GIGI BYTES-EDITION 8

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The Importance of Reading with Your Child

Reading with your child for just 30 minutes each day can have a powerful impact on their overall development. It strengthens vocabulary, comprehension, and communication skills, helping them become confident and expressive learners. Regular reading also nurtures imagination, creativity, and curiosity, allowing children to explore new ideas and worlds through stories.

Beyond academics, reading together creates a special bonding time between parent and child, a moment of warmth, connection, and shared joy. It helps children associate books with comfort and love, fostering a lifelong passion for reading. By making daily reading a family habit, parents lay the foundation for their child’s success in school and beyond.

Swapnali Medhekar

Center Head

Kanakia Kids, Mira Road

CLASSROOM CONNECTION

This week, our classrooms were brimming with joy and excitement as learners explored, created, and discovered in their own special ways. From cheerful Circle Time discussions to fun-filled learning centres, every moment sparked curiosity, confidence, and kindness. Children shared, took turns, and exchanged kind compliments, filling the room with smiles and positivity. They also expressed their imagination through a beautiful drawing activity, using colours creatively to bring their ideas to life. The sparkle in their eyes truly reflected their love for learning and growing together.

NURSERY

ENGLISH

Our young learners had an exciting and productive week! They practised drawing shapes such as squares, rectangles, and circles on tables using whiteboard markers, a fun and interactive way to strengthen fine motor skills and shape recognition.
The tear-and-paste activity on the letters o, u, and l was a huge hit, enhancing hand-eye coordination and letter identification. Learners further explored rainbow tracing with crayons on the letters p, n, h, r, b, and m, making learning colourful, creative, and supportive of both pre-writing and colour recognition skills.

MATH

Math sessions were full of fun and exploration. Learners created freehand drawings of squares and rectangles on art sheets, combining creativity with fine motor control. A cheerful puppet theatre story, “The Shape Race,” encouraged children to identify shapes and share their thoughts about their favourites, building vocabulary and confidence.

A matching activity strengthened visual discrimination and shape recognition, while a hands-on counting activity using pom-pom balls and paper cups helped reinforce numbers 1 to 5. Math became a delightful world of play, discovery, and learning!

THEME

This week’s theme, “Community Helpers,” introduced children to various helpers, including doctors, farmers, firefighters, teachers, police officers, principals, housekeeping staff, masons, and cashiers, using engaging flashcards that depicted their tools and workplaces. The topic was expanded with additional helpers, such as cobblers, dentists, security guards, and engineers, through matching games, flashcards, and workbook exercises. A lively stick-puppet story titled “The Helpful People in Our Neighbourhood,” followed by an interactive PPT and quiz game, further deepened learners’ understanding. These activities enriched vocabulary, observation, logical thinking, social awareness, and fine motor coordination, making learning truly meaningful and enjoyable.

JR.KG

ENGLISH

Learners revised sight words, blends, and phonics sounds through engaging reading and flashcard activities. They practised the correct pronunciation and writing of the letters d, g, o, u, and l, reinforcing strong sound–symbol association. Through workbook tasks, children identified beginning sounds and read blend words with confidence. They also enjoyed enacting the stories “Lila’s Festivals” and “Sweety and the Community Helpers” using puppets, which enhanced their speaking, expression, and storytelling skills. Overall, learners strengthened their phonemic awareness, improved reading fluency, and gained confidence in expressing themselves creatively.

MATH

Our little mathematicians explored numbers, concepts, and shapes through playful, hands-on activities. Children strengthened their number sense by identifying and filling in missing numbers, boosting counting and logical thinking.

Through engaging games and worksheets, they learnt the concepts of before and after numbers, helping them understand sequencing. Learners practised counting 1 to 30 with enthusiasm and even took on the exciting challenge of counting backwards from 20 to 1. The concept of Top and Bottom was introduced using real-life examples, sorting activities, and visuals, helping children understand positional terms clearly. Adding to the excitement, learners were introduced to a new shape — the Rhombus.

THEME

Learners actively participated in interactive theme-based activities as they explored the roles of an Electrician and a Cashier. They also celebrated the vibrant festival of Diwali with joy and creativity, followed by a fun Festivals Recap using a Kahoot quiz. These meaningful experiences deepened their understanding of community roles, strengthened cultural awareness, and helped build confidence, communication, and critical thinking in a joyful learning environment.

ROLEPLAY

Our learners enthusiastically participated in a Role Play on Community Helpers. Dressed as doctors, teachers, police officers, firefighters, and more, children confidently enacted their roles and spoke about their duties.

This activity helped them appreciate the importance of community helpers while enhancing confidence, communication skills, and social awareness. It was a delightful blend of fun and meaningful learning.

SR.KG

ENGLISH

Throughout November, our Senior KG learners revised Naming Words through fun sorting activities and practised spelling colour names. They were introduced to blends (bl, fl, gl, cl, pl, sl) and digraphs (ch, sh, oo, OO) using interactive flashcards and games. Learners also explored Action Words and wrote simple sentences on the topic Myself.

Regular reading, dictation, and recap sessions enriched their vocabulary and fluency, making it a month full of meaningful learning and creativity.

MATH

This week in Math, learners practised writing numbers from 1 to 50 in their notebooks. The concept of few and many was introduced and reinforced through workbook activities. They revised pictorial addition and confidently solved addition sums. Learners also experimented with colour mixing and were excited to discover new shades such as green and purple. They explored the concepts of after, before, and in-between numbers and practised them independently. Toward the end of the week, they revisited tens and ones and practised skip counting by 2s and 5s. The week concluded with a joyful recap of key math concepts, making learning both productive and enjoyable.

THEME

Learners dove into the theme with a variety of engaging activities. They enthusiastically participated in role-play sessions portraying community helpers such as a coach and a cashier, along with lively circus performers. During Show and Tell, they confidently shared their thoughts on recreation and entertainment, strengthening their communication and expression skills. Picture talks, rhymes, and worksheet activities further deepened their theme understanding.
The week ended on a cheerful note with Movie Time, where each child brought a small box of popcorn to share, a simple gesture that added extra joy to the experience.

CIRCLE TIME

During Circle Time, our little learners enjoyed engaging in brain breaks and simple yoga exercises, which helped them relax, stay focused, and connect their minds with their bodies. They also participated in a visualisation activity, where they imagined themselves underwater, exploring fascinating sea creatures. This calming exercise enhanced their imagination, concentration, and creative thinking while promoting mindfulness and body awareness.

ACTIVITY

Nursery

Our young learners had an exciting and productive week! They practised drawing shapes such as squares, rectangles, and circles on tables using whiteboard markers, a fun and interactive way to strengthen fine motor skills and shape recognition.
They also practised numbers 1 to 5, reinforcing number recognition and writing abilities. The tear-and-paste activity on the letters O, U, and L was a huge hit, enhancing hand-eye coordination and letter recognition. Learners further explored rainbow tracing with crayons on the letters p, n, h, r, b, and m, making learning colourful, creative, and supportive of both pre-writing and colour recognition skills.

JR.KG

During this cycle, learners participated in enriching literacy and numeracy activities that supported both creativity and concept clarity. In literacy, they practised recognising letters and matching them to corresponding pictures, strengthening letter-sound association and vocabulary. In numeracy, learners enjoyed forming number names using clay, which reinforced number recognition, spelling, and fine motor skills. The tactile experience of moulding clay made number learning fun, memorable, and highly engaging.

READING PROGRAM

Jr.Kg

This week’s story, “A Big Pig,” was explored through the Fitzroy Reader app, where learners practised reading along with their pointer fingers while observing the illustrations. This interactive reading experience enhanced literacy, comprehension, and nurtured a genuine love for reading.

Sr.Kg

During the Reading Program, learners explored The Girl and the Boy from the Fitzroy Reader series using the SAAR application. They practised reading sentences aloud, identified special words, and built vocabulary and fluency through engaging activities. The session encouraged confidence, focus, and joy in reading, helping them grow as independent readers.

PLAYLAB

Creativity flourished in PlayLab, where learners engaged in open-ended play, building, experimenting, and expressing their ideas freely. Through collaboration and exploration, they developed teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, discovering the true joy of learning through play.

LIBRARY

Library time was filled with joy and curiosity as our learners explored a delightful collection of picture books suited to their interests. They enjoyed flipping through pages and admiring the colourful illustrations, which nurtured their observation skills, imagination, and early reading habits. This experience beautifully encouraged a lifelong love for books and storytelling.

ART

Nursery – Principle of Design: Pattern

Learners were introduced to the Principle of Design – Pattern. They learned that a pattern is created when shapes, lines, or colours are repeated in a planned and organised way. Children observed patterns around them in their environment, on clothes, walls, objects, and even in nature. They then explored creating their own simple patterns using shapes and colours. Through this hands-on activity, learners discovered how repetition makes artwork look structured, rhythmic, and visually appealing.

Jr. KG – Warli Art

Learners were introduced to Warli Art, a traditional tribal art form from Maharashtra. The teacher explained its history and origins, showing how villagers use simple geometric shapes such as circles, triangles, and lines to depict daily life, nature, and celebrations. Children observed examples of Warli paintings and enjoyed creating their own artwork using white coloured pencils on brown paper, just like the traditional style. This activity helped them appreciate how art can tell stories about people, their culture, and their way of life.

Sr. Kg – Principle of Design: Balance and Symmetry

Sr. Kg learners explored the Principles of Design – Balance and Symmetry. They learned that balance means both sides of an artwork have equal visual weight, while symmetry means both sides look the same. Learners observed examples in nature, objects, and artworks to understand these concepts better. They then created their own symmetrical drawings and coloured both sides evenly. Through this activity, children discovered how balance and symmetry help artwork look neat, pleasing, and harmonious.

Nursery
Nursery learners practised Standing Exercises 1 to 4 during their drill session. They enjoyed stretching, bending, and performing simple movements that supported their balance, coordination, and body strength. These exercises also encouraged good posture and active participation, making fitness a fun and positive experience for our little learners.

Jr. Kg
Jr. KG children enjoyed playing the Tennis Ball Game. Through throwing and rolling the ball, they strengthened their coordination, focus, and gross motor skills. The activity also promoted teamwork and active play, keeping the children cheerful and enthusiastic throughout the session.

Sr. Kg
Sr. KG children had great fun playing the Flying Frisbee Dish Game! They practised throwing the frisbee with their friends, improving their hand–eye coordination, concentration, and teamwork. The game encouraged active movement and outdoor play, keeping everyone energetic, confident, and happy.

HORTICULTURE

Nursery

Our budding gardeners explored the fascinating world of leaves through a hands-on nature activity in the school premises. They observed a variety of leaves, noting their shapes, colours, textures, sizes, aromas, and even medicinal properties. With safety and curiosity in mind, they handled the leaves carefully, enhancing their fine motor skills and fostering a deeper love and respect for nature.

Sr.Kg

Our little gardeners loved caring for the seeds they had planted and watching their saplings grow day by day. They also enjoyed sowing brinjal and ladyfinger seeds while learning how plants need sunlight, water, and care to thrive. It was a hands-on and joyful experience that helped them connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of growth.

EVENTS

Children’s Day Celebration – 14th November 2025

Our preschool learners joyfully celebrated Children’s Day on 14th November 2025 with great excitement and enthusiasm. The day was filled with engaging games such as Tiny Towers, Blow and Goal, Ball Maze, Twirl and Pass – Bangle, Ball Fisher Challenge, and Lucky Catch. These fun activities helped strengthen the children’s fine and gross motor skills, concentration, coordination, and social development. They also learned to take turns, follow instructions, and work together during group games.

A special highlight of the celebration was a lively cartoon-character dramatization performed by the teachers. Through this entertaining skit, the learners understood the importance of Children’s Day, the values of kindness, friendship, and respect, and that this day is celebrated in honour of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday.

Our Senior KG learners brought their favourite storybooks and confidently shared their ideas with their classmates, enhancing their communication skills and self-expression. A photo session was also organised to capture these wonderful moments, making the celebration truly joyful and memorable for all.

Democratic Republic of Children’s Council Presentation- 15th November 2025

The Docratic Republic of Children’s Council Presentation for Term 1 was successfully conducted on 15th November. The event highlighted the enthusiastic participation of learners as they confidently presented the various activities and responsibilities they carried out under their respective ministries throughout the term.

The programme began with a warm welcome, followed by insightful presentations from each ministry. Learners spoke about the initiatives they led, the tasks they completed, and the skills they developed while working collaboratively with their peers. They showcased their learning through a well-prepared PPT, demonstrating excellent confidence, leadership qualities, and communication skills.

Teachers appreciated the learners for their dedication, sense of responsibility, and active involvement in making their ministries meaningful. Their efforts reflected strong teamwork and ownership of their roles. The event concluded with encouraging words from the facilitators, who acknowledged the hard work and commitment displayed by all learners.

Overall, the Children’s Council Presentation was an enriching and empowering experience, celebrating student leadership, collaboration, and real-life learning.