmony, peace and positive energy because it puts you in touch with nature and the universe.
