Living Wisdom School Portland-Beaverton

08/16/2023

Calling on all Gardners, Builders, Painters, Cleaners and Organizers! Everyone can do something,
Listen to the song Little Kathy by Swami Kriyananda.

We will have an opening circle to share about the fun activities we have on our list and you can pick what works for you.
There will be a snack and water, if you would like to bring a snack to share with everyone, that would be great too! If possible let me know what day you'll come by

Let's make our school sparkle! 🌻🌻🌻

There are a few items we are looking for:
1) An A-Frame painting easel for children to paint on both sides
2) Small table 20" round or square (no larger than 23" for the dramatic play area
3) Dress up clothes: hats, shirts and themed outfits
4) A large magnetic white board to put on the back of our bookshelf sized 48" X 36"

We are looking forward to seeing you🌈

Joy,
Teachers Melissa & Momo
Melissa Heart (503) 956-5173

The Portland Living Wisdom School is a small school offering a balanced education in a supportive le

06/11/2023

06/24/2022

Education for Life Outreach Program presents the Yoga Day Camp for children! Let's play with yoga games, art, science and more! Register your child for this summer experience! https://anandaportland.org/event/summer-yoga-day-camp-for-6-10-year-olds/2022-07-25/

06/24/2022

Looking for a camp filled with love and light for your little one? The Joyful Heart Camp is geared to the hearts of children to explore, sing, play, make new friends and create memorable experiences. Sign up today! Located at the Ananda Temple in Beaverton.
https://anandaportland.org/.../joyful-heart.../2022-07-18/

06/17/2022

This Saturday Join me for Sharing Nature Activities based on the book Sharing Nature with Children and Flow Learning by Joseph Bharat Cornell. We'll play games in the park and experience Nature as our playmate and our friend!

05/11/2022

05/05/2022

04/19/2022

Starts tomorrow! If you're homeschooling # this class is a perfect place for your child # to make new friends, learn yoga & meditation and gain life skills that will serve them throughout their lives. To enroll in this dynamic program find us at https://anandaportland.org/event/elementary-enrichment-series-with-sydney/2022-04-19/
or call (503) 626-3403.

04/19/2022

Join the author of I Came from Joy! Wednesday April 20th 7pm. Lorna will share activities & games, affirmations and many resources to cultivate a spiritual language for you and your family. Sign up at https://anandaportland.org/event/spirituality-and-children/
Cost: $20 all proceeds support the Education for Life Outreach Program

04/07/2022

This class is for and .

04/05/2022

Elementary Enrichment Spring Series with Sydney
begins Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 1 – 3 PM

A 9 week series of classes for children 8 – 11 years to explore and expand their inner joy.This class will provide a space for the exploration of inner awareness and life skills, with self-expression through yoga, meditation, art, writing and games. For more information call (503) 626-3403 or email Melissa at [email protected]

03/17/2022

Play is so important! Animals who play learn to survive in the wild much better. The Child’s job is to play, it’s how we learn to be more flexible in our thinking and problem solving as we develop as human beings.

The Sharing Nature event was a huge success. We played many different games, some were quiet and inward and others involving the whole group.

In the Interview with Nature activity, we met a tree with a partner. It’s important to feel and listen to the tree and its surroundings in order to find it again. Once your partner takes you there, eyes closed or blindfolded, you are led away to then try to find it. It took sensitivity and educated guessing to find the tree again.

We were asked to sit with our tree we connected with to interview it. One participant spoke to her tree and said, “I love you” and the tree responded, “ I love everybody”. This connection cultivates a deeper feeling and opens the door to the oneness that’s already there.

When sharing whether you’re a teacher, presenter, or talking to friends, it's the
flow of energy that’s most important. When we notice the group and individual energy we can respond and give them what they’re ready for. Greg, our Nature Guide, was adaptive and energetic in offering ways to invite us to experience Flow Learning. He’d Awaken our Enthusiasm by creating involvement, then we could Focus Attention, which helps to calm the mind. Next he offered Direct Experience which inspires our wonder and empathy. Finally, we put it all together through Shared Inspiration which clarifies our personal experience.

The 4 stages of flow learning were developed by Joseph Bharat Cornell. Greg had us experience all of them with open hearts and minds.

“This was way more than I expected, it’s not just games, it's deeper than that. I felt my whole being involved on every level.” A.W.

“I felt so much harmony and open heartedness from the group” M. M.