This week I watched a great lecture from Idealist founder Ami Dar. The concepts he discussed revolved around how we ( people of all countries) need to connect together to create a better future. He began the discussion by confronting the gap that often exists between intention and action. While our worldly …
This week at Tzu Chi This Sunday we embarked on the project “Ojo De Dios” which translates into Eye of God. Our leader, Judith, introduced us to this piece of Indigenous heritage. The Eye of God is a pattern-based weaving that often involves multiple colors of yarn. It is a symbol of …
Description: God’s Eyes are created in certain cultures as gifts to children coming of age, or for another’s home. Although meanings differ from culture to culture, God’s Eyes generally symbolize an understanding of the unknown, helping us respect differences. Project Ideas: respecting differences, multicultural, intrapersonal Author: Lesson plan – Judith Vasquez Grade level …
GOALS: Bring realistic qualities into the mural. Keep as many of the original fish as possible. Light alterations to fish. Incorporating stencils for Preschool program and other volunteers. Areas of Concentration: West wall This portion of the wall looks great with its light reflections in the water! The West wall …
Project Title: Recycled Musical Instruments Description: Use recycled materials such as plastic containers to make instruments. Author: Mary Hager Grade level or Target Age Range: Preschool Vocabulary: band, music, individuality, uniqueness, rhythm, sound Materials: Recycled containers, such as plastic soda bottles, coffee to-go cups and lids, plastic containers, small cardboard …
The Dhammadpada says, “Never by hatred is hatred appeased, but it is appeased by kindness… One should conquer anger through goodness, selfishness, through charity and falsehood through truthfulness.” This does not imply that one must lie down and accept oppression. It merely points out that violence is not a viable answer, even …
clear plastic bottle by Brian Yurasits, via Unsplash Interactive and Educational Art Made with Recyclables Through the grant made possible by the Rudolf Steiner Foundation, ASI has created curriculum and implemented art workshops that celebrate Indian culture through the universal language of music and also encourage a greater understanding of environmental issues …
Art Sphere Inc.’s “Envelope Project” is a creative assignment for all ages and has been especially helpful for those facing physical, mental, and emotional challenges, including poverty, incarceration, and violence. This workshop curriculum helps individuals and groups to explore their lives through self-reflection and to empower themselves through making art. When we …
