​Growth is the continuous process of becoming more than we were yesterday."
 
A Glimpse into ‘Awesome’ August
"Growth is the continuous process of becoming more than we were yesterday."

Improvement, achievement, and success are all rooted in the continuous journey of growth. Just as liberty, once it takes root, flourishes rapidly, so too do our children as they spread their wings and embark on their paths. We are dedicated to nurturing their growth, helping them blossom through our theme of ‘Growth.’
Theme: Growth
The theme of growth was beautifully integrated and explained through the stories Nancy's Nature Rescue and Butterfly Wings, helping the children connect with the concepts in a meaningful and engaging way.

• Discovering Living and Non-Living Things: Our students engaged in an enriching exploration of living and non-living things, gaining a deeper understanding of what it means to grow and thrive.
• Learning About Insects: The children also learnt to distinguish between useful and harmful insects, gaining insights into the role these creatures play in our environment and how they contribute to or affect growth.
• Exploring Life Cycles: To bring the concept of growth to life, the children were introduced to the life cycles of various creatures, such as butterflies, mosquitoes, frogs, ducks, and humans. These lessons provided a vivid illustration of the stages of development in the natural world.
• Understanding the Food Chain: The educator also delved into the food chain, emphasizing its vital role and the interconnectedness of growth within ecosystems.

Through these activities and stories, our students not only expanded their academic knowledge but also gained a greater appreciation for the natural cycles of growth that sustain life.
 

Naturalistic Intelligence
You can start changing the world for the better daily—no matter how small the action.” – Nelson Mandela

• To help children grasp the true meaning and spirit of Independence Day, the educator introduced them to the National Symbols of India. They learnt about the National Flag, National Anthem, National Emblem, National Bird, National Flower, National Animal, National Currency, National River, National Fruit, and National Song. The children also had fun singing the patriotic song "Sare Jaha Se Achha" along with their educators.

 

• In addition, the educator revisited the "Life Cycle of a Butterfly" through a creative coloring activity. The children illustrated the various stages of the butterfly's life cycle in their sketch files.
• Furthermore, the children were introduced to the "Life Cycle of a Duck," where they explored and learnt about the different stages in a duck's life cycle.

​Verbal Linguistic Intelligence – English
Developing language involves four key skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This month, the children revisited the sounds of letters from 'a' to 'm' through the Jolly Phonics song. They also learned to write the letters ‘Nn-Qq’, practicing their smooth formations and associated vocabulary, thereby enhancing the young learners' language experience.
Within this immersive learning journey, young minds encountered a few new sight words (what were, go, will, so, like, them, see), paving the way for enhanced reading comprehension. This was evident as they practiced both reading and writing CVC words and short stories belonging to the 'at,' 'an,' 'ap,' 'ad, ‘et’, én’, and ‘ed’ family words, in their notebooks and reader books.

​Verbal Linguistic Intelligence – Hindi
भाषा विकास एक मजबूत संचार प्रक्रिया की नींव रखता है । इसलिए छात्रों ने भाषाई कौशल को बढ़ाने के लिए नए स्वरों (इ , ई, ऋ) और स्वरगीत के माध्यम से अपनी शब्दावली को बढ़ाया । उन्होंने इन स्वरों को लिखने का अभ्यास किया और संबंधित शब्दावली चित्र बनानी भी सीखी। स्वर गीत, कहानी के माध्यम से परिचय  दिया गया।  
अभ्यास पुस्तिका, भीतिपत्र पहेली और स्वर गीत द्वारा (अ, आ , इ, ई, उ, ऊ, ए ,ऐ , ओ, औ, ऋ , अ:)  स्वरों की पुनरावृति की गई। बच्चो ने स्वरों को क्रम में लिखने का अभ्यास भी कार्य पुस्तिका में किया ।  

​Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
“Mathematics gives us hope that every problem has a solution.”

The children had a delightful time engaging with the SHIN Activity workbook titled "FUN WITH NUMBERS," where they created various pictures and shapes using Trapezium cards. They were introduced to backward counting from 20 to 1 using flashcards and related workbook activities. Additionally, the number names "four" and "five" were taught using flashcards, an engaging song, and notebook exercises. The pre-number concepts of "Tall" and "Short" were reviewed, and the concept of "What Comes After" was introduced through a captivating "Butterfly Scroll and Find" toy activity. The children also enjoyed learning "What Comes in Between" with a creative clay activity and workbook exercises. They practiced oral counting from 1 to 80 through interactive actions and were introduced to writing numbers 51-70, focusing on place value, which was reinforced with workbook pages.

​Visual Spatial Intelligence
Visual special intelligence is the ability to perceive, analyse, understand, store, and  recall visual information. It is a creative therapy that uses all disciplines of art, visual  movements, imagination skills, aesthetic skills and finger dexterity.
Children explored their aesthetic skills with the help of various colouring and craft activities during Visual-Spatial session. Children enjoyed ‘Thumb printing’ activity related to insects.
In the third week, keeping patriotism in their minds, children created a ‘Tricolour confetti popper’ with their peers. Coming to the fourth week, the children creatively illustrated the life cycle of a butterfly in their sketch files, showcasing the miraculous journey from egg to vibrant butterfly. Then they made a ‘Honey Bee’ craft in the last week.
 

​Bodily Kinaesthetic Intelligence
Physical Education
The bodily kinaesthetic learning style is one of eight types of learning styles defined in Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences. People with bodily kinaesthetic intelligence may seek out touching and manipulating objects when learning about them. This month students practiced for the much-awaited bodily kinaesthetic event.
EYP 3A & 3B: “Orange and White’ Colour Run which improved the balancing skill and hand-eye coordination in children.
EYP 3C & 3D: Ball Relaying Game which improved team and hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.

​EYP Play area
‘Play ignites imagination and fuels development."
 
The play area provided a delightful experience for children, offering a variety of activities that fostered both fun and physical development. The sand pit was a favourite spot, where children could dig, build, and explore, unleashing their creativity. Nearby, the slides and swings added an extra layer of excitement, allowing kids to enjoy thrilling rides and the joy of soaring through the air. The free-play games encouraged imagination and teamwork, giving children the freedom to create their own fun and engage with one another. Overall, the play area was a vibrant space where children could enjoy active play, social interaction, and boundless joy.

​Waterplay
Water play develops motor skills and sensory exploration.
 
Water play is not just a session to play in the splash pool. It is a carefully planned session, as water play:
*  promotes well-being.
*  supports physical development.
*  Stimulates imagination and creativity.
*  enhances cognitive development.
*  develops language and communication skills.
*  encourages social and emotional development. 
Our young Suncitizens anxiously wait for their Water Play session. They love to get into the splash pool and play with their friends in the water.

​Getting kids involved in skating is a great way to move them up! They learn how to control their speed and direction and stop and start smoothly. These are essential skills for any activity, not just skating! For kids, skating can be a great confidence booster. They learn they can do something they once thought was impossible, which can carry over into other areas of their lives.
 
During this month children practiced the following skills while skating:
Zig-Zag Walking
Simple Sit
Sliding on Skates
Walking in a Circle
Speed Skating
 

​Musical Intelligence
Indian Music

Music is quite vital in our daily life; it gives a background to different moods and different moments of life. Music helps the soul to rejuvenate and brings joy and happiness to everyone. Throughout the month, they imbibed a patriotic song ‘देश मेरे देश मेरे’ along with a few vocal warmups and actions.


 

​Western Music
Music is an excellent way for kids to express themselves. They can express their feelings and emotions through music. This can help them communicate better and creatively express themselves.
During the month, Children practiced singing the song, ‘Drip, Drop, Drip , Drop’ and practiced the intonation ‘Up and Down” on a guitar along with the educator.

​Dance
Dance has physical benefits – as a form of exercise it is highly physical and great for young children’s health. Children dancing regularly can significantly improve their fitness, wellness, flexibility, strength, and stamina.
August was the month of celebrating important festivals-Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami.
Overwhelmed with the feeling of patriotism they danced to the song ’ऐसा देश है मेरा’.I
To celebrate the divine love and devotion on Janmashtami, they tapped their footsteps to the enchanting tune of 'वो किसना है' I

​Intrapersonal Intelligence
Storytelling
Storytelling provides many psychological and educational benefits, including enhanced imagination, improved vocabulary, and proficiency in multiple languages. Keeping this aim in mind, a Marathi folktale “Ekki Dokki” was narrated to the children in the first week of the month followed by making origami girls activity in the second week. To develop a bond and better understanding of nature including those who share the planet with us, amongst children a story named “ A Baby Hornbill Learns to Fly’ was narrated in the third week of the month followed by a hornbill drawing activity through easy steps was done in the last week of the month.

Montessori Lab
 “Follow the child” was Dr. Maria Montessori mantra. Through her​ studies and observations, she learned that children have a natural desire to learn and as educators, it is our responsibility to support and encourage this natural process. learning materials that teach concepts to children and develop their senses.
In the month of August children practiced the below given activities:

• Wet Pouring– Children fostered the skills of independence, fine motor control, self-correction, eye-hand coordination, and concentration through wet pouring.
• Life cycle of a frog and Butterfly- It helped the children to gain an understanding of life cycles, and to learn the correct nomenclature to support their learnings, which indirectly improves their language and reading skills.
• Golden beads – Children recapitulated the concept of tens and ones through golden beads material.

​Imaginarium

“ Imagination is the eye of the soul.”
                                                                                                ~Joseph Joubert
 
​Children showcased their imagination and creativity at the block station by building different structures. They also explored and enjoyed the role play activities at the pretend play station and puppet theatre which enhanced their creative thinking, gross motor skills, and visual-spatial intelligence.

Pottery
"Pottery is the art of turning earth into something that holds not just form, but also the spirit of creativity."This month our children created amazing clay crafts such as nests, butterflies, ducks, and peacocks, and were able to connect these creations to the monthly theme and events

​LEAP:
Learn> Engage> Acquire> Perform
Through these activities, the children used higher-order thinking skills. They analyzed problems, asked questions, and developed detailed plans. They learned to think critically and solve problems, making their school a better place together.
 
Matrix:
Children enjoyed brainstorming as they correlated patterns with the shapes as instructed.
Decode the Directions:
Children did an excellent job as they were encouraged to decode the designated path to reach the goal.

​Interpersonal Intelligence
Birthday Show & Tell
Our little ones find great joy in birthday celebrations. So, on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, we celebrated the birthdays of all EYP 3 children born in August. The theme was ‘Different kinds of insects’, and the children showcased their speaking skills through a 'Show & Tell' activity. They enthusiastically shared their thoughts with props and learned about party etiquette.

​Assembly Seasons:
“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.”
The assembly on the theme ‘Seasons’ was held by the students of EYP 3D. It was a vibrant and educational event where students portrayed different seasons, highlighting their unique characteristics and importance.
Each student explained the special aspects that each season brings, from the blossoming flowers of spring to the cozy, snow-filled days of winter. They also discussed the reasons behind the changing seasons, delving into the Earth's tilt and orbit around the sun.
A beautiful dance performance added a joyful touch, lighting up the audience's faces with smiles. Our Academic Head Ms. Bhawna Singh further enriched the event with her insightful words, praising the students' efforts and emphasizing the significance of understanding nature's cycles. The assembly concluded with an engaging riddle round, which challenged the students' knowledge and sparked their curiosity about the seasons.

​Assembly- Janmashtami
‘Hathi Ghoda Palki, Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki’
The shining enthusiasts of EYP 3B brought the spirit of Janmashtami to life with a delightful assembly performance. The little ones took us on a magical journey through the birth of Lord Krishna and the heartwarming tale of the unbreakable bond of friendship between Krishna and Sudama. Through their amazing performance, the children portrayed how true friendship and love transcend all material wealth
They emphasized the significance of Janmashtami through their portrayal of the famous Dahi Handi game, a cherished tradition celebrated across the country. The assembly wrapped up with an energetic dance that infused the atmosphere with the joy and spirit of the festival, reminding everyone of the importance and delight of Janmashtami.
The children offered prayers to Lord Krishna on the occasion of his birthday, seeking his blessings, and relished the prasad (mishri) distributed among them.
May Lord Krishna bless everyone with wisdom and happiness.
Happy Janmashtami!

​Independence Day Celebration:
This year, our Early Years Programme (EYP) students participated in various engaging activities. EYP students took part in a Show and Tell on "Unity in Diversity," where they showcased attire from different states, celebrating the diverse culture of India. EYP 3 students crafted Tricolour Confetti Poppers, adding a touch of creative joy to the festivities.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Event:
At our recent Bodily-Kinaesthetic Event, the young learners enthusiastically participated in a series of dynamic games designed to enhance their physical skills and teamwork. The event kicked off with "Skillful Champs," where students from EYP 1 A and B showcased their balance and coordination. This was followed by "Shape Shifters," where EYP 1 C and D students engaged in activities focusing on fundamental movement skills. The excitement peaked with "Ten-Pin Strikers," as EYP 2 A and B students donned their crowns and aimed to knock down pins with precision. EYP 3 A and 3B displayed Orange & White Color Run which required students to use their hand muscles to grasp and pick the colored cones, which enhanced coordination. EYP 3 C and D exhibited the Ball Relaying Game which emphasized team and hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, passing accuracy, and timing. The event was a resounding success, filled with laughter, cheers, and a whole lot of fun!
 
 

Glimpses of Joyful July
After an exhilarating summer break, the children eagerly returned to school, ready to embark on another month filled with innovative learning and growth. We kicked off our activities by revisiting essential concepts such as sense organs, internal and external body parts, and the topic of dogs. The children were particularly excited to meet their furry friend, a Shih Tzu, and a German Shepherd dog, as they learned about the anatomy of dogs and grooming products.
Theme: Plants
“The best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is today.” – Eliud Kipchoge
Embracing the rainy season, we introduced the theme "Out in the Garden." The children were captivated by the beauty and importance of nature during their visit to the school garden. They enjoyed spending time surrounded by greenery, learning gardening skills from the school gardener, and discovering ways to cultivate their beautiful gardens. The students became familiar with the various tools a gardener uses to maintain the garden.
Through engaging activities, the students learned about the basic needs of plants and explored different types of trees, leaves, flowers, and plant categories. They had a delightful hands-on experience planting seeds and understanding the process of germination, guided by their educator.
To enrich their learning, we shared the story of "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle, which illustrates the journey of a seed growing into a plant. This story helped the students understand the life cycle of a plant and the challenges seeds face in nature. Additionally, we introduced the inspiring tale of "The Boy Who Grew a Forest," a story about Jadav Payeng, who single-handedly transformed a barren land into a lush forest. This story emphasizes the significance of trees and the impact one person can make in preserving nature.
Furthermore, the students were educated on the essential benefits provided by trees and the importance of conserving them. These stories and activities combined to create a rich, immersive learning experience, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and the environment among the children.

Naturalistic Intelligence:
Trees are the Lungs of the Earth, Saving them is definitely Worth"
Our environment relies on us, and if we don't take care of it, who will? In line with addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our children engaged in discussions and activities to learn about healthy and sustainable practices:

• The educator highlighted essential habits for maintaining health and fitness, including eating nutritious foods, drinking plenty of water, and exercising regularly.
• The importance of trees was emphasized through the beloved story, "The Giving Tree." Children were inspired to support afforestation efforts and reduce paper usage.
• Students were made aware of various environmental issues impacting our planet, fostering a sense of responsibility and urgency.
• The educator reinforced the significance of plants and forests, encouraging sustainable practices aligned with SDG-15, LIFE ON LAND.
• Additionally, children learned about how leaves absorb water through a fascinating cabbage experiment.

​Verbal Linguistic Intelligence –English:
Our kindergarteners built a strong foundation by mastering the phonetic sounds of letters from A to Z and learning related vocabulary words. They practiced forming the letters I, J, K, and L through air tracing and writing exercises. They became quite proficient in reading CVC words. Reading three-letter words and various sight words such as this, from, have, them, today, him, her, are, some, out, boy, there, and with, enabled them to read short sentences with confidence. The students greatly enjoyed reading these sentences and advanced further by practicing reading a vowel ‘a’ story using a PowerPoint presentation.

​Verbal Linguistic Intelligence -Hindi:
एक भाषा के रूप में हिंदी न सिर्फ हमारी पहचान है बल्कि सहज और सुगम होने के साथ यह हमारे जीवन मूल्यों, संस्कृति एवं संस्कारों की सच्ची संवाहक, संप्रेषक और परिचायक भी है I l इसलिए जुलाई के माह में बच्चों को स्वर गीत, कहानी, चित्रों और कविता के माध्यम से स्वरों (ओ,औ,ए और ऐ) का परिचय दिया गया। साथ ही लिखित अभ्यास, चित्रकला द्वारा और कुछ चीज़ें दिखाकर इनकी पहचान भी कराई गयी।

​Logical-Mathematical Intelligence:
Stimulation of logical-mathematical intelligence promotes cognitive development, especially in terms of logical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and concentration. The children were introduced to the concept of ‘Backward Counting’ from numbers 15 to 1 through a bodily kinaesthetic parachute drill. They also engaged in related fun worksheets in their math workbooks. Through an interactive song, they practiced oral counting from 1 to 80. Children reiterated the concept of ones-tens through workbook sheets.
Children were introduced to a ‘Number name Song’ and were excited to learn to write number names from ‘One to Three’ through a sand tracing activity. Later they reiterated the concept through a ‘draw a forest’ activity integrated with the fortnightly story.
​They also revisited the concepts of 2D shapes and made the shapes in their art file using strips from old newspapers. As part of their SHIN Edu program, children created shapes using equilateral triangles and also completed a workbook activity using the trapezium shape.

Visual-Spatial Intelligence:
Visual Art:
Art serves as a therapeutic outlet that engages visual expression, imagination, aesthetic sense, and fine motor skills. Through activities like coloring and crafting, children develop these abilities. They recently delighted in making an origami tulip flower, focusing on plant themes. Exploring the characteristics of the ladybird beetle, they then crafted their ladybird creations. Additionally, they learned about various external body parts, practicing tracing and matching them with their names on A4 sheets.

Water Play:
As the weather gets hotter, there's nothing more enjoyable than playing in the water on a warm day. Water play not only keeps kids cool and entertained, but it also offers numerous benefits for their development. It's a favorite activity in early childhood education because it's both fun and educational. Water play supports social and emotional growth and enhances physical abilities. The children had a fantastic time during their water play session.
 

​Musical Intelligence:
Indian Music:
Music is timeless and calming in itself. It plays a key role in the overall development of the students. Exposing children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds and meanings of words.
This month, Children enjoyed reciting ‘नटखट चूहा’ using instrumental music and had fun learning the rhythm clapping. 

​Western Music:
Listening to and creating music helps children learn numeracy, literacy, and emotional skills. Incorporating music into routines and play in the early years has a positive influence on a child's early development. During the month, children practiced drum chimes which is one of the best ways to develop their auditory perceptual skills while having fun and learning with ease.

​Interpersonal Intelligence
Birthday celebration- Show & Tell
Birthdays are a time of joy and celebration, when it comes to students, these special days hold even greater significance. Hence, all KG children born in July celebrated their birthday on Saturday,3rd August 2024.
The theme for the celebration was ‘Different types of trees. 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 etiquette of how to behave at a birthday party.

Montessori Lab:
Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create.
                                                                                                         -Maria Montessori
 The main purpose of Montessori teaching is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment that will aid the child develop an excellent foundation for creative learning.
 
In July, children practiced the below-given activities:
 

• Sorting Activity – Children enjoyed sorting the small balls and pebbles with tongs which enhanced their visual sense of differentiation and fine motor skills.
• Geometric Cabinet (Drawer 1) and Leaf Cabinet – Tracing the inset and the frame is a pre-math activity to help children develop the visual differentiation of shapes.
• Touch Board (Rough and smooth) - Touch boards are sensorial material that helps heighten a child’s sensitivity to different textures.

​Drama:
Drama aids in the healthy development of emotions and encourages children to think and express themselves independently. In July, our children engaged in various activities, including:

• Enacting intriguing (slow) actions in pairs through a fun mirror activity.
• Role-playing different scenarios related to the consumption of healthy and junk food.
• Practicing voice projection in a variety of situations.
• Having fun mimicking an array of their peers' poses, such as bending on their knees and putting their palms on their cheeks.

​Storytelling:
Storytelling helps children learn new words, improve their grammar, and develop their reading skills. As per the ongoing theme, the story ‘What is a tree?’ was taken in the first week to explain its importance followed by a free-hand activity in the second week. Another fun story was taken in the third week ‘छोटा सा मोटा सा लोटा’ which put a lot of emphasis on children enriching their Hindi vocabulary. In the fourth week, drawing with basic shapes was taken with the help of the related story to reinforce Hindi rhyming words and shapes.

​Pottery:
Pottery offers small children a host of benefits. It stimulates their senses, encourages creativity, and improves concentration. It also boosts confidence as they see their creations come to life. Pottery can be a soothing activity, providing both fun and developmental advantages for young ones.
Children made different pottery crafts during these months integrated with different intelligences such as:

• Hammer integrated with the letter ‘Hh’.
• Soil texture exploration: Students explored and compared different textures of soil, learning to identify sand, silt, and clay by touch and appearance.
• Flowers made with clay integrated with the theme ‘Plants.’

​Dance:
 Dancing is good for the mind, body, and soul. It makes us smarter and can help us live longer. Dance is a fun and beautiful way to express ourselves and grow. In July, the children danced to the song "Rang De Basanti," which is related to Independence Day.
 

​Bodily-Kinaesthetic Intelligence:
PE:
Bodily-Kinaesthetic is a learning style often called ‘learning with the hands’ or physical learning. Individuals with Bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence learn more effectively by doing, exploring, and discovering. This month was packed with activities designed to enhance students' stamina and gross motor skills. The children started the session with some warm-up exercises and played the 'Balloon Tennis' game. They practiced backward counting from 15 to 1 through an engaging parachute drill, which was also combined with musical intelligence using the rhyme, 'Zoom zoom, we are going to the moon'. Additionally, children also practiced for the upcoming Bodily Kinaesthetic Event with full zeal and enthusiasm.

​Skating:
Skating is an excellent activity for kids, providing numerous benefits for their physical, mental, and social development. It blends fun, fitness, and skill-building, keeping children engaged and active.
Throughout the month, children practiced various skating skills, including:

• Gently walking in their skates to develop the balance necessary for skating.
• Rolling to build confidence while holding their hands for support.

​Imaginarium:
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, and giving birth to evolution.
                                                                                                               -Albert Einstein.
Children thoroughly enjoyed the pretend and play activities at different stations, such as the grooming station, shopping station, kitchen station, play gym, fire station, etc., at the Imaginarium lab specially crafted for the development of the imaginative mind of our young learners. 

​EYP Play Area:
Free play offers children invaluable chances to engage and collaborate with their peers. During these interactions, they practice negotiating, taking turns, sharing resources, and communicating effectively, which helps develop crucial social skills. In the EYP play area, the children thoroughly enjoyed the slides, and swings, and created their games. Through play, they also cultivated empathy, respect, and cooperation, laying the groundwork for healthy and positive relationships.

​LEAP:
Learn> Engage> Acquire> Perform
Through these activities, the children used higher-order thinking skills. They analyzed problems, asked questions, and developed detailed plans. They learned to think critically and solve problems, making their school a better place together.
 
Musical Yoga:
In this activity, the children imitated the yoga poses displayed on the chairs. Music played, and when it stopped, the children had to freeze in the yoga pose shown on their chairs.
The activity enhanced the children's physical coordination, focus, and body awareness. Additionally, it developed their ability to practice critical thinking.
 
3D Sculpture:
The children created a 3D sculpture of a bird using cardboard cut-outs. With some guidance and instructions, they assembled the sculpture. This activity enhanced their imagination, as they first evaluated the pieces and then sorted them for assembly.
 

Events and Celebration:
Dog Visit:
The children of EYP 3 were introduced to dogs such as German Shepherd and Shih Tzu. They learned about their eating habits, daily activities, likes, and dislikes. The children had a wonderful time watching and petting the dogs.

​Excursion- Movie ‘Appu’:
The children went to watch the movie "Appu," which was integrated with the theme of plants. It was an enriching experience as they learned about the importance of animals and plants. They enjoyed the bus ride to the theatre and had fun savouring juice and popcorn while watching the movie.

Science Week:
The children of EYP 3 had a wonderful science week, learning new and interesting facts about science.
 Floating Lemon Experiment: The educator demonstrated that a lemon will sink in plain water because it is heavier than water. However, when salt is added to the
water, the lemon floats because the water becomes denser. The children
understood the reasoning and tried the experiment at home as well.
 Dancing Raisins Experiment: In the dancing raisins experiment, the educator
poured soda into a glass and added raisins. The bubbles of carbon dioxide from
the soda attach to the rough surface of the raisins, making them light enough to
float to the top. Once the raisins reach the surface, the bubbles burst, causing
the raisins to sink again due to their density. This process of rising and falling
repeats, creating the appearance that the raisins are dancing in the glass.
 Sound Material Properties Experiment: This experiment teaches students how
different materials affect sound production. By exploring these variations,
students gain a deeper understanding of sound waves and the properties of
materials.

​The 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.

​John 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."

​“A child needs freedom within Limits” - Maria Montessori
Montessori teaching helps in building self-confidence and self-esteem in children.
In April and May, children practiced the below given practical life skill activities:
· Rolling and Unrolling Mats-
Rolling and unrolling a mat teaches children patience and how they should be doing stuff for themselves.
· Velcro dressing frame-
The Dressing Frames teaches children how to dress themselves by mastering different clothing fasteners and developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
· Dry Spooning –
This activity is to teach the child how to transfer dry materials with a spoon.
· Colour Tablet 1-
Colour tablets help in developing visual discrimination of colour using primary colours.
· Knobbed cylinders 1 –
Knobbed cylinders engage the children with the sense of touch and sight. It also helps them to develop their pincer grip and their visual discrimination of dimensions.
· Pink Tower –
The Pink Tower teaches children sizing, dimension, and order. Also helps develop a child’s fine muscular coordination.

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“Skating is just like dancing with the wheels.”-Jarod Kintz
Skating is a great activity for kids, offering a wide range of benefits for their physical, mental, and social development. It combines fun, fitness, and skill-building in a way that keeps children active.
During the month, children practiced the following skills while skating:
● Get the children gently walking in their skates first, which will help them develop the balance they need to skate.
● Encouraging the children to roll to build confidence while holding their hands.

Naturalistic Intelligence

‘Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known.’
                                                                                                             - Carl Sagan.
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With this beautiful thought, the students were apprised of the importance of environmental protection and their responsibility for preserving our planet.

• The educator discussed environmental conservation and provided children with the opportunity to explore two different approaches to keeping our planet safe. The importance of protecting the planet was emphasized.
• The children were made aware of the different habitats that support animals. They learned that a habitat provides the basic needs for a living being to survive.
• Children also engaged in an activity using “Best out of Waste” materials, developing their ability to think and organize old and used resources to create something new and useful.
• Children enjoyed making a miniature fan out of waste newspaper to beat the summer heat. Handmade paper fans conveyed an important message about the need to conserve electricity. What a beautiful fan it is!
• The educator introduced the term ‘Energy’ to the children, who later identified the different types of energy that exist.
• The educator explained general ways to save energy at personal, community, and global levels. Children were made aware of how saving energy helps keep our environment in balance.
• The educator informed the children about road safety rules and the significance of traffic signs, as they directly concern their well-being and safety.
• Children also learned about ‘Road Safety’ and the importance of following traffic rules.

Verbal Linguisitic Intelligence - English

Encouraging young children to engage in reading helps them develop into confident and independent learners. Students were guided and encouraged to recognize sight words and the names of various fruits. Through interactive exercises, they were prompted to read sight words and assemble a word wall, fostering independent reading within the classroom. Furthermore, they practiced reading and writing short sentences, grasping the concepts of ‘This’ and ‘That’, and writing rhyming words within the ‘o’ family.

As we approach the culmination of the school year, our kindergarteners are immersed in comprehending letters, sounds, and words. Their excitement grows as they take their initial strides toward reading short sentences, expanding their vocabulary with each new word learned. They were introduced to words with digraphs and blends sounds such as ‘ch’, ‘sh’, ‘ee’, ‘oo’, ‘cl’, ‘bl’, ‘fl’, and later ‘br’, ‘cr’, ‘fr’, ‘gr’, ‘pr’, ‘dr’, and ‘sl’. They practiced reading and writing. They also honed their reading prowess by practicing a few sight words.

Verbal Linguistic Intelligence - Hindi

जनवरी के महीने में छात्रों को गीत और कहानी के माध्यम से व्यंजन ढ़, ज, छ, ह, क्ष, त्र, ञ, और ण का परिचय कराया गया। साथ ही साथ दो अक्षरों से बनने वाले शब्दों का अभ्यास भी कराया गया। अध्यापिका जी ने व्यंजनों को कक्षा में दिखाया और इनसे बनने वाले शब्द भी सिखाये जैसे ज से जहाज, ज से जलेबी, छ से छाता, छ से छत्त, ह से हाथ, ह से हाथी। व्यंजन ‘क्ष’ का प्रयोग कक्षा शब्द में किया जाता है और व्यंजन ‘ण’ का प्रयोग बाण शब्द में किया जाता है। छात्रों को इन व्यंजनों से बनने वाले शब्द बताये गए अथवा व्यजनों का अभ्यास कार्य-पुस्तिका में कराया गया।

फ़रवरी के महीने मे व्यंजनगीत और भीतिपत्र के माध्यम से व्यंजन ‘ज्ञ’ का परिचय दिया गया। अध्यापिका जी ने बच्चों को इस अक्षर से शुरू होने वाले अनेक नए शब्द सिखाये और साथ ही साथ बच्चों को भी कुछ और शब्दों को बताने के लिए प्रोत्साहित किया। सम्पूर्ण व्यंजन माला व दो व्यंजनों को जोड़कर उनको लिखने का अभ्यास कार्य-पुस्तिका में कराया गया। तीन व्यंजनों को जोड़कर उन शब्दों को पढ़ने का अभ्यास कार्य पुस्तिका द्वारा करवाया गया।

Storytelling

Storytelling promotes brain development and imagination in children. It also aids in language and emotional development while strengthening relationships. Keeping this in mind, children began the month with an activity based on the previous story, 'The Bad-Tempered Ladybug'.

Later, in the first week of February, a new story, 'Scat the Cat', which emphasizes being true to oneself, was introduced. In the following week, a new story, 'ईली की कहानी', was narrated by the educator, explaining the journey of silk worms. And in the last week of the month, an activity was conducted based on the previous week’s story.

Logical Mathematical

Shakuntala Devi once said, 'Without mathematics, there's nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.'

• Recapitulation of tens/ones through abacus along with quantification and writing practice from 1-100.
• Revision of backward counting (50-1) through flash cards, video, and related workbook activities.
• Recap of addition through concrete objects and sums in the notebook.
• Introduction to the concept of left/right through hand gloves and related activities.
• Introduction to Subtraction through the smash the clay activity, concrete objects, and completion of related workbook activities.
• Reiteration of number names through a story weaving activity.
• Recapitulation of the concept of "Greater Than/Lesser Than/Equals To" through a fun worksheet.
• Children enjoyed ‘playing with numbers’ and ‘catch the diamonds’ activity in their SHIN session.

Visual Spatial Intelligence
Visual Art

Visual-spatial intelligence encompasses various creative disciplines, including visual movements, imagination skills, aesthetic skills, and finger dexterity. During our Visual-Spatial sessions, children had the opportunity to explore their aesthetic skills through a range of colouring and craft activities. In the last week of January, learners coloured all seven continents of the world on a World map, which was related to the theme of the month.

Coming to the month of February, learners created a beautiful African Necklace. In the second week of the month, all the children created a Penguin craft related to the continent of ‘Antarctica’. Later, in the following week, they found their way to enter the country of India in an Asian Maze. Finally, in the last week of the month, students made a beautiful Flip Book on the ‘Eight Wonders of The World’.

Montessori Lab

When the child has mastered the equilibrium, he needs to practice it through exercise, so that his sense of balance may be perfected. It is only logical that a child must walk if he is to do this.

In the month of January - February children practiced the below given activities:

• Knobless Cylinder - Children were sensitized to discriminate the dimensions, enhancing their sensorial skills and eye-hand coordination with the help of the ‘Knobless cylinder box’.
• Blue Scheme: Reading Blends -The important learning objective of the Blue Material is for the child to understand that when two consonants appear together in a word, he/she must blend the letter sounds together instead of pronouncing each sound individually.
• Hindi LMA box- This activity helped to develop child’s memory, it lays a foundation for correct spelling, as well as the child learns to.

Interpersonal Intelligence
Birthday celebration- Show & Tell

Birthdays are days to have fun and celebrate. However, it is also a responsibility to learn about social behaviour and party etiquette. Keeping up this spirit, the birthdays of children born in January and February were celebrated on 29th February, Thursday, 2024 in the class. Show and Tell was conducted on the theme of the Eight Wonders of the World.

Children carried an object or a picture and imparted knowledge about the related topic with their friends while patiently waiting for their turn and reiterated the basic etiquettes to be adopted while attending a birthday party.

Events and Celebrations

The children enthusiastically engaged in a virtual discussion about Republic Day, gaining insights into its significance and the process of framing the Indian Constitution. They also grasped the distinction between the ceremonial unfurling of the national flag by the President on Republic Day and its hoisting by the Prime Minister on Independence Day.

Furthermore, the children were introduced to the festivities of Basant Panchami, a celebration marking the transition from winter to spring. They learned about the cultural traditions associated with this occasion, such as the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the custom of wearing yellow clothing, and the preparation of special yellow-themed dishes. This provided them with a deeper appreciation for the diverse cultural heritage of India. 

LEAP (Learn >Engage >Acquire> Perform)

​“Creativity involves breaking out of expected patterns in order to look at
things in a different way.”
                                                                                                 - Edward De Bono
 
To unleash our children's creativity, we conduct LEAP activities each month, where children engage in various brainstorming tasks to enhance their higher-order thinking skills and ingenuity, preparing them for the future. The activities performed by the students this month were:

• Spot the Tiger: Children were given two similar pictures with a few differences and a hidden animal, a tiger, to spot. They used their comprehension and communication skills to perform the activity. This activity also enhanced their information processing skills.
• Ten Frame: A few ten-block frames were given to the children along with counters and an addition sum. They used their logical reasoning skills to solve the sums, enhancing their ordering and problem-solving skills.
• Graphic Dictation: Children were provided a grid sheet with a single dot. Following the instructions of the educator, they moved in a specified direction. This activity emphasized their cognitive and spatial recognition skills and enhanced their sequential thinking.

​Naturalistic Intelligence

‘Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known”
                                                                                                                                       -Carl Sagan
To make our students aware of the significance of saving the environment, they
were informed about climate change. This knowledge helped children understand
the real causes behind the climate crisis, empowering them to take
responsibility for making positive changes.
Teaching conservation to the next generation is crucial, as attitudes about the
earth’s natural resources begin to develop at a young age. The educator
sensitized the children to the benefits of conserving natural resources.
The educator also explained the concept of extinct and endangered animals,
which helped the children understand sustainability and the threats posed to
native animals and their environment.

 Logical Mathematical Intelligence

Stimulation of logical-mathematical intelligence promotes cognitive
development, especially in terms of logical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving,
and concentration. The educator introduced the concept of ‘addition’ and its
symbol through a story, Gus the Plus, using concrete objects like buttons,
blocks, erasers, or pencils. During the second half of the month, alternate
phrases for ‘addition,’ such as ‘sum up,’ ‘more than,’ ‘together,’ ‘all of them,’ ‘one
more,’ and ‘total,’ were also discussed.
Children were also introduced to the concept of line addition through workbook
pages, followed by the reiteration of addition in a fun way using the connector
block activity. They revisited the concepts of ‘What Comes After/Before’ and
‘In Between’ through fun worksheets in the workbook. The concept of ‘Odd One
Out’ was introduced using various household objects like spoons/forks,
pens/pencils, crayons/sketch pens, bowls/mugs, etc. The concept was further
reinforced with the help of a video demonstration. Later, children completed
practice questions in their workbooks.
The concept of time was introduced through a brainstorming session with our
little mathematicians, where children were asked questions like ‘When do you
get up? When do you go to bed? When do we start our first class in the
morning?’ This was followed by a ‘Time reading’ activity, which involved a hands-
on task of making dummy clocks and wristwatches in their notebooks. They were
also introduced to the concept of time-‘half-past’ on the clock cut-out by
positioning the clock hands.
Children also practiced logical calculations and L-shape puzzles in their SEP Edu
sessions.

UPAHAAR

 'Discover the Joy of Giving and you will discover the reason for living'

As a part of the Project Upahaar initiative taken by Suncity, the little ones were
encouraged to participate in a 'Blanket Donation Drive', contributing blankets to
those in need during these chilly winters. Suncitizens believe in learning by
doing, and through these little initiatives, we learned the universal values of
kindness and compassion, striving to make the world a better place.

GRANDPARENTS DAY:

“What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in
abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humour,
comfort, lessons in life and most importantly, cookies.”
                            -                                                                                            - Rudy Giuliani

The Kindergarten students at Suncity School 37D celebrated Grandparents’ Day
with great enthusiasm on 28th December 2023. The day began with a special
dance performance by our Pre-Nursery kids for the grandparents, followed by a
ramp walk organized for them. Various physical drills were planned, wherein all
the grandparents enthusiastically participated and enjoyed playing games with
their grandchildren, sharing heartwarming stories.

Our honourable Principal, Ms. Guneet Ohri, and Academic Head, Ms. Bhawna
Singh, thanked the grandparents for their presence and the vital role they play
in the lives of the children. The day ended with the students handing over craft
creations to their grandparents, showcasing their beautiful pieces of art.
Overall, it was a delight to see the grandparents and children enjoying their
time together.

LEAP

Learn> Engage >Acquire >Perform
"Creativity is intelligence having fun"
                                                                    -Albert Einstein 
 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.
Remember which one I caught? Children were given materials like wood, iron
nails, a ruler, paper, coins, etc., along with a magnet. They used their predicting
and experimenting skills to determine whether the given material was magnetic
or non-magnetic. This activity also enhanced their reasoning and comparing
skills.

‘Health to the oceans means health for us’
                                                                              - Sylvia Earle
Our goal for this month was to familiarize children with a wide variety of ocean-dwelling animals. The children explored the interconnectedness of everything in the sea and ocean, understanding how we, as humans, interact with it. They learned to care for and protect the ocean, while also gaining knowledge about the features of different sea animals.

Promoting early engagement in reading is vital for fostering confidence and independence in young learners. We encouraged children to initiate their reading journey by focusing on sight words, such as away, saw, sleep, old, with, call, let, brown, by, after, help, yellow, their, wall, make, five, here, think, going, six.

​Our little learners grasped the concept of rhyming words, enhancing their reading comprehension, and writing skills through interactive worksheets. They also practiced reading CVC words with the vowels ‘a’, ‘e’, ‘í’, and ‘o’ to further strengthen their foundational reading abilities.

​भाषा विकास एक मजबूत संचार प्रक्रिया की नींव रखता है इसलिए सनसिटी के छात्रों  ने  भाषाई  कौशल को बढ़ाने के लिए नए व्यंजन ‘ख’, ‘श’, ‘ग’, ‘म’, ‘भ’, ‘त’ सीखे और अपनी शब्दावली को बढ़ाने के लिए शब्दों के माध्यम से इनका उपयोग करना सीखा। उन्होंने इन व्यंजनो को लिखने का अभ्यास भी किया और संबंधित शब्दावली चित्र बनाने भी सीखे।  

Storytelling promotes brain development and imagination in children. It also aids in language and emotional development while strengthening relationships. With this in mind, we began the month by narrating ‘The Tiny Seed’. Following the story, we engaged the children in a recapitulation of the steps of the seed's growth.

Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.
                                                                                                                             –Shakuntala Devi
Here is an overview of our recent math sessions, covering a range of engaging activities to reinforce fundamental concepts:

• Recapitulation of tens/ones through abacus along with quantification and writing practice from 1-100.
• Introduction to backward counting (50-1) through flashcards, a video, and related practice sheets in the workbook.
• Introduction of the concept of ‘More/Less’ through concrete objects such as toys, pencils, etc.
• Introduction to number names ‘Nine’ and ‘Ten’ through flashcards, related songs, and notebook pages. Children also did a recap of the number names from ‘One to Ten’ through related practice sheets in the workbook.
• Recapitulation of the concept of “What comes before/after/in between, Greater than/lesser than/Equals to” through practice sheets in the workbook.
• Children enjoyed the ‘Playing with Numbers’ activity page in their SHIN session.
• Introduction to the concept of time – O’clock through a clock-making activity.

​Music is the art form that combines rhythm and sound to form a functional melodic line. It transcends time, space, and culture.

Indian music often relies on melodic movement, where tones or musical notes create a single line of tune. During the month, children practiced the welcome song, vocal warm-ups, rhythm clapping, and Sangeet4All along with the educator. They also practiced singing the song ‘मन में दीप जलाएं,’ related to our auspicious occasion of ‘Diwali’.

Exposing children to music during the early years ignites all areas of child development and skills. Our little Suncitizens practiced singing the song ‘Festival, festival, here they come.’

​Additionally, they enjoyed singing the song ‘Deep under the sea’ to the tunes of the guitar, relating to our monthly theme.

​The bodily kinaesthetic learning style is one of the eight types of learning styles defined in Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences. Movement and physical interaction can help children remember information better. To strengthen our students’ emotional intelligence, foster a strong team spirit, and make them skilled at sports, the educator taught our little champions various exercises, as mentioned below:

• Warm-up exercises like on-the-spot jogging, jumping, and running.
• FROG JUMP: The frog jump exercise is a lower-body exercise that imitates—you guessed it—the movement of a frog. It’s a popular choice with PE teachers because it’s straightforward to do, and children tend to enjoy it.
• CAMEL RACE: A fun project where children acquire knowledge and skills through observation and physical activities.
• JUMPING OVER HULA HOOPS: This activity works on gross motor skills by focusing on weight shifting, balance, jumping, and hopping.

LAVA ON THE FLOOR: Children really enjoyed this game with music.

Every child is super excited about their birthday. Keeping up this spirit, the birthdays of children born in the month of November were celebrated with their friends and teachers. A ‘Show and Tell’ activity took place based on the theme, ‘Aquatic world.’

​Children came dressed as aquatic animals along with coordinated props for this much-awaited and loved event. They eagerly waited for their turns to share their knowledge with friends and reiterated the basic etiquette to be adopted while attending a birthday party.

Dance promotes neurological development: When a child enjoys music and learns to dance to its rhythms, it stimulates their brain. This improves their cognitive abilities, as well as their neurological health.

​Dancing keeps them fit: It also helps improve their endurance, stamina, and energy. To enable our budding artists to enjoy the festivity, they learned to match their steps to a ‘Happy Diwali’ song.

Engaging in drama plays a positive role in nurturing emotional development, promoting independent thinking, and encouraging children to express themselves. This, in turn, enhances social awareness and cooperative consciousness in children. In line with this perspective, children participated in a storytelling session centred around four aquatic animals, conveying the important message of ‘Save the Ocean’.

​They further reinforced this message through physical activities, mimicking the movements of the Turtle, Sea horse, Shark, and Starfish while singing ‘We Go Underwater’. Additionally, they enacted a play emphasizing the importance of ‘Save Trees’.

Skating can be a fun-filled activity for children. It builds strength, balance, and coordination and also provides a great source of exercise. Skating is a wonderful way to spend time with friends or family, and it’s a sport that can be enjoyed all year round. There are many benefits of skating for kids, as it helps improve a child’s balance and coordination.
During the month, children practiced the following skills while skating:

• Speed Skating Trials
• Zig-Zag Walking
• Moving in a Circle Around the Cones

​Pottery is the perfect blend of science and art, where craftsmanship meets creativity. It gives young minds a sense of accomplishment and independence, as they learn to create something from scratch and see the fruits of their labor. This builds self-confidence and teaches them that they can do things independently.
Under the integrated approach of learning, this month our sculptors crafted aquatic animals like fish, starfish, and turtles. To enjoy the festivity of Diwali, they also made a tealight holder. The fun didn’t end there; they also created a मुखौटा and तरबूज to reinforce the vyanjans म and त

​Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.
                                                                                     -Albert Einstein
Children were able to arouse their inner Einstein and spread their wings of imagination to create and play pretend activities at various stations during the Imaginarium session. Additionally, they engaged in strengthening exercises at the play gym.

​“Play is not just about having fun but about taking risks, experimenting, and testing boundaries.”
                                                                  -American Academy of Pediatrics
 
Children primarily learn through play rather than formal instruction or disciplined study. More recently, the scientific establishment has recognized that free play is an essential and integral part of children's learning process.

​Children naturally love free play and interacting with their peers. They exercised their freedom of choice by engaging in activities such as playing on slides, swings, in the sandpit, on the trampoline, riding tricycles, and enjoying their other favorite spots in the EYP play area.

In honor of Children's Day, the youngsters indulged in an enlightening celebration, delving into the significance of the day observed nationwide on November 14th.
​This day commemorates the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, affectionately known as Chacha Nehru among children for his fondness towards them. Amidst the festivities, they enjoyed treats served to them during the meal break.

​The students of Nursery D presented a wonderful assembly on the occasion of Diwali. They showcased a mesmerizing dance performance that filled everyone's hearts with joy. Our little ones promoted awareness of 'Green Diwali' by discussing the harmful effects of bursting crackers on the environment and animals.
 
Our honorable Principal, Ms. Guneet Ohri, and Academic Head, Ms. Bhawna Singh, graced the event with their presence. Principal Ohri encouraged the students and reminded them to celebrate a green Diwali, reducing pollution by saying NO to crackers.

“Creativity involves breaking out of expected patterns in order to look at things in a different way”.

• Edward De Bono

 
To unleash our children's creativity, we conduct LEAP activities each month where they engage in various brainstorming tasks to enhance their higher-order thinking skills and ingenuity, preparing them for the future. The activities performed by the students this month included:
 

• Mimic Me: Different poses and postures were displayed in front of the children, and they were asked to recreate them. They utilized their spatial abilities and kinesthetic sense to form the body postures. This activity enhanced their balance and motor coordination.

 

• Decoding Sight Words: Students were given a sheet with pictures representing various words. They identified the pictures and used the first letter of each picture to form a sight word. This activity enhanced their analyzing, evaluating, and problem-solving skills.

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Dear Parents,
Greetings!
Let us glance through the month of ‘Opulent October’.

Theme: 'Celebrations'
India is a land of festivals, and teaching the importance of festivals to our children is of utmost importance. Celebrations are a great way of teaching moral values like gratitude, respect, and love to kids. Irrespective of who we are and what religion we follow, celebrations of any sort are always magical, whether they are religious, national, or international. Everyone comes together for preparations during festivities.
October was the month when a lot of festivals were lined up. The entire atmosphere was filled with joy and enthusiasm during the festive season. We took this opportunity to share with our students the significance of some important festivals of India like Dusshera, Diwali, Janmashtami, and Holi. The students understood the importance of Gandhi Jayanti as a national festival. The teachers also discussed the significance and importance of a few international festivals like Halloween, La Tomatina, Lantern Festival, Hanukkah, and Monkey Feast Festival.

​Naturalistic Intelligence
The festive season is the most joyous time of the year for everyone. Every festival has its importance and meaning. Celebrating festivals helps the children meet and greet everyone as well as enables them to learn the importance of togetherness. Traditional cuisine encourages the joy of celebrations during the festive time.
Our little children learned about a variety of foods served during different festivals. Keeping the SDG - Good health and well-being in mind, they were apprised of the importance of healthy food to be consumed during festivals. They also learned to make Pippi Rana, a Spanish salad prepared during 'La Tomatina.'
 
Children were apprised of the significance of 'The Swachh Bharat Mission' and were explained the importance of keeping their surroundings clean. They were sensitized to the safety measures to be taken care of while celebrating festivals with the help of a video demonstration.

​Verbal Linguistic Intelligence –Hindi
व्यंजन गीत और कहानी के माध्यम से व्यंजन ब, क, र, स, य, थ का परिचय दिया गया। अध्यापिका जी ने बच्चों को इन अक्षरों से शुरू होने वाले अनेक नए शब्द सिखाये और साथ ही साथ बच्चों को भी कुछ और शब्दों को बताने के लिए प्रोत्साहित किया। बच्चों ने भी रोजमर्रा में प्रयोग होने वाले अनेक नए शब्दों को बताया व अपना भाषा ज्ञान बढ़ाया।

 
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Logic and mathematics are nothing but specialized linguistic structures.
-Jean Piaget
Exploring the world of numbers in our mathematics activities for the month, our young learners achieved the following milestones:

•   The children were able to count and write numbers from 1-100.
• Introduction to backward counting (40-1) through flashcards, toy pedagogy, and related workbook pages.
•     Introduction to number names 'Seven' and 'Eight' through flashcards, related songs, and notebook pages.
•      Introduction to the concept of "Greater than/Lesser than/Equals to" through an alligator finger puppet activity.
•       Recapitulation of 3D shapes Hexagon and Pentagon through a clay molding activity.
•   The students revisited the concept of Tens and Ones through the Abacus. 

 
Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Visual-spatial intelligence is the ability to perceive, analyze, understand, store, and recall visual information. It encompasses various creative disciplines, including visual movements, imagination skills, aesthetic skills, and finger dexterity. During our Visual-Spatial sessions, children had the opportunity to explore their aesthetic skills through a range of coloring and craft activities.
In the first week, learners created a poster on 'Swachh Bharat Mission.' Coming to the second week, they had fun crafting beautiful 'Lanterns,' and in the third week, children enjoyed freehand drawing to create a "Dusshera Scene." Keeping the theme of the month, "Celebrations," in mind, children collaborated to make 'Halloween Puppets.'

 
Musical Intelligence
Music plays a very important part in a child's development. Exposure to music from early childhood onward helps children speak more clearly, develop a larger vocabulary, and strengthens their social and emotional skills.

Indian Music
Children attempted vocal warmups and rhythm clapping.·Children Children practiced singing the welcome song, "Sa Re Ga Ma," played the "Body game," and recited the Shanti mantra along with the educator.
·Children enjoyed playing the musical instrument, the 'Clap Box.' They also practiced Sargam using Sargam stapoo.

​Montessori
“The things he sees are not just remembered; they form a part of his soul.”
                                                                              ― Dr. Maria Montessori
 
In the month of October children practiced the below given activities:
• Colour tablet box 3 (Sensorial Activity) - To help the children develop a sense of colour discrimination and gain an understanding of primary and secondary colours.
• Sand paper letters – vyanjan ‘क’, ‘र’ and ‘स’   – It helped the children to identify the sound and the formation of the vyanjans by means of muscular and visual memory.
• Geometric cabinet drawer 2(Tracing the inset and frame): children gained knowledge and ability to identify the shapes within the environment and also enhanced their visual discrimination of shapes
• Large movable alphabet box – Students formed ‘i’ family CVC words.

​Drama
Drama serves as a valuable tool for helping children understand and manage their emotions in a healthy manner. It encourages them to think critically and express their thoughts and feelings.
During the month of October, children had a wonderful opportunity to engage in various theatrical activities. Children had a great time performing a theatre walk and practiced instruction reversal and speaking without movement. They also practiced a few emotions such as happy, sad, and angry as instructed by the educator.

​EYP Play Area
“Play is not just about having fun but about taking risks, experimenting, and testing boundaries.”
                                                                  -American Academy of Pediatrics
 
Children primarily learn through play rather than formal instruction or disciplined study. More recently, the scientific establishment has recognized that free play is an essential and integral part of children's learning process. Children naturally love free play and interacting with their peers. They exercised their freedom of choice by engaging in activities such as playing on slides, swings, in the sandpit, on the trampoline, riding tricycles, and enjoying their other favourite spots in the EYP play area.

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Events and Celebrations
Dusshera Assembly – NURSERY A
 
Nursery A conducted a special assembly to teach and learn the significance
of Dussehra as an occasion to mark the triumph of good over evil. Students
presented a small skit which included the life story of Lord Rama, the exile
and the abduction of Mata Sita by Ravana. Students also presented how Lord Rama along with his brother Laxmana and Hanuman Ji defeated Ravana.
 
The students were joyfully dressed as characters from the great epic. Each
character spoke their lines confidently. They enthralled their classmates with a group dance to the popular song, ‘Ram Chandra ki Jai’. The negative
qualities embodied by Ravana that aimed at conveying the message that pride and arrogance lead to downfall. The narrative explained that Ravana
had the knowledge and wisdom of ten heads put together, but his pride and
wrongdoing were the reasons for his defeat.
 
Our Academic Head, Ms. Bhawna Singh, encouraged students to always
practice good deeds and gain knowledge to do acts of wisdom. Students
enjoyed the assembly and learnt the values displayed.

Trip to Farmus Farm
 
Students had great fun visiting ‘Farmus Farm’ with their friends and
educators. It was a memorable excursion for them, where not only they
understood the importance of environmental preservation but also explored
how to take care of different animals and their food habits.
 
They got to know where exactly the food we eat comes from. They saw the
efforts that go into growing and harvesting crops and enjoyed harvesting the
radish for themselves. They learned about the importance of food and also pledged to eat a greater variety.

LEAP
Learn >Engage >Acquire> Perform
 
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
                                       -Albert Einstein
 
To unleash our children's creativity, we conduct LEAP activities each month where children perform various brainstorming tasks to enhance their higher-order thinking skills and ingenuity to be future-ready.
 
The activity performed by the students this month was:

• Bridging a gap with creativity: Children were given blocks to build a bridge over a river. They used their thinking and observation skills to build a bridge of their choice. This activity enhanced their visual-thinking, concentration, and attention span.

• Decoding Color: Students were given a sheet with alphabets written on colorful circles. A different set of colored circles was placed on the sheet to form CVC words. Students used their comprehending and communicating skills to complete this activity. Students learned to follow instructions and process the information. They enhanced their decoding skills.

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Sadaya- Wellness Week
From October 9, 2023, to October 13, 2023, Suncity School 37D conducted its very own celebratory week on mental health, titled "Sadaya – A Wellness Week," an initiative designed to promote and enhance the well-being of our students. This outlines the objectives, activities, and outcomes of this week-long program, which focused on multiple aspects of health and aimed to equip our students with essential skills for maintaining positive well-being.