Dear Parent, (s) Greetings! We, at Suncity believe that education helps in the integral development of a child and is also a source of a better and a complete life. Education not only benefits a person but also contributes to the betterment of a society as a whole. Our activities are designed to promote optimum learning and development of our little ones. Let's take a sneak peek into the last month of this year. Theme – Winter Season/ Christmas Winter is not a season, it's a celebration. Even the chilly days could not put a damper on the energy and enthusiasm of our little ones. Clad in woollens they would be all set for their virtual classes every morning. Our theme 'Winter season/ Christmas' was aptly introduced and various theme related topics were discussed in the rapport building sessions. Children learnt about the characteristics of winter season, different ways to keep themselves warm and the types of clothes worn in the winter season. They also learnt the names of winter fruits and vegetables and enthusiastically named their favourite fruits and vegetables. The vocabulary words related to Christmas were also introduced as the children enjoyed sharing their views on how is Christmas and New Year celebrated. Universal Value – 'I am Wise' The children were explained the Universal value – 'I am Wise' during the rapport building sessions. Wisdom is not the same as knowledge. Wisdom is the ability to discern and judge properly as to what is true or right. This was emphasized through a short story 'The Wise Rabbit' and the children were encouraged to share their thoughts and views on the same. Verbal Linguistic Intelligence Listening and learning goes hand in hand. Our little ones have developed patience and at the same time have become quite vocal in expressing their views on myriad topics. They enjoyed reciting theme related rhymes like 'Rudolph the red nosed reindeer' and 'Dashing through the snow'. Identification and jolly phonics songs of the letters 'Tt', 'Uu' and 'Vv' was stressed upon along with naming words which begin with these sounds. The children enjoyed listening to stories like ' The grasshopper and the ant', 'Getting ready for winter' and 'The gift of peace'. The stories are a wonderful means of inculcating ethics and values among the children. Social etiquettes of positive talking and listening which is about taking turns, speaking politely, not interrupting were practiced and reinforced in the class. Logical/Mathematical Intelligence The Logical/ Mathematical intelligence entails the ability to detect patterns, reason deductively and think logically. The children were excited to explore the pattern '3' and enjoyed tracing and attempting the workbook pages as well. They were introduced to the colour 'white' and enjoyed the process of figuring out things/ objects that are white in colour such as cotton, radish, snow, teeth etc. The children were delighted to make their own ‘Snowman’ and had a good laugh at its orange nose. They were able to recall numbers 1 to 7 and also learnt to identify and quantify number 8. Recapitulation of oral counting from 1 to 20 and a Christmas tree colouring worksheet were done in the class. Naturalistic Intelligence The SDG of the month 'Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions' was integrated with one of our sessions wherein the educator talked about the world being one big family and the importance of coexisting with love and affection. This was followed by the children making the symbol of Peace. The children also enjoyed making their own yarn dolls and a delectable fruit chaat to be shared with their loved ones and the less privileged people later. The spirit of Christmas was in the air as the children tried their little hands at cookie decoration art and relished their cookies later on with their families. Visual Spatial Intelligence Visual spatial intelligence is the capacity to imagine or visualize in one’s mind the positions of objects, their shapes, their spatial relations to one another and the movement they make to form new spatial relations. The children enjoyed various fun and interesting activities like 'Mitten craft', 'Snowy Owl craft' and 'Father Christmas craft'. It was a delight to see our children's faces light up on creating beautiful things on their own. 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. Great scientists like Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Einstein were also fond of music. By combining teaching and music, educators can help students increase their memory, concentration and academic performance. Indian Music Indian classical music creates a spiritual link and helps the students stay connected with the roots of Indian culture. It broadens communication skills and helps the students depict their emotions. ‘Sangeet for All’ is the first Indian music curriculum with a carefully researched pedagogy, methodology, and resources that provides the young children with a solid foundation in music. This month the educator inculcated the following songs and practices:
Western Music Children along with the educator merrily sang the most peppy and much loved Christmas carol, “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.” Their keenness to learn the lyrics of the song was noticeable. Dance “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.”- Martha Graham Dance is a rejuvenating physical activity, and kids who take dance lessons regularly see a significant improvement in their overall physical health. Dance lessons can also help children improve their social skills and enable them to communicate better, learn teamwork, develop a greater sense of trust and cooperation. Since it was the month of December, the festive spirit of Christmas was on a high. Children had a great time learning the dance steps on the Christmas song- “Jingle bells”. Their exuberant participation during the sessions was noticeable. Bodily Kinaesthetic Intelligence Bodily Kinaesthetic activities make children aware of physical competence. It helps develop an active and healthy lifestyle. Children along with the educator performed various health-enhancing physical activities. They developed the knowledge, skills, motivation to engage in physical activities and better concentration through various exercises.
Storytelling Story telling is an effective way to educate and inform kids in an entertaining way. It is the best medium to inculcate values and traditions in young minds. The educator can present our culture and tradition in an interesting way through story telling. Story sessions improve reading skills and develops the minds of children towards thinking and imaginations. Our young learners along with the educator read and learn the following stories and activities:
Drama A drama is attractive, impactful and real as it presents characters along with their natural and credible aspects. It is very similar to a short story as it also comprises characters, plot, setting as well as symbolism. This month the educator narrated the following stories-
Interpersonal Intelligence Birthday celebration- Show & Tell It gives immense joy to our little ones to be a part of birthday celebrations. Hence, all Pre-Nursery children born in the month of December had their virtual birthday celebrations on Friday, 24th December 2021. The theme for the celebration was 'Christmas.' Children showcased their oral skills through a 'Show & Tell' activity. They were excited to speak their lines and were ready with their props. Children reiterated the basic etiquettes of how to behave at a party. Events and Celebrations Christmas Assembly Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. A special assembly was held virtually on the occasion of Christmas. The students of Nursery – C presented a beautiful skit, highlighting the real meaning of Christmas i.e. being kind and generous towards others. They also performed a dance on the song “Jingle bells”. During the assembly, the children shared a few details about the festival. The young Sucitizens of Nursery – C were elated to showcase their valuable contributions towards the society through the “Joy of Giving – Blanket donation drive initiated by the school. Joy of Giving Christmas is a time to give and forgive. It is celebrated as a joyous affair everywhere. We too, at Suncity, celebrated Christmas as a happy time for our children. As values of compassion, kindness and consideration should be embedded right from the childhood and to inculcate the spirit of sharing amongst the students we celebrated, “The Joy of Giving Week” in the school, wherein our little ones contributed blankets for the needy people. Math Week
"There should be no such thing as boring mathematics" In our endeavour to make maths fun and interesting for our young learners, Math week was organised from the 13th to 17th of Dec. The children enjoyed recapitulating shapes and colours in a play way method and the pre number concept of 'Tall and Short' was recapitulated through concrete objects. The activities were thoroughly enjoyed by the children.
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Dear Parent, (s) Greetings! "The more you celebrate in life, the more there is in life to celebrate" ~ Oprah Winfrey We believe that the purpose of education is to train the mind to think something that cannot be learnt from textbooks. Values, beliefs, wisdom and habits are core to a good education which brings lasting positive changes in human life and behaviour. This will prepare our children to contribute to society in a meaningful and positive way. Let's take a sneak peek into the festive month of November. Theme – Festivals The greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals. Festivals unite people, help us embrace different cultures and develop respect and understanding for each other's customs and traditions. The children enjoyed learning about different festivals like Diwali, Eid, Holi, Christmas, GuruNanak Jayanti etc. They loved singing festivals based rhymes like ' Aayi Diwali Aayi' and 'Eid is coming' along with the educator. Fun and responsibility go hand in hand. Thus, the importance of celebrating festivals conscientiously was emphasized with the help of a skit, 'The Dog and the Rabbit'. The children enjoyed sharing their views on air and noise pollution caused by fire crackers on Diwali and the harmful effects of chemicals used in Holi colours. The virtual assembly on Guru Nanak Jayanti was an effective way for them to learn the teachings of Guru Nanak Devji. Universal Value – ' I am Tolerant' During the rapport building sessions, children were introduced to the Universal value – 'I am Tolerant'. Tolerance is respecting the opinions of others which are different from our own opinion. The importance of treating everyone with respect and kindness and being sensitive to the language used was discussed in the sessions. Verbal Linguistic Intelligence Linguistic skills help us to understand and express ourselves, both in written and oral form. The children have started introducing themselves, narrating stories and talking about their favourite characters with enthusiasm and confidence. They learnt to identify the letters 'Qq', Rr' and 'Ss', learnt their phonic sounds and words related to these letters. They expanded their vocabulary through audio-visuals, stories, real objects and practice sheets. Logical/Mathematical Intelligence Logical/ Mathematical skills help us to think analytically, enhance our reasoning abilities, look for solutions and help us solve problems. Our little ones started identifying and quantifying numbers. They enjoyed learning number 7 through the story 'Snowhite and the 7 dwarves'. The children were introduced to the colour green and enthusiastically pointed out at green coloured objects in their surroundings. They enjoyed learning about the 'Heart' shape through a sponge printing activity, traced the 'c' pattern and were introduced to the concept of 'Rough and Smooth'. Learning oral counting from 1 to 20 through the rhyme 'count, count, count with me' was certainly the icing on the cake. Naturalistic Intelligence No festival or celebration can be complete without sweets. Sweets are a trademark of joy, happiness and most importantly, a token of love. Our budding chefs prepared yummy coconut laddoos to be relished later with their loved ones. Enjoyment and responsibility go hand in hand. Project Hariyali Phase 2 was also put into action and the children performed the activity of mixing coconut coir with soil and water to make organic ‘coco peat’ at home. The educator also discussed the mosquito repellent feature of ‘lemongrass’ plant and encouraged children to adopt this plant to avoid dengue. Our nascent scientists kindled their scientific spirit by learning an air pressure experiment wherein they experienced firsthand effects of air pressure. Visual – Spatial Intelligence Use of position words enhances the development of cognitive, spatial awareness. Children were engaged in multi-sensory skills to create end products. It allowed them to be imaginative, creative and engaged them in playful thinking. The children enjoyed making Holi craft which also gave them the opportunity to recapitulate shapes like rectangle and triangle. They learnt about the significance of Guru Nanak Jayanti and enthusiastically coloured Guru Nanak Devji's picture and used their imagination to decorate it with a tree, sun and clouds. They also enjoyed making Eid craft and Starfish craft along with the educator. Musical Intelligence Indian Music Indian classical music inculcates a sense of structure and rhythm. ‘Sangeet for All’ is the first Indian music curriculum with a carefully researched pedagogy, methodology and resources that provide the young child with a solid foundation in music.
Western Music “Where words leave off, music begins.” ― Heinrich Heine Music ignites all areas of a child’s development, including intellectual, social -emotional, motor, language, and overall literacy. This month a beautiful song, ‘Walk walk walk in the light’ was practiced by the children. The children enjoyed singing such a melodious and meaningful song with full enthusiasm along with the educator. Their keenness to learn the rhythm of the song was praiseworthy. Dance Dancing is a great form of exercise and is loved by all. It allows them to stay active in a fun filled and exciting way. During the month of November, the children performed warm up exercises and danced to the tune of the song ‘Deep Deep’. Bodily Kinaesthetic Intelligence
Storytelling In the words of Dr. Howard Gardener, “Stories constitute the single most powerful weapon in a leader’s arsenal.” Storytelling is a unique way for students to develop an understanding, respect, and appreciation for other cultures. Stories create magic, a sense of wonder, teach us about ourselves and others. The following stories were narrated by the educator in the month of November:
Drama A drama is a type of story acted out before an audience. The characters, or the people in the story, often come into conflict with each other over something and thus arises various expressions, dialogues, and feelings in stories. So, this month the educator narrated the following stories- 1. टुनि और बिल्ली की कहानी 2. शेर और चूहे की कहानी Birthday celebration- Show & Tell Birthdays mean fun and laughter all around. This day not only brings happiness for the birthday boy or birthday girl but also for children who are a part of the celebration. Nursery kids born in the month of November celebrated their birthday on November 30th. The theme for the celebration was ‘Homes’. The educator briefed the children on social mannerism and etiquettes while attending a birthday party. Children showcased their oral skills through a ‘Show & Tell’ activity based on the theme. They were excited to speak their lines and were ready with their props. Events and Celebrations Project Hariyali- phase II
Guru Nanak Jayanti Special Assembly
“GOD is one, but he has innumerable forms. He is the creator of all and He himself takes the human form.” - Guru Nanak Dev ji
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