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Ruhi Book 3 Children’s Classes and Brilliant Star - Grade 1
Activities to Complement Children’s Classes
Grade 1, by the Ruhi Institute
V2.2.1.PE (September 2021)
The Ruhi Institute offers an easy-to-use global curriculum for kids that emphasizes spiritual values of good character. Through stories, games, coloring pages, songs, and Bahá’í teachings, kids are encouraged to develop their strengths and contribute to the well-being of their community. The Ruhi Grade 1 program includes 24 lessons on subjects such as justice, honesty, and trust in God.
Many teachers use Brilliant Star stories, activities, and songs in the classroom to complement and reinforce the Ruhi lesson plans.
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Download Ruhi Book 3, Grade 1 lessons here.
Brilliant Star content is available to complement each lesson. The themes listed are one approach provided for reference.
Lesson 1: A Pure Heart
Lesson 2: Justice
Lesson 3: Love
Lesson 4: Truthfulness
Lesson 5: Generosity
Lesson 6: Selflessness / Prefer your brother
Lesson 7: Joy
Lesson 8: Sincerity
Lesson 9: Humility
Lesson 10: Be thankful to God
Lesson 11: Forgiveness
Lesson 12: Honesty
Lesson 13: Compassion
Lesson 14: Detachment
Lesson 15: Contentment with the will of God
Lesson 16: Oneness of Humanity
Lesson 17: Courage
Lesson 18: Hopefulness
Lesson 19: Trustworthiness
Lesson 20: Be enkindled with the love of God
Lesson 21: Radiance
Lesson 22: Faithfulness
Lesson 23: Patience
Lesson 24: Steadfastness
Like mirrors, when our hearts are free of negative thoughts, they reflect the light of God and bring happiness to others.
Quote: “He is God! O God, my God! Bestow upon me a pure heart, like unto a pearl.”
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> Lesson 2: Justice: Fairness and sharing
We need to be fair and respect the rights of every human being.
Quote: “Tread ye the path of justice, for this, verily, is the straight path.”
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God’s love shines on us like rays of the sun. We can reflect that light by being loving to everyone.
“O Friend! In the garden of thy heart plant naught but the rose of love.”
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“Truthfulness is the foundation of all human virtues.” Without truthfulness, it’s hard to develop other virtues and be close to God.
Quote: “Truthfulness is the foundation of all human virtues.”
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God has given us many gifts, such as nourishment, hearing, sight, and intelligence. He wants us to be generous with each other, too.
Quote: “To give and be generous are attributes of Mine; well is it with him who adorneth himself with My virtues.”
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> Lesson 6: Selflessness / Prefer your brother
God wants us to serve others and wish good things for others.
Quote: “Blessed is he who preferreth his brother before himself.”
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A heart full of joy attracts blessings and makes us stronger.
Quote: “O Son of Man! Rejoice in the gladness of thine heart, that thou mayest be worth to meet Me and to mirror forth My beauty.”
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We’re being sincere when our words and deeds reflect what is in our hearts.
Quote: “We should at all times manifest our truthfulness and sincerity ...”
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Being humble is realizing the greatness of God and joyfully accepting His will for us.
Quote: “O Son of Man! Humbly thyself before Me, that I may graciously visit thee.”
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> Lesson 10: Be thankful to God
Be thankful to God for the innumerable gifts He has given us.
Quote: “Be thou happy. Be thou grateful. Arise to render thanks unto God, that thy thankfulness may conduce to an increase of bounty.”
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See with the eyes of forgiveness and try to overlook the faults of others.
Quote: "Let your adorning be forgiveness and mercy and that which cheereth the hearts of the well-favored of God.”
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Honesty is one of the spiritual qualities that makes people beautiful.
Quote: “Beautify your tongues, O people, with truthfulness, and your souls with the ornament of honesty.”
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As God is compassionate to us, we should also be kind and help others.
Quote: “The Kingdom of God is founded upon equity and justice, and also upon mercy, compassion, and kindness to every living soul.”
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Free our souls from attachment to material things, getting our own way, and this world.
Quote: “Know that thy true adornment consisteth in the love of God and in detachment from all save Him ...”
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> Lesson 15: Contentment with the Will of God
Be content with the Will of God.
“The source of all glory is acceptance of whatever the Lord hath bestowed, and contentment with that which God hath ordained.”
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> Lesson 16: Oneness of Humanity
God created all of humanity to live together as one family.
“Blessed is he who mingleth with all men in a spirit of utmost kindliness and love.”
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To have courage means to stand up for what is right and defend those in need.
Quote: “The source of courage and power is the promotion of the Word of God, and steadfastness in His Love.”
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Trust in God and be hopeful for the future.
Quote: “Never lose thy trust in God. Be thou ever hopeful, for the bounties of God never cease to flow upon man.”
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A trustworthy person is truthful and honest and can be counted on to keep their word.
Quote: “Trustworthiness is the greatest portal leading unto the tranquility and security of the people.”
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> Lesson 20: Be enkindled with the love of God
Feed the flame of love for God that burns in our hearts.
Quote: “Be ye enkindled, O people, with the heat of the love of God, that ye may enkindle the hearts of others.”
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Through our generous deeds and kind words, the light of the love of God shines from our hearts.
Quote: “O Son of Being! Thou art My lamp and My light is in thee. Get thou from it thy radiance and seek none other than Me.”
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A faithful soul remembers the bounties of God and tries to follow His teachings.
Quote: “Happy is the faithful one who is attired with the vesture of high endeavor and hath arisen to serve this Cause.”
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We calmly keep trying, even when it’s challenging.
Quote: “He, verily, shall increase the reward of them that endure with patience.”
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No matter what happens, we always remember our love for God and try to follow His teachings.
Quote: “Supremely lofty will be thy station, if thou remainest steadfast in the Cause of thy Lord.”
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