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Are You Spending Enough Quality Time with Your Children?

Life is busy, and we understand that this is especially true for parents and families. Our tasks at hand become fuller and we have other priorities that take precedence over quality family time. Some days we are so busy tending to our children’s needs that we hardly have time for a break Balancing work, personal commitments, and family time can be challenging. Ensuring that you are spending quality time with your children is crucial for their development and your relationship with them. Here are some key points to consider:

Why Quality Time Matters

Quality time strengthens the emotional connection between parents and children, fostering a sense of security and love. Engaging in meaningful activities can support cognitive, social, and emotional development. Children who spend quality time with their parents often display better behaviour and social skills.

Spending quality time with your children is essential for their well-being and your relationship. By making conscious efforts to engage in meaningful activities, you can create lasting memories and a strong emotional bond. Remember, it's not just the quantity of time that matters, but the quality of interactions that make a difference.

Swapnali Medhekar

Center Head

Kanakia Kids

Classroom Connection

"Learning through play, growing every day."

In enriching classroom connections, we are fostering for our learners by engaging in activities like storytelling, arts and crafts, music and movement, learning games, nature walks, circle time, and building activities which are designed to nurture the holistic development of our young learners. Through these diverse experiences, we aim to spark curiosity, creativity, social interaction, and cognitive skills in our learners, creating a dynamic and stimulating learning environment. Building strong connections with teachers and peers is at the heart of our classroom environment. Every interaction, whether it is a teacher guiding a lesson or peers collaborating on a project, is an opportunity for us to learn and grow together. Through these meaningful connections, we create a supportive and engaging space where everyone feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

NURSERY

ENGLISH

This week, the learners explored the sound /p/ in words like "pink" and "pig." They participated in a sponge dabbing activity using pink paint to craft pigs with curly tails, reinforcing their recognition of the letter P and sparking creativity. Additionally, a matching activity was conducted where learners matched uppercase letters S, A, and T to their corresponding lowercase forms, strengthening their letter recognition skills.

MATH

This week, our tiny tots practiced counting numbers 1 to 5 while engaging in tower-building activities with colourful blocks which not only strengthened their counting skills but also improved their fine motor coordination.

THEME

A new topic – ‘Parts of our body’ was introduced to our learners, we started with the energetic song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes", this catchy tune made learning interactive and fun. For a recap, teachers used flashcards. Also, an interactive game "The Simon Says" was played, where learners listened and followed instructions like "touch your head" or "clap your hands," such engaged learning creates an enjoyable environment while reinforcing their knowledge.

JR. KG

ENGLISH

Our learners had an engaging and productive week where the teacher introduced the letter 't' using various engaging methods. Flashcards and pictures related to the letter 't' were shown to the learners, followed by a captivating story that featured the letter prominently. To reinforce the newly introduced letter 't', we conducted a fun and tactile sand tracing activity in the classroom. Additionally, the learners traced the letter 's' on sandpaper and then in actual sand. This hands-on activity helps reinforce the shape and sound of the letter, making the learning process more interactive and effective.

MATH

In our recent math sessions, we have introduced numbers 5, 6, 7, and 8, along with the concept of zero and the sequencing of numbers. These foundational concepts are crucial for developing strong numeracy skills. They help students recognize patterns, improve counting, enhance problem-solving abilities, understand place value, and foster logical thinking.

Learning these concepts improves numeracy and increases confidence and critical thinking. By mastering these basics, students are well-prepared for future math success.

THEME

The five senses are essential for perceiving and interpreting our environment. The teacher engaged learners in activities where students identified their food preferences to introduce the sense of taste. For the sense of touch, students felt various objects and described their textures.

The session also covered good hygiene habits. The learners were curious and enthusiastic throughout the session.

SR. KG

ENGLISH

It is a fantastic way to enhance vocabulary and promote emotional intelligence among learners. Writing three-letter words and discussing the heartwarming story of caring for others helps in developing both language skills and empathy. Keep up the great work in creating an engaging and compassionate learning environment!

MATH

Learning about patterns in math, at the foundation level helps children to focus on, and later understand, a range of mathematical structures and relationships. This week the introduction of patterns was done by simple and engaging activity using concrete objects and drawings. Additionally, the concept of left and right was also introduced with the help of a creative activity which they enjoyed learning. Learners also wrote number names for 1 to 5 in their notebooks.

THEME

Theme-based learning on various topics makes understanding fun and interesting. This week in Theme sessions our class was introduced to Health and unhealthy food and its effect on our body, using flashcards and concrete objects to make an engaging learning environment, focused on selecting healthy food habits. As recapitulation learners were given an art sheet with a T-chart and sketch-pens, to draw and differentiate between healthy and unhealthy food. Their reflection expressed the fun they had while drawing and also their understanding of the topic.

LITERACY CIRCLE

Literacy circle reading exposes young learners to a wide variety of vocabulary, sentence structures, and language patterns. By reading, they gain new words, phrases, and expressions that improve their vocabulary and communication skills. In this cycle, learners practised tracing three-letter words with their pointer fingers. These three-letter words form the basis of simple sentences. As learners become adept at reading these words, they can combine them to create meaningful and coherent sentences, which helps them express themselves through writing and reading more complex texts.

SPORTS

Nursery

Game- Jumping in the hula hoops ring

During the sessions, learners engaged in activities that promoted the development of gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. These activities included jumping and other forms of physical exertion.

Jr.Kg

Game-Rings and Glass

The teacher first made a big circle by placing eight or ten rings. Then, the teacher placed two glasses in each ring. The learners observed as the teacher demonstrated the game through actual actions. Subsequently, the game was played by the learners, who enjoyed the games.

ART

During the visual art session, the teacher introduced the concept of shapes, specifically focusing on 2D geometrical shapes. These include shapes like circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles that have two dimensions. The teacher connected the concept of shapes with real-life objects to help learners understand and identify shapes in their environment.

STREAM

This week our STREAM class was colourful and interesting as our Sr. Kg learners observed and compared the process of colour diffusion at different temperatures of water such as ice-cold water, water at room temperature, and hot water. Learners also compared the different temperatures of water.

MUSIC

Nursery

The session started with an energetic body warm-up song to get everyone moving, followed by some vocal exercises to prepare our voices. Next, we transitioned to an engaging introductory song crafted especially for our learners. We wrapped up our fun-filled session with the beloved classic "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes," leaving everyone energized and smiling.

Jr. kg

This week's session started with a vocal warm-up to prepare our voices. Then, we dove into the "Five Senses" song, almost mastering its fun and catchy lyrics.

Sr. kg

The session started with an invigorating body warm-up and a fun vocal warm-up to prepare our voices. Then, we dove deeper into learning more of the captivating "Human Body" song, making our session both dynamic and educational.

ZUMBA

Nursery

Our Zumba sessions begin with gentle warm-ups to loosen muscles, followed by dancing to popular tunes like "Azukita" . We wrap up with fun games like Dance Freeze. Our learners are thrilled to dance and interact with each other.

Jr.kg

In our Jr. KG classes, we start with a lively warm-up song, then groove to the catchy Zumba tune "Follow the Leader." We break down the steps to make them easy to learn. Zumba is a fantastic way to keep your child moving and smiling!

Sr.kg

Our Sr. KG learners start with a rhythmic Zumba warm-up session, followed by the energetic "Zumbazoka" song with easy-to-follow step breakdowns. Our sessions combine fun games with fitness, ensuring an enjoyable and health-enhancing experience for our young learners.

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