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CZC Class Curriculum Kindergarten Class: Students will learn 1- Persian songs such as The Alphabet song. 2- Lessons from stories. 3- Learn about major festivities such as Nowruz, Mehregan, and Yalda. 4- Basic colors, shapes, and numbers in Persian. 5- Students will be introduced to different Persian characters and their sounds. 6- Students will become familiar with writing from right to left. Persian Classes: First, Second, Third, and Fourth: Students will master the Persian Alphabet as well as reading and writing in Persian. Persian Literature and Poetry: Students are taught stories from 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Persian books. Writing and reading in Persian is required. Children will learn Persian proverbs and Shahnameh stories. Class is taught in Persian. Iran History and Culture: In this class students are taught in 3 segments: • All about Iran (Geography, History, Art, & Culture) taught in both English/Persian. • Teachings of Gathas taught in English. (Persian only for those who can't understand English) • Stories with moral & ethic teachings/Puzzles & Games in Persian and English. Zoroastrian Perspective (Teen): In this class the teaching style is in a way of discussions and projects. Morals and ethics are based on Gathas and is taught through discussions. Projects will bring these teachings into action. The class is taught in English. Avesta classes: Introduction to Avesta: Students will learn the basic Zoroastrian principles such as Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds, responsibility for their actions, charity, and the Ashem Vohu. Beginner Avesta: The younger students will learn Ashem Vohu, Yatha Ahu, and Hama Zoor Bim. As well as the basics of The Zoroastrian religion such as Ahura Mazda, Faravahar, Ashoo Zartosht, and good virtues that build up character. In addition to that the students will learn the basics of the Zoroastrian religion through stories. Intermediate Avesta: Students will review Ashem Vohu, Yatha Ahu, and Hama Zoor Bim. They will learn Paymoneh Deen and Mazda Yasnu Ahmi. All Avestas will be taught with their meanings. Students will also learn Zoroastrian culture and celebration, life of Ashoo Zartosht, Amshaspandan, and the meaning of the Faravahar. Advanced Avesta: This class mainly focuses on the fundamentals of Zoroastrianism ideology and morality of Asha, honesty and the basics of our religion. As well as the preparation for initiation ceremony (Sedreh- Pushi), and its purpose and the reason for wearing " Sedreh & Koshti". Memorizing and reciting Sedreh Pushi Avestas and understanding the meaning of them. The class will also teach the basic skills of communication, self-esteem, memory, development, discipline, as well as taking personal responsibility for a better life. All of these life lessons will be taught through interactive games and moral stories. .

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