GIGI BYTES-Edition-2

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Building Rapport with Kids

Rapport describes a connection with, and an understanding between an individual or group, which can happen naturally or through common interests and ideas. Rapport is a tricky concept, however it is fundamental to effective teaching. It does not include trying to influence what your learners believe or help them become better people. Building rapport can have a profound impact on various aspects of teaching and learning. A strong rapport with teachers can boost learners' motivation. When students feel connected to their teachers, they are more likely to be motivated to participate actively, engage in learning tasks, and strive for success. Rapport grows as a teacher and the learners get to know each other – accepting and celebrating their uniqueness. A Teacher's behaviour that contributes to rapport includes showing their sense of humour, being available for the learners, encouraging class discussion, showing an interest in them, sharing personal stories, and making the learning relevant and relatable to them.

Learners who have a good rapport with their teachers often experience higher-quality learning experiences. They are more satisfied with their learning journey, leading to a deeper understanding of the subject matter and a greater sense of accomplishment. In conclusion building rapport not only strengthens the teacher-student relationship but also plays a vital role in enhancing motivation, comfort, learning quality, satisfaction, and communication in the classroom.

Swapnali Medhekar

Center Head

Kanakai Kids, Mira Road

Classroom Connection

“Empowering minds, igniting curiosity – Week two, where learning thrives and friendships bloom!”. This week, learners were encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas, creating a safe and supportive environment where they feel heard, valued, and respected. Through consistent interactions, active listening, and genuine care, we are working on building trust with our learners. By creating a trusting and nurturing relationship. We aim to create a classroom environment where learners feel comfortable taking risks and growing academically and emotionally.

NURSERY

ENGLISH

This week, the sound /a/ was introduced to learners using engaging audio-visual aids, including a phonic song and a story associated with the sound. To enhance understanding, related pictures were shown using a flip chart. Additionally, a kite paper tearing and sticking activity allowed learners to decorate an apple shape cutout, reinforcing fine motor skills and encouraging sensory exploration and creativity. The introduction of curve patterns was also conducted by having the learners trace the patterns in sand, further enhancing their fine motor skills and sensory engagement.

MATH

Diving into the vibrant world of colours, the red colour was introduced through rhyme which helped the learners memorably grasp its significance. In our hands-on activity, learners dabbed red colour using a sponge onto paper transforming it into shapes like strawberries or ladybugs with the guidance of the teachers. Number 1 was introduced and to make learning fun and interactive the children participated in tracing number 1 in sand. As they traced, they learned the formation of the number, making the learning process both enjoyable and educational.

JUNIOR KG

English

This week, we focused on the writing of standing, sleeping, and slanting lines, which are fundamental strokes for forming letters. Additionally, the introduction of the letter "S" along with its phonic sound was carried out. To reinforce the letter S, learners were engaged in a fun activity centred around letter "S" to help the children recognize and remember its shape and sound.

Math

Learning shapes is the first step to understanding the world around us. Shapes are the ABCs of spatial reasoning. This week, we introduced shape - Square, to our learners using manipulatives, followed by a hands-on activity where they created square frames using popsicle sticks. In the next session, we learned about the colour - Blue, teaching colours to learners is not only fun but also an important foundational skill. The colour blue was introduced in the class using various objects and flashcards.

Theme

In a recent class, our young learners explored the fascinating world of sense organs, focusing on the eyes and ears. Eyes: The Window to the World.

Learners discovered how eyes help us view and interpret the world. The teacher emphasized on reducing screen time, protecting eyes from the sun, and washing eyes regularly to maintain eye health.

Ears: The Gift of Hearing.

Using flashcards, the teacher reviewed how ears capture sound and help us hear. Learners played different instruments to notice various sounds. With eyes closed, learners identified the direction of sounds made by the teacher, enhancing their auditory skills. This session combined knowledge with fun activities, helping students understand and appreciate the importance of their sense organs.

SENIOR KG

English

During the English session this week, learners wrote uppercase and lowercase alphabets in their notebooks. In the next session, learners were introduced to vowels and consonants using audio-visual aids. Vowels are a crucial part of the language and are essential for creating syllables, which help in articulating different sounds and words. Understanding and recognizing vowels enhances children's reading skills, spelling, and vocabulary. Learners were also introduced to two-letter words, which they wrote in their notebooks.

Math

This week during the Math session, we introduced the concept of zero through a story using flashcards and puppets to make learning easy and fun for learners. The goal was to teach zero to understand the value of other numbers and the comparison between zero and nothing. Learners were taught to compare zero with other numbers and how it adds value to each. In the following session, the learners participated in an activity where they learned the concept of tens and ones using the framework method. For this activity, learners were given various objects and asked to place them on the framework. Learners then mentioned the correct number in the T’s and O’s frame to reflect their understanding of tens and ones. The learners engaged in this week’s learning activities with great enthusiasm.

Theme

This week, learners were introduced to the internal organs of the body – The heart. Learners enjoyed jumping and dancing to feel their heartbeats. An audio-video presentation showed the shape and functions of the heart. Learners were amazed and enjoyed the interactive session.

Introduction to the Brain: The teacher explained the brain's exact position, function, and importance. "What is in my mind" – Learners drew various things on an art sheet with a brain outline using crayons and sketch pens. Learners creatively expressed their thoughts and learned about the brain's significance.

Literacy Circle

Pre-assessment provides a way to gather key information about what students know and can do as well as what student's interests and learning styles are. It also helps teachers to create effective lesson plans. This week in literacy circle, reading of two letter words was done. This session helped to provide the basic knowledge of how words are formed using letters and their sounds. These sessions also motivated learners to become involved in the teaching-learning process after a long break.

Art

This week, our Nursery class was engaged in a scribbling art activity, The teacher started by explaining that scribbling is all about making marks on paper. It doesn't have to look like anything specific – it's just about having fun and expressing yourself. ‘Now, isn’t this something that kids love to do?!’ We gave each child a large sheet of paper and a variety of crayons as we encouraged them to use different colours and to make as many different kinds of lines as they could – straight, wavy, zigzag, and curly. The session was filled with fun and creativity.

STREAM

During this week’s STREAM session, Sr. Kg. learners were introduced to different types of sounds. They experienced listening to different sounds, identifying them, and differentiating between loud and soft sounds. STREAM is about hands-on integrated learning and hence to let our learners experience various sound outputs, they were engaged in using a tonoscope to demonstrate the difference between loud and soft sounds. As they learned, they were amazed to experience the different types of sound.

SPORTS

Games are a great way to bond and build teamwork among young learners. This week, our Sr. Kg. learners were engaged in a parachute game that focuses on coordination. For preschoolers, it is essential for the development of motor skills, balance, and spatial awareness. Learners played a parachute game in which they learned how to coordinate so that the parachute goes up and down, and sideways with their combined efforts. As they say in sports - 'Coming together is a great beginning!'

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