Jewel July

Dear Parent(s)
Greetings!
 Let us glance through the month of ‘Jewel July’
Theme: “Me, Myself, and Personal Hygiene” and “Out in the Garden”
July was a month full of exciting discoveries, creative expressions, and joyful moments. The theme focused on revisiting important concepts related to “Me, Myself, and Personal Hygiene” and “Out in the Garden”. Children reflected on their summer holiday experiences, sharing memories, favourite activities, and happy moments with their peers.
As they reconnected with themselves and their surroundings, learners explored the external and internal parts of the human body. Through engaging conversations and activities, they gained an understanding of how different parts of the body function and why it’s essential to care for them. They discussed daily hygiene habits, such as brushing teeth, washing hands, and maintaining personal cleanliness and health.
Connecting with Nature
The journey then extended into the natural world. Children explored the importance of trees, parts of a plant, and the life cycle of a plant. They observed how sunlight, water, soil, and air help plants grow. From learning about different kinds of leaves to identifying parts of a flower, every activity helped them form a deeper connection with nature. They were also introduced to how paper is made, helping them appreciate the role of trees in our daily lives.

 Naturalistic Intelligence
This July, our young learners explored the wonders of nature through sensory garden walks, seed planting, and nature talks. Children used their five senses to observe plants, seeing colourful flowers, smelling fresh leaves, feeling textures, and discussing the fruits they tasted.
They learned about germination by planting seeds in cotton-filled zip lock bags and watching them grow into seedlings, understanding that plants need air, water, and sunlight to grow.
Through walks and discussions, they connected with Sustainable Development Goal 11, learning how trees clean our air and how clean cities with parks, bicycles, and recycling bins make the world better.
The 7Rs of Sustainability—Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Re-gift, and Recycle—were introduced to help children become eco-conscious from a young age. Our little nature explorers truly bloomed this month.

Verbal Linguistic Intelligence –English
Our Kindergarteners established a solid foundation in early literacy by developing a clear understanding of phonetic letter sounds, fostering essential skills for reading and language acquisition. They had revised the letters and their corresponding sounds from Aa to Gg to reinforce previously learned concepts. This was followed by the introduction and recognition of letters H, I, J, K, L, and M through focused vocabulary enrichment and writing practice. The children were also introduced to the vowels a, e, i, o, and u, with special emphasis on the vowel ‘a’ through an engaging vowel story. Reading fluency was nurtured through regular practice of high-frequency sight words such as she, but, they, had, this, today, are, and boy. Additionally, phonetic awareness was strengthened by blending and reading consonant–vowel–consonant (CVC) word families, including ‘og’, ‘ot’, ‘op’, and ‘ox’, laying the groundwork for confident and independent reading.

​Verbal Linguistic Intelligence –Hindi
बच्चों का हिंदी सीखना उतना ही अनिवार्य है जितना कि अंग्रेजी l इसलिए जुलाई के माह में बच्चों को
स्वर गीत, कहानी और कविता  के माध्यम से स्वरों (ओ,औ,ए और ऐ) का परिचय दिया गया। साथ ही लिखित अभ्यास द्वारा और कुछ चीज़ें दिखाकर इनकी पहचान भी कराई गयी। बच्चों ने बड़े उत्साह के साथ स्वरों (उ, ऊ, अ, ओ,औ,ए) की पुनरावृति सुंदर से ‘जादू का पिटारा’ से करी ।

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
It was a month full of numbers, shapes, songs, and smiles, making math magical and memorable!
This month in EYP 3, children dove into exciting activities that boosted their logical-mathematical intelligence and encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving.
Children began with a lively game of hopscotch to introduce backward counting from 10 to 1, making math active and fun. As the children grew more confident, they extended their learning to count backward from 20 to 1. The excitement continued with math workbook activities and an interactive song that helped them practice oral counting from 1 to 80 in a joyful, rhythmic way. The little learners also explored the world of 3D shapes, such as cubes and spheres, through a hands-on clay activity, sparking creativity while reinforcing spatial understanding. They were excited to sing along to the Number Name Song and learnt to write number names from ‘One to Four’. Revisiting 2D shapes, the children created beautiful landscapes using cutouts from newspapers, combining art with math in a meaningful way.
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Storytelling
This week in EYP 3, students went on a fun-filled storytelling journey with the delightful book “Plants Can’t Sit Still”. The children were amazed to discover how plants move in surprising ways—climbing up fences, stretching toward the sunlight, and even slithering across the ground!
To bring the story to life, children went on a nature walk, where they excitedly spotted real-life examples of plant movement. They found climbing vines, tall stems reaching up, and even plants with big leaves opening wide, just like in the book!
As they read the story, the children also learned new words such as explode, various, trunk, and stem. They were eager to read them aloud and enjoyed using these words to describe the plants they observed. 

Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Visual-Spatial Intelligence nurtures children’s imagination, aesthetic awareness, and fine motor skills. Throughout the month, our young learners engaged in a variety of hands-on activities designed to enhance their creativity and visual understanding.
​In the first week, children explored the letter Hh through hen palm printing, transforming their hand prints into vibrant hens while reinforcing letter recognition.
During the second week, they connected art with science by drawing and labelling the parts of a plant in their art files, deepening their understanding of nature.
The third week brought a creative twist to their learning as they constructed a plant craft showing what plants need—air, sunlight, water, and soil—using cut-outs and drawings.
In the fourth week, to reinforce the sound of the letter "M," the children created a monster! They enhanced their fine motor skills by cutting zigzag paper strips to use as the monster’s hair, pasting sharp teeth, and drawing expressive eyes. This engaging, hands-on activity helped the children connect the letter "M" to the word "Monster" playfully and memorably!

Indian Music
In the month of July, students immersed themselves in a joyful Indian music session, experimenting with the beautiful instrument Swar Tarang.
Using mallets, they enthusiastically tried out various beats while playing along to the soft and soothing notes of the “Wind Song.” This hands-on experience not only helped them understand concepts like pitch, tone, and rhythm but also sparked creativity and encouraged expressive musical exploration.

Western Music
In July, as part of their exciting thematic learning, students dove into a fun-filled musical activity with the song 'Roots, Stem, Leaves, and Flowers.' With the rhythm pulsing through the room and the cheerful strumming of the guitar, the classroom came alive with energy! The students grooved to the beat, adding expressive movements that made the lesson unforgettable.

Bodily Kinaesthetic Intelligence
July was full of excitement, growth, and teamwork!
Students enjoyed trying their hand at target practice, taking turns aiming and throwing balls to hit the mark. They stayed focused and determined, giving their best with every shot. It was heartwarming to see them cheer each other on, celebrating both successes and efforts.
Later, they practiced their batting skills, working on swing techniques to boost their power and accuracy. Watching their progress was truly rewarding, as they improved with every try and had plenty of fun along the way.
As the month came to an end, students geared up for the upcoming Bodily-Kinaesthetic Event by participating in a variety of drills. These activities helped sharpen their abilities and boost their confidence for the big day.
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Interpersonal Intelligence
Birthday Celebration
Birthdays are a time of joy and celebration, and when it comes to students. These special days hold even greater significance. Hence, all the children who were born in June and July had their birthday celebrations. The theme for the celebration was ‘Plants’. 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
Sorting Activity – Pom-poms and Pebbles:
Children observed and described soft pom-poms and hard pebbles, then used chopsticks to sort them into bowls. This fun yet focused task enhanced their pincer grip, fine motor control, and ability to distinguish textures while encouraging independence and cooperation.
Geometric Cabinet
Through guided exploration, children traced shapes like a circle, a square, and a triangle using their fingers and pencils. They matched these shapes with real-life objects, strengthening shape recognition, muscle memory, and vocabulary through hands-on learning.
Touch Boards – Smooth and Rough
Children were encouraged to close their eyes and feel various classroom objects, identifying them as smooth or rough. They explored touch boards using two fingers and later played a blindfold game to guess textures. This refined their tactile sense, concentration, and sensory memory.
Leaf Cabinet
Children explored the Leaf Cabinet using a pincer grip to remove each leaf shape. They traced both the inset and frame to understand shape and form, developing fine motor skills and shape recognition. This activity strengthened their visual discrimination, botanical vocabulary, and hand-eye coordination.

Dance
Dancing is good for the mind, body, and soul. It keeps us active, sharpens our minds, lifts our mood, and helps us express emotions without words. Dance brings joy, builds confidence, and even supports a longer, healthier life.
In July, the children performed a lively dance to the song "Patriotic Mashup" in honour of the Independence Day. Through their energetic moves, they celebrated our nation’s spirit with pride and enthusiasm.

Drama
This month, the children learned to express different emotions like happy, sad, confused, and surprised using their faces and bodies. It was fun practicing various ways of moving, walking on three legs, four legs, and hopping like a frog! They also enjoyed acting out the story "The Enormous Turnip" with their friends. Using body movements, they brought the characters to life and sang the turnip song with their educator to make it even more exciting.

Skating
Skating is a fantastic activity for children, offering a wide range of benefits for their physical, mental, and social development. It combines fun with fitness, helping kids build balance, coordination, and strength while also boosting confidence and focus. Skating also encourages perseverance and discipline, all while keeping children active and engaged joyfully.
Throughout the month, our young skaters enthusiastically practiced various foundational skills, including:

• Gently walking in their skates to develop the balance and posture essential for skating.
• Rolling with support while holding hands to build confidence and control.
• Learning to stop and turn safely to improve coordination and independence.
• Participating in group activities that promoted teamwork and social interaction.

Clay Modelling
July was a month full of hands-on discovery as our young learners engaged in pottery activities that sparked creativity and supported fine motor development.
During the first week, children explored the letter Hh through an engaging hands-on activity. After practicing the letter and its /h/ sound, they created clay huts by shaping the base, roof, and door while repeating the sound. Excited about their work, they also shared other words that start with Hh.
The second week offered a tactile experience as children explored clay and soil textures, connecting sensory learning with the natural world. This hands-on exposure deepened their understanding of the materials used in pottery.
In the third week, the letter Kk took flight as children sculpted and decorated clay kites, celebrating movement and freedom through their art.
To round off the month, the fourth week featured a leaf impression activity. Using real leaves and clay, children created beautiful patterns—appreciating nature’s details while enhancing their observation skills.
Each activity offered a perfect blend of creativity, concept reinforcement, and sensory engagement, making pottery a joyful and enriching experience.

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Imaginarium
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world.”
— Albert Einstein
At the Imaginarium, children joyfully explored various Pretend and Play stations, including the grooming station, shopping area, kitchen corner, play gym, and fire station. These activities nurtured their creativity, built social skills, and allowed them to express themselves freely. Through play, our young learners not only had fun but also developed essential life skills—one imaginative step at a time.

EYP Play Area
Play is the cornerstone of early learning. Through free play, children explore, imagine, and discover at their own pace, making learning joyful and meaningful. It not only energizes them but also nurtures creativity, independence, and a love for learning.

Water Play
A highlight of the month was the water play session, where children splashed, played, and laughed with friends in the splash pool. It was not just about fun—it was a wonderful way for them to strengthen their social skills, body coordination, and sensory experiences. Their faces lit up with happiness as they enjoyed the water games, creating lasting memories with their peers.

LEAP(Learn >Engage >Acquire> Perform)
Dots and Design
Children engaged in a dot-to-dot drawing activity that encouraged careful observation, logical thinking, and concentration. They recreated figures by joining dots on a grid, developing a sense of direction, spacing, and structure. With each completed figure, their confidence and problem-solving abilities grew.

Events and Celebrations

Van Mahotsav-EYP Assembly
Each Tree is a Step Towards a Greener World
The young environmentalists of EYP 3A came together to celebrate Van Mahotsav with great enthusiasm. Through role-plays, dance, and rhymes, the children shared important messages about the importance of planting and protecting trees. They highlighted how trees provide us with food, attract rain clouds, offer shelter to many living beings, and play a crucial role in keeping our planet healthy. Our respected Principal, Ms Jayshree Patel, encouraged the children with her inspiring words. Each student was gifted a sapling to nurture, helping them understand their responsibility towards nature. This celebration not only built awareness but also reminded us that every tree planted is a step towards a greener, cleaner, and better tomorrow.

Literary Week
As part of Literary Week, our Little Suncitizens enthusiastically participated in a variety of engaging activities through a specially designed BINGO sheet. Each square on the sheet featured a fun literacy-based task, ranging from storytelling, role-play, and expressive speaking to creative art and character enactment. Children eagerly took on the challenge, trying to complete as many activities as possible and proudly marking off their BINGO tasks each day. This interactive approach not only made reading fun but also helped nurture important communication, comprehension, and imagination skills. By the end of the week, our little book lovers had truly earned their title as Book Stars.

Summer fruit festival
A Summer Fruit Festival was organised to familiarise children with various summer fruits. They learned to identify each fruit by its name, colour of the peel and pulp, texture, taste, and the type of seeds it has. Each classroom highlighted a different fruit along with its related products. As the children explored all the classrooms, they tasted a few of the fruit-based items and gained awareness about the health benefits of each fruit.

International Tiger Day
On 29th July 2025, our young learners celebrated International Tiger Day with great enthusiasm. The day was filled with fun and learning as the children discovered why tigers are important and why they need our protection. They took part in an exciting Tiger Hunt activity, where they searched for hidden tiger cut-outs around the classroom—each one sharing an interesting fact about tigers. They learned that tigers are the largest wild cats, have unique stripe patterns, are great swimmers, and belong to six different subspecies. A lively storytelling session followed, sharing a humorous tale of a hungry tiger who ate all the food and drank all the water from a family’s home. The celebration helped children understand the role of tigers in nature and the threats they face. They were encouraged to spread awareness and become young champions for tiger conservation.

Science Week – EYP 3
As part of the Science Week celebrations, our EYP 3 children explored the wonders of
science through hands-on experiments that sparked curiosity and discovery. The aim was to
introduce them to foundational scientific concepts in a joyful, meaningful, and age-
appropriate manner.
One of the key highlights was the “Complete the Circuit” experiment. Using a battery, wire, and bulb, children investigated how electricity flows. They learnt that the bulb lights up only when the circuit is closed, helping them understand that electricity needs a complete path to flow. They also discovered that materials like metal allow electricity to pass through them—these are called conductors—while others like plastic or rubber do not, and are called insulators. This experiment encouraged critical thinking and helped them identify objects that support or block the flow of electricity.
Another exciting experiment was the “Shadow Projector”. Children explored how light interacts with objects to form shadows of different shapes and sizes. By moving objects closer to or farther from the light source, they discovered how shadows change—a fun and interactive way to understand the basic principles of light and space. This activity encouraged observational thinking and strengthened their understanding of cause and effect.
Science Week offered a joyful platform for young learners to observe, question, andimagine. It was a delightful experience that helped them see science not just as a subject,but as a way of understanding the world around them.