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Ma March

4/2/2025

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 ​Dear Parent(s)
Greetings!
Transition is an inevitable and natural part of life. As our youngest learners prepare to step into the next class, it's essential to reinforce the knowledge they've gained. Here’s a glimpse of the vast activities that helped our children revisit and strengthen their learning.
Let’s take a closer look at the wonderful month of March!
Recapitulation: Me, Myself & Animal World
Children learned to introduce themselves, greet others, and explore the school environment while understanding its norms. They discussed their likes, dislikes, body parts, family, and friendship, building self-awareness and communication skills.
Through the Animal World theme, the children explored pet, farm, and wild animals, their homes, and young ones. They had fun mimicking animal movements, sounds and singing rhymes, making learning engaging and joyful.
 ​Naturalistic Intelligence
Our little ones have been sensitized to growing up and moving on to a new class.
The educator gently guided them to reflect on this transition, encouraging them to express their feelings about moving forward. Some children shared their excitement, while others expressed a bit of nervousness — but just like the mouse found courage in helping the lion, our young learners discovered that they had the strength and confidence to embrace this new chapter with open hearts and bright smiles.
 ​Verbal Linguistic Intelligence
In the Lion and the Mouse story, where the tiny mouse’s help taught the mighty lion the value of even the tiniest efforts, our little learners have shown that every step in learning matters.
In class, the children revisited letters 'Aa' to 'Zz' along with their phonic sounds and related words, reinforcing their knowledge with confidence. They also enjoyed singing lively rhymes like Mr. Sun, It's Raining, It's Pouring, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Old MacDonald Had a Farm, and Wheels on the Bus.
Much like how the mouse’s courage and cleverness made a big difference, our young ones have grown into confident storytellers, enthusiastically narrating stories with picture books. Their growing confidence reminds us that even small achievements can lead to great success!
 ​Logical Mathematical
As in The Lion and the Mouse, where the clever mouse used quick thinking to help the mighty lion, our little learners have sharpened their logical and mathematical skills with confidence and creativity.
The children revisited number concepts through oral counting from numbers 1 to 20 and strengthened their recognition and quantification of numbers from 1 to 10. They also explored patterns like loops and spirals, revisiting colours and shapes like squares, rectangles, and triangles.
Much like how the mouse’s cleverness saved the lion, our young ones have discovered that understanding patterns and numbers can help them solve problems and think critically — showing that even small steps in learning can lead to big achievements!
 ​Visual Spatial:
The children enhanced their aesthetic sense by creating a vibrant Holi handcraft, which also helped improve their finger dexterity and fine motor skills. They took great pride in making Graduation Day crafts, coloring themed worksheets, and drawing self-portraits by carefully adding facial features.
 ​Musical Intelligence
“He who sings frightens away his ills.” – Miguel De Cervantes
Music helps students expand their minds and increase their self-confidence. It serves a greater purpose in our lives than simply providing amusement
Indian Music
Indian classical music helps create a deep spiritual connection, allowing our little ones to stay rooted in Indian culture.
This month, the educator introduced the children to the rich world of Indian classical music through the following songs and practices:
  • Vocal warm-up
  • Sa, re, ga, ma hand movements
  • Balloon breathing
  • Rhythm clapping
  • Sa re ga ma body game
  • To enjoy the spirit of ‘Holi’, a beautiful mythological story ‘होली ‘was introduced.
Children were captivated by the rhythm of music as they learnt a new way of expressing themselves through music.
 ​Western Music:
Early exposure to music boosts emotional and thinking skills. This month, the children explored the keyboard with their educator. Through this hands-on experience, they improved their emotional expression, thinking abilities, and creativity while enjoying the joy of music.
 
 ​Interpersonal Intelligence
Birthday celebration- Show & Tell
We celebrated the birthdays of children born in March with the theme ‘My Memory Lane.’ The children practiced basic party etiquette and were encouraged to speak a few lines about their favourite theme through a ‘Show and Tell’ activity. Dressed in coordinated outfits and props, they confidently shared their best memories with their friends and teachers.
 ​Montessori
Montessori activities help children blend independence with skill development, fostering confidence and coordination.
Our little ones enhanced their motor control, coordination, concentration, and sense of responsibility. They practiced essential life skills like buttoning and unbuttoning and explored colour recognition with the Colour Tablets.
 ​Drama
The children enjoyed the 'Train Your Brain' activity in the drama sessions. During this activity, they introduced themselves while moving their fingers. This fun exercise helped improve their coordination, focus, and self-expression.
 ​Pottery
Pottery helps children blend creativity with focus, building both confidence and resilience.
This month, the children explored the art of pottery by sculpting various shapes, such as a dog, rectangle, square, and circle, as a reinforcement activity. Pottery nurtures their creativity, boosts imagination, enhances self-confidence, and promotes social skills through cooperative play.
  
Dance
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.”- Martha Graham
Dance is a fun physical activity that also helps improve social skills. This month, the children enjoyed learning the dance steps to the song "Wakka Wakka." Through dance, they learned the importance of trust, cooperation, and teamwork while having fun and staying active.
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 ​Bodily Kinaesthetic Intelligence
This month, the sports educator guided the children through various exercises such as side twists, front raises, knee ups, upper body rotation, knee balance, jumping jacks, body coordination, and balancing sideways. They also had fun playing tag games and trying out kangaroo jumps. These activities have strengthened the children’s bones, muscles, hearts, and lungs while improving their coordination, balance, posture, and flexibility — helping them grow stronger and more confident everyday!
 ​Imaginarium
Imaginarium is a place where children can ignite their imagination. Our little ‘Suncitizens’ explored various stations such as the ‘Kitchen Station, Supermarket Station’, ‘Lego Station’, and the ‘Transport Station.’ They also explored sensory tables wherein they differentiated the rough and smooth objects. They also enjoyed making a house using different shapes in the ‘Imaginarium Lab.’
 ​EYP Playtime
Play builds the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Free play makes learning fun, natural, and self-driven. With this aim in mind, children indulge in and rejuvenate themselves during free play.
 ​Events and Celebrations
Oorja
Suncity School-37D held OORJA 3.0, the Annual Sports Meet for Foundation Years (EYP to Grade II), on Saturday, March 1, 2025, with great energy. Inspired by Paul Bryant’s words, “It’s the will to prepare to win that matters more,” the event showcased the Integrated Sports Programme, where every child explores different sports. OORJA represents the energy and spirit of young Suncitizens as they grow into healthy, responsible global citizens.
The event began with a lively walk by the young Suncitizens, joined by the Principal, who happily recalled her childhood.
Fun activities focused on improving movement, alertness, and care for the environment, including:
  • EYP 1A and 1B – Cone, Hop, and Tumble
  • EYP 1C and 1D – Dash, Grab, and Count
The day was full of excitement, teamwork, and the joy of being active.
 ​Graduation Day Assembly
EYP 1 Celebrates EYP 3 Graduation!
On March 18, 2025, EYP 1 joyfully celebrated EYP 3’s graduation, showing their love and support.
Highlights:
  • Script: Reflections on growth and best wishes for EYP 3.
  • The song "This Little Light of Mine" symbolizes bright futures.
  • Dance: An energetic performance filled with joy.
  • Video: A tribute to EYP 3’s journey and achievements.
  • Principal’s Words: Encouragement to keep shining bright.
The event celebrated unity, growth, and new beginnings.
 LEAP
Listen >Engage >Acquire> Perform
 
Think beyond the magic and go beyond imagination!
To foster creativity, we conduct monthly LEAP activities where children engage in brainstorming tasks to enhance their higher-order thinking skills and prepare for the future.
Below is the activity performed by the students this month
Maze activity
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"Jolly January & Fabulous February"

3/3/2025

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​Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much ~ Helen Keller
That’s a truly inspiring mission! Suncity’s approach to education resonates with many powerful philosophies, and it’s wonderful to see a focus on holistic development. The impact of nurturing young minds extends far beyond individual achievements; it shapes the future of our society.
It sounds like January and February have been eventful months! Here are some highlights or key moments from these months at Suncity.

Theme – Transport and Community helpers
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Transportation is a topic that children grasp naturally, especially through their personal experiences commuting to places like school. In the enchanting tale of "Willow's Wonderful Wagon Adventure," the children explored various types of transportation like Willow. They discussed the unique characteristics of land, water, and air transport, reflecting on Willow's journey through different terrains. Along the way, they also learned about the importance of safety measures while traveling and became aware of the need to use different modes of transport wisely to reduce pollution, just as Willow did on her eco-friendly adventure.
The theme for February was ‘Community Helpers’ and the children were sensitized on the importance of community helpers in our lives. Community helpers play a very important role in keeping the community safe and healthy. The educator introduced various community helpers such as doctors, nurses, teachers, policemen, cobblers, etc., and discussed the job performed by them to ensure that the community functions more productively. The children were also made aware of the tools and instruments used by various community helpers and they enthusiastically discussed the chores done by various community helpers.

Naturalistic
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​Children were taken for a walk, where they discussed the benefits of walking for good health and engaged in an activity about eco-friendly transport. Drawing inspiration from "Willow's Wonderful Wagon Adventure," they explored the importance of using environmentally friendly modes of transport.
Our young learners were also sensitized to the vital role of community helpers in their lives. Through a video demonstration, they grasped the significance of the work done by community helpers and the importance of being thankful. As a meaningful gesture, they created 'Thank You' cards to express their gratitude towards these everyday heroes, just as Willow might have done on her adventure.

Verbal Linguistic

​Linguistic skills measure the capacity of individuals to understand and express themselves, both in written and oral form. Children loved talking about the mode of transport used by them to commute to school, malls, supermarkets, friends' or relatives' places. They were elated to share the colours of their cars and incidents related to their parents' driving. It was enthralling to see this kind of enthusiasm at such an early age. The children enjoyed reciting rhymes like ‘Wheels of the bus’, ‘Ek Chhoti Kashti’, ‘Airplanes’ 'Wind the bobbin' up, 'Chop chop', and 'Cobbler, cobbler mend my Shoe'. They loved listening to the stories 'Peppa Pig – when I grow up'. The children also learnt the phonic sound and words related to the letters ‘Ww’ ‘Xx’ ‘Yy’ and ‘Zz’ and recapitulated letters from “Aa to Zz” through audio-visuals, stories, real objects and practice sheets.

Logical-Mathematical
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Our little ones have blossomed into active thinkers, using imagery as part of their thought process. They have started to relate numbers to the world around them. While discussing the number of tyres, windows, doors, and lights on various modes of transport, children worked with numbers and the concept of size. Through the enchanting story of "Willow's Wonderful Wagon Adventure," they were introduced to the concept of ‘far and near’. Children were also introduced to the numbers ‘9’ and ‘10’ along with their quantification. The colour ‘Black’ was introduced through a variety of concrete objects. The children enjoyed recapping numbers from 1 to 10 and orally counted from 1 to 20 through a number rhyme. They also practiced tracing the ‘Loop’ pattern using chalk and later using crayons in their logical/mathematical workbooks.

Visual-Spatial
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​Creativity is expressing one’s ideas, trying new things, and experimenting with changing materials. The children loved making toy cars using tissue rolls (waste material) and also enjoyed making traffic lights using Nutella and gems.
They enjoyed designing a pair of shoes and decorating them creatively. An array of activities like 'Chef Craft', and ‘Electrician's Tool Belt’ were designed to give them hands-on learning of the roles played by various community helpers.

Musical Intelligence
 
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"The Universal Language of Music" "
As Robert G. Ingersoll said, "Music expresses feelings and thoughts, without language; it was below and before speech, and it is above and beyond all words." Music speaks to us in a way that words cannot, connecting emotions and ideas across all boundaries.
Indian Music
  • Children, along with the educator, participated in ‘Vocal warm-up exercises.
  • Children along with the educator enjoyed singing the following songs:
  • Welcome song, ‘आओ आओ संगीत बनाएं’
  • Rhythm clapping
  • ‘गिनती’ song
  • सरस्वती वंदना
 
 
 
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Western Music
This month, children along with the educator, enjoyed singing a melodious song, ’Aeroplane Aeroplane’. They also learnt the instrument name clap box.

Montessori
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​The Montessori classroom is a mini-society in which the child can develop all characteristics. Our little ones explored the cognitive domain by practicing ‘Spindle Box’ and the domain of practical life exercises through ‘Spooning’.

Drama

​"Up, Up, and Away: Kids Enacting a Hot Air Balloon Adventure"
As the kids took their places, ready to embark on their imaginative hot-air balloon ride, excitement buzzed in the air. The scene began with a flurry of energetic voices, each child embracing their role in this whimsical adventure. Here’s a glimpse into the world they created:
floating from place to place, seeing everything from above—the mountains, the oceans, the cities. The world would be so much more exciting from this view!"
The children's voices blended with laughter and awe, each moment of their pretend journey bringing discoveries and challenges. Their imaginations soared as high as the balloon they imagined, and for a few moments, they truly felt like they were flying. Through their eyes, the world was a smaller, brighter, and more thrilling place.

Clay Modelling
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​Children felt motivated to explore the inviting soft and responsive sensory qualities of clay. Many new neurons and synapses in the brain were generated when children made pre-writing patterns-loop, egg -yolk, and Apple trees. Some of the shapes made by them were given a final shape as a fly by the educator.

Dance 
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“Dance is a language of the emotions.”
Dance is a fun and effective way to keep the body and mind healthy. Recently, children learned the steps to "Satyamev Jayate," strengthening their coordination, balance, and confidence. Beyond physical benefits, dancing helped them develop emotionally, socially, and cognitively, while also fostering teamwork and self-expression. Dance proves to be not only an excellent exercise but also a wonderful way to grow and connect with others.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
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Physical education is key to developing students’ competence and confidence. These programs are designed to help children improve a wide range of skills and allow them to apply tactics, strategies, and creative ideas to enhance their performance.
This month, the children enjoyed a fun-filled time participating in various activities, where they put their skills into action while having a great experience.
Oorja drill practice
  • Cone, hop, and tumble
  • Stick and count sprint

Imaginarium
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Children looked forward to being amidst the learning centres in the Imaginarium. These diverse learning centres allowed them to indulge in open-ended activities and hands-on material to aid in learning in the form of play which involved the whole self. The attraction of the month was the ‘Transport Play Corner’ wherein children played with an array of modes of land transport. They were also shown and explained the road symbols and the significance of following them

Eyp Play Area

The play area is a vibrant space that promotes children's growth and development, offering teachers an ideal setting to guide learning. Through play, children explore their surroundings, develop communication skills, spark their imaginations, and engage with new experiences. This interactive environment encourages curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning, providing countless opportunities for discovery. It’s a space where children can experiment, solve problems, and express themselves—all while having fun. The play area fosters wonder and playfulness, building essential skills and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning.

Storytelling

Through stories, we find common ground, empathy, and understanding. Whether
sharing personal anecdotes or working as a team to promote a business,
storytelling allows us to step into someone else’s shoes and experience the
world from a different perspective.
In January, children listened to The Tiger Goes Wild, followed by Mouse Paint,
which vividly explained the difference between primary and secondary colors. In
In February, the concept of color segregation was reinforced through a drawing
and coloring activity.
The following week, children were introduced to a story about various
habitats—land, pond, burrow, and forest.

Events and Celebrations
 

Math’s Week
Celebrating Math Week with Shapes, Colors, and Numbers!
Math Week is here, and it's the perfect time to dive into the fun world of numbers, shapes, and colors!  Let’s make math exciting by exploring how these three things are all around us!
From circles to squares, triangles to rectangles, shapes are all around us.  By recognizing these shapes in our everyday world, math becomes something we see and use all the time!
Math and colors go hand in hand! You can use colors to help count, organize, and even make patterns. Imagine sorting all the red, blue, and yellow shapes into groups – this is a fun way to practice counting and learning about math concepts!
Numbers are not just for school – they're in everything! Numbers help us measure, count, and share, making our lives so much easier.
This Math Week, let’s have some fun with shapes, colors, and numbers. There’s so much to discover, and every moment is an opportunity to learn. Happy Math Week!
Republic Day
The EYP students celebrated Republic Day with great excitement, learning about the importance of this special day in a fun and interactive way. The celebration started with a flag hoisting ceremony, where the young ones proudly watched the tricolour rise, filling the air with patriotism. Dressed in saffron, white, and green, the children beautifully reflected the colours of our national flag.
To add more meaning to the occasion, they took part in making solider craft activity,The teachers also shared a simple and engaging explanation of the significance of Republic Day. It was a joyful and educational celebration, instilling love and respect for the nation in the hearts of our little ones!

LEAP:
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Think beyond the magic and get beyond the imagination!
To unleash the creativity of our children we conduct LEAP activities each month wherein children perform various brainstorming tasks to enhance their higher-order thinking skills and ingenuity to be future-ready.
Below is the activity performed by the student this month:
  1. Number Trail Adventure
  2. Sequence Adventure
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Delightful December

12/2/2024

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​Theme – ​Winter Season
Winter feels like a grand celebration, and our little ones couldn’t be more thrilled, even with the chilly weather! We’ve begun exploring the fascinating theme of the Winter Season and Christmas, transforming our learning moments into a mix of fun and discovery.
Our discussions have covered what makes winter special, how to stay cozy, and the types of clothes we wear to keep warm. We also took a tasty trip into the world of winter fruits and vegetables, with the children enthusiastically sharing their favourites. Christmas vocabulary has been a big hit, alongside exciting conversations about how people celebrate Christmas and New Year. The kids were eager to talk about their family traditions and experiences. Winter isn’t just about bundling up—it’s about celebrating, sharing, and learning together. The joy and excitement of our little ones make this theme a vibrant and memorable part of our journey! Following stories were taken in the month of December - Four Seasons of the Forest and Snow white and the seven dwarfs.
Naturalistic
Children were introduced to essential concepts promoting their overall well-being through engaging discussions:
1. Personal Hygiene: They learned the importance of cleanliness and how maintaining hygiene keeps us healthy and safe daily.
2. Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3): The teacher explained the significance of good health and encouraged practices like eating nutritious foods and staying physically active to lead a healthy lifestyle.
3. Self-care, Sharing, and Caring for Others: Through meaningful discussions, the children discovered the value of caring for themselves while showing kindness and support to others. The teacher emphasized that the world is like one big family, where love, cooperation, and affection are vital for harmonious living, and fostering a sense of connection with people and the environment.
Verbal Linguistic
Listening and learning complement each other seamlessly. Our young learners have demonstrated patience and confidence in articulating their thoughts on various topics. They thoroughly enjoyed reciting theme-based rhymes such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Dashing Through the Snow. A strong emphasis was placed on recognizing and identifying the letters Tt, Uu, and Vv through engaging Jolly Phonics songs, paired with activities focused on naming words that begin with these sounds. The children were captivated by stories such as Four Seasons of the Forest and those related to the letter V. These stories served as effective tools for instilling ethics and values. Additionally, the class actively practiced and reinforced essential social etiquette, including positive communication, taking turns, speaking politely, and refraining from interrupting conversations. These activities fostered a sense of respect, patience, and collaboration among the children.
Logical/Mathematical
Our little ones explored their logical and mathematical intelligence by engaging with patterns such as hopping, standing, and wavy lines. They excitedly traced these patterns in their workbooks, enhancing their motor skills and pattern recognition. Adding a touch of magic, we introduced the timeless story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The children connected the story’s enchanting forest scenes to the four seasons—spring’s blooming flowers, summer’s vibrant hues, autumn’s golden leaves, and winter’s snowy wonderland. As we introduced the colour white, the children had fun identifying white objects like cotton, radishes, snow, and teeth. The character of Snow White made learning about this colour even more engaging. A special highlight was introducing the number 8. The children discovered its unique shape, practiced writing it, and linked it to real-life examples like spider legs and the infinity symbol. They also proudly recalled numbers from 1 to 7, inspired by the seven dwarfs, and expanded their counting skills by practicing numbers up to 20. This delightful mix of patterns, numbers, colours, and seasons, tied together with a beloved story, made learning a joyful and imaginative experience for our curious minds.
 
Visual Spatial
Visual-spatial intelligence is the ability to mentally picture the arrangement and shape of objects, understand their spatial relationships, and visualize how they move or change position in space. It involves perceiving the world in three dimensions and being able to manipulate or transform those images mentally to create new spatial configurations. In December, the children engaged in a variety of fun and educational crafts. They created a truck craft, focusing on the letter "T," helping them reinforce letter recognition while enjoying their creative process. They also worked on a winter-themed worksheet, colouring fruits associated with the season, which allowed them to explore winter’s unique offerings. For number recognition, the children crafted spiders, using eight legs to represent the number 8, making math hands-on and visual. To celebrate the festive season, they also worked on Christmas-themed crafts, bringing holiday cheer into the classroom. These activities not only nurtured their creativity and fine motor skills but also supported early literacy, numeracy, and seasonal awareness enjoyably and engagingly.

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​​Drama
In December, children eagerly listened to heartwarming Christmas stories centred on the spirit of sharing. Tales of generosity, kindness, and selflessness filled the air, teaching young hearts the true meaning of the season. From the story of the wise men bringing gifts to the kindness of Santa's elves, each story emphasizes the joy found in giving and the importance of spreading love and happiness to others during the holidays.
Montessori
In the Montessori environment, practical life activities serve as children’s initial introduction to hands-on learning. In October, the children engaged in:
  • Colour Tablet Box (Sensorial Activity): Designed to develop their ability to discriminate between different colours.
  • Spindle Box: Used to help them understand and quantify numbers.
  • Touch Tablet: Provided a tactile experience to explore the textures of smooth and rough surfaces.
 
​Storytelling
Stories bring facts to life and promote brain development and imagination in children. They contribute to language development, and emotional understanding, and help strengthen relationships. The week began with a story “I didn’t do it” to teach children the importance of accepting mistakes and working on them followed by a sorting activity worksheet comprising the right and the wrong acts. During the third week, “Happy Birthday Moon” was taken to enhance the imagination skills of the children followed by a moon card-making activity in the last week.
​Pottery
Engaging in clay activities is an excellent way for children to develop fine motor skills by improving finger control and dexterity. This month, the children enthusiastically explored creating standing and sleeping wavy lines, as well as various shapes such as circles, squares, rectangles, and triangles using clay. Their creativity extended further as they crafted additional unique and imaginative creations, showcasing their growing skills and artistic expression.
Dance
"Move, groove, and express yourself—dance is the rhythm of life in every step you take!"
In December, children danced joyfully to the festive “Christmas Song”. The lively activity brought them together, encouraging self-expression and coordination. With bright smiles and energetic movements, they embraced the holiday spirit, enjoying the rhythm and excitement of the season. It was a fun and festive way to foster creativity and teamwork among the children.
​Bodily Kinaesthetic Intelligence
​Bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence is the ability to manipulate objects and utilize various physical skills, involving a sense of timing and the refinement of skills through the mind-body connection. In December, children had a great time practicing basic coordination skills using cones and sticks. The activities were designed to be fun and engaging, incorporating simple warm-up exercises that encouraged movement and balance. Team-building was a key focus, helping the little ones develop social skills while working together. The playful games allowed children to practice following instructions, sharing, and collaborating with their peers. It was a joyful and active way to promote physical and social development in a supportive environment.
Imaginarium
Imaginarium is a wonderland where children can unleash their creativity. Our young Suncitizens had fun exploring different interactive stations, including the Kitchen Station, Supermarket Station, Lego Station, and Transport Station. They also enjoyed hands-on activities at sensory tables, where they explored the textures of rough and smooth objects. In the Imaginarium Lab, the children used various shapes to build houses, sparking their imagination and problem-solving abilities.
EYP - Play Area
The play area serves as a dynamic learning environment, offering teachers an ideal space to support children's growth and development. Through play, children explore the world around them, build communication skills, engage their imaginations, and navigate new experiences. This open, interactive setting encourages curiosity and creativity, providing endless opportunities for discovery and hands-on learning. It is a place where children can experiment, solve problems, and express themselves, all while having fun. The play area fosters a sense of wonder and playfulness, laying the foundation for essential skills and nurturing a lifelong love of learning.
 
LEAP
Learn >Engage >Acquire> Perform
Think beyond the magic and get beyond the imagination!
Learn > Engage > Acquire > Perform
“Creativity is intelligence having fun” - Albert Einstein 
To unleash the creativity of our children, we conduct LEAP activities each month where children engage in various brainstorming tasks to enhance their higher-order thinking skills and ingenuity, preparing them for the future.
1 Pom Pom Pattern Picker
2 Animal Sorting Safari
Events and Celebrations
Birthday celebration- Show & tell
Our little ones enjoyed being part of the birthday celebrations! In December, all the EYP1 children who had birthdays were celebrated with a special event themed around the “Winter season”. The children were excited to showcase their speaking skills through a “Show &Tell” activity, sharing their lines and using props. They also learned about basic manners and how to behave at a party. It was a joyful celebration of birthdays, filled with fun, sharing, and learning together!

EYP 2C Assembly on Christmas

​The Christmas assembly conducted by EYP 2C was a delightful celebration filled with joy, laughter, and festive spirit. The students presented a lively skit narrating the story of Christmas, including the life of Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of generosity and kindness, inspiring everyone to embrace the joy of giving.
The celebration also highlighted the school’s special initiative, Project UPAHAAR, where students contributed gifts and essentials to spread happiness among the less fortunate. This act of kindness aligned perfectly with the theme of the season, reinforcing the importance of sharing and caring.
A vibrant dance performance by the students added energy and excitement to the celebration.
The event concluded with an inspiring address by the principal, who appreciated the efforts of the students and teachers while emphasizing the importance of generosity and gratitude during the festive season. The assembly shared the true spirit of Christmas through love, giving, and togetherness.
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Awesome November

11/21/2024

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 Dear Parent(s),Greetings! 
"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about" ~ Angela Schwindt
Thus, our activities are designed to make learning fun and help in the holistic development of children.
Let's take a sneak peek into the awesome month of November.
Theme – Aquatic Animals
In November, children learned about aquatic animals such as fish, crabs, jellyfish, sharks, sea horses, and dolphins. They discussed the features of these animals during 'Quality Circle Time' and enjoyed imitating their movements, like 'moving like a seahorse.' The children also had fun singing rhymes like 'Sticky Sticky Starfish,' 'Holding up a seashell,' 'Three little fish,' 'Hey ho the Seahorse,' and '12345 once I caught a fish alive' with their teacher.
SDG14 Life Below Water: How to Keep Water Bodies Clean
To protect our water bodies and the life within them, we must keep them clean. Here’s how:
  1. Don’t litter: Always throw trash in a bin, never in the water.
  2. Use less plastic: Choose reusable items instead of plastic.
  3. Clean up after yourself: Pick up litter at beaches, rivers, or lakes.
  4. Use eco-friendly products: Avoid chemicals that harm aquatic life.
  5. Save water: Use water wisely to reduce waste.
By following these simple steps, we can help keep our water clean and protect life below water!

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 Naturalistic Intelligence
​In November, the focus was on teaching children the importance of caring for the planet. They created their ocean own water bed and explored the effects of pollution, oil spills, and garbage disposal in the sea. The class discussed the importance of keeping water bodies clean, and the children shared their thoughts.  The children also learned about food sources through a vegetable garden, where they discovered winter vegetables like radishes, spinach, turnips, and peas. At the same time, they developed life skills by organizing their belongings, learning responsibility, and building practical habits. This hands-on approach offered a well-rounded learning experience.
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 Verbal Linguistic
 ​Language development is essential for building reading and writing skills in children as they grow and helps them communicate, express, and understand better. The children practiced phonic sounds and words for the letters 'Qq,' 'Rr,' and 'Ss.' They can now recognize the letters 'Aa' to 'Ss' and say their phonic sounds. They enjoyed listening to stories like Herman the Hermit Crab and The Tortoise and the Rabbit. Their vocabulary improved through audiovisuals, stories, real objects, and practice sheets.

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 Storytelling
 ​Storytelling provides many psychological and educational benefits, such as enhanced imagination to help visualize spoken words, improved vocabulary, and more refined communication skills. Stories like ‘Mister Seahorse, Little Red Hen, The Snail, and the Whale were shown and narrated to the children to enhance their imagination and visualization skills to have profound and lasting effects on their growing minds.

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 Logical/Mathematical
 ​Math connects many activities in early childhood, making learning fun and meaningful. Counting through jumping or clapping teaches numbers while exploring shapes links geometry to art and science. Stories about aquatic animals improve problem-solving with matching and shape recognition. Learning the number '7' helps with early math skills, and feeling 'rough and smooth' textures builds sensory understanding. Finding the colour green improves observation. This approach makes math exciting and helps children grow and learn in different ways.

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 Visual-Spatial
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Visual-spatial classes help kids improve their creativity, problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness, enhancing their cognitive development. In the November visual-spatial class children explored creativity through fun crafts! At the start of the month, children made colorful crab crafts, improving their fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Mid-month, we focused on ocean life, creating starfish crafts that tied into our marine theme. Later, we introduced the letter "R" with a rocket craft, helping kids connect letters with shapes and objects. Each activity encouraged imagination while enhancing their hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills.
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 Musical Intelligence
 Music has a powerful impact on the brain due to our emotional connection with it. It can bring joy, create a peaceful atmosphere, and improve long-term memory and brain development. Learning music also helps enhance a child’s social and cognitive skills.

 Indian Music (Sangeet for all)
 ​Indian classical music in stills a sense of structure and rhythm in the brain. The children welcomed each other with the song ‘आओ आओ संगीत बनायें’ and later practiced 'स्वर तरंग' ‘enjoying the combination of playing instruments and singing. They also learned the musical story of ‘प्यासा कौआ.’

 Western Music
 ​“Music is to the mind as air is to the body”.
                                                                                              - Plato
Practice leads to perfection. The children practiced singing a new song, ‘Deep in the Sea’, related to the theme of Aquatic Animals, to the tune of a guitar.
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 Interpersonal Intelligence
Birthday celebration- Show & tell
 ​Birthdays indeed hold significant importance as they provide individuals with a day to feel cherished and surrounded by love from those around them. For children, birthdays are especially exciting as they eagerly anticipate celebrating with friends and teachers. In addition to the joy of festivities, birthdays offer an opportunity to reinforce basic etiquette for social gatherings.
To enhance the celebratory spirit, children were encouraged to participate in 'Show and Tell' by sharing a few lines on the theme of 'Aquatic Animals.' This not only added an educational element to the celebration but also allowed the children to showcase their knowledge and creativity. The theme provided a platform for them to speak confidently, exhibit props, and engage with their peers in a fun and interactive manner.
In essence, celebrating birthdays in this manner not only brings joy and a sense of specialness to the individual but also integrates learning and social skills development in a festive and enjoyable environment.

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 Montessori
 ​In November, children practiced practical life activities within the Montessori environment. They worked on spooning to develop life skills, used number rods to identify and quantify numbers from 1 to 7, and practiced napkin folding.
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 Drama
 ​Using drama in the early years of education is a vital way to express feelings healthily. It helps enhance a child's imagination, promotes independent thinking and action, and improves social awareness. Self-introductions were conducted with appropriate expressions, which the children found genuinely amusing and enjoyed mimicking. They had a wonderful time listening to a story about aquatic animals, acting out the characters, and learning ways to keep water bodies clean.
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 Clay Modelling
 ​Children expanded their repertoire of actions, including squeezing, stretching, crushing, shredding, flattening, rolling, etc., to create various objects such as an octopus, a starfish, and a sun using clay.
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 Dance
​ ​"Move, groove, and express yourself—dance is the rhythm of life in every step you take!"
In November, the dance class for kids focused on exploring the theme of the "Five Senses" through movement. Using the song "Five Senses," children learned to express each sense—sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell—through creative dance steps. The class encouraged imagination, rhythm, and body awareness, helping kids connect with the music while having fun. It was a great way to engage both their physical and sensory skills through dance and movement.
 Bodily Kinaesthetic Intelligence
 ​In November, bodily-kinaesthetic activities for kids focused on using body movements to improve coordination and motor skills. Children enjoyed jumping through hula hoops, enhancing agility and balance. Cones were set up for obstacle courses, helping kids practice direction changes, spatial awareness, and footwork. Basic warm-ups, including stretching, jogging in place, and dynamic movements, prepared muscles, prevented injury and boosted energy. These activities not only supported physical development but also promoted teamwork, confidence, and fun throughout the month.

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 Imaginarium
 ​In the Imaginarium, the mix of free and structured play supports children’s overall development. Activities like pretend play, building with blocks, and exploring a flower shop help develop cognitive, creative, social, and motor skills. This approach lets children explore their interests, build social skills, and boost their imagination. It also supports different learning styles and provides balance, fostering both skill development and self-expression. Overall, it promotes a well-rounded growth experience for the children.
 
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 EYP Play Area
 ​Free play is a crucial avenue for children to develop essential social skills. Interacting and collaborating with peers during play teaches them negotiation, turn-taking, and resource-sharing. Effective communication emerges naturally, fostering the growth of vital social abilities. Additionally, play serves as a platform for learning empathy, respect, and cooperation, laying the groundwork for positive and harmonious relationships.
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 Events and Celebrations
EYP - Children’s Day celebration -2024
 ​On this special Children's Day, our Suncitizens of EYP grades had a magical experience filled with surprises and joy. The day was packed with memorable moments from a mesmerizing magic show to a delightful movie screening! The day began with a fantastic magic show, leaving our little ones spellbound with tricks and illusions! The educators took the stage next, dancing to fun tunes, bringing cheers and laughter from the children. In their cozy classrooms, students enjoyed a screening of the animated film Migration, a story that added a touch of adventure and laughter.   The day ended on a delicious note with a Domino’s pizza party.
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Grandparent's Day 
 ​Our kindergarten celebrated NAMAN – Grandparents’ Day, a heartfelt tribute to the pillars of our families. The event was filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments as our beloved grandparents arrived, dressed as their favorite actors, bringing iconic characters to life. Their enthusiasm and playful spirit lit up the day, setting the perfect tone for the celebration. The joy doubled as they participated in engaging games, sharing hearty laughs with their grandkids, who cheered them on with glee. The highlight of the event was the grandkids' vibrant dance performance, dedicated to their Grandparents. Their innocence and energy moved the audience, creating memories etched in hearts forever. Children presented handmade tokens of love to their grandparents.

 ​LEAP
Learn >Engage >Acquire> Perform
Think beyond the magic and get beyond the imagination!

To unleash the creativity of our children, we conduct LEAP activities every month wherein children perform various brainstorming tasks to enhance their higher-order thinking skills and ingenuity to be future-ready. Below are the activities performed by the students this month:
• Complete the Puzzle by arranging Popsicle sticks
• Matching colour Beads in Pipe Cleaner Hair
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October Festivities

10/1/2024

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"The beauty of India lies in its diversity and the colourful celebration of its cultures and traditions”.
October is a wonderfully delightful month, characterized by the serene shift from summer to autumn. This transition evokes a sense of introspection and peace, making it a perfect time for celebration. Let’s look at the joys and beauty this month brings.

​Theme – Birds and flowers
October ushers in a lively mix of celebrations, signalling the shift from hot summers to cool winters. Children eagerly explore the variety of birds and flowers that emerge during this vibrant month, filled with rich traditions and festivities. We celebrate numerous national and international occasions, including Gandhi Jayanti, Durga Puja, Dussehra, and Halloween.
​Naturalistic
The festive season is a time of great joy, rich with meaning and significance. Teaching children about the importance of celebrating festivals helps nurture a sense of togetherness. Traditional cuisines further enhance the spirit of these occasions.
  • Segregating waste helps in efficient recycling and proper disposal.
  • It protects the environment and public health. 
  • Green: Organic waste like food scraps and garden waste.
  • Blue: Recyclable items such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal.
  • Red: Nonrecyclable and hazardous waste like batteries, medical waste, and chemicals.
  • The educator highlighted the importance of cleanliness, encouraging the children to take part in tidying their classrooms
  • Children explored the benefits of healthy eating during festivals.
  • They had a wonderful time making coconut laddu and enjoyed sharing it with their friends.
Verbal Linguistic
Language development is the cornerstone for building reading and writing skills in children, enabling them to communicate, express, and comprehend more effectively as they grow. The children are now confidently expressing their thoughts and ideas. They have practiced the phonics and words associated with the letters 'Nn', ‘Oo’, and Pp' and can recognize and identify the phonetic sounds of letters from 'Aa' to 'Pp.' They also enjoyed listening to stories like Ant and the Grasshopper and Ollie and the Six Magical Oranges, further reinforcing their learning. Their vocabulary has expanded through audio-visual aids, stories, real objects, and practice worksheets.
Logical/Mathematical
Logical-mathematical intelligence helps children analyze problems logically, develop critical and creative thinking abilities, process information, and improve concentration. The children learned oral counting from 1 to 20 and recognized the number 6, and its quantification through the story ‘Olive and six oranges’. They were introduced to the pattern of wavy lines and the 'star' shape with the help of audiovisuals and workbook pages. The children enjoyed tracing wavy lines in the workbooks. The concept of 'heavy and light' was taught through an activity and workbook practice sheets.
Visual Spatial
​Visual-spatial intelligence is the capacity to imagine or visualize in one’s mind the positions of objects, their shapes, their spatial relations to one another, and the movement they make to form new spatial relations. The children enjoyed various fun and interesting activities like, ‘Nest craft’ related to the theme of the month. It was a delight to see our children's faces light up on creating beautiful things on their own. The activities were beautifully integrated with logical mathematics and verbal linguistics e.g.: - Sponge painting to fill the star shape’. Later, our little learners created an ‘Ostrich’ integrated with the letter “o”.

​Musical Intelligence
“Music is the universal language of mankind.”

Indian Music
Children engaged in various musical activities, including vocal warm-ups and rhythm clapping.
  • They practiced singing the welcome song and played the 'Sa Re Ga Ma' Body game.
  • Children also had a great time playing the musical instrument called the 'Swar Tarang’.
Western Music
​Exposing children to music during their early years enhances various aspects of child development and skills. Children practiced singing a new song, 'Flower Song' related to the theme accompanied by the guitar's soothing tune.

​Drama
I had a fantastic time both listening to and acting out the characters in the story "The Eagle and the Pigeon." Engaging with the narrative allowed me to delve into the personalities of the eagle and the pigeon, exploring their motivations and emotions.
As I brought the characters to life, I felt a deeper connection to the themes of the story, such as friendship, bravery, and the importance of standing up for oneself. It was a wonderful experience to immerse myself in the story, sharing the excitement and lessons with my peers. Overall, this activity not only enhanced my understanding of the story but also fostered creativity and collaboration.

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​​Montessori
Practical life activities are essential experiences for children in the Montessori environment. In October, the children participated in the following activities:
  • Colour Tablet Box (Sensorial Activity)-This activity helps children develop their ability to discriminate between colors, enhancing their visual perception.
  • Sandpaper Letters (Letters A and B) - This exercise supports early literacy by helping children identify the sounds and formations of these letters, making the learning process tactile and engaging.
  • Velcro Frame- This activity promotes practical life skills, allowing children to practice tasks that foster independence and improve their fine motor skills.
These activities not only aid in skill development but also cultivate confidence and curiosity in the children.
​Storytelling
Storytelling promotes brain development and imagination in children. It also aids in language and emotional development while strengthening relationships. With this in mind, we began the month by narrating a fun story called 'The Llama’s Pajamas’. Following the story, we engaged the children in the "Drawing of a Llama” activity in the second week. Subsequently, we shared the story of ‘Mouse Sees the World,' followed by making an origami mouse in the last week.
​Pottery
While working with clay, children used their sense of touch and sight, helping them develop:
Tactile Perception- They learned to feel different textures like hot, cold, smooth, rough, hard, soft, slippery, sticky, and gooey.
Visual Perception- They recognized different appearances, such as matte, shiny, and smooth.
The children expressed their creativity by making diyas and, with the educator’s help, crafted an octopus for the letter ‘Oo.’ They then colored their creations as they liked. This hands-on experience boosted their sensory skills and sparked their imagination.
Dance
“With each step and twirl, little dancers paint their dreams in motion."
Dance is essential for early learners as it aids in the development of coordination, balance, and motor skills in young children. It also encourages creativity and self-expression, enabling them to explore their emotions and imagination. Furthermore, dance enhances social interaction and teamwork as children learn to move and perform together. In October, the children of EYP 1 engaged in learning dance moves to the song ‘चोगाडा तारा’’ to enjoy the festive season.
​Bodily Kinaesthetic Intelligence
Bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence is the ability to manipulate objects and utilize various physical skills, involving a sense of timing and the refinement of skills through the mind-body connection. Children engaged in locomotor exercises such as jumping into hula hoops, balancing their bodies, striking skills, and walking on a zig-zag path to cross the hurdles
​Imaginarium
A mix of free and structured play helps children develop different skills and feel more balanced in their daily lives. The children loved pretending to cook in the kitchen corner, building blocks, and playing with Legos. These activities let them explore their interests and abilities in the different areas of Imaginarium, showing the idea of multiple intelligences.

EYP - Play Area
​Playtime is crucial for young children's development, fostering cognitive skills, social abilities, physical coordination, creativity, and emotional growth. It's not just fun; it's essential for their future success.
LEAP
Learn >Engage >Acquire> Perform
Think beyond the magic and get beyond the imagination!
LEAP activities sound like a fantastic way to foster creativity and critical thinking in young minds. By engaging in brainstorming tasks and challenging their thinking, these kids are getting a solid foundation to tackle future challenges with confidence and innovation. 
Below is the activity performed by the student this month
Activity 1: Bus Shape Builders
Activity 2: Rainbow Challenge

Events and Celebrations
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​Dusshera Assembly – EYP-2B
That must have been an incredible performance, filled with lively costumes, confident dialogue, and a powerful message. The students did a fantastic job bringing the epic to life, especially with the group dance to "Ram Chandra ki Jai". It's inspiring to see how storytelling can impart valuable lessons about humility and righteousness.
​Trip to Heritage Transport Museum
The children had a wonderful time exploring the Heritage Transport Museum. It was fascinating to see the mix of pre-modern and modern transport, from howdahs and bullock carts to palanquins and various motorized vehicles, including vintage cars. They also enjoyed watching a documentary about the museum, which added to the experience.
​Mental- Wellness Week
Sadaya- Mental Wellness Day
On October 14, 2024, Suncity School 37D conducted its very own celebratory week on mental health, titled Sadaya – A Wellness Week- an initiative designed to promote and enhance the well-being of our students. This day students were asked to illustrate the place or places where they feel happy and safe. This activity aimed to equip our students with essential skills for maintaining positive well-being.
​Birthday celebration- Show & tell
Our little ones were delighted to join in the birthday celebrations, sharing their special day with classmates and teachers. To keep the joyful spirit alive, we celebrated the birthdays of EYP1 children born in October right in the classroom.
This month’s theme was Halloween, adding an extra layer of excitement. The children enthusiastically discussed fascinating facts about Halloween and enjoyed pretending to be different characters from the holiday. Their enthusiasm made the celebration a memorable experience, filled with fun, learning, and laughter!
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Supercharged September!

9/10/2024

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Dear Parent(s),
Greetings!
We are off to the midsession, and time has flown by with our little ones! At Suncity, we believe that education's true purpose lies in each individual's holistic development, empowering them to lead a more fulfilling and enriched life. Education benefits the individual and contributes to the improvement of society as a whole. Today’s children hold the potential to make a significant impact on tomorrow’s world.
Welcome to Supercharged September!

Theme-Animals

The theme of animals truly captivated the children's hearts this month. They were excited while playing with their favorite animals' stuffed toys. They were introduced to various pet, farm, and wild animals, learning about their characteristics, young ones, and the homes they live in. The children enjoyed acting out and mimicking the sounds of different animals. Popular rhymes like “Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat,” “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” “Down in the Jungle,” “Colorful Farm Animals,” and “Our Puppies” were the highlights of the month, making the experience even more enjoyable for them.
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​SDG 15: Life on Land is about protecting and taking care of nature on Earth. It focuses on saving forests, stopping the spread of deserts, and preventing the loss of plants and animals. The goal is to use land and natural resources wisely, protect endangered species, and keep the environment healthy for people and wildlife now and in the future.

Naturalistic

 

This month, children learned how their habits can affect animals. They found out why throwing plastic bags or feeding animals with plastic is dangerous and harmful to them. To show their care for animals, they made handprints on a "Save Animals" poster.
They also listened to the story of Anna and her pet, which taught them how important it is to take care of animals. Additionally, they learned about Mahatma Gandhi's ideas of cleanliness and got excited to clean their classrooms as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, with help from their teacher.

​Verbal Linguistic:

​Children enjoyed listening to and imitating the sounds of animals. They loved discussing animals and asking an array of questions, such as 'What do animals eat?' They were excited to share their experiences, such as riding a horse, feeding milk to cats and dogs, and seeing a lion at the zoo.
In addition to the thematic concepts, they identified and joyfully recited phonic songs for the letters Kk, Ll, and Mm. Children also became familiar with words that begin with these sounds through story integration ‘The Magical Leaf Adventure’.

​Logical/Mathematical Intelligence

​Our little ones have begun reciting numbers in order through rhymes. They also learned to recognize the number ‘5’ by counting the fingers on one hand and the toes on one foot. The children showed great interest in understanding the difference between ‘Thick and Thin’ and exploring the shape 'Rectangle'.
With excitement, they pointed out rectangle-shaped objects in the room, like the door, AC, remote, and even their crayon box! They had lots of fun jumping in and out of a rectangle shape drawn on the floor, enjoying various playful activities while learning through the story ‘Are You My Mother’.

​​​Visual Spatial:

Children explored their aesthetic skills with the help of various colouring and craft activities in the classroom. Using an array of materials was a sensory treat for them. The budding artists thoroughly enjoyed the process, guided by instructions on right and left directions, folding and unfolding, and drawing shapes.
Certain highlights of the activities include:
· The little ones were delighted to create lollipop crafts using bottle cleaners.
· Integrating the monthly theme of animals with visual-spatial activities, children crafted ducks, pigs, and elephants alongside their educator.
·  Children also enjoyed making a lion and giraffe craft related to wild animals.
·  They had fun pasting cotton onto the images of sheep.
 

​​Musical Intelligence

Music plays a vital role in children's growth by boosting their brain development and language skills. It also sparks creativity and helps them express their emotions, making it an important part of a balanced education for kids.
Indian Music
This month, Children enjoyed reciting the ‘This is my स्वर तरंग’. 

​Westren Music

​Children enjoyed singing the song – ‘I Have a Pet’ related to the monthly theme ‘Animals’.

Drama

​Engaging children in drama and the performing arts is indeed a powerful way to nurture their creativity. This month's activities, where the children explored the expressions of pet, farm, and wild animals, seem to have offered a fantastic opportunity to build their self-confidence. The inclusion of voice projection exercises and creative storytelling through "The Animals" helps children, particularly those who are introverted or reserved, to express themselves more freely. It’s wonderful that the educator used both physical and vocal elements to make the learning interactive and enjoyable. The added fun activity of expressing feelings and situations must have further deepened their connection to both art and self-expression.
"Creativity takes courage." – Henri Matisse

​Montessori

​Practical life activities are the first activities introduced to children within the Montessori environment. The practical life exercise domain has four primary aims: order, coordination, independence, and concentration. Children endeavored to gain confidence in independently carrying out practical life exercises, such as folding a handkerchief, spooning, and using a spindle box.

​Story-telling

​Storytelling promotes brain development and imagination in children. It also aids in language and emotional development while strengthening relationships. With this in mind, we began the month by narrating ‘A Little Hornbill Learns to Fly’ a story that emphasizes persistence, fearlessness, and the importance of dedication. The drawing of the Hornbill activity was performed in the second week to hone their spatial skills followed by a story of “Chintu’s Cap” underlying the importance of wisdom and mindfulness in the children. In the fourth week, children drew different types of caps viz. birthday cap, chef’s cap, graduation cap as an activity of the previous week’s story.

​Pottery

​Pottery
Children engaged their sense of touch and sight while working with clay, exploring various tactile perceptions such as hot, cold, smooth, rough, hard, soft, slippery, and sticky. They also developed their visual perception by identifying matte and shiny surfaces.
In addition, children expressed their creativity by shaping different forms, including rectangles, squares, and circles. With the assistance of the educator, they created a 'cat face' (depicting a pet animal) and 'duck feet.' To reinforce their understanding of the letter 'Mm,' the children enjoyed crafting a mitten.

​Dance

​Dance is an art that involves sequences of movement. It helps strengthen muscles, improve body balance, and increase flexibility, while also enhancing cognitive development. During this month, the children attempted dance steps to the song ' अब के सावन ऐसे बारिश'.

​​​Bodily Kinesthetic

​Physical activities play a crucial role in the holistic development of young children. The sports educator guided the children in performing various exercises. This month, students practiced the following exercises:
Warm-up exercises included on-the-spot jogging, jumping, and running. Students were able to perform locomotive skills, such as:
·       Crawling and jumping through the hula hoop.
·       Passing through the obstacles and hitting the bottle with a ball.
·       Striking ball using a cricket bat after crossing the hurdle.
·       Jumping, crawling, and placing the ball on the cone.

​Imaginarium

Combining free play with structured activities helps kids develop various skills and feel more balanced. The children enjoyed pretending in the kitchen corner, building with blocks, and playing with Legos. These activities allowed them to explore their interests and skills in all the different areas of the 'Imaginarium.'
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EYP Play Area:

​The play area is like an open book for teachers, helping to create a space where kids can grow and develop. Play lets children learn about the world, communicate, imagine, and deal with new situations. It’s a space for exploration, discovery, and creativity, all while having fun.

LEAP

​              Think beyond the magic and get beyond the imagination!
To unleash the creativity of our children we conduct LEAP activities each month where children perform various brainstorming tasks to enhance their higher-order thinking skills and ingenuity to be future-ready.
Below are the activities performed by the students this month:
  • Bi-lateral
  • Complete the picture
 

​Events and Celebrations

​Verbal Linguistic Event-Hindi Diwas
"हिंदी है हमारी शान, हिंदी है देश की पहचान।"
Suncity School 37D के छात्रों ने हिंदी दिवस को बड़े उत्साह के साथ मनाया, जहां हमारी मातृभाषा हिंदी की सुंदरता को अपनाया गया। हिंदी न केवल हमारी मातृभाषा है, बल्कि यह हमारी सांस्कृतिक धरोहर और राष्ट्र की पहचान भी है। इसका प्रचार और प्रसार हमारी आने वाली पीढ़ियों को अपनी जड़ों से जोड़ने का एक सशक्त माध्यम है।
EYP 1 के विद्यार्थियों ने हाथी राजा कहाँ चले, आहा टमाटर बड़ा मजेदार, बारिश आई छम छम, और बंदर मामा पहन पजामा जैसी मनोरंजक कविताएं प्रस्तुत कीं।
 

International Day of Charity - Project Upahaar (PHASE 2)


International Charity Day serves to increase and enhance social responsibility across the entire world. It is an opportunity to support charitable causes by donating, volunteering your time, or spreading awareness about the significance of charity. In an endeavor to reiterate these ‘Sanskaars’ and the SDG 4-‘Quality Education’ which are an integral part of the philosophy of Suncity School37 D, we encouraged our students and parents to donate a few articles in good/usable condition like Books and notebooks, Games such as scrabble, snakes, and ladders, etc. Stationery items, school bags, colours, etc. to aid the learning curve of the less privileged community members.
Young Suncitizens helped to build an educated community and took Project UPAHAAR to level II.

Show and tell

Birthday celebration
The theme for this birthday party was super exciting. Children enjoyed dressing up as their favourite animals and spoke a few lines about their props. The educator also provided guidance on the do's and don'ts of how to behave at a birthday party, including the appropriate way to greet, wish, and thank others. An important message was conveyed to the children, emphasizing the importance of donating leftover food to those in need or to stray dogs, cows, and cats, rather than wasting or throwing it away.
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AWESOME AUGUST

8/2/2024

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Theme – Rainy Season

​In August, our theme was the Rainy Season, and it was a lot of fun! We enjoyed the rhyme “I Hear Thunder” and sang songs like “Rain, Rain, Go Away,” “It’s Raining, It’s Pouring,” and “5 Little Raindrops.” The kids loved our nature walk, where we discussed rain protection and seasonal insects. We also watched a video on the butterfly life cycle and spent time nurturing saplings and seeds to learn about growth. It was a month full of engaging and educational activities!

Naturalistic Intelligence:

​The breezy weather gave the kids a perfect opportunity to go outside and learn about the importance of keeping our surroundings and water bodies clean. They observed insects like butterflies, ladybugs, and dragonflies. The kids also created beautiful butterfly art using leaf prints. Additionally, they learned how to care for plants by planting seeds and watching them grow into small plants.

Verbal Linguistic:

​Children have gained knowledge by absorbing information through their daily interactions and experiences. A significant achievement among our young learners is their ability to actively listen and maintain focused attention during conversations. They have reached important milestones, such as introducing themselves, responding to morning greetings, and reciting rhymes and prayers. Additionally, the children have successfully mastered the phonics sounds and words associated with the letters Hh, Ii, and Jj, integrated with the stories “The Rainbow Fish” and “The Giving Tree.” They have also reinforced their understanding of letters Aa to Gg through a variety of mediums, including audio-visual aids, stories, concrete objects, and hands-on practice materials. Throughout this learning journey, the children have enthusiastically participated in diverse and enjoyable activities, further strengthening their grasp of the letters.

Logical/Mathematical Intelligence

Our little ones are making wonderful strides in understanding their world. They’ve become adept at recognizing the number 4 and connecting it to everyday objects like leaves, crayons, and fingers. In addition to their number skills, they have been practicing tracing a zigzag pattern, which is helping them develop fine motor abilities and grasp the concept of different line types. As they progress, they have also revisited familiar shapes like circles and squares, recognizing the patterns and structures these shapes represent in their environment. Recently, they were introduced to the triangle, expanding their knowledge of shapes and enhancing their ability to identify these forms in the world around them. 

​Visual Spatial:

Visual-spatial intelligence is the capacity to imagine or visualize the positions of objects, their shapes, their spatial relations to one another, and the movements they make to form new spatial relations. The children enjoyed various fun and interesting activities, such as Rakhi craft, painting the hut, and creating plant crafts out of clay. It was a delight to see their faces light up as they created beautiful things on their own. The activities were skillfully integrated with logical-mathematical and verbal-linguistic concepts; for example, they made a triangular-shaped hen related to the letter “H” as well as the shape triangle. Later, our little ones were thrilled to wear tricolour-shaped caps for Independence Day. In the last week, they decorated a beautiful igloo by pasting cotton, which was integrated with the letter “I” made during the clay session, along with their friends.

Water-Play:

Water adds resistance, so water play in the ‘splash pool’ served as strength training for children. It provides learning through hands-on exploration. Splashing, pouring, and experimenting with water teach children about science, math, and social skills. It enhances motor development and language abilities while promoting teamwork and problem-solving. Above all, water play encourages a love for learning and a deeper connection to the natural world from an early age.

Musical Intelligence

“He who sings frightens away his ills.” – Miguel De Cervantes
Music helps students expand their minds and increase their self-confidence. It serves a greater purpose in our lives than simply amusing. Great scientists like Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Einstein were also fond of music. By combining teaching and music, educators can help students increase their memory, concentration, and academic performance.

​Indian Music

​Western Music

​During the Western music session, the children practiced singing the song “Drip Drip” which is related to the rainy season. They were accompanied by the guitar, which helped them connect more deeply with the melody and lyrics.

​Montessori

In a Montessori classroom, children start by learning practical activities that help them in four main ways:
  • Organization: They learn how to keep things neat, like folding a handkerchief.
  • Coordination: Activities like using a spoon or pouring liquids help them move with better control.
  • Independence: They practice doing things on their own, like using a spindle box, which boosts their confidence.
  • Focus: These activities teach children to concentrate and pay attention to what they are doing. By working on these simple tasks, children become more capable and confident in handling every day activities by themselves.

Drama

During early childhood, drama does not require memorizing lines, copying behaviors, or
even having an audience. Kids can already tell right from wrong at their age if they are
taken care of and guided properly. With this goal in mind, we told stories like 'Freedom is not Free'  with the right expressions and changes in our voices.

​Story-telling

They had a delightful time listening to the story “एक्की और दोक्की” and found the related activities thoroughly enjoyable. The story sparked their imagination, and the accompanying activity provided a fun and creative way to explore its themes. They also found the story of Tails captivating, with its intriguing plot and characters keeping them engaged. The blend of storytelling and activities made the entire experience even more enjoyable for them. At the end of the month, the children were fascinated by the story “A Baby Hornbill Learns to Fly.”
 

​Pottery

The kids had a great time working with clay, engaging both their hands and eyes. They explored a variety of textures, experiencing sensations like hot and cold, smooth and rough, hard and soft, slippery and sticky. They also noticed visual details like dullness, shininess, and smoothness. Using their imagination, they crafted caterpillars inspired by the rainy season, along with squares and circles.
To reinforce the letters ‘I’ and ‘H,’ the kids enjoyed a creative activity where they built ‘Igloo’ and ‘House’ out of clay, making learning fun and interactive.

​Dance

“With each step and twirl, little dancers paint their dreams in motion.”
Dance is essential for early learners as it aids in the development of coordination, balance, and motor skills. It also encourages creativity and self-expression, enabling children to explore their emotions and imagination. Furthermore, dance enhances social interaction and teamwork as children learn to move and perform together. In July, the children of EYP 2 engaged in learning dance moves to the song “Oh My Friend Ganesha.”

​​Bodily Kinesthetic

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is the ability to manipulate objects and utilize various physical skills, involving a sense of timing and the refinement of skills through the mind-body connection. Children engaged in locomotor exercises such as jumping into hula hoops, balancing their bodies, and placing balls into the hoops. They also participated in activities like dragging a football and a hula hoop from one spot to another. Our learners were actively involved in practice for the upcoming Bodily-Kinaesthetic Event. At the end of the month, our young learners participated enthusiastically in the Bodily-Kinaesthetic Event to celebrate National Sports Day.

​Imaginarium

​Exploring a supermarket is both educational and enjoyable for children. It provides them with opportunities to make choices, enhancing their decision-making skills. As they navigate the aisles, they learn about different products, their names, and their purposes. This experience also allows them to practice counting and gain a basic understanding of money while shopping with their parents. The supermarket turns into a place of discovery and learning,

EYP Play Area:

The play area is like an open book, providing teachers with the perfect environment to nurture children’s growth and development. Through play, children learn about the world, communicate, imagine, and navigate new experiences. It is a space where they can explore, discover, and create—all while having a lot of fun.

LEAP

To spark imagination and develop higher-order thinking skills, our LEAP activities are designed to challenge and inspire our students. Each month, these creative tasks help prepare our children to be future-ready. This August, the students engaged in a variety of stimulating activities:
  • kinetic movement
  • Popsicle stick pattern
These enriching experiences not only fueled their creativity but also sharpened their critical thinking abilities. Through these engaging activities, the children are building the skills they need for future success.
 

​Events and Celebrations

Bodily Kinesthetic Event

​On National Sports Day, may your love for sports continue to shine with dedication and hard work. Elementary students celebrated the Bodily Kinaesthetic Event 2024 with great fun and energy. Bodily kinaesthetic intelligence is crucial in our everyday lives, so it is important to strengthen it through activities that develop motor skills and thinking.
The young kids in EYP 1 participated in the event by playing the ‘Skills Overloaded’ game, which involved various activities such as:
  • Balancing a hula hoop
  • Placing bean bags
  • Jumping over bricks and flat disc markers
  • Rolling a ball through a zigzag course
  • Jumping over shapes on the ground and placing them in a puzzle
The event was filled with cheers, hoots, and lots of encouragement as the kids supported each other throughout the games.
 

Show and tell

We had a special activity called 'Show and Tell' focused on the theme of the month Rainy
Season. The kids learned about how to greet others politely and take turns when sharing.
We also talked about how to behave at a birthday party. We do this regularly to help
improve their social skills. After that, the children were encouraged to say a few
sentences about the theme. They were enthusiastic to share their lines and show their
creative props.
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Joyous July

7/24/2024

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 Dear Parent(s)
Greetings!
“Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.” ~ William Arthur Ward

Children are born with curiosity, and to encourage this curiosity in their learning process, we need to take significant steps to lay the foundation for their fruitful educational journey. Therefore, at Suncity, we believe that it is important to arouse curiosity in our little ones so that learning never ceases. That is the very reason why our activities are designed to make children eager to know what is coming next.
 
Let's take a sneak peek into the joyous month of July.

 ​Theme-Summer Season
The school was full of happy voices as the children came back after a long summer break. Summer is the hottest season, and the kids had a lot of fun with 'Water Play.' They learned that the sun is very hot in the middle of the day.
 
The children were told about the many fruits available in the summer, like mangoes, plums, litchis, muskmelons, watermelons, and cherries. To stay cool in the summer, they learned these tips:
 
- Wear comfortable cotton clothes, sunglasses, and a hat.
- Eat cool foods and drinks.
- Save water and electricity.
- Help make it cooler by planting trees and watering them.

 Naturalistic Intelligence
Our young caregivers learned to keep the environment clean. They understood the importance of giving water to birds and animals during the summer. They also learned to save water by making a water drop in a clay modeling class.
 
Our adventurous learners enjoyed walking to the vegetable garden in the summer. They liked seeing the fresh vegetables and learning how they help us grow. They felt happy and proud to water the school garden plants.
 

 Verbal Linguistic Intelligence
Early language acquisition is an instinct for most children, but as adults, our responses to their attempts to communicate can significantly influence their language development, either speeding it up or slowing it down. To ensure positive progress, we engage with them using complete sentences and speak in gentle tones. We actively involve them in various activities during Quality Circle Time, encouraging them to express themselves.
 
During these sessions, the children practiced phonics songs and explored words associated with letters from 'Aa' to 'Gg,' using the methods mentioned above. Additionally, we enriched their language skills by reciting theme-related rhymes such as 'Summertime,' 'Garmi Aayi,' 'Wind the Bobbin Up,' and 'Mr. Sun,' and 'The Little Raindrop.' The introduction of the letters 'f' and 'g' was integrated with stories—Felix the Frog and The Three Little Pigs. These captivating stories were narrated throughout the month. To further enhance their vocabulary, we utilized audiovisual aids, stories, real objects, and practice sheets. All these efforts fostered a comprehensive and enjoyable language-learning experience for the children.
 

 Logical Mathematical Intelligence
 In the vibrant world of mathematics, children embark on exciting adventures to explore sizes, shapes, numbers, colours, and directions. They revisited the concepts of slant and sleeping lines, as well as the numbers "1" and "2," using everyday objects familiar to them. Through the story "The Three Little Pigs," they were introduced to the number "3." Playful exploration led them to discover the square shape, which they identified in everyday items and used to create their square masterpieces.
Engaging rhymes and the story "Felix the Frog" introduced them to the concepts of Tall and short. Alongside the story and various objects, they also learned about the colour blue. In this dynamic learning environment, every activity ignites curiosity and builds a strong foundation for a lifelong journey of mathematical understanding and exploration.


 Visual Spatial
Visual spatial intelligence is the capacity to imagine or visualize in one’s mind the positions of objects, their shapes, their spatial relations to one another and the movement they make to form new spatial relations. The children enjoyed various fun and interesting activities like, ‘Watermelon craft’, ‘Three Little Pigs Stick Puppets’, and slanting line by pasting ‘Ice Cream stick’ on the pre-number concept. It was a delight to see our children's faces light up on creating beautiful things on their own. The activities were beautifully integrated with logical mathematics and verbal linguistics e.g.: -making a Fox related to the letter “F” by using a paper plate and creating an Elephant craft related to the letter “E”.”. Later, our little ones were amazed to put square impressions on a square sheet to recapitulate the shape ‘Square’ and paint the bottle caps to make Grapes and colouring the rain drops.
 

 Water Play
​Water adds resistance, so water play in the ‘splash pool’ worked as strength training for children. It adds learning through hands-on exploration. Splashing, pouring, and experimenting with water teaches children about science, math, and social skills. It enhances motor development and language abilities while promoting teamwork and problem-solving. Above all, water play encourages a love for learning and a deeper connection to the natural world from an early age.
It takes more muscle strength to move arms and legs through water than it does through air. Children strengthened muscle coordination and gained confidence by entering into a water body. They were also apprised of the essentials related to hygiene and safety.
 

 Musical Intelligence
Music is a form of communication that goes beyond languages. Our children practiced musical stories and voice intonation with English and Hindi songs. This helped them learn new words and understand many different expressions.
 
Indian Music
This month, the children practiced the musical story of "नटखट चूहा" and enjoyed the "Sa, re, ga, ma" body game and vocal warm-up exercises. They also had some basic practice with drumsticks.
 

 Western Music
In July, our little ones learned a new song, "In the Summer Sun" and they were thrilled to play the drum.

 Interpersonal – Birthday Celebration – Show and Tell
A show and tell was held with the theme "Summer Season." The children learned about social etiquette, including how to stand and greet others. They also discussed manners for different situations at a birthday party. Dressed according to the theme, they took turns sharing their thoughts with their friends. Through this activity, the children learned how to behave appropriately in social settings.

 Montessori
Children practiced essential life skills such as spooning and wet pouring with Montessori tools. They also reviewed the colors red, yellow, and blue using color tablets.

 Drama
Drama helps children develop their creative imagination. After the summer break, the children practiced expressing different emotions—happiness, sadness, anger, and excitement. They enjoyed practicing voice projection- ‘Humming and Wailing’ with the help of their educator.

 Pottery
Give children clay, and you'll see their imagination and creativity flourish. Our little ones used their creativity to mould different clay objects, such as ice candies, fish, fruits like watermelon, gooseberry, mango, jamun, and water drops, all inspired by the summer fruit festival and the summer season.
 
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 Dance
Dance is essential for early learners as it aids in the development of coordination, balance, and motor skills in young children. It also encourages creativity and self-expression, enabling them to explore their emotions and imagination. Furthermore, dance enhances social interaction and teamwork as children learn to move and perform together. In July, the children of EYP 1 engaged in learning dance moves to the song ‘रंग दे बसंती’.
 
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 Bodily Kinesthetic
Bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence is the ability to manipulate objects and utilize various physical skills, involving a sense of timing and the refinement of skills through the mind-body connection. Children engaged in locomotor exercises such as jumping into hula hoops, balancing their bodies, and placing balls into the hoops. They also participated in activities like dragging a football and a hula hoop from one spot to another. Our learners were also engaged in the practice for the upcoming Bodily Kinaesthetic event.
With each step and twirl, little dancers paint their dreams in motion."
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Imaginarium
Children visited the ‘Imaginarium’ to explore different areas like the supermarket, Lego table, and block corner, which helped expand their imagination. They also improved their hand grip and enjoyed playing the game "Sorting of Summer Fruits and Vegetables."
 
 
EYP Play area
Children learn primarily through play, rather than instruction or disciplined study. More recently, the scientific establishment has come to agree that free play is an essential and integral part of how children learn. Children always love free play and peer-to-peer interaction. They used their freedom of choice to play on slides, swings, sand-pit, trampoline, tricycles, and on their other favourite spots in the EYP play area.

Storytelling
Storytelling helps children learn new words, improve their grammar, and develop their reading skills. As per the ongoing theme, the story ‘What is a tree?’ was taken in the first week to explain its importance followed by a free-hand activity in the second week. Another fun story was taken in the third week ‘छोटा सा मोटा सा लोटा’ which put a lot of emphasis on children enriching their Hindi vocabulary. In the fourth week, drawing with basic shapes was taken with the help of the related story to reinforce Hindi rhyming words and shapes.
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 ​Events and Celebrations
 
Summer Fruit Festival
A summer fruit festival was organized to teach children about summer fruits. They learned about:
 
- The names of the fruits
- The color of the peel and pulp
- The texture
- The taste
- The seeds
- Products made from the fruits
 
Each classroom showcased a different summer fruit and its related products. The children visited all the classrooms and sampled a variety of fruit products.

 
 Excursion- Movie ‘Appu’
The children went to watch the movie "Appu," which was integrated with the theme of plants. It was an enriching experience as they learned about the importance of animals and plants. They enjoyed the bus ride to the theatre and had fun savouring juice and popcorn while watching the movie.
International Tiger Day
The educator took the opportunity to teach the children about the importance of tigers and the fact that they are endangered animals and need to be protected. Later, the educator shared a humorous story about a ravenous tiger.
The tiger asked a family for some food but ended up drinking all their water and eating all their food. The children had an exciting time playing a Tiger Hunt game, where they searched for a toy tiger that was hidden in various parts of the classroom by their educator. This playful activity not only entertained the children but also served an educational purpose. They learned about the need to protect these magnificent creatures and the role they play in the ecosystem, making the game both fun and informative.

 

 
 Science week
 Sink and float experiment-The sink and float experiment shows why some things stay on top of the water and some things go to the bottom. If something is heavy, it goes to the bottom and sinks. If something is light, it stays on top and floats. This is because the water helps push the light things up. The sink and float experiment can help us learn about taking care of the ocean and the animals that live in it. If we throw trash in the water, it can hurt the fish and other sea creatures. By keeping the water clean and using less waste, we can help protect our ocean friends and their homes.
 
Evaporation-The water in the jar without a lid will slowly go down because the sun makes the water turn into tiny drops that float away into the air. This is called evaporation. The water in the jar with a lid will stay the same because the lid stops the tiny drops from floating away.
This water experiment helps us understand why it's important to save water. By saving water and not wasting it, we help make sure there is enough for everyone and everything, like plants, animals, and people. This way, we can take care of our planet and all the living things on it.
Magnetic exploration-The magnetic exploration experiment allows students to explore the properties of magnets and how they interact with different materials. Magnets are like magic because they can stick to some things and not others. We can find magnets in many things, like toys, phones, and cars. Learning about magnets helps us think of new ways to make and build things. This magnet activity helps students learn about making and cool things we use every day
 
 ​LEAP
Learn >Engage >Acquire> Perform
Think beyond the magic and get beyond the imagination!
To unleash the creativity of our children we conduct LEAP activities each month wherein children perform various brainstorming tasks to enhance their higher-order thinking skills and ingenuity to be future-ready.
Below are the activities performed by the students this month:
 Leaf art- Children enhanced their analytical skills and created a pattern with leaves.
 Bunny Maze Quest- Children could enhance their experimental skills by comprehending the task and locate.
 
 ​Assembly on Van Mahotsav
"Each Tree is a Step towards a Greener World"
Our young ambassadors from EYP 3C presented a wonderful assembly on 'Van Mahotsav'. The students performed a commendable role-play highlighting the significance of forests, emphasizing tree plantation, and underscoring how trees are essential for our planet and support our SDG goals. They captivated everyone with their group rhyme performance titled "I am a tree, I am a tree".
Our esteemed Principal, Ms. Jayshree Patel, inspired the children with her words of wisdom. As we celebrated Van Mahotsav, our commitment to preserving nature materialized through the distribution of saplings to each student. We encouraged students to nurture their saplings, observe their growth, and comprehend the crucial role trees play in maintaining ecological balance. May every sapling we plant today grow into a sturdy tree, contributing to a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world
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"Spring Awakening: Embracing Growth and Renewal in April and May"

5/17/2024

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Dear Parent(s),
Greetings!
It’s been a wonderful beginning to the new session! Time has just flown by with our little ones......
We, at Suncity believe that the purpose of education is the integral development of a person which helps him/her in leading a fuller and better life. Education also contributes to the betterment of society as a whole. The children of today can make a huge difference in the society tomorrow.
Let's take a sneak peek into the days gone by in April and May.
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Theme – Me/Myself
Children were taught the art of self-introduction and how to extend greetings to others. A comprehensive tour of the school acquainted them with its various facilities and the expected norms. During interactive sessions, educators delved into the preferences of the children, exploring their favorite fruits, toys, and attire, while also sharing their likes and dislikes. Conversations also centered around the significance of cultivating meaningful friendships. Moreover, children received lessons on identifying different parts of their bodies, alongside an introduction to the concept of family diversity, emphasizing the uniqueness of each child and family unit. The significance of fostering positive friendships was reiterated throughout these discussions.


​SDG for the Month: Good Health and Wellbeing
Children were sensitized about the importance of keeping themselves clean, proper steps to brush their teeth, and washing their hands after and before meals. They were encouraged to eat healthy food through discussions and rhymes during quality circle time.

Naturalistic Intelligence:
“The Mud will wash off but the memories will last a lifetime”
Children learnt about the importance of friends by shaking hands and hugging each other and how to use their golden arms and hands to hug and shake rather than hitting, pushing and pulling, etc. The introduction of the new magic words ' Please', 'Thank you', 'Sorry', and ' Excuse Me' was done in the class through a video. They understood the significance of washing their hands through pepper and soap experiment. We sharpened the naturalistic intelligence of our little ones by taking imprints of natural substances on the play dough. The activity aroused their curiosity and helped them to observe natural things in terms of shape, colour, and texture. The learners also understood more about their sense of touch and smell when they explored different items like cardamom, cinnamon, orange juice, lemon, sugar, salt, bay leaf, pieces of cloth of different textures, etc.

Verbal Linguistic:
The importance of listening as the primary gateway to learning was consistently emphasized through engaging activities like games, rhymes, and discussions. Stories such as "The Lion and the Mouse," "The Little Red Hen," and "Crocodile and Monkey" captivated their imagination and extended their attention spans, fostering the ability to listen, comprehend, and articulate thoughts.
These narratives served as the foundation for introducing phonetic sounds, starting from 'Aa' to 'Dd,' intertwined with phonics songs that complemented the stories. Through hands-on experiences with tangible objects, children actively engaged with the learning process, feeling and repeating words alongside the educator, thereby reinforcing their understanding of language concepts.

​Logical/Mathematical Intelligence
In the vibrant world of mathematics, children embarked on exciting adventures to explore size, shapes, numbers, colors, and directions. They collected leaves, pebbles, flowers, plants, and vegetables, sorting them into big and small groups to understand size differences. Through playful exploration, they discovered circles in everyday objects and create their own circular wonders.  Engaging rhymes and stories like "The Lion and the Mouse," "The Little Red Hen," and "The Monkey and the Crocodile" helped children joyfully learn about the numbers 1 and 2, associating them with familiar objects and actions. Vibrant colors like red and yellow come to life through concrete objects and a magical box, captivating their senses as they sort and identify these hues.  Lastly, children explored directionality through standing lines, playful activities, and tracing exercises to understand vertical movements. This lively learning environment sparked curiosity and laid the foundation for lifelong mathematical understanding and exploration.

​Visual Spatial:
Visual-spatial intelligence is the capacity to imagine or visualize in one's mind
 the positions of objects, their shapes, their spatial relations to one another, and the movement they make to form new spatial relations. The children enjoyed various fun and interesting activities like 'Welcome card', 'Mother's Day craft', and 'Colouring worksheet' on the pre-number concept-Big and small. It was a delight to see our children's faces light up on creating beautiful things on their own. The activities were beautifully integrated with logical mathematics and verbal-linguistic intelligence e.g.: -making a Dinosaur related
to the letter "D" by using hand-printing and creating a circular craft to recapitulate the shape 'Circle'. Our little ones were amazed to see the drawings made by them using their little thumbs and fingers.

​Water-Play:
Water adds resistance, so water play in the ‘splash pool’ worked as strength
training for children. It takes more muscle strength to move arms and legs
through water than it does through air. Children strengthened muscle
coordination and gained confidence by entering into a water body. They were also apprised of the essential norms related to hygiene and safety.

Musical Intelligence
“He who sings frightens away his ills.” – Miguel De Cervantes
Music helps students expand their minds and increase their self-confidence. It serves a greater purpose in our lives than simply amusing. Great scientists like Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Einstein were also fond of music. By combining teaching and music, educators can help students increase their memory, concentration, and academic performance.

​Indian Music
Indian classical music creates a spiritual link and helps the students stay connected with the roots of Indian culture. It broadens communication skills and helps the students depict their emotions. ‘Sangeet for All’ is the first Indian music curriculum with a carefully researched pedagogy, methodology, and resources that provides young children with a solid foundation in music.
This month the educator inculcated the following songs and practices:
  1. नटखट चूहा
  2. Rhythm clapping
 
Children were completely captivated by the rhythm of the music as they learnt a new way of expressing themselves through music.
 
​Western Music
Children along with the educator merrily sang the peppiest and much-loved song-
‘I Like Me’.
Interpersonal Intelligence
Birthday celebration- Show &Tell
Birthdays are important because they give everyone a chance to feel special and see how much those around them love them. Keeping up the spirit, the birthday ‘Show and Tell’ activity was celebrated on 17th May 2024. The theme for the celebration was ‘Me and Myself’ and 'My favorite family'.
Children reiterated the basic etiquette of how to behave at a party. They were encouraged to speak a few lines on the theme. They were excited to present their thoughts along with the props.

​Montessori
The Montessori classroom is like a small community where children grow and learn. They practice important life skills with tools like the spooning apparatus, which helps them learn to hold a spoon correctly and improve their fine motor skills. They also explore their five senses—taste, touch, sight, hearing, and smell—using items like cardamom, cinnamon, orange juice, salt, and sugar. Plus, they learn to identify red and yellow colors with color tablets.

Drama
Drama
Drama and skits become integrated into children’s lives even before they step into school, often through imaginative plays at home. These early experiences let them explore identities and situations mirroring real life. With this in focus, the educator designed several activities this month:
  1. Exploring rhythm and body movement using the song "Run Baby Run."
  2. Teaching the concept of size through the "Peekaboo" song and narrating stories like “The Squirrel and the Crow” emphasizes the moral of equality.
​Story-telling
Suncity believes in the theory of multiple intelligences because it instills types of mental strengths and abilities in children.
One of the various ways to enhance multiple intelligence in children is storytelling. Hearing stories can equip children with skills they will use throughout their lives. And most importantly, it provides them with hours of fun and enjoyment while learning! Storytelling is an ancient art of using interactive words and tonal variations creatively to reveal different elements of the story in a manner that will keep listeners hooked. It plays a critical part in your child's overall development by enhancing their imagination and creatively promoting language learning. It not only stimulates curiosity but also helps children know sounds, words, and language, and develop literacy skills, especially in the early years. To promote literacy skills, children were told the story of 'Mimi's Dream' 'The Selfish Crocodile' and ‘How kind’ also answered the related questions put up by the educator. 

​Pottery
Children felt motivated to explore the inviting soft and responsive sensory qualities of clay. Many new neurons and synapses in the brain were generated when children made an effort to create an apple, a ball, and a duck which was related to letters. Some of the shapes made by them were given a final shape as a fly by the educator. 

Dance
When young children dance they learn perseverance and self-motivation. Dancing encourages children to experiment and find different paths to solving problems. It is vital in a child's personal development that they learn the importance of trial-and-error and that, if at first, you don't succeed, try and try again. Children enjoyed tapping their feet on the song ‘Better when I am dancing’ incorporating claps, bums out, and foot stomp movements along with their friends. Children also enjoyed tapping their feet on the song 'Hugs and Kisses' on the occasion of Mother's Day.

​Bodily Kinesthetic
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is the ability to manipulate objects and utilize various physical skills, involving a sense of timing and the refinement of skills through the mind-body connection. Children engaged in locomotor exercises such as jumping into hula hoops, balancing their bodies, and placing balls into the hoops. They also participated in activities like dragging a football and a hula hoop from one spot to another.

​Imaginarium
Children look forward to being amidst the learning centers in the Imaginarium to expand their horizons of imagination in different corners like the Supermarket, Lego Table, Block Corner, and Grooming Station. These diverse learning centers allowed them to indulge in open-ended activities and hands-on material to aid learning in the form of play which involved the whole self. Children enjoyed enacting and expressing their feelings in the learning center.

EYP Play Area:
"Play is our brain's favorite way of learning." – Diane Ackerman.
Knowing how to play is a joyful talent. Through play, children learn essential skills such as negotiation, problem-solving, sharing, and teamwork. They practice decision-making, progress at their own pace, and explore their interests. Unstructured play, in particular, promotes physical activity and contributes to children's health. The EYP play area serves as a hub for this vital unstructured play.

​Events and Celebrations
​First day of school:
​Puppet Show:​Puppet shows are a delightful form of entertainment cherished by small kids. Watching colorful puppets come to life on stage ignites their imagination. It offered a magical experience for children, blending entertainment with valuable learning opportunities.
​Dance session:​Children enthusiastically participated in the dance session. It helped in social interaction as kids danced together, forming bonds and learning to cooperate as a group. This activity not only enhanced physical fitness but also boosted confidence and self-esteem as children showcased their unique dance moves. Overall, dance sessions provided a dynamic and enjoyable way for kids to express themselves and connect with others.
​ Project Upahaar Phase 1- Labour Day celebration:
Children celebrated Labor Day with great enthusiasm, generously gifting small treats like Chips, cookies, and juices to all the labourer's, making them feel appreciated and valued on this special day. This gesture helped the children grasp the joy of giving and the importance of acknowledging hard work.

​Special Assembly on Earth Day:
The students from Grade EYP 3A put together an impressive assembly in honor of Earth Day. They delivered a captivating dance performance and emphasized the significance of our precious planet, Earth.
Every student’s stellar performance brought immense happiness and joy to all who were fortunate enough to witness it.

​Session on Safe/unsafe touch:
A thought-provoking session on the distinction between safe and unsafe touch was conducted. Children were educated on the concepts of positive and negative touch through engaging activities and discussions by the expert.

Excursion- Visit to Haldiram’s:
The children embarked on an educational excursion to Haldiram’s restaurant to grasp the nuances of proper conduct during outings. They received instruction on courteous greetings and maintaining decorum throughout the meal. Guidance was provided on utilizing napkins and cutlery to dine with refinement. These lessons in social grace and table etiquette were well-received. Following their enlightening dining experience, they frolicked in the play area, delighting in boundless fun with their companions. Undoubtedly, it was a visit that left a lasting impression on their minds.

​Dental Session:
EYP held an engaging dental hygiene session. The children learned the correct way to brush their teeth through a hands-on demonstration. They also enjoyed the story "The Lion Who Wouldn't Brush His Teeth," which taught the importance of dental care in a fun and relatable manner. To encourage good habits at home, each child received a small tube of toothpaste to take with them. The session was both informative and enjoyable, sparking enthusiasm for dental health.

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“Though, February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises”. ― Charmaine J. Forde

2/24/2024

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Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much ~ Helen Keller
We, at Suncity believe that the purpose of education is the integral development of a person which helps us in leading a fuller and better life. Education also contributes to the betterment of a society as a whole. The children of today can make a huge difference in the society tomorrow.
Let's take a sneak peek into the fabulous month of February.

Theme – Transport and Community helpers
Transportation is one of the topics which children learn most naturally. Depending on where they live and how they commute to nearby places including their school, our little ones got a chance to experience the different types of transportation available. Children discussed about the characteristics of all the modes of transport- land, water and air. Awareness about safety measures which needs to be adopted while travelling, was imparted to children. They were also sensitised towards using the modes of transport judiciously to avoid pollution.
The theme for the month of February was ‘Community Helpers’ and the children were sensitised on the importance of community helpers in our lives. Community helpers play a very important role in keeping the community safe and healthy. The educator introduced various community helpers such as doctor, nurse, teacher, policeman, cobbler etc. and discussed the job performed by them to ensure that the community functions more productively. The children were also made aware of the tools and instruments used by various community helpers and they enthusiastically discussed the chores done by various community helpers.

Verbal Linguistic ​
Linguistic skills measure the capacity of individuals to understand and express themselves, both in written and oral form. Children loved talking about the mode of transport used by them to commute till school, malls, super-markets, friends or relatives place. They were elated to share the colours of their cars and incidents related to their parents driving. It was enthralling to see this kind of enthusiasm at such an early age.
The children enjoyed reciting rhymes like ‘Wheels of the bus’, ‘Ek Chhoti Kashti’, ‘Airplanes’ 'Wind the bobbin' up, 'Chop chop', and 'Cobbler, cobbler mend my Shoe'. They loved listening to the stories 'Peppa Pig – when I grow up'. The children also learnt the phonic sound and words related to the letters ‘Ww’ ‘Xx’ ‘Yy’ and ‘Zz’ and recapitulated letters from “Aa to Zz” through audio-visuals, stories, real objects and practice sheets.
​Logical Mathematics
Our little ones have become active thinkers and have begun to use imagery as part of their thinking. They have begun to relate numbers with the things around them. Children worked with numbers and concept of size while discussing about the number of tyres, windows, doors, lights etc. in relation to the modes of transport.
Children were acquainted with the concept of ‘far and near’ through a short story and various objects such as toy vehicles, blocks etc.
Children were introduced to the numbers ‘9’ and ‘10’ along with the quantification. The colour 'Black' was introduced through a wide range of concrete objects. The children enjoyed recapitulating numbers from 1 – 10, orally counted from 1 to 20 through a number rhyme. They also practiced tracing the ‘Loop’ pattern using chalks and later using crayons in the logical/mathematical workbook.
​Naturalistic
Children were taken on a walk to learn about the health benefits of walking. They were also taught about the essential role of community helpers and the importance of expressing gratitude towards them. Making 'Thank You' cards served as a tangible way for children to show appreciation for the work of community helpers. These activities promote physical health, social awareness, and gratitude among young learners.
​Visual Spatial
Creativity involves expressing personal ideas, exploring new concepts, and experimenting with different materials. The children enthusiastically engaged in creative activities such as crafting airplanes using popsicle sticks and designing and decorating their own pairs of shoes. Additional hands-on activities like 'Chef Craft' and 'Electrician's Tool Belt' were incorporated to provide practical learning experiences about the roles of different community helpers. These diverse activities not only foster creativity but also offer valuable insights into various professions, encouraging children to explore and appreciate different aspects of the world around them.
​Montessori
The Montessori classroom serves as a microcosm of society, providing children with opportunities to develop various skills and characteristics. In our classroom, the children delved into the cognitive domain by engaging in activities like the 'Spindle Box', which enhances their understanding of numbers and quantity. Additionally, they explored the domain of practical life through exercises such as 'Spooning' and 'Wet and Dry Pouring', which develop their fine motor skills, concentration, and independence. These activities not only foster academic growth but also instill important life skills and values, nurturing the holistic development of our young learners within the Montessori environment.
​Imaginarium
Children looked forward to be amidst the learning centres in the Imaginarium. These diverse learning centres allowed them to indulge in open-ended activities and hands-on material to aid to the learning in the form of play which involved the whole self. The attraction of the month was the ‘Transport Play Corner’ wherein children played with an array of modes of land transport. They were also shown and explained the road symbols and the significance of following them. 
​Clay Modeling
Children felt motivated to explore the inviting soft and responsive sensory qualities of clay. Many new neurons and synapses in the brain were generated when children made pre-writing patterns-loop. Some of the shapes made by them were given a final shape as a fly by the educatorClay Modeling
Children felt motivated to explore the inviting soft and responsive sensory qualities of clay. Many new neurons and synapses in the brain were generated when children made pre-writing patterns-loop. Some of the shapes made by them were given a final shape as a fly by the educator
Musical Intelligence
In the words of Robert G. Ingersoll, “Music expresses feelings and thoughts, without language; it was below and before speech, and it is above and beyond all words.”
 
Indian Music
  • Children, along with the educator, participated in ‘Vocal warm-up exercises.
  • Children along with the educator enjoyed singing the following songs:
  • Welcome song, ‘आओ आओ संगीत बनाएं’
  • Rhythm clapping
  • ‘Shake the Shaker’ song
Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence
“Your productivity will double with increased physical activity.”- Laila Gifty Akita
Physical education helps in developing the students’ competence and confidence. The importance of physical education programmes is to help students enhance a wide range of skills as well as give them the ability to use tactics, strategies and more ideas to perform. This month the children had a gala time participating in the following activities:
  • Strecthing Exercises and Balancing the ball.
  • Striking the ball with a bat
  • Jumping in hula hoop and crossing the hurdles
                                   Interpersonal Intelligence
Birthday celebration- Show & Tell
Birthdays are important because they give everyone a chance to feel special and see how much those around them love them. Keeping up the spirit, the birthday ‘Show and Tell’ activity was celebrated on 29th February, 2024. The theme for the celebration was ‘Community Helpers’.
Children reiterated the basic etiquettes of how to behave at a party. They were encouraged to speak a few lines on the theme. They were excited to present their thoughts along with the props.
​Storytelling
Stories increase children's willingness to communicate and enable them to share their thoughts and feelings. Stories reveal universal truths about the world. Stories and other story related activities taken this month, had the sole objective of encouraging ‘Learning through Play Way method’. The story narrated in this month is-
1.‘The Magical Cat’ followed by an activity- Children enjoyed colouring in the figure of ‘Cat’.
2. A Squash and a Squeeze.
3. लाली और काली
 
                             Events and Celebrations
 
Maths Week:
Math Week in Pre-Nursery is a week-long adventure where young learners explore numbers, shapes, and patterns through hands-on activities and games. From shape hunts to colorful ball games, every moment is filled with fun and learning. Through collaborative play, students build confidence and develop a love for math, setting a strong foundation for future learning. It's all about sparking curiosity and embracing the joy of discovery
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​LEAP:
Think beyond the magic and get beyond the imagination!
To unleash the creativity of our children we conduct LEAP activities each month wherein children perform various brainstorming tasks to enhance their higher-order thinking skills and ingenuity in order to be future-ready.
Below is the activity performed by the student this month:
  1. Build the Rocket- cut and paste activity
  2. What will happen next- colour, cut and paste
 
 

 
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