Language and Literacy
Exploring "cv" blending from "b" to "z"!
EY3 learners enthusiastically participated in a hands-on phonics activity that focused on consonant-vowel (CV) blends. They practised sounds such as "ba," "be," "bi," "bo," and "bu," and progressed through the alphabet from "b" to "z." Through interactive games, flashcards, and group chants, the learners explored how consonants blend with vowels to form the building two-letter words. This activity is essential for developing phonemic awareness, which is a key skill in early reading. It helps children recognize patterns, expand their vocabulary, and gain confidence in decoding words independently. Ultimately, it lays a strong foundation for fluent reading and accurate spelling in the early years.
Language and Literacy
Cracking the Code: "c" and "k" Blending Rules Made Easy!
Young learners explored the world of phonics by discovering the special blending rules for the letters C and K. Through engaging word games, storytelling, and hands-on activities, they learned that C pairs with the vowels a, o, and u (as in cat, cot, and cup), while K is used before the vowels e and i (as in kite and key). Understanding these essential phonetic rules helps children make informed spelling choices, laying a strong foundation for confident reading and writing. By recognizing these patterns early on, learners enhance their ability to decode new words and build stronger literacy skills.
Celebrating Connections Through Family Trees
Children joyfully crafted their own family trees using innovative paper tearing techniques, proudly showcasing family photographs to represent each cherished member. This hands-on activity empowered them to identify and name meaningful relationships such as mother, father, grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousin, while enriching their fine motor skills and igniting their creativity. By connecting visuals with significant vocabulary, learners deepened their understanding of family structures, fostering a profound sense of identity, belonging, and emotional connection.
Math
Letter Adventures with Number Names!
A group of young adventurers joyfully searched for letters hidden around their learning area to create the names of numbers from one to ten. As they matched the letters to the correct spellings, some kids took on the extra challenge of completing puzzles with missing number names. This fun activity helped them recognize letters, understand how to put things in order, and learn how numbers and words are connected. By combining reading and math in such an engaging way, it built a solid foundation for their reading and math skills, while also boosting their confidence in solving problems.
STREAM
Exploring Hibernation and Migration!
EY3 learners engaged in an exciting STREAM session on the topic Hibernation and Migration, using interactive and hands-on activities to explore how animals adapt to seasonal changes. The session began with a fun movement game called “Move and Sleep” to act out how animals either migrate or hibernate during seasonal changes.To deepen their understanding, learners interacted with themed dioramas to observe and discuss the reasons behind these survival strategies—such as changes in temperature and food availability. Using animal flashcards, they identified which animals migrate and which hibernate, and then sorted them into the appropriate diorama settings.This multisensory learning experience helped build scientific vocabulary, encouraged critical thinking, and supported an early understanding of environmental adaptation.
Music
Learners took a creative step in their musical journey by exploring the layout of a piano keyboard. They were introduced to an octave set—7 white keys and 5 black keys—and learned how these form the foundation of the keyboard. To reinforce their understanding, each child drew and coloured their keyboard, combining creativity with musical learning. This hands-on activity helped them recognize key patterns and strengthened their visual and spatial awareness. It was a joyful blend of art, music, and discovery—an experience that deepened their understanding of keyboard patterns and strengthened both their musical and fine motor skills.
Sport
Our energetic learners participated in an engaging sports session, focusing on the 'langadi' drill. This activity aimed to develop their agility, speed, and overall physical fitness. During the sports session, the learners enthusiastically participated in the 'langadi' drill, which involves hopping on one foot while bringing the other foot to the knee of the standing leg. This activity helped develop their balance, agility, and coordination.
Art
This week, children became little artists in our Paper Atelier activity. Using a variety of 2D shapes, they created beautiful castle collages by cutting, arranging, and pasting shapes onto paper. This hands-on activity helped develop fine motor skills, shape recognition, and creativity. The children were proud to share their magical castle creations!
Film Studies
We introduced Film Studies to our Early Years 3 learners through short, age-appropriate films and animations. Children explored storytelling, characters, and visual expression in a fun and engaging way. Activities included discussing simple story elements, acting out scenes, and creating drawings inspired by the films. This experience supported their language development, imagination, and early media awareness in a playful, creative setting.
"Hip, Hip, Hooray! A Birthday Celebration This week!"
Happy Birthday, Vedansh Rastogi!!