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Promoting a Positive Self-Concept in Children

As children grow, positive attention plays a significant role in the initial development of a positive self-image. A positive self-concept is crucial for a child's overall well-being and development. It forms the foundation for healthy relationships, academic success, and emotional resilience. As educators and caregivers, we play a vital role in nurturing and promoting a positive self-concept in children. Provide opportunities for children to explore their interests, strengths, and talents. Encourage them to try new activities and hobbies, and praise their efforts and accomplishments. Celebrate their uniqueness and individuality, and help them develop a sense of pride and confidence in who they are.

Positive attention helps children internalize the messages shared and helps them develop confidence and the belief that they can achieve their dreams and goals. The development of a positive self-concept at an early age empowers the child to feel competent, try new things, and strive for success. As parents, we have the opportunity (and responsibility) to nurture a positive self-concept in our children. Kids who feel good about themselves have the confidence to try their best at new things. They feel proud of what they can do. Self-esteem also helps kids cope with mistakes. promoting a positive self-concept in children is a multifaceted process that requires patience, consistency, and intentionality. By fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, providing positive reinforcement and feedback, and teaching essential life skills, we can empower children to develop a strong sense of self-worth and confidence that will serve them well throughout their lives.

Swapnali Medhekar

Center Head

Kanakia Kids

Classroom Connection

Classroom connection is a simple act of making personal connections with students. It is very important to build a positive relationship and a positive environment in the class. This relationship may consist of getting to know the learners better, providing resources and encouraging the learners to utilise their time to the optimum. During this week children made paper bags and decorated them to celebrate Global Recycling Day. Learners also made crowns for themselves and decorated them. Best out-of-waste products brought by the learners were displayed in the foyer and were shown to the learners. They enjoyed the circle time and got to show their creativity. They also learnt the importance of reduce, reuse and recycle.

Nursery

English

Learners had some colourful fun with a sorting activity by exploring four bright colours red, blue, green, and yellow. They collected objects of each colour and dropped them into separate bowls. In another activity, learners had the opportunity to explore two unique shapes: the pentagon and the hexagon. They learned to identify these shapes, understand their properties, and engage in a sorting activity to distinguish between them. They also constructed the shapes using ice cream sticks, pipe cleaners, and skewers as a recap of hexagons and pentagons. Learners had fun writing numbers in reverse order on the whiteboard, developing their fine motor skills while reinforcing the concept of backward numbers. In our math lesson, we focused on writing the number names for the digits 9 and 10. Learners practised writing the number names for 9 and 10 independently in order to reinforce their spelling and recognition.

Math

Counting activities help children develop numeracy skills, including understanding the concept of numbers, learning number names, and grasping the sequence of numbers. These activities lay the foundation for more complex mathematical concepts in later years. The learners were assigned to print a specific number of leaves on the flower pattern, matching the numbers inscribed on each flower petal by the teacher. The learners successfully and skilfully completed the activity with great care and attention to detail. Drawing and colouring require children to use precise hand movements and coordination, which helps in developing fine motor skills. This week, nursery learners also engaged in drawing square shapes and colouring them.

Theme

Teaching learners about animals not only enriches their understanding of the natural world but also helps to instill important values and skills that can benefit them throughout their lives. A sorting activity on farm and wild animals was conducted at the center where all the farm and wild animal flash cards were mixed and each learner was asked to identify the animal by saying its name and knowing to sort them correctly in two different groups. Also, a worksheet related to animal products was done in a class where the learners had to identify the animal and its product, by pasting the picture correctly.

Jr.Kg

English

Recap of letter 'e' with the phonic sound through the flashcards and writing CVC words in the notebook example (bed, wed, red, peg, leg, and beg) CVC words to help children grasp basic phonics rules and decoding skills. Learners drew the objects for letters h, r, m, and d on the art sheet paper. Recap of letters with the phonic sound and wrote Aa to Zz in the notebook. Here learners drew the objects for letters g, o, u, and l on the art sheet paper. Learners placed the correct vowel in the blank space on the sheet to form the words. A recap of the letter 'i' with the phonic sound-letter CVC words pin, win, and tin in the notebook was done during the session.

Math

Theme

During this recapitulation session, our young learners have been engaged in a variety of exciting learning activities: They have explored different animal habitats, matching animals to their correct shelters, from cozy dens to towering trees. This hands-on activity fosters observation and critical thinking skills. In our study of the polar regions, our learners have identified animals that thrive in icy environments by circling them. This activity not only teaches about fascinating creatures but also instills an appreciation for the diversity of life on our planet. Identifying animals with fur has been an enjoyable activity, encouraging students to examine different animals and recognize those with fur on their bodies. This helped them to understand the unique adaptations animals have for survival. Our learners engaged in sorting aerial animals according to their habitats during a center table activity. This interactive exercise allowed them to understand the diverse ecosystems within a forest. Through interaction and discussions, our little ones have learned about the special bonds between animals and their young ones, and gained a deeper understanding of the importance of family and nurturing in the animal kingdom.

Sr.Kg

English

The review of initial blends involved prompting learners to identify blends in depicted images. Subsequently, picture composition exercises were conducted, wherein learners described various images. Additionally, learners wrote about a carrot in their notebooks. To enrich their vocabulary, sentence construction activities were implemented.

Math

Math is all around us, from counting to measuring, and here at Kanakia Kids, we make learning math a fun and engaging experience. Learners did recapitulation of number names and Tens and One's concept by solving worksheets. They also did a clock activity where they could create their own masterpiece.

Theme

During the session, the teacher introduced omnivorous animals through charts, flashcards and videos. The eating habit of omnivorous animals was explained. Recapitulation of all the seasons was done. Learners were asked about the seasons, and what different foods and clothes are worn during each season. Recapitulation of animals was also done. Learners were asked about the different eating habits of the animals. Learners were also made aware of how to save nature by planting trees, not littering, watering plants etc.

Literacy Circle

Nursery

Literacy centers help ensure that children have access to a variety of books and literacy tools to practice reading and writing and increase their vocabulary and comprehension skills. Reading also sparks learners imaginations and helps them learn about the world around them. Learners read the story “Dot” from the reader book where teacher played the role of the sound detector and learners were asked to circle the corresponding sound. They played the role of creative connector where they had to connect the story to their own lives.

Jr .Kg

Literacy means to extend our learners thinking. It helps learn and share ideas and thoughts related to the story. It also encourages learners to become independent informative literate, and socially responsible citizens. To strengthen the skills teacher introduced the story “The Billabong’ and learners played role of Travel Tracer and Word Wizard to search and circle – names, like, play, billabong, tree. Learners dynamically played the role of word wizard and Travel Tracer.

Sr.Kg

Literacy Circles are small reading groups that allow students to reflect on ideas and thoughts about the material they have read together in class. To prompt students thinking this week, the art of question-making was taught, using the five Ws (who, what, where, when and why) and an H (how) chart on the Wombat story. In the following session, our little learners read blends, and digraph words as a recap from the reader's book and later they wrote a few words in the scrapbook this helped develop their comprehension, independence and reading enjoyment.

Events

Global Recycle Week

Global Recycle Week is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of recycling and encouraging individuals, and communities to take action towards a more sustainable future. During this week-long initiative, which began on the 11th of March to the 18th of March various activities, such as making decorative paper bags from old newspapers, also made and decorating a superhero crown. Recycling practices, reduce waste and highlight the environmental benefits of recycling by making the best out of waste. It serves as a platform for fostering collaboration and driving positive change towards a circular economy where resources are used efficiently and responsibly.

Children council presentation

The Children’s Council presentation was held on 16th March and plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of autonomy, confidence, and responsibility among young learners. By allowing the minister, cabinet ministers and the opposition to express their thoughts, ideas, and preferences in front of their peers and teachers, the presentation nurtures important communication and social skills from an early age. Moreover, it instils a sense of belonging and ownership in the preschool community, empowering children to contribute to decision-making processes and feel valued for their perspectives. Overall, the Children’s Council presentation promotes a supportive and inclusive environment where every child’s voice is heard and respected, laying a strong foundation for their future development and success.

Art

Nursery

Topic - Scribble Art

During the session, the teacher explained and demonstrated the scribble art. The teacher also demonstrated how to make a curvy line and how these curvy lines help us find different shapes. Once the shapes were identified the teacher guided the learners to colour those shapes with different colours of their choice.

Jr kg

Topic - Stick figure drawing

Learners were asked to explore our body movements and draw stick figures using colourful sketch pens and they created amazing figures

Sr kg

Title - Concentric circles

Introducing the history of Art and the renowned artist named Wassily Kandinsky and his style of painting. Learners created concentric circles while listening to music.

STREAM

Nursery

During the STREAM session Nursery learners learnt to identify various aquatic animals, including fish, whales, dolphins, sharks, turtles, seahorses, and octopuses. Learners gained an understanding of where aquatic animals live, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds. Teachers also explained special features and adaptations that help aquatic animals survive in their habitats. For example, they might learn about gills for breathing underwater, fins for swimming, or camouflage for hiding from predators. The teacher also explained to the learners about the importance of protecting the aquatic habitat and the animals that live in them.

Jr kg.

Learners were introduced to the warm and cool colours The teacher explained and associated warm colours with feelings of warmth, happiness, and energy, while cool colours might evoke feelings of calmness, serenity, and tranquillity. Learners gave examples of warm colours in flowers, sunsets, and fruits, while cool colours can be found in bodies of water, sky, garden etc.

Sr kg.

Sr.kg learner developed an appreciation and understanding of how animals camouflage to survive in their natural habitats. The teacher also encouraged the learners to observe their surroundings more closely and notice how colours and patterns help animals blend in with their environment. Learners did a hands-on activity by finger-printing a caterpillar on a leaf cutout.

Zumba

Nursery

Nursery Zumba offers an excellent opportunity to enhance mobility, particularly for the learner’s. This week, their session commenced with an energetic Zumba warm-up track, followed by the lively "Happy Face" Zumba song. They concluded with partner body stretching exercises, ensuring a well-rounded experience.

Jr. KG

Zumba is the perfect blend of dance and fitness for our youngsters in Jr. KG. They began their session with invigorating warm-up drills, moving to the infectious tune of "Welcome to My Gym." They mastered the Zumba choreography for the lively track "Dance Dance Dance," using a simplified breakdown technique for better comprehension. To cap it off, they engaged in a friendly Zumba battle between two teams.

Sr.kg

Zumba proves to be an excellent method for enhancing mobility, particularly for young learners. This week, their session commenced with an energetic Zumba warm-up, followed by lively tunes like the "Run Run" Zumba song. The session concluded with an engaging Zumba battle between two teams, leaving everyone energized and invigorated.

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