GIGI BYTES- Edition 27

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Attention span and listening

Attention span and listening skills are crucial for preschool students as they lay the foundation for their future academic success and overall development. Attention span is the key to effective learning. Therefore, it plays an important role in the learning process of a child. The amount of time a child spends listening and understanding the information shared by the teacher during a class affects how much the child has taken from the lesson. Child development experts generally believe that a healthy and normal attention span of a child can be generalized to be closer to 2 to 3 minutes in a go.

Listening and attention skills are vital in a child’s development because they allow the child to function properly in society. When developing these skills, your child must become an active listener, which means that he uses what he hears from you and others as part of the communication process. By setting a good example and working with your child to develop these skills, you can give him academic and social advantages in the future. Children retain information through their interactions with others and this includes language skills. The more your child listens to what others have to say, the better her vocabulary and communication become. By helping her to develop her listening and attention skills, you make it easier for her to communicate with others once she goes to school.

Overall, listening and learning go hand in hand. Fostering attention span and listening skills in preschoolers lays a strong foundation for their academic, social, and emotional development, setting them up for success both in school and in life.

Swapnali Medhekar

Center Head

Kanakia Kids

Classroom Connection

Our little ones have been busy forming friendships and building connections with each other. Through collaborative play and engaging activities, they are learning the importance of teamwork and communication. Their imagination knows no bounds, and their artwork reflects the joy and wonder of their early years. The essence of teamwork is embedded in these moments, as they learn to lay the foundation for crucial life skills. Navigate challenges together, negotiate roles, and appreciate the strengths each friend brings to the play.

Nursery

English

To help kids develop their fine motor skills and creativity in laying a strong foundation for writing and artistic expression, learners were given the scribbling activity on the art paper by giving them to use the colour of their choice. Also to reinforce letter recognition and knowing the formation, tracing in sand activity was done where the learners had to trace letters from Aa to Ii. To help the learners know the sequence of the letters, learners were asked to identify Jj to Pp letters knowing their correct phonic sound, and placing the letter flash cards in a sequence. To make learning more engaging and exciting a worksheet based on alphabets and different colours was done where each letter had a particular colour and the learners had to identify the colour given to the letter and colour them accordingly.

Math

This week a variety of engaging activities designed to teach young children about colors, shapes, and concepts like "in" and "out." These activities are not only fun but also provide valuable learning experiences for children. Learners circled pink-coloured objects on a worksheet, helping them learn to identify the colour pink. Sorting pink colour beads, helped develop their sorting and categorization skills while reinforcing the concept of the color pink.

Children learned the concept of "in" and "out" by physically jumping in and out of a hula hoop. This hands-on activity helps reinforce the understanding of spatial relationships.

Hence, our kids were introduced to In and Out Concept by jumping in and out of the hula hoop. The learners were very excited to play this game. The teacher also gave a recap of the pink colour and asked learners to sort the pink colour beads. Teaching learners to identify geometric shapes is important The teacher introduced the semi-circle shape using flashcards and a rhyme. This activity helps children learn about shapes in a fun and memorable way.

Theme

Introducing pet animals to nursery learners can foster various developmental benefits. It enhances their sensory experiences, teaches empathy and responsibility, promotes social skills through interaction, and provides a tangible connection to the natural world, fostering a love for animals and nature from an early age. This week introduction of pet animals was done along with their homes, food and names of their young ones.

"Enthusiasm filled the room as learners joyfully expressed their creativity through drawing, capturing the essence of their favourite pet animals on paper.

Literacy circle

Literacy circles promote social skills by encouraging children to listen, take turns, and express their thoughts in a group setting, fostering effective communication. This week introduction of a story - My Pup was done. The teacher explained the story pictorially then she encouraged the learners to play the role of sound detector where the teacher produced the sound and learners circled the corresponding letters in their books.

Jr.Kg

English

Recap of the letters p, i, and n. Traced the uppercase and lowercase letters in the sand. Recap of blends- The teacher explained the meaning of blends and learners wrote the words on the board. Words for blends- (Bag, tag, jam, dam, fan, and man)

Recap of letters c, k, and e using pictures and flashcards and the Literacy Book. The Learners identified the letters and gave names to any one object related to the letter. Learners wrote 3 letter words in the English notebook. (jam, dam, and ham). Making the objects related to the letters s ,a ,t ,p ,i ,n was done by using clay, ice cream sticks and pipe cleaners.

Math

Teaching patterns to junior kindergarten learners in math is crucial for several reasons. It helps develop their cognitive abilities, enhances problem-solving skills, and lays the foundation for understanding mathematical concepts. Additionally, recognizing and creating patterns fosters critical thinking, promotes logical reasoning, and contributes to a deeper understanding of mathematical structures. Learners utilized ice cream sticks, straws, and various shapes to craft a pattern on the centre table

Learners sketched patterns in a scrapbook, incorporating shapes such as circles, triangles, and squares.

Numbers and number names

Writing numbers and number names helps in understanding numerical information accurately and avoids confusion. Consistent formatting also enhances the overall professionalism and readability of the text.

Theme

Teaching about animals is of significant importance for several reasons, each serving essential purposes in early childhood education. Introducing young children to animals helps them develop a sense of connection to the natural world. Learners were introduced to terrestrial and aquatic animals. By learning about animals, children were encouraged to ask questions, make observations, and engage in inquiry-based learning. This fosters critical thinking skills and lays the groundwork for scientific exploration and discovery. To further reinforce the topic learners were asked to segregate wild and domestic animals which encourages problem-solving skills.

Sr.Kg

English

As we develop into another exciting week, we are thrilled to share the latest updates and highlights from our English class. Our learners were excited for reading challenges to promote a culture of avid readers where they read about the “Tr” words from their worksheets. They were also introduced to the describing words and Adjectives during this week. Our students are making their mark in the world of words. We foster a love for language, literature, and creative expression.

Math

Learning about shapes not only aids children in recognizing and categorizing visual data but also fosters skill development in various curriculum subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. In their scrapbooks, learners depicted heart, oval, and star shapes, showcasing how a simple shape can be creatively transformed into an appealing design. Understanding number names is crucial for easily identifying numbers. Pronouncing numbers correctly is a fundamental aspect of mathematical education. Mastering number names improves language skills as children become familiar with pronunciations, enhancing their vocabulary and speech abilities.

Theme

It is crucial for our students to study the theme in order to increase their awareness and consciousness of their surroundings. This week, during theme class, our students drew a summary of the water cycle on a drawing sheet . They enjoyed the session. Our students reviewed uses of water during the next two sessions and completed an activity from the worksheet that went along with it. For our students, this was a week filled with learning. By the end of the cycle, they were able to relate the water cycle and uses of water to the actual world and understand its uses.

Literacy circle

A love of reading develops the mind and helps little learners to understand the world better. To make it engaging and enjoyable children after reading the story Dad and the kids were encouraged to reflect on the important details of the story through collaborative discussions in the literacy circle groups like Question seeker, character captain, sight word wizard, creative connector, imaginative illustrator this enabled our young learners to become more confident and the overall the session was a fun learning experience.

Art

Nursery

Squish painting

While conducting the session we discovered interesting patterns and formations as the learners folded an art paper in half, opened it again, and then poured color over it. They then folded the paper again and used their hands to squish the color. Students were connecting such shapes to nearby natural features and items, such as butterflies and birds.

Jr kg

Landscape

Students must visualize the horizon line as the foreground, backdrop, and middle ground while observing the surrounding natural environment. Drawing and coloring sceneries, as well as adding new vocabulary terms

Sr kg

Warli Art

Indian art history has been introduced here ,recounting a Warli Art tale. The state of Maharashtra is home to the historic Warli art form. Displaying warli art through images (video). Next, students practiced sketching the patterns and styles of Warli art throughout class.

Zumba

Nursery

Zumba is a fantastic way to improve mobility, especially for young nursery learners. This week, they began with a lively Zumba warm-up song, grooving to tunes like "Thunder" and "Who Let the Dogs Out." They wrapped up their session by playing the passing the pass game to music, enhancing coordination and teamwork skills.

Jr. Kg

Zumba offers a fun blend of dance and fitness, ideal for young learners like those in Jr. KG. During the week, they tried a Zumba warmup song and learned heel touch steps. They also practiced incorporating these steps into a dance routine with the song "Shake Your Bombom."

Sr.Kg

Zumba offers a great blend of dance and fitness, making it ideal for young learners like those in Sr. KG. This week, they enjoyed a Zumba warm-up session followed by rhythmic rock and roll music. They learned to clap their hands in sync with each step, enhancing coordination. Additionally, a fun brain exercise game involving clapping was played, adding an element of enjoyment to their workout routine.

Sports

Yoga

The students were first instructed to sit in a row on the yoga mat in a disciplined manner. Next, the teacher led the students through a demonstration of the various physical yoga poses while they watched. After that, the students obeyed the teacher's instructions and sincerely enjoyed practising the asanas.

STREAM

Nursery

During STREAM session Nursery learners experimented, observed and identified the materials having the maximum water holding capacity. Learners transferred water from one container to another using dropper, ladle, spoon and sponge. Learners enhanced their eye hand coordination while doing the activity.
Jr.kg

During STREAM session Jr kg learners learned about different animals and their young ones by the similarities in their traits. Learners were able to identify the animal babies by their names . They solved the animal puzzle game .

Sr.Kg

During STREAM session Sr kg learners Demonstrates the understanding of the concept of camouflage by determining the ways different animals camouflage to protect themselves. Teacher showed them different pictures in which learners had to identify the animals which were camouflaging.

Music

Nursery

The learners started their class with a vocal warm up. After a warm up, learners started to learn the animal song and then they also learned the actions for the animal song with great enthusiasm. And the class was ended with their favourite freeze dance song.

Jr.kg

The learners started their class with a vocal warm up. After a warm up, learners started to learn the polar animal song and then they also learned the actions for the animal song with great enthusiasm. Learned were also introduced to string family.

Sr.kg

The class started with the revision to rhythm instruments that they learned in their previous class followed by a vocal. After a vocal warm up, learners listen to the old mc Donald had a farm song followed by their favourite freeze dance song.

A little progress each day adds up to big results