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Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Chinmaya OM Coloring Page (04)
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OM Tracing Card
This OM is meant to be laminated (8.5 x 11) so that the children can practice writing their strokes correctly. We like to use Crayola Washable Markers on the lamination sheet, so that it can be easily washed off for the next writing session. Dry Erase Markers also work well -- you just need a bit more elbow grease to get the sheet clean. Having the children color the OM can also be a nice way for them to quieten their minds and meditate on God.
श्री राम Tracing Sheet
We use this in class for the children to practice Japa Writing.
To Print: Click on the image below to view full-size. Print.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Lotus Flower
This project is dedicated to Gurudev
For balavihar classroom or personal use only
©jmg 2010
©jmg 2010
This flower is created with watercolor paper, which is quite easy to find — art stores, craft stores, and even stationary stores carry many different varieties. Watercolor paper is a fabulous medium to work with! It's possible to make very lovely and durable sculptures with just one sheet, some water, and careful maniupation.
Materials
• Watercolor paper
• Paint brush
• Water
• Color (water colors, water soluable art pencils, tempera paints, etc.)
• Decorating items, — glitter glue, acrylic gems, sequins, and/or lace
Directions
1. Print out the template below 3 times. One is printed at 100%, one at 90% and one at 80%. You may scale them to any size you desire, just make sure all three are reduced/enlarged at the same percentage.
2. Cut out the 3 templates.
3. Trace them onto the watercolor paper.
4. Cut out the 3 shapes.
5. Color or paint each tier.
6. With the largest shape, take some water (using either a paintbrush or your fingers) and lightly cover each side. Take each leaf and roll it gently inwards until you get the desired effect.
7. Follow step 6 with the other two lotus tiers.
8. Decorate with gems or glitter.
9. Let dry.
10. Once all the pieces are dry, glue the three pieces together with a small dab of glue on the bottom of each tier.
Click on the template image below and print.
Directions
1. Print out the template below 3 times. One is printed at 100%, one at 90% and one at 80%. You may scale them to any size you desire, just make sure all three are reduced/enlarged at the same percentage.
2. Cut out the 3 templates.
3. Trace them onto the watercolor paper.
4. Cut out the 3 shapes.
5. Color or paint each tier.
6. With the largest shape, take some water (using either a paintbrush or your fingers) and lightly cover each side. Take each leaf and roll it gently inwards until you get the desired effect.
7. Follow step 6 with the other two lotus tiers.
8. Decorate with gems or glitter.
9. Let dry.
10. Once all the pieces are dry, glue the three pieces together with a small dab of glue on the bottom of each tier.
Click on the template image below and print.
