Dear Parent(s) Greetings! Let’s glance through the month of Amazing April and Marvellous May. Theme: - ALL ABOUT METhe commencement of a new school term always brings a sense of wonder and excitement. It provides our students with the opportunity to navigate a fresh environment, meet new educators, and forge new friendships. Witnessing the enthusiasm and contentment of our students as they explore the school campus fills us with immense joy. It's truly a privilege to observe these young individuals learn and evolve each day by engaging in enriching activities that empower them to express themselves fully. Our focus has always been on nurturing our young learners' skills and capabilities through the lens of 'Multiple Intelligences'. This approach acknowledges and celebrates the diverse strengths and talents of each student. This month, our thematic focus centered around 'All About Me', a celebration of the uniqueness of each student, their interests, and the traits that define them. The theme was introduced in a captivating manner through timeless stories like “Cinderella” and “Pinocchio”. Drawing parallels between the characters' journeys and their own experiences, the students eagerly delved into discussions about their families and friends, internal and external organs, sharing details about their favorite toys, and games, with their peers. The highlight was the creation of a collage titled 'My Favourite Things', in which educators have guided the children to recognize and appreciate their individuality, emphasizing that every student is indeed special. Furthermore, the children embarked on a sensory journey to explore the importance of their five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Engaging in various sensory activities enabled them to deepen their understanding of these senses and their significance in everyday life. Additionally, the introduction to external and internal body parts was facilitated through discussions and interactive flashcards. By comprehending the functions of these body parts, the children gained a deeper appreciation for their bodies and their remarkable capabilities. Naturalistic IntelligenceJohn Denver once said, 'Love the earth as you would love yourself.' This sentiment underscores the profound connection between caring for our planet and nurturing our well-being. In the pursuit of this harmony, education emerges as a powerful catalyst for change. Teaching students about Earth Day is not just a lesson; it's an investment in the future, empowering generations to safeguard the very land we call home. The educator encouraged the children to adopt sustainable measures in every action to protect ‘Mother Earth’ by giving real-life examples through a PowerPoint Presentation. Through engaging activities, like crafting Earth Day Daisy flowers, children were encouraged to embrace practices that honor and protect 'Mother Earth.' Their enthusiasm reflected a blossoming awareness of their role in preserving our planet's health. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 3, 'Good Health and Well-Being,' the educator imparted invaluable lessons on personal wellness. Children learnt that regardless of appearances or choices, each possesses unique qualities deserving of celebration. Empowering activities, such as crafting 'I am special' mirrors, fostered a sense of pride and self-worth among the children. Meanwhile, discussions on the significance of healthy eating underscored the vital link between nutrition and vitality. Practical demonstrations, like preparing fruit chaat from seasonal produce, reinforced the benefits of wholesome nourishment. In addition to promoting personal health, the importance of immunization was emphasized as a vital shield against preventable diseases. Children gained insights into the protective role vaccines play, guarding against threats like polio, tetanus, diphtheria, and even the coronavirus. Through this holistic educational approach, children not only learned about the interconnectedness of personal and planetary well-being but also emerged as empowered stewards of a healthier, more sustainable future." Verbal Linguistic Intelligence – EnglishLearning a language empowers children to explore their capacity for communication and self-expression. Through a combination of flashcards, stories, and interactive activities like Jolly Phonics, children became familiar with the letters 'Aa', 'Bb', 'Cc', 'Dd', 'Ee', 'Ff', and 'Gg', along with associated vocabulary. They practiced letter formation by tracing them in the air and writing them in their notebooks. Additionally, they practiced reading CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) words, focusing on vowel sounds. The 'a' vowel sound, 'at', 'ap', 'ag', 'an', 'am', and 'ad' family words were introduced using pink scheme cards. For the 'i' vowel sound, 'it', 'ig', 'id', and 'in' family words were presented through a PowerPoint Presentation and reinforced with a word sorting activity. Children were also introduced to essential sight words such as 'am', 'a', 'I', 'you', 'her', 'on', 'me', 'us', 'he', 'at', 'that', 'his', and 'we'. These words were introduced through an engaging PowerPoint Presentation to facilitate learning and retention. Verbal Linguistic Intelligence – Hindiभाषा विकास एक मजबूत संचार प्रक्रिया की नींव रखती है । इसलिए छात्रों ने हिंदी भाषा का कौशल बढ़ाने के लिए एक कहानी एवं स्वर गीत के माध्यम से १३ स्वर का मौखिक ज्ञान प्राप्त किया। नए स्वर उ, ऊ, अ, आ, अं, अ: का लिखित अभ्यास किया और संबंधित शब्दावली चित्र बनाने भी सीखे । Logical-Mathematical The children enthusiastically delved into the SHIN Activity - FUN WITH NUMBERS workbook, where they crafted various pictures by tracing numbers and shaping them with Triangular cards. They were introduced to pre-number concepts such as big and small, heavy and light, long and short, and more, through engaging video presentations intertwined with stories and real-life objects. The educator seamlessly introduced ones and tens through a captivating story and bundling activity, followed by the introduction of the abacus for counting, and subsequent notebook exercises. They reinforced number recognition, quantification, and writing skills up to 30 via flashcards, pumpkin counting activities, and writing practice. Additionally, the children were introduced to 3D shapes like cubes, cuboids, spheres, and cones through video demonstrations and tangible objects. They also actively participated in oral counting up to 100 using actions. Writing numbers up to 40 according to their place value was introduced, followed by workbook exercises to consolidate learning. Visual-Spatial Intelligence |
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