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 while going for a nature walk. The educator and children discussed the ways to take care of our mother nature. Children were exposed to the ‘Life cycle of a Butterfly’ through a video demonstration and by creating eggs on a leaf using clay. Children also understood the concept of ‘growth’ by taking care and observing the sapling/ seeds sown by them. Verbal linguistic Children learn by absorbing information through daily interactions and experiences. Demonstrating active listening and giving attention to the speaker 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 ‘Hh - Jj’ 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 such as ear bud printing. 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 the shape ‘triangle’. Naturalistic The windy pleasant weather at most of the times was perfect for children to step out of the four walls and explore the material related to seven colors of a rainbow, witness the presence of insects such as butterflies, ladybug and dragonflies flying above them. Children also created a beautiful butterfly through leaf printing. They were also sensitized on the ways to take care of the plants through plantation of a seed activity. They observed growth of the seed into a sapling. 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 butterfly on their own using natural materials like leaf painting and decorating a Dahi handi 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 behavior 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. Keeping this aim in mind, story narration on stories like ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’, ‘Rain Oh Rain’ was conducted with appropriate expressions and voice modulation Story Telling To encourage our young learners to use their imagination and creativity, storytelling sessions were conducted by the educator. ‘Drawing a rabbit’ was the first activity of the story, ‘The Foolish Timid Rabbit’. Children also enjoyed listening to the stories ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ and ‘What the Ladybird heard’. 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: Striking the ball using a plastic bat Indigenous games such as jumping, kicking the ball. Musical Intelligence ‘Words make you think. Music makes you feel. A song makes you feel a thought.’ Dance: Dancing is an excellent source of entertainment, laughter, and joy. Children strengthened their body movements by dancing to the tune of the songs, ‘सुनो गौर से दुनिया वालो’ and ‘नटखट कृष्णा’ Western Music: In western music session children practiced singing the song, ‘Do Re Me’, to the tune of a piano. 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 ‘Sangeet for all’ activities, and sang the ‘Nathkhat chuha, Rain song and the Sa Re Ga Ma body game along with the Educator. Special Days Birthday Celebration: A ‘Show and Tell’ activity was conducted on the theme, ‘Fun in the Rain’. Children were briefed on social etiquettes- the way to greet others and wait for their turn for things. Mannerism in terms of behaving at a birthday party in was discussed with children. This is being done on a regular basis in order to foster the 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. Independence Day Celebration: “Freedom is never dear at any price. It is the breath of life. What would a man not pay for living”? - Mahatma Gandhi Suncitizens celebrated India’s 75th Independence Day with immense respect and strong patriotic feelings. Children attended the flag hoisting ceremony followed by the solemn notes of the National Anthem. They stood proud in their freedom fighter attire to greet the chief guest as he passed through the corridors of the EYP wing. Our young nationals learnt about the national symbols and enjoyed making a tri colour kite craft. Janmashtami: It is essential that we teach the basic rituals and traditions to the children right from the foundational years. The students of KG D hosted a special assembly on the eve of ‘Janmashtami’. Children were briefed about the significance of this Hindu festival. They enjoyed making a Dahi Handi craft in their visual art session along with the educator Bodily-Kinesthetic Event:
We put up a ‘Bodily Kinesthetic Event’ to give the students a chance to showcase their potential in sports.
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