March Moments: Igniting Energy, Celebrating Progress and Stepping Boldly Forward!
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The Activity Journey at BMCS
The Activity Journey at BMCS
Learning Up and Down with Monkey
Learners participated in an engaging “Up and Down” activity to understand positional concepts in a fun and interactive way. Children enthusiastically demonstrated “up” by standing on a chair and “down” by standing on the floor, holding word cards. They also enjoyed a creative “Monkey Goes Up and Down” activity, moving a monkey cutout along a tree to show direction. This hands-on experience helped them connect words with actions, improving understanding and retention. It encouraged confidence, coordination and active participation. The joyful expressions of learners made the session lively and meaningful, enhancing early language skills through playful learning.
CVC Word Activity
Learners enthusiastically participated in a fun and interactive CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) word activity using colorful cutouts. They carefully arranged letter cards to form simple words, enhancing their phonics and blending skills. The hands-on approach helped them recognize sounds and build words with confidence. Students showed great interest while identifying beginning, middle and ending sounds. This activity not only strengthened their reading and spelling abilities but also improved focus and fine motor skills. The joyful learning environment encouraged active participation, making the session engaging and meaningful for all learners as they explored language in a creative way.
Nursery UOI recognition (Chart making)
As part of the UOI “People play different roles in the community to which they belong,” learners participated in an engaging activity to recognize community helpers using cutouts. They identified different helpers and spoke about their roles, building confidence and communication skills. Learners also created a colorful chart showcasing various community helpers and their contributions. This hands-on activity enhanced their understanding, creativity and speaking abilities. Students actively participated with great enthusiasm, making the session lively and interactive while developing awareness about the important roles people play in our community.
Expressing Gratitude Towards Community Helpers
As part of the UOI “People play different roles in the community to which they belong,” learners explored the needs of the community, roles and responsibilities of community helpers and their own responsibilities as members. To extend their learning, learners participated in a thoughtful “Thank You Card Making” activity to express gratitude towards community helpers. Children creatively designed colorful cards and wrote simple thank you messages for helpers like police officers, guards and cleaners. They shared these cards with kind words, promoting empathy, respect and social responsibility while building a meaningful connection with their community.
Guest speaker meet with the Police officer
As part of the UOI “People play different roles in the community to which they belong,” learners explored the needs of the community roles and responsibilities of community helpers, and their own responsibilities as members. To deepen their understanding, a police officer was invited as a guest speaker. The officer shared valuable insights about maintaining safety, helping people and following rules. Learners actively interacted, asked questions and showed great curiosity. This real-life connection made learning meaningful and engaging, helping students appreciate the importance of community helpers and encourage them to become responsible and caring citizens.
Strengthening Language Through Visual Interpretation
Learners engaged in an exciting language activity where they unjumbled sentences by identifying and observing pictures. This helped them connect visual clues with words, improving their sentence formation skills. The activity encouraged critical thinking, vocabulary development and made learning both interactive and enjoyable.
One or Many? Understanding the Difference
Learners participated in a sorting activity where they classified pictures into “one” and “many.” Through this hands-on experience, they developed an understanding of singular and plural concepts. The activity enhanced their observation skills and made learning fun and engaging.
The Magic of Place Value
Learners explored place value and developed an understanding of ones, tens and hundreds by placing blocks in the correct columns. This hands-on activity helped them visualize numbers and strengthened their understanding of how digits represent value. The experience made learning meaningful, interactive and engaging.
Skip Counting: Jump into Numbers!
Learners explored skip counting through a movement activity by jumping along a caterpillar on the floor. As they hopped from one number to another, they practiced counting in sequence, making learning active and enjoyable. The activity enhanced their number sense, coordination and engagement.
Discovering Where Animals Belong
Learners explored animals and their homes as part of their unit. They identified different animals and matched them with their homes, enhancing their understanding through pictures and discussion. The activity helped build awareness about the natural habitat of animals in a fun and engaging way
Exploring My Home Through a Mind Map
Learners created a mind map to express how they feel about thier “Home” and explored different types of rooms in a house. They shared their ideas through words and drawings, helping them understand the importance of each room. The activity encouraged creativity, communication and personal connection.
Learning Through Word Web
Learners actively participated in an engaging classroom activity where they explored the concept of a word web. They learned how to organize ideas by creating a word web based on the topic “Farmer.” The children enthusiastically contributed words such as crops, tractor, grains, vegetables and farm, connecting them to the main idea. They also created a colorful chart to present their understanding visually. This hands-on activity helped enhance their vocabulary, thinking skills and creativity. It also encouraged teamwork and confidence as they shared their ideas with peers, making learning both meaningful and enjoyable.
Reason people live in community
As part of the Unit of Inquiry, the learner participated in a sorting activity to understand the difference between needs and wants. Through thoughtful discussion and classification, they developed a clear understanding of essential and non-essential items. Extending their learning, the learners creatively designed their own community using paper and colours, thoughtfully including elements that reflect people’s needs and wants. This hands-on activity encouraged imagination, decision-making and deeper conceptual understanding. The learners demonstrated IB attributes of being a thinker, inquirer and creative learner.
Exploring Money Through a Dummy Market
Learners set up a dummy market to understand how money is used to exchange goods and services. As part of the transdisciplinary theme “How We Organise Ourselves,” they sold their handmade art pieces and toys to other grade learners. Through this engaging, hands-on experience, learners practiced real-life calculations and developed a deeper understanding of the value of money and transactions. This meaningful activity reflected the IB approach of learning through real-life connections and active inquiry.
Expression through the medium of Art
As part of our Unit of Inquiry, learners are exploring diverse art forms from around the world. They are discovering how elements like color, line, shape and texture create meaningful expressions. Through activities and discussions, students are learning how art reflects culture, history and traditions. This journey is helping them build creativity, critical thinking and an appreciation for cultural diversity while becoming more expressive and open-minded.
Rhythm Builds Confidence
Students actively engage in regular dance sessions on English music, exploring rhythm, coordination, and creative expression. These sessions help build confidence, stage presence, and a sense of enjoyment in performing arts. Learners collaborate with peers, follow structured routines with discipline, and express emotions through movement.
Through these experiences, students naturally develop communication, teamwork, and self-management skills, while also growing as confident, expressive, and open-minded individuals.
Exploring Art and Culture through Creative Expressions
The learners enthusiastically explored their creativity through a variety of art and craft activities this month. They engaged in fabric painting on bags, expressing their ideas with vibrant colors and unique designs. Students were introduced to traditional art forms like Warli art and Lipan art, where they learned about cultural patterns and created beautiful artworks inspired by these styles.
As part of their craft activity, learners made a hen using paper, developing their fine motor skills and imagination. They also practiced watercolor painting, experimenting with blending techniques and color combinations. These activities not only enhanced their artistic skills but also encouraged creativity, cultural appreciation and self-expression.
Foundations of Classical Vocal Music
During these sessions, students were introduced to the fundamentals of Classical Vocal Music. They practiced Alankars, which helped improve their voice control, pitch accuracy and understanding of musical patterns.
Additionally, students were guided through Kharaz ka Riyaz, focusing on developing a strong and stable lower octave. This practice helped enhance their vocal depth, breathing control and overall voice strength. The sessions were engaging and beneficial, allowing students to build a solid foundation in classical singing.
Strategy Meets Gentle Sport
During the month, learners actively engaged in a variety of physical and cognitive activities that supported their overall development. They participated in a relay race, enhancing their speed, coordination, teamwork and ability to make quick transitions. Through a chess match, learners explored new moves and techniques, strengthening their strategic thinking and concentration skills. In Basket Ball, learners practiced batting, bowling and fielding, developing coordination, teamwork and a deeper understanding of the game.
Learners also engaged in partner stretching, where they experienced relaxation and discussed the importance of stretching for flexibility and muscle recovery. These experiences encouraged learners to reflect on their learning while building self-management and thinking skills, aligning with the IB Learner Profile attributes of being thinkers, communicators, and balanced learners.
Olympiad Achievement
We are proud to share that our school recently conducted an Olympiad, where students showcased great enthusiasm and skills. Among the participants, our Grade 1 learner Ivanka secured an outstanding 1st rank.
She was awarded a medal and a certificate for her achievement. Her success reflects her dedication and confidence. We congratulate her and wish her many more accomplishments ahead! 🌟
Several learners earned certificates of achievement and medals, standing out as class toppers through their dedication and hard work. Their performance truly reflects perseverance and a strong commitment to excellence.
We applaud all our learners and wish them many more successes ahead! 🌟
We are equally proud of the other participants, many of whom emerged as class toppers among their peers and were awarded certificates of achievement for their performance.
We congratulate all our learners and wish them continued success! 🌟
Nurturing Global Learners at BMCS
Ms. Yahika Goyal
HRT PYP 4
Global Engagement
Global engagement becomes truly meaningful when learners connect their understanding to real-life experiences. In our IB classrooms, students explore global issues such as sharing resources, fairness, and responsibility, and reflect on how these ideas apply to their own lives.
For instance, while discussing the importance of resources, one learner shared how they started saving water at home by turning off taps properly. Another learner connected the idea of justice to everyday situations, explaining how being fair during games and resolving conflicts peacefully helps build a positive environment. These small yet powerful reflections show how learners are beginning to think beyond the classroom.
Through discussions, collaborative activities, and reflection, students develop empathy and respect for different perspectives. They also begin to take simple actions—helping peers, making thoughtful choices, and caring for their surroundings.
This approach to learning nurtures learners who are not only knowledgeable but also caring, reflective, and responsible individuals, ready to contribute positively to the world around them.
Birthdays & Big Smiles
in the BMCS Family
Birthdays & Big Smiles
in the BMCS Family
We wish a very Happy Birthday to our respected and much-admired Priya Ma’am and Jyoti Ma’am.
Your dedication, guidance and constant support are truly the pillars of strength for BMCS. You both lead with grace, positivity and compassion, inspiring everyone around you to grow and excel.
Your encouragement, wisdom and uplifting presence make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and staff alike. Today, we celebrate not just your special day, but also the warmth and positivity you bring to our institution every single day.
May this year bless you both with good health, happiness, continued success and fulfillment in all that you do.
Wishing you a wonderful and joyful year ahead!
When curiosity leads, learning stays.
When curiosity leads, learning stays.
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