GIGI BYTES - Edition 24

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Kinesthetic intelligence

Kinesthetic intelligence refers to the ability to use one's body effectively and to express oneself through movement. In the context of kids, kinesthetic intelligence is an essential aspect of their overall development. Kinesthetic intelligence is characterized by the ability to control body movements and the ability to manage objects. Your little one likes to express in facial expressions or style, athletic, dance, strong, and skilled in fine motor, hand and eye coordination, gross motor skills and endurance. Children with kinesthetic intelligence get bored faster with learning styles that are just sitting still and listening to the lesson. Children with kinesthetic intelligence like learning styles using objects, doing experiments and doing physical tasks that are done repeatedly. Children with strong kinesthetic intelligence often learn best through hands-on activities and physical experiences. They may excel in activities such as sports, dance, and other physical games. Parents and teachers need to recognize and support kinesthetically intelligent children. Providing outlets for physical expression and acknowledging their strengths can boost their confidence and engagement in learning. Recognizing and catering to diverse learning styles, including kinesthetic intelligence, can contribute to a more inclusive and effective educational experience for children.

Swapnali Medhekar

Center Head

Kanakia Kids

Nursery

English

Children who trace can improve their prewriting abilities and provide the groundwork for later letter drawing and writing. To aid with comprehension and proper letter formation on the OHP sheet, the teacher introduced the sound /Qq/ by displaying the flash card and drawing the visuals that corresponded with it on the board. Students developed their self-confidence by The satisfaction of successfully tracing the letter "Q" increases one's confidence in letter writing. The teacher pulled up the list of letters for f, b, j, z, w, v, x, y, and q along with the corresponding images and phonic sounds.

In the classroom, a transportation rhyme was also practised by having the students mimic the teacher's movements to repeat the rhyme.

Math

Counting various objects was used to introduce the number eight. An activity using beading was conducted to enhance comprehension. Getting students to thread beads is a great way to build finger strength and dexterity, which is important for developing fine motor skills needed to complete pre-writing activities. Summary of the rhyme Heart and Hue Brown was completed, along with Worksheet Book Trace No. 8, counting, colouring, and creating a heart shape.

Theme

Flashcards were used this week to introduce Airways travel.

To separate the vehicles associated with Airways from other vehicles, learners had to participate in a sorting exercise. Learners completed worksheets centred on air travel to improve their comprehension.

The "Airplane Target Game" was a pleasant learning exercise for the students. To pass through the highest point hole, students had to aim their paper planes. Students thoroughly loved the game.

Jr.Kg

English

Through practice and reaching developmental milestones, children get better at writing the alphabet. The students were introduced to the letter "Xx" through the phonic sound reproduction, the display of related objects, and the making of a connection to a story. Learners can advance in their language development by practising writing the lowercase letters "x" and "q."

Forming Words with Letters and tracing the word in the sand tray activity conducted at the literacy centre was an excellent way to enhance phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and early reading skills among learners.

Math

Students investigated the fundamental ability of writing numbers from 1 to 40 this week. Match the Number with the Number Name activity conducted at the numeracy centre is a valuable exercise to enhance students' understanding of numerals and their corresponding number names. By matching numbers with their names, students reinforce their ability to recognize and identify numerals. This is a fundamental skill for developing numeracy and mathematical proficiency.

The oval shape was introduced by using concrete items and visual aids to emphasize that ovals are elongated, curving shapes that resemble stretched circles. By drawing ovals on their worksheet to further emphasize the subject, they were also allowed to express their creativity.

Theme

Road safety education empowers children to become more independent in their mobility. With the knowledge and skills acquired through such education, they can confidently walk or cycle to school, parks, or other places, fostering a sense of independence while staying safe.

Engaging learners in hands-on activities, such as sorting pictures associated with air transport, is an effective and interactive way to reinforce their understanding of the topics covered during a learning session.

Literacy circle

Picture talk initiates ideas and discussion about a specific topic or issue. assess learners' prior knowledge, current values, and level of focus, engagement at the start of a lesson. assess learners' feelings and comfort levels at the end of a lesson (helping to 'square things away' before moving on to other lessons) Learners play a role as Travel Tracer of the story 'Ants at the camp'

Sr.Kg

English

The motivating value ingrained in stories makes them a powerful tool for teaching kids the fundamentals of any language, including speaking, listening, and reading. Furthermore, we can impart literary, cultural, and higher-order contemplating advantages. Students were reading The Tale of the Bear and the Bee this week in English classes. In addition to the story, this week was spent composing Months of the Year and My Friend.

Math

Math aids in our children's understanding of the world by enabling them to recognize patterns. It enhances their capacity for logic and problem-solving. Our learners were exposed to the colours pink, peach, and light blue this week during our math lesson. After that, our pupils wrote the numbers 1 through 90 in their notebooks during the following class period. In the following class, the students reviewed 50-1 reverse counting. The pupils in the subsequent class penned the numbers 41 through 50. The concept of huge, bigger, and biggest was presented to our learners in the previous lesson.

Theme

Roleplay is vital for learners growth as it develops social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Senior Kindergarten students engaged in technology and communication role-plays and shared the knowledge they had learned. Drawing and labeling computer components in the scrapbook was another similar exercise that improved understanding of the value of a computer.

Literacy circle

A Venn diagram is a visual organizer, made up of overlapping circles, that explores the relationship between a set of things highlighting their similarities and differences. This week as a reflection on the story Buns and Eggs this diagram was done. Students compared and reflected on contrasts and similarities between the characters Pam and Bill to categorize information and ideas.

Later a new chapter, The Fish was introduced using close reading. This helped students gain an understanding of the text, increasing their reading comprehension, and vocabulary skills.

STREAM

Nursery

During the STREAM session, Nursery learners recapped their understanding of what the Sun is. The teacher explained and helped them comprehend the significance of the Sun for the survival of living things on planet Earth.

Jr kg

During the STREAM session, the teacher explained the concept of primary and secondary colours to the learners. The teacher then engaged the learners in a hands-on activity, creating colour spinners. The learners thoroughly enjoyed the process of making the colour spinners.

Sr kg

During the STREAM session for Senior KG, teachers captivated the learners by narrating the story of "Jack and the Beanstalk" using puppets. Following the storytelling, teachers engaged the learners in discussing different ways Jack could reach his destination faster. To make the learning experience interactive, the teacher created two slides- a slanting slide and a curved slide. The learners were then prompted to observe and predict which slide would allow a ball to roll down faster. This hands-on activity not only reinforced the concept of gravity and motion but also encouraged critical thinking among the students.

Minds are like parachutes ,they only function when they are open .