First Step Age Group 5- 9 Years
Jain Alphabet Book
This book introduces Jainism in an ABC format. 26 different words, from A to Z, are accompanied by pictures and explain cardinal principles of Jainism and Jain vocabulary. A for Ahimsa, M for Mahävir, and F for forgiveness are just some examples of the terminology represented in this book.
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Activity Books for Children
This book is a lively and delightful approach to introduce Jainism to our children. With big color pictures of the Tirthankars’ Länchhans and Tirthankar’s Mother’s Dreams, this book is very user friendly for all children. Puzzles, mazes and questions at the end of the book will make learning very interesting. Simple explanations of Pujä, Arati, and symbols can help our children understand the meaning and importance of our traditions and rituals.
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Jain Moral Skits
This book teaches very fundamental and important life lessons like honesty, truthfulness, sharing, humility, and friendship through simple skits that can be performed easily in the classroom with simple props. It also has helpful little stage directions for performing the skits. Children will relate very well to the simple drawings and humorous tone of this book.
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Basics of Jainism
The book focuses on non-violence, vegetarianism, and universal virtues such as kindness and honesty. This way by exposing young children to Jain virtues at an early age, we are well on the path keeping Jainism alive in the world. The book consists of 28 lessons which include more than 150 color photos.
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