The First School
Hook on the family as a school for values.
Recognize the family as an institution that teaches core values (dharma, sevā, tyāga) through cooperation and daily action.
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Hook on the family as a school for values.
Explanation of dharma, ahimsa, dāna, sevā, and tyāga.
Relationships among family members are built on a foundation of love, care, cooperation, and interdependence.
Cooperation simply means 'working together.' Each member of the household takes on a specific role and responsibility to help the family function smoothly, whether that is a parent raising children or children helping with daily tasks.
Flashcards for core values.
Visual narrative of Shalini's story in Kerala.

By accepting a simple cotton dress instead of an expensive silk one, Shalini practiced the value of tyāga (sacrifice) so her cousins could also celebrate Onam.
Explanation of Tenzing's family dynamic.
Tenzing lives in a mountainous village in Meghalaya. His family is a great example of shared responsibilities and teamwork.
While his mother stays busy working in a local handicraft cooperative (making traditional fabrics and wood carvings for tourists), his father runs a small grocery store. To balance the workload, Tenzing's father actively participates in cleaning the house, cooking, and tending to the vegetable garden.
Match the characters to the values they demonstrated.
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