Math

Teaching the concept of size to preschoolers with a simple and engaging activity can drive home the lesson more effectively. Our Nursery learners were given a recap of Big/Small and Tall/Short concepts by showing related objects, where the learners had to identify and sort the objects by comparing them. Later, they also had a recap of "Circle and Triangle" shapes with rhymes and were asked to draw the shapes on an art sheet with the help of crayons. The teacher gave an introduction to the number 2 with its value and asked the learners to hop twice in the circles drawn by counting 1 and 2, moving ahead. They had to trace the number 2 on the OHP sheet to help them know and learn the correct formation. They also had the oral counting of numbers 1-10 by watching the number counting song on the audio-visual and later by threading beads in the pipe cleaner by counting.

Theme

The teacher gave a recap on "Family and types of families. The teacher asked a few simple questions related to the topic and learners were able to happily share the names of the family members they live with. Also, recapitulation of sense organs was done where learners were able to name the 5 sense organs by identifying and knowing their use.   

Teaching pre-schoolers about their neighbourhood and the houses they live in, nurtures their understanding of the world around them, promotes a sense of belonging, and contributes to their cognitive, social, and emotional development. This week nursery learners were introduced to the types of houses they live in by showing them flash cards. Learners enthusiastically shared their own experiences related to their houses. 

Learning about different rooms helps pre-schoolers understand where they spend their time and what activities take place in each area. This promotes a sense of structure and routine. This week learners were also introduced to the different types of rooms in the houses through audio-visual aids for better understanding. Most of the learners were able to connect the topic to their own experiences like mummy cooks in the kitchen, we sleep in the bedroom etc.  

English

Reading to young children is an important way to help them build language skills. It exposes them to new words and ways of using language. For this, the teacher wrote words like in, an, and, cat, sat on the whiteboard to blend and read. The teacher gave clay to the learners for the formation of words, to help them improve eye-hand coordination and build both gross and fine motor skills. Sight words are common words that kids recognize instantly without sounding them out. Recognizing sight words - in, an, as, and, it. These sight words are words that should be memorized to help a child learn to read and write. Pre-writing patterns are needed for managing pencil control and copying letterforms. The teacher introduced standing, sleeping and slanting lines using clay and bumpy and mountain lines by using paint on tinted paper.

Math

Number sense is important for young children because it promotes confidence and encourages flexible thinking with numbers. With number sense, children learn to create a relationship with numbers and are able to talk about math as a language. Recap of numbers 1to 15 was done in class wherein learners were asked to recite the numbers and were given different manipulative to count the objects upto 15 like popsicles, pencils, crayons etc. To develop their number sense and fine motor skills. Missing number exercises help children practice a wide range of skills, including number formation, sequencing, rote counting, and basic addition. The recap of missing numbers was done wherein the teacher wrote the missing numbers on the whiteboard and asked the learners to fill in the missing number to finish the number sequence which helped the learners to develop their mental skills and number sense.

Theme

Recapitulation of personal safety and how to keep yourself away from harmful or dangerous situations was done with the learners. For this, the teacher gave them a different dangerous situation and asked a few questions. They were able to speak about the given situation as per their ability and knowledge. Community helpers are an essential part of our society, and it's important for the learners to learn about their roles and responsibilities. By understanding the work of community helpers, learners can develop a sense of respect and appreciation for their contributions to our communities. The Community Helpers topic was introduced to the learners by asking driving questions like, Who are Community Helpers? Where did you see them? How do they help our community? Name some community helpers. Then the teacher showcased flash cards and also elaborated on the topic. Community helpers play an important role in our society. They are individuals who provide essential services to the community, such as doctors, nurses, firefighters, police officers, teachers, postal workers, farmers, bakers, chefs, and more. Its important for preschoolers to learn about these community helpers as it helps them understand the world around them and develop a sense of respect and appreciation for these individuals. Doctors and nurses are community helpers who help keep us healthy. They work in hospitals, clinics, and medical centres. They also help us to stay healthy by giving us advice on things like eating well, exercising on a daily basis, and getting enough sleep.

The learners had a great time in an activity which was with the syllable "OH". They followed the teacher's instructions of singing softly to loud gradually as it helped the learners to understand dynamics. We also did some vocal exercises, practiced and revised the "Clean up song" with action.

English

Learning English early on helps children grasp other languages faster and more easily. Kids get more time to learn things, have fewer inhibitions, and most importantly, they have a brain designed for language learning. Learning about colours helps kids sort, organize, categorize, and compare objects. Early identification of colours helps children to create a cognitive link between visual clues and words. Learning to identify and describe colours improves the children's ability to communicate and express themselves. The teacher introduced 5 colours spellings red, blue, yellow, green, and orange by showing flashcards. Learners also wrote the spelling of the colour in their notebooks. To help them understand better centre activity was done. Learners were asked to match the colour with the spelling. They enjoyed doing the activity. Introduction of 'i' family (ib id, in, ip, ig, it) 3 letter words were done with flashcards and read with phonic sounds. Learners also wrote the words in the notebook by pronouncing them with phonic. The introduction of the long sound of 'I' family was done. The teacher explained the rule that when two vowels are together the first one is pronounced by name and the second one is silent.

Math

Math is not only the most essential subject in school, but it’s also one of the most important subjects to learn about in life. Math helps learners to understand the world around them by helping them to figure out patterns. It assists learners in building reasoning and problem-solving skills, and it even helps them to make predictions about what will happen in the future. The teacher introduced the new concept of  “Few and Many” and the shapes “square and cube” with the activities. Teacher will throw two dice and ask the learners to count and keep the balls in the  basket according to the numbers in the dice, so learners will see and understand whichbasket has few balls and which basket has many balls) and example of concrete objects. During the next session, learners wrote numbers 1-50 in their notebook. Post that teacher introduced the number names 11-20. Learners immensely enjoyed the activities and learned new concepts.

Theme

A theme creates a context for children to see the meaningful applications of academic knowledge and skills. When children can relate what they learn to the real world. Recapitulation plays a crucial part, so the week started with the review of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, to make learning enjoyable, students shared their hobbies. Games are a part of Indian history and its diverse culture. They are used as tools to improve concentration, hand-eye coordination, motor skills, sensory skills, logical thinking, strategy-building skills, and math skills. The value of games and the varieties of indoor and outdoor games were explained to the students. The week was filled with knowledge and fun for learners.

Zumba for kids is one of the emerging trends. Due to a sedentary lifestyle, physical activity is a must for maintaining children’s health. As jumping, dancing, shaking, swinging, and moving freely are children’s favourite activities, Zumba is the perfect way to incorporate exercise into children’s routines. This week learners enjoyed Zumba with a warm-up song, ‘Run-Run’ song with a breakdown method along with a step challenge game to add fun.

Literature or literacy is one of the best ways to help learners understand something without necessarily having to experience it for themselves. Reading helps learners to explore all types of subjects and concepts, building learners understanding of humanity and the world around them. During the literacy circle session, the teacher will make a group in the class and name the group for reading. Post this teacher will discuss with the learners about the roles (creative, imaginative, word wizard, connector, discussion, communizer, etc.). In the group discussion during literary circle teacher will ask open-ended questions and parts of the story for example parts with good writing, parts with good discussion, detailed characters, and scary, funny characters. Learners were enthusiastic to be part of groups and discussed with the teacher about the story and characters of the story.

Get ready to embark on a colorful and enchanting journey into the realm of flowers in this months horticulture. In our upcoming sessions, we will be diving headfirst into the magical world of flowers. From the tiniest daisies to the grandest roses, we will be exploring the incredible variety of colors, shapes, and sizes that flowers come in. Your little horticulturists will be thrilled to learn about the essential parts of a flower, like petals, stems, leaves, and even the mysterious pollen! Our young learners will also have the chance to discover how flowers grow, what they need to thrive, and the vital role they play in making our world a more beautiful place.