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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