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Jain Valugs / Principles
Teaching Basic Jain Values
Purpose
The purpose of this section is to help young children understand the basic Jain values Help them internalize the Jain values so that they can use these values to make decisions in their lives
Practice/Apply these values in their day-to-day life Recommended Approach
Talk about one Jain Value per class in the "Jain Value of the Day" topic There is a pictorial representation for each Jain Value on one page and the next page provide key talking points for the teachers. Teachers can expand on those talking points based the level of students in their class Provide an activity for students associated with the Jain value and/or tell them a story that helps them further understand the Jain value After the class, assign a challenge for students to help them practice the Jain value in the "My Jain Values Journal” book Students talk about how they practiced the Jain Value during the next each class in the "Circle of Sharing" topic Students write their thoughts, examples, ideas, experiences and how it made them feel in their "My Jain Values Journal" book and share them with others in the next class
Being a Jain 24/7 - Journey Towards a Happy and Peaceful Life
