Equanimity-ma
Equanimity
Objective:
An interesting group activity that emphasises the importance of maintaining mental balance and remaining equipoised, come what may!!
Values Inculcated:
Focus
Calmness
Determination
Materials Required:
2 books of the same size and weight.
Preparatory work for the Guru:
None
How to Play
- The Guru divides her class into 2 teams and gives the two books to one child in each team.
- Guru then places the book on the Team A child’s head and asks him to balance it without touching it while trying to reach the finishing point.
- The same is repeated with the child of team B.
- If these two children reach the finishing point, without dropping their respective books, points are awarded to them.
- The activity continues with the rest of the children.
- The team from which the maximum number of children can achieve, scores the first position.
Tips to Gurus:
The guru may relate this activity to the following:
- Story of Sage Narada circumambulate the universe with the oil pot on his head!!!
- Anecdotes from the lives of great personalities whose focus, equanimity and steadfastness helped them win laurels ultimately!!