Children do learn what they live. Then they grow up to live what they've learned ~ Dorothy Law Nolte Transition is one of the most inevitable and natural parts of life. As our youngest lot prepare to move to the next class, it is very important to remind our little ones of their previous knowledge. Here is a brief of the plethora of activities which helped our children recapitulate their learning. Let's take a sneak peek into the marvellous month of March. Verbal Linguistic Intelligence Recapitulation of letters 'Aa' to 'Zz' along with their phonic sounds and related words was done in the class. The children enjoyed singing rhymes like 'Mr. Sun', 'It's raining, it's pouring', 'Itsy Bitsy Spider', 'Old MacDonald had a farm', and 'Wheels of the bus' etc. Our little ones have become confident orators and narrate story with the help of picture books with enthusiasm and confidence. Logical/Mathematical Intelligence The children recapitulated the number concepts - oral counting from 1 to 20, recognition and quantification of numbers 1 to 10. They revisited the various patterns such as loop and spiral, colours and shapes - square, rectangle and triangle. Visual Spatial Intelligence The children developed their aesthetic skills by making a 'Pichkari'. It also helped in developing their fine motor skills and increased their finger dexterity. They enjoyed colouring the worksheet on summer season and were excited to sort the animals according to their habitat. Naturalistic Intelligence The little ones were made aware of the fact that they are growing up and would be promoted to a new class very soon. The educator encouraged the children to express their feelings on the same. 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 creates a spiritual link and helps the students stay connected with the roots of Indian culture. This month the educator inculcated the following songs and practices:
Western Music Students who have early music training, naturally develop their language skills and reasoning abilities. Since music education stimulates child’s emotional and cognitive abilities, it can allow their brain to think in new and different ways. Children along with the educator melodious songs, ’Sun, Moon, and Stars’ as well as 'Good morning, everybody, how are you' song. 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. Children had a great time learning the dance steps on the song- “Thank you teachers”. Their exuberant participation during the sessions was noticeable. Bodily Kinaesthetic Intelligence Physical activities are crucial for the holistic development of young ones. The sports educator guided the children to perform various exercises such as side twist, front raise, knee up, upper body rotation, and knee balance, jumping jacks, knees up, body coordination and balancing sideways, tag games and kangaroo jumps. These activities not only strengthen children’s bones, muscles, hearts and lungs, but also improve children’s coordination, balance, posture and flexibility. Pottery Pottery nurtures child's creativity, boosts their imagination, imbibes self- confidence, and promotes social skills. It also calms down the hyperactive mind and develops resilience and cooperation. Children sculpted different shapes such as rectangle, square, circle etc as a reinforcement activity. Montessori Our little ones developed motor control, coordination, concentration, independence, and a sense of responsibility in a Montessori classroom. Children recapitulate the numbers 1-10 using the Number rods. Storytelling To encourage our young learners, to use their imagination and creativity, storytelling sessions were conducted by the educator. They help in enhancing their social and interpersonal skills. The children were fascinated to listen to the story ‘the truth about the tooth’ in the final week. Drama Drama means telling a story through action and speech and is meant to be acted on a stage. Drama is the expression and exploration of personal, cultural and social world through role and situation that engages and entertains at the same time. In the month of March, children enjoyed delivering a few dialogues with proper voice intonation along with facial expressions. LEAP Learn >Engage >Acquire> Perform Think beyond the magic and go beyond 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 students this month:
Interpersonal Intelligence Birthday celebration- Show &Tell We celebrated the birthdays of children born in the month of March on 17th March, 2023. The topic was ‘My favourite theme/ activity’. Children spoke about the basic etiquettes while attending a birthday party. They were encouraged to speak a few lines on the theme through the ‘Show and Tell’ activity. They dressed along with the coordinated props and shared their best memories with their friends and teachers. Events and Celebrations Oorja “It’s not the will to win those matters--everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters more.” – Paul Bryant, former Football Player and Coach Suncity School-37D showcased OORJA through its younger Suncitizens on the sprawling grounds of the school on Saturday, March 04, 2023. The Annual Sports meet was held for the students of Foundation Years (EYP till Grade II). OORJA represented Suncity’s “Integrated Sports Programme” where each child gets exposure to a variety of sports offered by the school. The term OORJA also symbolises the agility, vigour and robustness of Suncitizens as they prepare themselves to be healthy world citizens displaying willingness to participate and sportsmanship. The athletic event commenced with a vibrant Walk by young Suncitizens to the tunes of a sprightly number. The Principal also joyously accompanied the tiny tots reminiscing her own childhood days. The races/ drills concentrated not only on the mobility and alertness but also on developing sensitivity towards the environment. ‘Ring me in”, ‘Crawling Caterpillar,’ are a few examples of the various activities that filled the day. The Grand Finale captivated the hearts of the viewers. The event was a resounding success which left the students, parents and the school community brimming with exhilaration. Excursion to Mowgly’s Farm A trip to animal farm helps to observe and understand the animal behaviour and habitat closely. It provides an opportunity to interact with them and understand them in their natural surroundings. Also, it’s an opportunity for kids to see almost all the domestic or farm animals that they have only read about or drawn in the notebooks. It was an overwhelming experience for them to see all the farm animals straight out of their picture books. The visit allowed them to learn more about the habitat and sounds of various animals. This practical approach to learning helped them to remember and retain the knowledge forever. Our EYP students visited the ‘Mogly’s farm’ as a part of their annual excursion on 10th March 2023. The energy amongst the students was palpable. At the farm, the children enjoyed various activities like milking a cow, petting the animals, feeding the sheep, holding the rabbits and guinea pigs. They were also fascinated by the story session through the miniatures of their favourite story characters. Graduation Day Assembly
It was a heart-warming moment to celebrate Graduation Day and applaud the young enthusiastic learners for their commendable performance in the session 2022-2023. It also marked a new beginning that shall add new dimensions to the journey they continue to the next level of learning in the upcoming academic session. Students of Nursery-A conducted a special assembly for their KG friends. During the event, the children talked about the valuable lessons and positive qualities that their teachers imparted to them over the course of the year. The dance performance by the students was a dazzling highlight as a token of love and gratitude for the educators that left a lasting impression on everyone.
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