Snow Lion is a contemplative school for young children. Contemplative education is experiential and happens from the inside out rather than being imposed from the outside in. Our highest educational value is self discovery - shifting the main focus from what we do to who we are. At Snow Lion we cultivate an environment that acknowledges and supports the process of self-discovery and friendliness towards oneself and others.
The environment we create is alive with a sense of compassion, wakefulness, self-reflection, generosity, and openness. Snow Lion School does not discriminate in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender.
The environment we create is alive with a sense of compassion, wakefulness, self-reflection, generosity, and openness. Snow Lion School does not discriminate in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender.
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A sense of resourcefulness and inspiration to work with our minds, emotions, experiences and the situations we encounter in the world. Awareness of interdependence and the opportunity to observe this interconnectedness between all beings. In Tibetan folklore the young and powerful Snow Lion leaps over snowy mountain peaks vibrantly and without a trace of dull mind.
Through our senses we learn about the world. For young children, the development of sensory awareness leads to a greater depth of relationship to and understanding of oneself and one's environment. When children are connected to their senses their curiosity seems to thrive. When children are curious their attention span and focus increases and stabilizes without effort.
As teachers, we always try to find a balance between seeking the deeper meaning in what we are doing while at the same time keeping a fresh "beginner's mind" that allows us to be in the moment with the children. We meet weekly to support each other's growth, to encourage self-reflection, to integrate what we know with what we experience, and to get feedback in order to expand our awareness of our personal edges and how our teaching can improve.
For young children, rhythm, ritual, and repetition are extremely meaningful. The rhythm of our day at school gives the children a sense of security, relaxation and predictability. Each child arrives at school in his or her own way. Some enter with gusto, running into the class and quickly engaging in activity, hardly remembering to say good-bye.
All of us, parents and teachers alike, are committed to creating a meaningful and centered place where children can learn and manifest their inherent potential and goodness. We request parent involvement because of the enriching quality it brings to the children's lives. In this busy world a sense of community is precious.
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Kendall L.
Jun 11, 2012
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We love Snow Lion very much! Our kids have been there for a year and we could not be happier. They are thriving there and are each able to delve into what interests them most. The teachers all love and value each individual child. Their handling of conflicts is excellent and they are building lifelong interpersonal skills in our kids. The students are encouraged to check in with themselves and others in a way that teaches both compassion and self-care. Our kids have very different personalities and they are both getting just what they need at Snow Lion, whether it is creative art projects or active
