​Dear Parents,
Greetings! 
 
At Suncity, we believe education is the foundation of your child’s growth and a brighter future. Learning here goes beyond textbooks, focusing on joyful experiences, creativity, and overall development.
Over the past month, your children participated in various engaging activities that helped build essential skills while making learning fun. Our dedicated teachers ensure every child feels happy, supported, and motivated throughout their journey.
As we step into a new year filled with promise, we look forward to continuing our commitment to excellence and joyful learning.
Thank you for trusting us with your child’s learning journey.

The theme for the month was Winter. Children learnt about winter clothes and discussed the different types of clothing worn during the season, such as sweaters, jackets, coats, caps, scarves, gloves, and socks, and understood how these clothes help keep us warm. They also explored winter vegetables like sweet potato, peas, spinach, carrots, and mustard leaves through engaging activities such as the Spin the Veggie game. Sorting activities using dry fruits helped develop their cognitive skills. Christmas was introduced with joy through stories, activities, and Christmas carols. The theme was further integrated with stories like My Winter Memory and Sam’s Christmas Present, helping children relate learning to real-life experiences. Children were also introduced to snowy animals and learnt, in a simple and age-appropriate manner, about why we make New Year's resolutions, focusing on developing good habits and positive beginnings.

​Listening and learning go hand in hand at Suncity. Our little ones have developed patience and confidently expressed their thoughts during discussions. They joyfully recited theme-based rhymes such as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Dashing Through the Snow.” Letter recognition of Tt, Uu, and Vv was reinforced through lively Jolly Phonics songs and by identifying words beginning with these sounds, seamlessly integrated with the stories “Vaani’s Violin” and “Little Girl’s Umbrella.”

​Logical/Mathematical intelligence helps children recognize patterns and think logically. Our little learners enjoyed exploring hopping, standing, and wavy line patterns through fun tracing activities. Using the story “My Winter Memory,” they learnt number 8 by counting 8 winter clothes, making learning meaningful and engaging. They also revised numbers 1 to 7, learnt number 8, practised counting 1 to 50, and explored the colour white by identifying objects like cotton, radish, snow, and teeth. It was a joyful experience of learning numbers, patterns, and colours through smart thinking.

​In the month of December, the children enthusiastically participated in a wide range of art and craft activities. They created a snowman craft, a tie craft, an umbrella craft, a carrot lacing craft, and a reindeer lacing activity, which helped strengthen their fine-motor skills. The children also took part in an exciting volcano activity and enjoyed polar bear tearing and pasting. As part of the festive celebrations, they engaged in a Christmas tree stamping activity. In addition, the children made a reindeer using their own handprints and designed New Year cards. These hands-on experiences promoted creativity, coordination, and joyful learning.   

​The teacher discussed the importance of self-care, personal hygiene, sharing, and caring for others with the children. Following this, the children were made aware of the importance of electricity and water in our lives as well as for animals, and they discussed ways to conserve these resources. The children also shared how they celebrated Christmas with their families and friends.

​"Singing chases away worries." – Miguel de Cervantes
Music is a special kind of magic that nurtures young minds and builds confidence. It is not just a source of joy but an important part of life. Great thinkers like Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and Albert Einstein had a deep love for music. When learning is integrated with music, it enhances memory retention, concentration, and overall academic performance in students.

​Accompanied by their teacher, the children joyfully sang “I’m a Little Snowman” and the lively, much-loved Christmas carol “Jingle Bells.” Their enthusiasm for learning the words of the songs was clearly evident.

​Indian classical music is a special way to connect with our Indian culture, helping students communicate better and express their feelings. 'Sangeet for All' is an excellent music program that introduces children to music in an engaging manner.
This month, the teacher taught the children some enjoyable songs and activities:

• Warming up our voices
• Moving our hands to music
• Shaking instruments
• Playing a fun game with music notes (Sa Re Ga Ma)

The kids really enjoyed the music and discovered a new way to express themselves.

​Dance is more than just movement; it allows children to express joy and emotions freely. Through dancing to the song “Jingle Bells,” our little ones enjoyed a fun and energetic experience that supported their physical health and emotional well-being. The dance session encouraged friendship, teamwork, communication, and cooperation, helping children build confidence and trust while learning through joyful movement.

​Our story session was filled with joy, imagination, and learning as children listened to engaging stories like एक्की और दुक्की, हाथी और भौंरा, and Hiku. Through these stories, children enjoyed colourful characters, expressed emotions, and developed listening and language skills. The session encouraged creativity, curiosity, and a love for storytelling in a warm and interactive environment.

​The drama session was lively and engaging as children enacted various animal movements and participated in the traffic signal game. Fun activities like sitting on the bed, on the sofa, and under the bed encouraged imagination, emotional awareness, and creativity. Through play and movement, children confidently expressed themselves while developing coordination and social skills.

​Imaginarium is a magical space where children can freely express their creativity. Our young Suncitizens joyfully explored a variety of interactive stations such as the Kitchen Station, Supermarket Station, Lego Station, and Transport Station. They also engaged in hands-on sensory table activities, discovering the textures of rough and smooth objects. In the Imaginarium Lab, children used different shapes to construct houses, encouraging their imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

​The play area is a vibrant learning space that supports children’s overall growth and development. Through play, children explore their surroundings, strengthen communication skills, use their imagination, and experience new ideas. This open and interactive environment promotes curiosity and creativity, offering rich opportunities for hands-on learning and discovery. It allows children to experiment, solve problems, and express themselves enjoyably and engagingly. The play area nurtures a sense of wonder and joy, helping to build essential life skills and inspire a lifelong love for learning.
 

Playing with clay is a wonderful way for children to strengthen their hand muscles and develop fine motor skills by improving finger control. This month, the children had great fun creating a snowman and a reindeer as part of the winter theme, and making an umbrella and a vase while learning about the letters U and V.
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In the Montessori environment, practical life activities are the initial introductions for children. In December, the children engaged in the following activities:

• Colour Tablet Box (Sensorial Activity): This activity aids children in developing a sense of colour discrimination.
• Spindle Box: This activity helped children understand and quantify numbers.
• 'Touch Tablet' for feeling smooth and rough textures.

​The children enthusiastically participated in a variety of physical activities. They enjoyed crawling under the chair and then running the remaining distance, which helped enhance their hand–leg coordination. The children also worked on improving their locomotor skills by practising dribbling and catching the ball. In addition, they engaged in an activity where they dragged a ball placed on a Frisbee and carefully walked along a zigzag path, further strengthening their balance, coordination, and movement control.

​Our little ones thoroughly enjoyed the December birthday celebrations! All EYP children born in December were part of a special Christmas-themed party. They enthusiastically showcased their speaking skills through a Show & Tell activity, confidently sharing their lines with the help of colourful props. The children also discussed basic party manners and appropriate behavior during celebrations.
It was a joyful celebration filled with learning, sharing, and happiness! 🎉🎄

Project UPAHAAR
 
Our school proudly continued its annual Joy of Giving Drive 2025 in December, promoting compassion and social responsibility. In collaboration with AFS India for the Mutthi Bhar Anaaj 4.0 initiative and The Green Sole Foundation for an upcycling drive, essential food grains and gently used items were collected to support underprivileged communities. Actively led by SAKSHAM under TYLP – The Youth Leadership Programme, the initiative reflected strong student leadership, teamwork, and the belief that small acts of kindness can create a meaningful impact.

​The children joyfully celebrated Christmas through engaging discussions about the festival, its significance, and the true spirit of the season. They learnt about the joy of sharing, spreading happiness, and caring for others. Through stories, conversations, and activities, the little ones understood that Christmas is not just about celebrations, but also about love, kindness, and togetherness.

​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.
 
This month, students engaged in the activity “Bilateral Integration.” Through this activity, children enhanced their visual and coordination skills by carefully observing the direction of the given pattern and moving both hands together to follow it.
The activity supported the development of hand–eye coordination, focus, and body awareness, while also strengthening fine-motor skills. Children participated with enthusiasm, making the learning experience both enjoyable and beneficial.
 

 ​Dear Parent(s)
Greetings!The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.’ – Albert Einstein
Children are naturally curious, and to nurture this curiosity throughout their learning journey, we continue to take meaningful steps to build a strong foundation for their education. At Suncity, we believe in sparking and sustaining curiosity in our young learners, ensuring their excitement for learning only grows stronger.
In November, our carefully planned activities encouraged children to explore, wonder, and discover new ideas with joy and confidence. Each experience was designed to keep their enthusiasm alive and inspire them to look forward to what comes next.
Let’s take a nimble glimpse into November!
Theme-Aquatic Animals
The children explored the aquatic world and learned about various sea animals such as fish, octopus, starfish, dolphin, jellyfish, crab, and seahorse. They also gained an understanding of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Children’s Day, World Fisheries Day, and Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Day through engaging videos and activities.
 

 ​Naturalistic
In November, the focus was on helping children understand the importance of caring for our planet. Through engaging stories, pictures, and hands-on demonstrations, the little ones learned about the ocean and how pollution, oil spills, and throwing garbage into the sea can harm water and marine animals.
 
During circle time, the class discussed why it is important to keep our water bodies clean. The children enthusiastically shared their ideas, such as using dustbins, saving water, and reminding others not to litter. These simple yet meaningful discussions helped them develop early awareness about protecting the environment and keeping our Earth healthy.

 Verbal Linguistic
This month, the children made wonderful progress in their language journey. They are beginning to speak more clearly and confidently, eagerly expressing their thoughts during class discussions. Our language sessions focused on the letters Pp, Qq, Rr, and Ss, where the children practised their sounds and enjoyed building simple words. They can now recognise and recall the letters Aa to Ss with ease. Story time remained a favourite part of the day, like we read Sammy Snake’s Sunny Summer. Through stories, educational videos, real-life objects, and various practice activities, the children are steadily expanding their vocabulary and strengthening their communication skills.

 Visual-Spatial
In Visual Spatial, children engaged in a variety of creative craft activities that supported their imagination and fine-motor skills. They enjoyed making a penguin craft, a jellyfish craft, a rocket craft, a crab craft, and the letter S snake craft. They also participated in a group activity to create the seven colours of the rainbow, designed a special Children’s Day badge, and completed heart stamping in their sketch files. These hands-on experiences helped them explore shapes, colours, and patterns while expressing their creativity.  
 

 ​Musical Intelligence
Music is a wonderful way to communicate, even without words. The children enjoyed musical stories and practised voice intonation through English and Hindi songs. This helped them learn new vocabulary and understand different expressions more confidently.
Indian Music
This month, the children practised “Listen to My Swartarang,” enjoyed the “Sa, Re, Ga, Ma” body game, and took part in vocal warm-up exercises. They also engaged in introductory practice with the Swartarang.
 

 Western Music
 In November, our little ones learned a new song, “Down in the Deep Blue Sea,” and they were excited to play the drum beats.
 

 Show and Tell
 A “Show and Tell” activity was held with the theme “My Favourite Festival/My Favourite Aquatic Animal”. The children learned about social etiquette, such as standing confidently and greeting others politely. They also talked about good manners for social gatherings, including birthday parties. Dressed according to the theme, each child took a turn sharing their thoughts with their friends. This activity helped them understand how to behave appropriately in different social situations.

 ​Montessori
The children practised essential life skills such as folding a napkin and using the Velcro Frame with Montessori materials. They also strengthened their understanding of number quantification through activities with the number rods and the spindle box.

 ​Drama
Drama encouraged the children to use their imagination as they practised expressing a range of emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger and excitement. They also explored different body movements individually and in small groups, creating shapes such as a circle, a line, a train, and a plant. Adding sounds like those of a train or a car made the experience even more enjoyable as they formed the shapes together.

 ​Pottery
Give children clay, and their imagination instantly comes alive. Our little ones used the clay to mould different objects such as a ring, a spoon, a pizza, and a starfish, strengthening their fine-motor skills and creative thinking as they worked.

 ​Dance
Move, groove, and express yourself—Dance fills every step with joy!”
In November, the children celebrated Guru Nanak Jayanti through expressive movements to the Nanak Aya song and began preparing for the Christmas spirit with creative steps to Jingle Bells. These sessions encouraged imagination, rhythm, and body awareness, allowing children to connect deeply with the music. Through fun and engaging movement activities, they strengthened both their physical and sensory skills while enjoying the festive themes.

 ​Bodily Kinaesthetic
Bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence is about using and controlling our body movements. The children took part in activities like jumping into hula hoops, balancing, and placing balls inside hoops. They also enjoyed a ball-handling game using a hockey stick, moving the ball in a zigzag pattern. In addition, they practised placing a marker on a cone, helping them improve coordination and control.

 ​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.

 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.

 ​Storytelling
In children, 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 so as to have profound and lasting effect on their growing minds.

 ​Events and Celebrations
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Our month began with the serene celebration of Guru Nanak Jayanti. The children participated in a simple Nagar Kirtan walk along the school corridor, spreading peace through shabad music. They also received prasad, learning the values of sharing, gratitude, and equality that Guru Nanak Dev Ji taught.

 ​Children’s Day
On Children’s Day, our little stars had an unforgettable celebration filled with joy and excitement. They giggled and cheered as they watched a delightful puppet show, enjoying every moment of the playful characters. The children relished tasty treats like popcorn, muffins, and refreshing juice, making the day even sweeter. To make each child feel extra special and appreciated, they received a unique badge personalised to match their personality trait — a beautiful reminder of how wonderfully unique they are. It was truly a day dedicated to celebrating their smiles, talents, and the magic they bring to our world!

 LEAP
 Listen >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:​

• Hop, Stop, Pop in the Hoop- In this activity the children hop into a hoop, stop and balance their body, and then ‘pop’ out by jumping forward.
• Colour Cup Challenge- In the Colour Cup Challenge, the children were required to place the balls on the correct cups by matching them to the corresponding colour strip. This activity helped strengthen their colour recognition, fine-motor skills and hand–eye coordination.

 ​EYP Assembly
Class Assembly – EYP2 B
The students of EYP–2B conducted a heartfelt Children’s Day assembly, showcasing the significance of this special day celebrated nationwide on 14 November. Through their presentation, they highlighted that the day marks the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, fondly known as Chacha Nehru for his great affection for children.
The children also shared why Children’s Day is observed and spoke about important child rights, including the right to education, nutritious food, and safety. Their confident and thoughtful performance made the assembly both meaningful and inspiring, reminding everyone of the importance of valuing and protecting every child.

 Class Assembly – EYP2 C
The young learners of EYP 2C presented a heart-warming assembly on Tolerance, reminding us that kindness, understanding, and acceptance help us live together peacefully. The morning began with a calming prayer, followed by the thought: “Tolerance helps us accept and celebrate our differences.”
Children shared simple ways to practise tolerance—listening, respecting, sharing, and welcoming differences. A charming skit with children dressed as animals and flowers showed how all living beings coexist in harmony. Their lively dance to “Hakuna Matata” added joy and colour to the celebration, making the assembly truly memorable.

Dear Parent(s),
Greetings!
As October begins, there’s a gentle change in the air — the season of festivities, colours, and joyful learning! The month brings new opportunities for exploration and creativity as children continue to learn through stories, celebrations, and hands-on experiences. We’re excited to share the wonderful moments that made October so special at school.
Welcome to Ornate October!
 
THEME- BIRDS AND FLOWERS 
QCT
Learning About Birds:
Children learned that birds are special creatures with unique features such as feathers, wings, beaks, and claws. They discovered how feathers help birds stay warm, wings help them fly, and beaks are designed to suit their eating habits. The little ones enjoyed identifying different birds, observing their sounds and movements, and engaging in fun bird-related activities.
Exploring Flowers:
Our curious learners also explored the beauty of flowers. They learned that flowers come in various colours, shapes, and sizes, and play an important role in nature by attracting bees and butterflies and helping plants produce seeds. Children observed real flowers, discussed their parts, and created beautiful flower crafts to reinforce their learning.
Understanding Festivals of India:
To build cultural awareness, the children also learned about the importance of festivals celebrated across India. They understood that festivals bring people together, spread happiness, and teach values like sharing, caring, and togetherness.
All About Diwali:
As part of this theme, the children learned about Diwali, the Festival of Lights. They discovered that Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Children listened to stories about Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya, decorated diyas, and spoke about how families celebrate with sweets, lights, and joy.

STORY TELLING
Storytime became magical as children gathered to listen to tales blooming with imagination! They listened to the story of ‘चिमटी का फूल’, learning names of various flowers and how they spread beauty everywhere. The exciting story “Room on the Broom” took them on a fun adventure with a kind witch and her friends. With wide eyes and happy smiles, they joined the story world, guessing what would happen next. Every session was filled with laughter, learning, and a sprinkle of magic!

DANCE
Dance is a wonderful source of joy, laughter, and celebration. To help our little performers embrace the festive spirit, they learned to move rhythmically to the Diwali song “आई दीवाली.”

LEAP
For the LEAP activity titled “Bee Ventures in the Maze,” the children enthusiastically took on the challenge of helping the bee find its way to the flower by navigating through a maze. They carefully traced the path, using problem-solving skills and focus to guide the bee in the right direction. This engaging task not only reinforced their logical thinking but also made learning fun and interactive.
             

EVENTS AND CELEBRATION 
The month was filled with joy, learning, and togetherness for our little learners in the EYP 1. Our young ones experienced a series of delightful celebrations that helped them understand the beauty of Indian traditions and values.
To begin with, Dussehra was celebrated with great enthusiasm. Children learned about the victory of good over evil through engaging stories and role plays. They created colourful crafts depicting Ravana, proudly displaying their artwork while chanting festive rhymes.
Next came the sparkling Diwali celebration, where our classrooms lit up with smiles and diyas. The children decorated diyas. Through these joyful activities, they learned the message of light, love, and kindness.
 
NAMAN – CELEBRATING THE IMPORTANCE OF GRANDPARENTS IN OUR LIVES
Adding to the warmth of the season was our heartfelt event, ‘Naman’ – a day dedicated to grandparents. Teachers welcomed grandparents with a dance performance and children gave handmade cards. It was a touching celebration of love, gratitude, and family bonds, reminding everyone how precious this connection is.
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EXCURSION – A VISIT TO FARM
Another highlight was the excursion for our children to a farm Nature's Nest. The young explorers were thrilled to meet and learn about various farm animals such as ducks, cows, sheep, horses, and hens. Their excitement knew no bounds as they observed how these animals live, what they eat, and the sounds they make. The experience nurtured their curiosity, love for nature, and understanding of the world around them.
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EYP 2A assembly on Autumn Season
The young Suncitizens of EYP 2A presented a vibrant assembly on the Autumn Season, celebrating the beauty of change and the golden hues of nature. The event was graced by our esteemed Principal, Ms. Jayshree Patel, and Headmistress, Ms. Bhawna Singh. Children showcased a delightful skit inspired by “The Leaf Thief” and danced gracefully, dressed in beautiful shades of autumn. The morning also included a felicitation ceremony where achievers from the MI-ME competition held at Suncity School, Sector 54, along with winners from sports and Olympiads, were honoured for their accomplishments. It was a joyful celebration filled with learning, creativity, and pride.
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​WESTERN MUSIC
The children also had a great time singing the song “I Have a Pet” related to the
monthly theme Animals, along with other rhymes connected to the theme.

BIRTHDAY – SHOW AND TELL
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Children enjoyed dressing up as their favourite animals and spoke a few lines
about their props. The educator also provided guidance on the dos and don’ts
of how to behave at a social gathering, 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.

​Dear Parent(s),
Greetings!
 
“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” – Mr. Rogers
 
 
We're convinced that play enables children to practice what they learn. That's why our activities are crafted to facilitate fun learning and exploration. Now, let's peek into the exciting month of August.

​Theme- Rainy Season
The rhyme “I Hear Thunder” perfectly complemented this month’s theme, engaging the children in real-time experiences. They joyfully recited “Rain, Rain, Go Away,” “It’s Raining, It’s Pouring,” and “Farmer Plants the Seeds.” Through the story “Rainbow Sambar,” they learned about rainbows, while a nature walk introduced them to rain protection and seasonal insects.
Meaningful discussions on environmental care deepened their awareness. The butterfly life cycle was explored through a prop, and nurturing saplings and seeds gave the children a hands-on understanding of growth and care for nature.
 

​NaturalisticTop of Form
The pleasant, breezy weather provided the children a wonderful opportunity to step outdoors and become more mindful about keeping our surroundings and water bodies clean. They observed insects such as butterflies, ladybugs, and dragonflies fluttering around with curiosity and excitement. Creativity came alive as they made beautiful leaf imprints on paper and even created a rainbow using tissue and colours. Furthermore, through the engaging audio-visual story “Milo’s Magic,” the children learned how to care for plants and nurture nature.

​Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
We discussed the simple actions we can take to maintain our hygiene and health. The children shared their ideas, such as washing hands before eating, brushing teeth twice a day, bathing regularly, wearing clean clothes, and eating healthy food. Through this activity, they understood how these habits keep us strong, fresh, and happy.

​Verbal linguistic
Children continued to gain knowledge by absorbing information through their daily interactions and hands-on experiences. A remarkable achievement among our young learners has been their growing ability to actively listen and maintain focused attention on speakers. They have proudly reached milestones such as introducing themselves, responding to morning greetings, reciting rhymes and prayers, and engaging more confidently in simple question-and-answer sessions.
In literacy, the children successfully learnt the phonics sounds and words associated with the letters ‘Hh’ –‘Jj’ while reinforcing their understanding of letters Aa–Gg through engaging mediums such as audio-visual aids, stories, concrete objects, and practice materials. The story “Mushroom in the Rain” further enriched their learning, helping them explore the value of sharing, kindness, and cooperation in a simple and relatable way.
Their learning journey was made joyful with creative activities designed to strengthen letter recognition. One such activity was earbud painting, which turned practice into an enjoyable and effective experience.
 
 

​Logical Mathematical
Our little ones are steadily strengthening their understanding of the world around them. They are learning to comprehend ideas, make sense of their surroundings, retain information, and even make logical predictions based on their experiences.
This week, they explored the concept of number 4 through the activity ‘Match the Numbers with the Dots’, which was thoughtfully integrated with the story ‘Mushroom in the Rain’ and its connections to everyday objects. They also enjoyed solving the puzzle ‘Spot the Differences’. To deepen their understanding, children used examples such as leaves, crayons, pencils, flashcards, worksheets, and even their own fingers.
In addition, they practiced tracing zigzag patterns and recognizing the shape of a square, building both their fine motor skills and early math concepts.
 

​Visual Spatial
‘Sorry for the mess, the kids are busy making memories.’

Our little ones have been wonderfully imaginative, bringing their creativity to life through a variety of crafts. They created horse crafts, jelly bean jar crafts, Rakhi crafts, colourful butterfly crafts, and decorated मटकी for the Janmashtami festival. Each piece of artwork, lovingly made with their own hands, was a joy to witness and a true reflection of their happiness in learning through creativity.
 

​Water Play

Water play turned out to be a delightful mix of fun and learning for our EYP children. The splashing activities not only filled the day with joy but also contributed to their overall development. Through play, the children strengthened their gross motor skills, improved hand–eye coordination, and expanded their vocabulary in interactive ways. The cheerful laughter and sparkling smiles beautifully reflected how meaningful learning can blossom through simple, playful moments.

​Musical Intelligence
‘Words make you think. Music makes you feel. A song makes you feel a thought.’

​Indian Music
Children love music because it holds the power to express and bring a sense of joy into their lives. During this month, children practiced ‘In the wind song’, playing स्वर तरंग along with the Educator.

​Western Music
 In the western music session, children practiced singing the song, ‘Drip Drop Rain Drop’, to the tune of a piano.

​Interpersonal
 

​Show N Tell
We conducted a special “Show and Tell” activity based on the theme of the rainy season. Through this, the children not only shared their ideas but also learned the importance of greeting others politely and taking turns while speaking. They also engaged in a discussion on appropriate behaviour at a birthday party, which helped them understand good manners in everyday situations. Later, the children confidently spoke a few sentences about the theme and enthusiastically displayed their creative props, making the session both joyful and enriching for their social skills.

Montessori
In the Montessori setting, children first explore practical life activities. These activities help them build four important skills: staying organized, moving with control, working independently, and developing concentration. The children practiced tasks such as folding a handkerchief, using a spoon, pouring liquids, and working with a spindle box. Through these activities, they are becoming more confident and capable in doing things on their own.
Practical life activities are the first activities the child is introduced to within the Montessori environment.
 In August, children practiced the activities given below:

•  Spindle Box for the quantification numbers 1 to 4
•  Sandpaper letters – letters a and b   – It helped the children to identify the sound and the formation.
• Folding of a napkin - a practical life skill activity

​Drama
During early childhood, drama is not about memorizing lines, copying behaviours, or performing for an audience. Instead, it focuses on helping children express themselves freely. At this stage, with proper care and guidance, kids are already able to understand the difference between right and wrong. With this goal in mind, we engaged them in exploring body movements and enacting through fun expression games.

​Storytelling
This month, our little learners enjoyed three delightful stories that sparked their imagination and curiosity.
Pip and Posy - The Friendly Snail taught children about kindness and the joy of making new friends.
Trees helped children appreciate the beauty of nature. They learned how trees give us shade, fruits, and fresh air, and why it is important to love and protect them.
लाली और काली was a fun-filled story of exploring the world of plants and trees that spark curiosity and joy.”
These stories not only entertained but also nurtured values of friendship, care for nature, and the wonder of growth—making learning truly joyful! 

​Pottery
While working with clay, children used their sense of touch and sight, leading to the development of:

• Tactile perception: distinguishing between hot, cold, smooth, rough, hard, soft, slippery, sticky, and gooey textures.
• Visual perception: recognizing matte, shiny, and smooth appearances.

Children showcased their creativity by making various shapes such as squares, triangles, and circles. They also crafted different insects related to the rainy season—like butterflies, caterpillars, and earthworms—guided by the educator

​Dance
Dancing brings joy, laughter, and happiness. The children enjoyed moving to the rhythm of songs like ‘देश मेरे देश मेरे’ and the ‘Rain Song’, while also strengthening their bodies through dance.

​Bodily Kinaesthetic Intelligence
Bodily-kinaesthetic skills play an important role in enhancing students’ gross motor abilities, fine motor control, eye-hand coordination, and overall physical development. This month, our little learners, guided by their educator, enjoyed practicing a variety of exercises using different props.
They began with warm-up activities such as on-the-spot jogging, jumping, and running. They also practiced calisthenics exercises, which included jumping into hula hoops and carefully placing markers. These activities not only built strength and coordination but also made exercise a fun and engaging experience for the children.
 They also practiced attempting the drill for the Bodily Kinaesthetic Event.

​Imaginarium
A balance of free and structured play helps children build a wide range of skills while feeling more confident and content in their daily lives. At the Imaginarium, children delighted in pretend play at the kitchen corner, constructed creative structures with blocks, and explored designs at the Lego table. Each learning corner provided opportunities for them to discover their unique interests and abilities, beautifully reflecting the idea of multiple intelligences

​EYP Play Area
The play area is like an open book that helps teachers create a space where kids can grow and develop in the best possible way. Play allows children to learn about the world, communicate, imagine, and handle new situations. It's a place where they explore, discover, and create all while having a lot of fun.

​Events and celebrations
Independence Day
"Freedom is priceless; it's like the air we breathe. What wouldn't someone do to live freely?"

​"The future of India lies in young hands — let’s dream, build, and lead the way to a Viksit Bharat together."
Suncitizens celebrated India’s 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, within the school premises with immense pride and gratitude, honoring it as the ‘Gift of Freedom’ bestowed upon us by our ancestors. The celebration began with the hoisting of the national flag, followed by the solemn rendition of the National Anthem that filled every heart with patriotic fever.
Our young learners enthusiastically explored the significance of national symbols and engaged in creative activities, making and flying tri-colour paper rockets. The event was themed ‘Walk into the Future – Viksit Bharat in Vision’, inspiring children to imagine and portray India’s journey toward progress.
Dressed as representatives of various fields—science, digital innovation, healthcare, infrastructure, education, sustainability, and public service—the children proudly showcased their vision of a developed, empowered, and self-reliant India.

​Excursion – Movie Outing
“A magical movie, a lesson in kindness, and a bucket of popcorn—what a wonderful way to learn!”
Our young learners enjoyed an exciting off-campus movie outing to watch Smurfs (2025) — a magical story that emphasized the importance of protecting nature and being kind to others, aligning with SDG 15: Life on Land. The movie inspired the children to take better care of the planet and be kind to others.
This experience helped enhance the students’ verbal-linguistic, visual-spatial, and interpersonal intelligences. They practiced social etiquette, expressed their thoughts, and engaged in reflective discussions. Enjoying popcorn and juice added to their excitement, making the excursion both enjoyable and meaningful. Rephrase and mention friendship, collaboration, and empathy. Refer to the circular uploaded for more details.

​Bodily-Kinaesthetic Event
"Movement is the language of the body, and through it, children learn to express, explore, and excel."
Our EYP students enthusiastically participated in a vibrant bodily-kinaesthetic event aimed at strengthening their physical coordination, motor skills, and confidence. The event featured a series of engaging activities such as HIGH FIVE HUSTLE Five and MIRROR THE IMAGE. With boundless energy and excitement, the children tackled each challenge, showcasing remarkable agility and determination. Throughout the event, teachers provided guidance and motivation, encouraging collaboration and celebrating every effort. Beyond just physical exercise, the event fostered spatial awareness, balance, and a spirit of teamwork. It was a joyful and enriching experience that left our young learners energized, empowered, and smiling.
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​Assembly
The young learners of EYP 3C, Suncity School, proudly conducted a heart-warming assembly “Azaadi Ka Rang, Humare Sang” to celebrate the spirit of Independence Day. With soulful dances, inspiring skits, and powerful messages, the children reminded us that freedom is not just a gift of the past but a responsibility for the future.
Highlights included a stirring tribute to our soldiers through Operation Sindoor, a glimpse into the historic day of August 15, 1947, and an energetic dance to 'Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka'. The message of Viksit Bharat inspired everyone to dream of and work towards a stronger, cleaner, and united India.
The event concluded with the National Anthem, sung with pride, leaving every heart brimming with love for the nation. 

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 to be future-ready.
Below are the activities performed by the students this month:
Top of Form

• Complete the picture – Children were shown a pattern, and they were required to comprehend and create the same pattern. This activity enhances comprehension and problem-solving skills.
• Stick shape Pattern- Children enhance their visual thinking skills by observing the given pattern and trying to recreate it by using the coloured popsicles

 ​Dear Parent(s)
Greetings!‘The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.’ – Albert Einstein
Children are naturally curious, and to nurture this curiosity throughout their learning journey, we must take meaningful steps to build a strong foundation for their education. At Suncity, we believe it is essential to spark and sustain curiosity in our young learners, ensuring that the desire to learn never fades. That’s why our activities are thoughtfully designed to keep children eager and excited about what comes next.
Let’s take a joyful glimpse into July!

 Theme-Summer Season
The school corridors were filled with cheerful voices as the children returned after a long summer break. Summer, being the hottest season of the year, brought plenty of fun, especially during 'Water Play' activities. The children also learned that the sun is at its hottest during midday.
They were introduced to the variety of fruits available in summer, such as mangoes, plums, litchis, muskmelons, watermelons, and cherries.
To stay cool and safe during the summer, the children learned some helpful tips:

• Wear light cotton clothes, sunglasses, and a hat.
• Eat and drink cool, refreshing items.
• Conserve water and electricity.
• Help the environment by planting and watering trees.

 ​Naturalistic
Our young environmental stewards learned the importance of keeping their surroundings clean. They understood the need to provide water to birds and animals during the hot summer months. In a creative clay modelling activity, they also explored ways to conserve water by crafting a symbolic water drop.
Our curious and adventurous learners enjoyed a nature walk to the school’s vegetable garden. They were excited to see fresh vegetables growing and learned how these healthy foods help us grow strong. They felt proud and joyful as they watered the plants, taking part in the care of the garden.

 ​Verbal Linguistic
Early language acquisition comes naturally to most children, but the way adults respond to their attempts at communication can greatly impact their language development, either accelerating or hindering it. To ensure positive growth, we engage with the children by using complete sentences and speaking in warm, gentle tones. During Quality Circle Time, we actively involve them in a variety of activities, encouraging self-expression.
In these sessions, the children practiced phonics songs and explored words related to letters from 'Aa' to 'Gg,' following the techniques mentioned above. To further enrich their language skills, we introduced theme-based rhymes such as 'Summertime,' 'Garmi Aayi,' 'Wind the Bobbin Up,' 'Mr. Sun,' and 'The Little Raindrop’.To enhance their vocabulary, we incorporated audiovisual aids, real objects, stories, and practice sheets, providing a well-rounded and enjoyable language learning experience.

 ​Logical Mathematical
In the vibrant world of mathematics, children embark on exciting adventures to explore sizes, shapes, numbers, colours, and directions. They revisited the concepts of slanting and sleeping lines, as well as the numbers "1" and "2," using familiar everyday objects. Through the story of Felix the Frog, they were introduced to the number "3." Playful exploration led them to discover the triangle shape, which they recognized in common items and used to create their triangle masterpieces.
Engaging rhymes and the story of Felix the Frog also helped them learn the concepts of tall and short. Alongside the story and various objects, they were introduced to the colour blue. In this dynamic learning environment, every activity sparks curiosity and builds a strong foundation for a lifelong journey of mathematical understanding and exploration.

 Visual-Spatial
Visual-spatial intelligence is the ability to imagine or visualize the positions, shapes, and spatial relationships of objects, as well as how they move and form new spatial arrangements. The children enjoyed a variety of fun and engaging activities, such as a seahorse craft activity, and creating slanting lines by pasting strips onto sheets as part of their pre-number concept learning. It was a joy to see the children's faces light up as they created beautiful things themselves.
These activities were thoughtfully integrated with logical mathematics and verbal-linguistic skills. For example, they created a fox to represent the letter "F" using paper, and made an elephant craft for the letter "E." Later, the children were delighted to place triangles on sheets to review the shape of a triangle, paint bottle caps to make grapes, and colour raindrops.

 ​Waterplay
Water play offers resistance, making activities in the splash pool a great form of strength training for children. It provides hands-on learning through exploration. Splashing, pouring, and experimenting with water teach children valuable lessons in science, math, and social skills. Water play boosts motor development and language abilities while fostering teamwork and problem-solving. They were also educated on important hygiene practices and safety measures.

 ​Musical Intelligence
Music is a powerful form of communication that transcends language. Our children practiced musical stories and voice intonation through English and Hindi songs. This not only helped them learn new words but also enabled them to understand a variety of expressions.
Indian Music
This month, the children practiced "Listen to my Swartarang" and enjoyed the "Sa, re, ga, ma" body game and vocal warm-up exercises. They also had some basic practice with the Swartarang.
 

 ​Western Music
In July, our little ones learned new songs, "Sing the colour song and fruit song," and they were thrilled to play the drum.
 
 

 ​Birthday celebration
A "Show and Tell" activity was conducted with the theme "Summer Season" as part of a birthday celebration. The children learned about social etiquette, including how to stand confidently and greet others politely. They also discussed appropriate manners for social gatherings, such as a birthday party. Dressed according to the theme, each child took turns sharing their thoughts with their friends. Through this activity, they gained an understanding of how to behave appropriately in social settings.
 

 ​Montessori
Children engaged in practicing essential life skills, such as spooning and pouring liquids, using Montessori materials. They also reinforced their understanding of the primary colours—red, yellow, and blue—through the use of colour tablets.
 

 ​Drama
Drama supports the development of children's creative imagination. After the summer break, they practiced expressing various emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, and excitement. They also enjoyed engaging in a body exploration activity guided by their educator.

 ​Pottery
Give children clay, and you'll witness their imagination and creativity come to life. Our little ones used their creativity to mould various clay objects—such as fish, figs, different shapes, and water droplets—all inspired by the theme of saving water during the summer season.
 

 ​Dance
Dance plays a vital role in early childhood development, helping young learners improve coordination, balance, and motor skills. It also fosters creativity and self-expression, allowing children to explore their emotions and imagination. Additionally, dance promotes social interaction and teamwork as children learn to move and perform together. In July, the children of EYP 1 enthusiastically learned dance steps to the song ‘‘देश मेरे ,देश मेरे’.

 

 ​Bodily kinaesthetic
Bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence refers to the ability to use and control body movements effectively, involving coordination, timing, and the connection between mind and body. Children participated in locomotor activities such as jumping into hula hoops, balancing their bodies, and placing balls inside the hoops. They also practiced enthusiastically for the upcoming Bodily-Kinaesthetic event. With every step and twirl, our little dancers brought their dreams to life through movement.

 ​Imaginarium
Children visited the ‘Imaginarium,’ where they explored various areas such as the supermarket, Lego table, and block corner, sparking their imagination and creativity. They also enhanced their hand grip and had fun 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, and at their other favourite spots in the EYP play area.

 ​Storytelling
Storytime is a magical adventure for little ones! We weave tales of friendship, sharing, and kindness, featuring lovable characters and exciting journeys. During the month, we love reading 'Goodnight Gorilla' and watching the mischievous gorilla sneak into the zoo keeper's house. In 'Scat Cats', we join the adventure of cats exploring the outdoors. And who can resist joining the family on a thrilling 'Bear Hunt'? The stories spark our imagination, encourage creativity, and help us learn about friendship and adventure!"

 ​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.

 EYP Assembly
 Van Mahotsav-EYP 3 A
 

 Literary week
During Literary Week, children engaged in a variety of exciting activities that sparked their imagination and creativity. They looked at pictures from stories like "Frog on the Log" and "Dear Zoo", imagined scenes, shared their feelings, guessed characters’ emotions, made animal sounds, and counted the characters. They also chose characters to imitate through movement and speech, and used pictures to retell stories to their friends. The week was fun and engaging, helping them build confidence, imagination, and storytelling skills.
 

 ​Science week
Science Week was full of fun and learning! Children explored exciting experiments like floating eggs, magic balloons, and rain clouds in a jar. These hands-on activities helped us understand how things work in nature. They learned about water, air, and weather in simple ways. Science Week made them curious, excited to ask questions, and eager to discover more about the world around them.

 ​Tiger day
The children were introduced to the topic of endangered tigers and learned why it is important to protect them. They listened with excitement to the story, ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’, and watched a short jungle safari video featuring a tiger. They thoroughly enjoyed playing the Tiger Hunt game using laminated tiger cutouts. Later, they coloured a Pledge Card with a tiger picture, which was sent home for parents to sign and support the cause.
 

 ​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:

• Pom Pom Parade
• Kinetic Movement

​Western Music
Music provides children with valuable challenges and multi-sensory experiences
that enhance their learning abilities and support cognitive development. It
actively engages key cognitive functions such as planning, working memory,
inhibition, and cognitive flexibility. Singing ‘God’s Love’ was a joyful experience
for the children, seamlessly aligning with the monthly theme’ Me, Myself’ to
nurture self-love and boost their confidence.

Mothers Day Event:
Sneh – A Tribute to Moms at Suncity School 37D was a heart-warming
celebration of love, strength, and the unbreakable bond between mothers and
their children. Held on Friday, 9th May 2025, the event began with a moving
performance by our educators, beautifully portraying the spirit of motherhood
through grace and emotion. The event featured a touching performance by
educators, a meaningful address by Principal Ms. Jayshree Patel, and thoughtful
reflections by EYP Head Ms. Bhawna Singh. Mothers arrived in their mothers’
favourite attire, adding emotional depth to the celebration. Highlights included
a joyful mother-child ramp walk, creative bonding activities like bracelet-making
and “WOW MOM” art, and the gifting of handmade mementos by children. It
was a beautiful celebration of love, gratitude, and the timeless bond between
mothers and their children.

 ​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
Hands on Harmony
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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.

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.

​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.

​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.

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.

​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.

"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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​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’.

​"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.

​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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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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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.

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.

 

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.

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.

"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 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 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.

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.
 

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

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!

​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.