Dear Parent(s), Greetings! “The best way to make children good is to make them happy” ~ Oscar Wilde We believe that play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning. That is the very reason our activities are designed to make children learn in a fun way and explore their surroundings at the same time. Let's take a sneak peek into the splendid month of August. Theme- Rainy Season ‘I hear thunder’ was an appropriate rhyme to be taken for this month as it was not only in sync with the theme of the month but also because the children were able to connect with it in real time. They loved reciting the rhyme, ‘Rain, rain go away’. The children were briefed on the things they need to use to protect themselves from getting wet. They learnt about the insects which are visible during the rainy season and enjoyed the cool breeze through their balconies. The educator and children imagined the joy of rain together by holding umbrellas on the virtual platform. Other seasons such as Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter were also discussed briefly. Children were exposed to the ‘life cycle of a butterfly’ through an AV and by creating a life cycle of a butterfly using a paper plate and the material readily available at home. Children also understood the concept of ‘growth’ by taking care and observing the sapling/ seeds sown by them. Universal Value- ‘I am Respectful’ Children were explained the significance of the Universal Value – ‘I am Respectful’. Children were briefed on the use of magic words (Please, May I, Sorry, Thank you) during the Rapport Building sessions. The educator instilled the virtue of respect in the kids through discussions and some examples like appreciating children for patiently waiting for their turn, listening to their peers etc. Verbal linguistic Children learn by absorbing information through daily interactions and experiences. Demonstrating active listening and giving attention to the person speaking was an achievement for our children. They have started introducing themselves, responding to morning greetings, reciting rhymes and prayers. Engagement during simple question-and-answer sessions is quite evident now. Children also learnt the phonic sounds and words related to letters from ‘Hh to Kk’ and recapitulated the letters from “Aa to Gg” through the audio-visuals, stories, real objects and practice sheets. They attempted an array of fun activities in the process of learning the letters like ear bud printing, cotton pasting, etc. Logical/Mathematical Our little fellows have begun to interpret the meaning of their experiences. Their ability to comprehend concepts, make sense of current events and use of memory has steadily improved. Children have become active thinkers and some of them wonderfully predicted the outcomes to questions asked related to the thematic concepts. They linked numeral 4 to the concept using a wide variety of examples such as leaves, crayons, pencils, flashcards, worksheets and fingers as per the number etc. Children also traced the ‘zig zag pattern’ and learnt about the shape ‘triangle’. Naturalistic In the current scenario also, we want our children to stay connected to the nature in the best possible manner. The educators did the same seamlessly through perfectly planned naturalistic activities in the comfort of their homes such as making a bug using leaves, twigs; making walnut shell/clay boat and paper windmill. Almost all these activities were the first-time experience for our little ones and they were equally thrilled, inquisitive, happy and eager to participate in the same and learnt the art of reusing things. Visual Spatial ‘Please excuse our mess, the children are creating memories’. Our young ones know how to work using their imagination at its best, right from making their own rainbow, creating life cycle of a butterfly on their own using natural materials like leaves, twigs painting weather symbols on stones and decorated a flute for Janmashtami festival. They were pros in everything. The treasured art pieces created with their own little hands was a wonderful treat for our eyes. Drama In early childhood, drama needs no written lines to memorize, structured behaviour patterns to imitate, nor is an audience needed. Children could identify and differentiate between the right and wrong at their age if they are nurtured, guided, and supervised well. So, keeping this aim in mind, stories like ‘हंस और केकड़े,.’ and ‘तीन बैल और एक शेर’ were narrated to promote the power of ‘unity’ and advise the children not to blindly follow others with appropriate expressions and voice modulations for children to practice and experiment. Storytelling To encourage our young learners to use their imagination and creativity, storytelling sessions were conducted by the educator. Apple plant life cycle’ activity was the first story activity performed this month with the children reiterating the importance of plants and trees around us, followed by the story of a ‘Friend’, which beautifully depicted the friendship between a cloud and a river. Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence Kinesthetic learning often includes physical repetition of tasks, which builds muscle memory in children and further boosts retention. Movement can increase energy, which helps children stay focused. It also improves critical thinking, problem-solving skills and most importantly self-confidence. To inculcate the above abilities and to control one's body movements, the children practiced various exercises such as: ❖ Kids yoga - butterfly pose, flower pose, side plank, tree pose. ❖ Space workout exercises - catching the shooting stars, bending like a crescent moon, spinning on a flying saucer. Children also practiced the ribbon drill along with free hand callisthenic exercises for the ‘Bodily kinesthetic event.' Dance Dancing is an excellent source of entertainment, laughter, and joy. Children strengthened their body movements by dancing to the tunes of the song, ‘I am so Happy’. Musical Intelligence “Music has the power to bring people together.” Music has the power to bring positivity and entertainment to the lives of everyone. Indian Music Children love music because it holds the power to express and brings a sense of joy into their lives. In this month, children practiced ‘Sangeet for all’ activities, and sang the patriotic song, ‘देश मेरे देश’ and the devotional song, ‘अरेरे रे कृष्णा’ song along with the educator. Western Music “Words make you think. Music makes you feel. A song makes you feel a thought.” In western music session children practiced singing the song, ‘Praise Him’, to the tunes of a guitar. Special Days and Events Birthday Celebration A ‘show and tell’ activity was conducted on the theme, ‘Fun in the Rain’. Children were briefed about social etiquettes- the way to greet others and wait for their turn for things. Mannerism in terms of behaving at a birthday party in different situations like, while eating, receiving return gifts was discussed with children. This is being done on a regular basis in order to reiterate these social skills. Children were then encouraged to speak a few lines on the assigned theme. They were excited to speak their lines and exhibit their creative props. Special assembly on Independence Day - Meaning of ‘Independence’ was explained and other important information about our nation was shared by the children of KG-A through a recorded assembly on the virtual platform. Later, children attempted tearing and pasting technique in our national flower ‘lotus’. Bodily kinesthetic event- To develop good muscle memory and motor skills our little ones participated in the ‘Bodily Kinesthetic Event’ on 14th August,2021, wherein they enjoyed the body and hand movements by wearing tri- colour pom-poms in their hands. The event started with some thrilling warm-up exercises along with stretching of limbs from head to toe. They beautifully presented a ribbon drill along with free hand callisthenic exercises. Janamashtami
It is always essential that the kids should be taught the basic rituals and traditions. The students of KG B hosted a special assembly on the eve of ‘Janmashtami’. Children were briefed on the significance of this Hindu festival and they enjoyed making a flute craft in their visual art session along with the educator.
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