Aleena Figueroa

Divine Form Drawing Aleena Figueroa

Divine Form Drawing: pre-writing activities through Vaishnava stories




Our child's mind will quickly wander if they are not fully absorbed in whichever task they are set to; suddenly it feels as if our efforts to teach a child become a chore, or worse a battle.




Instead of trying to subdue our child's mind, what if we purposefully presented our children with playful explorations that target each of their five senses? What if we consider their need for movement? What if we feed their spirit with Vaishnava stories? What if we could engage our children in this way for each and every one of their academic subjects so that they are eager to learn?




The contents of this book will immerse your child's mind, body and spirit in the study of the forms that make up our written language and the world around us.




What you will find inside: Fully illustrated pre-writing tracing pages, coloring pages, and simple mazes integrating 20 unique forms into Vaishnava pastimes. (Forms are regularly revisited and reviewed in the context of new stories.) A guide explaining the educational philosophy and methods behind more than a dozen suggested activities which can be used to explore any of the forms in this book. Each tracing page includes a checklist to help you keep track of which explorations your child has completed as well as more ideas that are specific to that new form. All pages are designed to have low ink requirements, so you can easily copy them for your family to enjoy over and over again.




Who is this book for? A child between the ages of 5-7 who has shown an interest in drawing or beginning writing. A child who is homeschooled or in a classroom setting. A teacher who is looking for ways to incorporate Krishna consciousness into their K-1 handwriting curriculum. A parent who would like to engage their young children in Vaishnava stories and sensory games.