MathematicsStudents were introduced to the addition word problems by using visual aids and pictorial representations. They learnt to solve the story sums in their Mathematics lessons. The concept of 'Subtraction' was introduced, enabling students to grasp the idea of taking away objects from a group and finding the difference. They were introduced to ‘Subtraction terms’ by using vocabulary cards. Visual representations like drawings were utilized to help students visualize the process of 'Subtraction'. Subtraction was taught using two methods; by using number line and by counting backward to find the difference between the two numbers. Students also enjoyed working on the SEP module, thus building up their logical and analytical skills. Students were also assessed for the concept of 'Addition' through a revision worksheet.
Environmental StudiesThe month of August started with the introduction of the topic, 'The World of Plants'. Discussion on parts of plants- fruits, flower, roots, stem, and leaves were done. The functions of different parts of plants were also discussed through video demonstrations. Students were made aware of the different types of plants like trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers, and creepers. The students spotted different 'Types of Plants' as they enjoyed Nature Walk. The same topic was taken up in the class with the help of a PowerPoint presentation and notebook work. The little enthusiasts were too excited to know about how the plant grows. The process of 'Germination' was introduced with the help of a video demonstration and the class activity of sowing seeds. This topic was an Integration with the English Unit- 'Growing beans'. As the topic progressed, the students learnt about the different uses of plants such as in making medicines, clothes and in procuring food, rubber, wood, paper etc. The students learnt about the importance of SDG 14 'Life under Water' and SDG 15 'Life on Land' through worksheets in 'Be the Change book' and students understood the concept better while making a honeybee craft. Video Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byN1qjfAyXI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6YhghG7mzQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE6xptjgNR0 ICTStudents were able to understand the various parts of a computer - Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, Keyboard, Printer. They understood the functions and features of the Parts. They enjoyed typing on the 'WordPad' using the keyboard. EnglishLiterature: The monthly theme for August was centered around 'Plants.' Children completed Unit-4, which focused on 'Growing Beans.' The chapter introduction involved a poem recitation and connecting the topic to students' prior knowledge. Students brought their imagination live on paper by created drawings of 'My Garden' . A video demonstration explained the different parts of a plant.. An interactive 'Jigsaw Puzzle' game was organized in which students were required to arrange the parts of a plant in the correct order. Important vocabulary words from the chapter were noted down. The chapter's end exercises were conducted interactively, involving brainstorming between students and the teacher. Grammar: Action words (verbs) were introduced to the students using a 'Spin a Wheel Activity.' Students enthusiastically participated in the activity, eagerly waiting for their turns to spin the wheel. A creative variation of the game 'Dumb Charades' was played, where students acted out the verbs while their peers guessed the words. To reinforce learning and knowledge, students worked on activities in their notebooks. The concept of blending- end blends 'nd' and 'ng' was explained using a 'Mind Map.' Dolch words list 1, was introduced to the children in order to strengthen their vocabulary. The use of interactive games, creative exercises, and visual aids like mind maps and videos likely contributed to an effective and enjoyable learning experience for the children. Links:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0VJZRBuNm0 https://spinthewheel.app/9gAHxpX5Fp https://youtu.be/ZYPjmjff0Zo https://youtu.be/dUXk8Nc5qQ8 Hindi मास’ का आरंभ इ और ई मात्रा की मौखिक और लिखित पुनरावृति द्वारा किया गया l छात्रों को 'उ' की मात्रा का परिचय करवाया गया l उ मात्रा से वाक्य और शब्द बनाने सीखे l पाठ – ‘मुरली की धुन’ का पठन करते हुए छात्रों को राखी के त्यौहार के विषय में बताते हुए छात्रों में भारतीय त्यौहारों के प्रति लगाव को जागृत किया गया |'उ' मात्रा के समानतुक वाले शब्द और 'उ' मात्रा की कविता का लेखन कार्य करवाया गया l 'भाषा साप्ताहिक एकीकरण' में छात्रों ने कला और सामाजिक विज्ञान विषय के साथ एकीकरण करते हुए ,किसी एक जलीय जीव का कट आउट बनाया और जलीय जीव का नाम, उनके भोजन, उनके जीवित रहने के तरीके व वो हमारे लिए कैसे महत्वपूर्ण हैं कक्षा में प्रस्तुतिकरण दिया l जिससे उनके शब्दकोश में वृद्धि और भाषिक योग्यता में भी वृद्धि हुई । संबंधित लिंक - https://youtu.be/MQAAFSLm_IA https://youtu.be/Rf7PeTjcl2Q https://wordwall.net/resource/4770317 https://wordwall.net/resource/19929548 https://wordwall.net/resource/3976231
     Physical Education Under the guidance of their respective teachers/ coaches, students learnt: Skating: Speed Skating (racing against the clock or other competitors on an oval or straight track) Gymnastics: Basic floor exercises and balancing beam activities, involving a combination of forward roll, backward roll, handstand and artistic exercise, walking and balancing on the beam. Judo: Ushiro Ukemi (Backward fall), Mae Ukemi (Forward fall) Non Locomotor Skills: Stability or body management skills like stretching, twisting, galloping, one leg balance, plank, pushing, pulling, ending with lead up activities like stone paper scissors game with hula-hoops,Throwing and catching smiley balls and Obstacle races. Striking Skills: Eye hand co-ordination game (Catching the ball with both hands), Body Co-ordination Game (Follow through of plastic bat with forward position) , Action to reaction Game (Ball hitting with Bat), ending with some competitive lead up games like dog and the bone, relay races, ice and water and in and out game. Manipulation skills: Plastic ball handling, basketball throwing, football dribbling, kicking, and juggling, hockey dribbling, and balloon catching Western Dance May the festive vibes of Onam inspire you to embrace the goodness of life, share your blessings, and create beautiful memories with those you cherish. The new choreography started with the enthusiastic Onam dance on the occasion of Onam. Using the contemporary tools and feeling of hasya ras, students learnt an energetic South Indian folk dance. Contemporary tools give students the scope to push themselves to build their flexibility and it is one of the best calisthenic exercise. Patriotic choreography was an amalgamation of contemporary movement and folk authentic using vocals as the secondary tool. The choreography was done in modern style keeping the essence of Tollywood intact. Indian Dance The right way to celebrate the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami is to embrace and follow the teachings of lord Krishna from Bhagwat Geeta. The power of Shree Krishna destroys all your sorrows, enhances your happiness, and creates goodness all around. With this thought, in August students learnt a beautiful Krishna Vandana on the song - "Shri Krishna Govinda" in Kathak style along with beautiful postures, mudras and body balancing. Indian Music GRADE 1 अगस्त माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास : अलंकार , बैलून ब्रीथिंग , वाद्य परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से गीत : नीली छतरी गीत , शांति मंत्र , वाद्य गीत संगीत ४ आल : वेलकम गीत , ग्रीटिंग गीत , सरे गामा बॉडी गेम , बाय - बाय गीत प्रयोग हुए वाद्य : तानपूरा गायन तकनीक : गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक Western Music Song practised: "Parts of a Plant" integrated with SDG 15: Life on Land Instrument used/ taught: Drum Art Children practiced beautiful land and water animals like shark, turtle, giraffe, lion etc. however from this they used some animals for their art integration with Hindi for show and tell activity. Children also created beautiful flowers (monthly theme plants) like lotus, sunflower, rose and garden scene. Independence Day The month of August brings with it the spirit of patriotic fervour as it is all about talking to our children and instilling in them a deep love for our country. To showcase their patriotism, Grade I children participated in the Show & Tell Activity in which they were dressed up as Freedom fighters and spoke a few lines about the same. They also crafted a beautiful Tricolour cap on the occasion of Independence Day.
Assembly Grade I A“Respect is one of the greatest expressions of love.” Keeping true to the wording of the quote, a general assembly was conducted on the topic 'I am Respectful' by the students of Grade IA on 4th August 2023. The assembly showed the importance of being respectful and kept the audience engrossed throughout the presentation. The students presented prayer, thought for the day, news, and new word was introduced to enhance the vocabulary. The assembly also included a few acts by the students which showed how can we be respectful towards our parents, teachers, and other living beings like animals, plants etc. This day concluded with the wise and motivational words by Principal ma'am and the soulful rendition of the National Anthem.
Assembly Grade I B“We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.” A general assembly on ‘Unity in Diversity’ was conducted by Grade I B on 29.08.23 in the school gymnasium. The assembly began with an insightful thought, followed by a news update. The Significance of the topic was conveyed in a more realistic and effective manner by the students through small acts and a mesmerizing dance performance. A riveting quiz time was also conducted by the students to recap the topic. The little wonders left everyone spellbound by their presentation skills and were encouraged by Mansi Ma’am with her kind words of appreciation. The assembly culminated with the School Anthem and National Anthem.
Assembly Grade I CThe Rakshabandhan assembly conducted by Grade I-C was a heartwarming event that beautifully combined the themes of soldiers' bravery and the significance of Rakshabandhan in the modern age. The assembly featured a skit and a captivating dance performance, both of which left a lasting impact on the audience. The centerpiece of the assembly was a skit performed by the students, which depicted the lives of soldiers and their dedication to protect nation. Following the skit, a mesmerizing dance performance took the stage. The dance was a beautiful fusion of traditional and modern elements. The students of Grade I-C successfully conveyed the message that Rakshabandhan is not just a traditional ritual but a timeless celebration of love, protection, and the unbreakable bond between siblings.
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Bagless DayA 'Bagless Day' was observed during which the students watched the movie 'Madagascar' and then illustrated their ideas in their notebooks. STEM and Life SkillsThe T-shirt folding activity was a fun activity in which the children learnt about organization, comprehending instructions and hand-eye coordination. It develops their fine motor skills and also enhanced their Visual Spatial Intelligence.By incorporating this T-shirt folding activity the children were provided with a practical life skill while reinforcing the importance of good habits. It was a simple and enjoyable way to enhance their learning experience. Field Trip- Movie OutingAn educational field trip was planned for the children, combining the SDG15 (Life on Land) with the monthly theme of Animals. Integrating movies and interactive activities are an excellent way to engage young minds and foster their interest in important topics. SDG14 - Life on Land focuses on protecting and restoring terrestrial ecosystems, promoting sustainable land use, and conserving biodiversity. By incorporating this goal into the field trip, the children had the opportunity to learn about the importance of preserving wildlife and their natural habitats. Using the movie "Lyle Lyle Crocodile" was an appropriate choice as it likely highlighted themes related to animals and their interactions with the environment. The children enjoyed watching the movie and learning about the adventures of the crocodile character. The movie review activity is a fantastic way to encourage critical thinking and communication skills. By actively participating and sharing their thoughts and opinions, the children were able to process the movie's content and relate it to the theme of animals. Field trips have multiple benefits. They not only provide a break from the regular classroom routine, but also offer practical and engaging learning experiences for the children. It helped the children to connect what they learn in school to real-world situations, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the topics discussed. Overall, this field trip has been a great success in terms of educating the children about SDG 14, the importance of preserving life on land, and fostering their interest in animals. MathematicsAfter summer vacation, recapitulation of 'Ordinal Numbers' and 'Place Value' was done by oral quiz . Addition was introduced by using classroom objects and place value blocks. Students learnt to identify 'Addition' keywords like more and total which enhanced their mathematical vocabulary. Further, the concept of vertical addition was taken with the help of place value blocks to develop addition skills. Students solved 2 digit numbers addition with the concept of tens and ones. Students learnt to add the numbers with carryover by using place value blocks. Environmental StudiesThe session commenced with welcoming the students after the summer break and engaging in an interactive discussion on the topic- 'How they enjoyed their Holidays.?' The new theme ''Animals' was introduced with the help of the game 'Dumb Charades' where the students had to guess the sound of different animals. The different types of animals- 'Wild Animals, ' Pet Animals' and 'Farm Animals' were discussed with the help of examples and video demonstrations. Students enjoyed the 'Ladybug Craft' making activity. The difference between land and water animals was explained. Subject integration with Visual Arts was done by making an animal in the pottery class. Students learnt about the different kinds of 'Birds and Insects' and the difference between them. The theme was concluded with the field trip to the movie, 'Lyle Lyle Crocodile'. The students later on shared their views through reflection sheet. Video Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39G0wYrE2Vc&t=209s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SesCepncmJ8 ICTThe students were able to understand the various uses of computer. They happily participated in the class discussion about the various places where we use computers and also the purpose of using it. They had fun while playing the games on GCompris related to Mouse and keyboard and brain games. EnglishLiterature The introduction of the new unit 'Growing Up' was done through a kinaesthetic activity, where the children danced and moved to the song 'Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes.' This engaging approach would have captured their attention and set the tone for learning. The students were encouraged to note down the amazing words in their notebook, where they possibly noted down interesting or challenging words from their reading material, which helped them to expand their vocabulary. To reinforce understanding, comprehension session was held, with the teacher asking questions related to the lesson and the students actively participating in the discussion. This interactive approach likely helped the students grasp the content more thoroughly. A 'Bagless Day' was observed during which the students watched the movie 'Madagascar' and then illustrated their ideas in their notebooks. Grammar: The concept of 'One and Many' was introduced using age-appropriate toys and props. This hands-on approach made the concept more tangible and understandable for the students. A video demonstration further enhanced the students' understanding of the topic, providing a visual representation of 'One and Many' in action. To recapitulate the topic, the students did notebook work, which involved exercises and activities related to the concept of 'One and Many'. Moreover to enhance child's vocabulary- a sorting activity was done where the children could identify different sound end blends - ie, i-e, y and igh words. By incorporating activities, songs, videos, and interactive sessions, the students were likely more engaged and enthusiastic about their learning. Encouraging active participation and self-assessment helps foster a positive and empowered learning environment for the little ones. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T00e8yU5Nsg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4eueDYPTIg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8vXop8hfkg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w-3YdW2Unk Hindiमास का आरंभ विद्यार्थियों का स्वागत करते हुए और उन्होंने ग्रीष्म अवकाश कैसे व्यतीत किया, चर्चा करते हुए किया गया l छात्रों से पहेली के अभ्यास पत्रक द्वारा बिना मात्रा के शब्दों की पुनरावृति करवाई गई | सामूहिक गतिविधि में छात्रों ने आ मात्रा से वास्तविक वस्तुएँ चीज़े जैसे - राजमा, चावल, चना, मलका, काला चना, आटा आदि खाद्य पदार्थों को देखकर ए-४ शीट पर चिपकाकर उनके नाम लिखे | इ और ई मात्रा से संबंधित चीजों की विडियो दिखाकर चित्रों द्वारा दोनों मात्राओं का परिचय व उच्चारण बताकर सभी व्यंजनों पर इ और ई की मात्रा रंगीन कलम द्वारा लगवाई गई | सतत विकास -१५ लक्ष्य थलीय जीवों की सुरक्षा व मासिक विषय -जानवर के साथ सामान्य विज्ञान को एकीकृत करते हुए छात्रों को ‘इ’ मात्रा से बनने वाले जानवरों के चित्र जैसे- सियार, हिरन, बिल्ली, जिराफ़ आदि दिखाकर चित्र चिपकाए गए | ई मात्रा से दो तथा तीन अक्षरों वाले शब्दों के निर्माण सिखाकर छात्रों को पाठ -हिरन और सियार और पाठ - दादी की लाठी का पठन तथा पुस्तक अभ्यास-कार्य करवाया गया l इ और ई मात्रा से वाक्य रचना करवाई गई तथा इ मात्रा की कहानी विडियों द्वारा दिखाई गई | ‘इ और ई’ की मात्रा में अंतर विडियों द्वारा समझाया गया | भाषा सप्ताह के अंतर्गत छात्रों ने मासिक विषय –‘जानवर’ के आधार पर सामाजिक विज्ञान और कला विषय के साथ एकीकृत करते हुए, रंगमंच की सामग्री (Props) के प्रयोग से विभिन्न प्रकार के थलीय जीवों के विषय में कविता प्रस्तुत की l लिंक - https://youtu.be/DKrg4Nseyvs https://youtu.be/veOymUOvpuY https://youtu.be/BLpy3jtW2x4 Physical EducationSkating: Walking on skates, sliding and balancing, and balancing on each leg Gymnastics: Basic gymnastics terminology Judo: Forward roll, backward roll Locomotor Skills: Walking, running, jumping, skipping and hopping Striking Skills: Kick the cup / cones, foot dribbling and dribbling football between zig-zag Western DanceWe salute the brave soldiers who protect our nation’s freedom with their courage and dedication. The new choreography started with the enthusiastic patriotic dance on the occasion of independence day. Using the contemporary tools and feeling of veer ras, students learnt a patriotic dance. Contemporary tools give students the scope to push themselves to build their flexibility and it is one of the best calisthenic exercise. Patriotic choreography was an amalgamation of movement and theatre using vocals as the secondary tool. The choreography was done in modern style, keeping the essence of patriotism intact. Indian Musicजुलाई माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: अलंकार , बैलून ब्रीथिंग , वाद्य परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से गीत: तोता गीत , शांति मंत्र , वाद्य गीत संगीत ४ आल: वेलकम गीत , ग्रीटिंग गीत , सरे गामा बॉडी गेम , बाय - बाय गीत प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक Western MusicStudents sang "You raise me up" in unison with different pitches. Transposing in sharps and keys of flat with rhytymic patterns of key signature and time signature ArtStudents created beautiful water animals like different colored fishes and octopus. Out of the land animals they drew lion, and imaginary unicorn, etc.  MATHEMATICSIn the month of April, students started Math lessons by strengthening the basics and a recap of what they studied in early years. A class discussion ensued where students were able to count different objects like number of tables, books around them correctly. The students were introduced to counting from 1 to 100 laying emphasis on the concept of Zero with the help of flash cards. They also learnt number names by writing random numbers in their notebook. Taking their understanding further, they learnt to compare numbers using greater than and smaller than sign. With the help of counting forward and backward, they were able to explain which number comes before or after a particular number. The students enjoyed arranging the numbers from 1 – 100 in ascending and descending order by playing a game using number flashcards ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEThe new session commenced with lot of zeal and excitement. Students actively participated and introduced themselves to their peers and teachers. They did a recapitulation of 'Body parts' with the help of video demonstrations, labelling and colouring activity. They enjoyed identifying different parts of the body and their functions. Students enthusiastically understood the function 5 sense organs by playing 'Chinese Whispers'. Students went for a 'Nature Walk'- where they used their eyes, nose and ears to see, smell and hear different things. The students were made aware the importance of Earth day with the help of video and drawing and colouring activity. and The month ended with the revision of body parts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4NIEG_ygiM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1xNuU7gaAQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNajQTnZviQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHHrov The month of May commenced with the discussion of 'How to take care of Ourselves?'. Different objects of daily utility were shown to the students like comb, toothbrush, soap, toothpaste, handwash etc. Students were excited to learn about the Unit- 'Family' where they were introduced to the concept of 'Nuclear and Joint Family'. They loved doing the 'Family Picture' activity. The closure of the theme was done by 'Show and Tell' where students brought a prop and spoke about how to keep themselves 'healthy and clean'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxnEuj1c0sw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VczK2zV2sE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M4H9RprJD0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuvwEZHtH4s ICTThe concept was initiated with an ice breaking activity where the students were asked to imagine the computer as a cartoon character and draw and colour the same. They were also taken on the school tour to see where the computers are used and for what purposes. They visited the ICT Lab to get familiar with the various parts of a computer and learnt the 'Lab manners' and the sitting posture while using the computer. They were made aware of the computer care tips to keep their computers safe. They were given a demo on how to hold a mouse as they played the mouse game using GCompris software. They learnt about the various electronic machines that we use in our daily lives and also understood that computer is also one such machine which we use for various purposes. ENGLISHOn the first day of the school, the learners enthusiastically took part in 'Me too and I Never' activity, where they introduced themselves confidently and discussed about their favourite activities. Literature- The young learners completed the Unit- ‘Using My Senses’ with an emphasis on glossary and writing activities. Presentation of the terms Auditory, Visual, Tactile, Olfactory and Gustatory was introduced through a class activity. Amazing words from the unit was done in the notebook. The students were encouraged to frame sentences independently through the oral activity. A blindfold game was played along with the students to evaluate the concept of five senses. Chapter end exercise, comprehension and alphabet writing was done in an interactive manner. Students completed the Unit- 'My Family' with a focus on reading and writing skills. 'Role Play' activity on any one of the family member was done and children participated in the same. Chapter end exercise, comprehension and vocabulary building exercises were done in an interactive session. Grammar- The commencement for the concept of 'Naming Words' was done in a fascinating way through the game-Name/Place/Creature/Thing and an activity 'Mystery Box'. A video related to the same was shown to the students to get a better understanding of the concept. 'Noun Tree' activity was done to evaluate the understanding of the concept. Introductiuon of 'sh' words through an exciting activity followed by the mind map making in the notebook. Introduction of Vowels was done through a video demonstration. Hand print activity was done in the class for the better understanding of ' Vowels'. For self-assessment, children attempted a book exercise on 'Vowels'. Fable Festival- ‘The more you read, the more things you will know.’… Listening to fables and reading them in the month of July, the Fable Festival taught Grade 1 and II students, important lessons and developed a strong foundation for the enjoyment of fiction. They explored fables, which play an important role in highlighting and demonstrating character traits. The reading comprehension was encouraged and students kept developing their reading abilities.Retelling fiction read- aloud, and making opinions orally demonstrated understanding of reading comprehension skills. The students read stories that enhanced their core vocabulary words and through repeated exposure throughout the lessons, began to use some of them in conversation. https://youtu.be/NjwbLPywF5E https://youtu.be/WN_Z0syQSB4,k HINDIमास का आरंभ छात्रों का स्वागत करते हुए उनका परिचय लेकर किया गया | उनकी भाषाओं के बारे में पूछकर तथा उनके चित्र का प्रतिरूप देकर उन्हें अपने नाम का पहला अक्षर लिखवाया गया | पाठ्यपुस्तक द्वारा चित्र कथा के चित्र दिखाकर छात्रों को स्वयं कहानी को बनाने की प्रेरणा देकर चित्र के माध्यम से कहानी सुनाई गई ,जिससे छात्रों की कल्पना शक्ति का विकास हुआ l अमात्रिक शब्दों का लयात्मक (तुकबंदी) रूप में उच्चारण करवाते हुए छात्रों को नए शब्दों को बोलना सिखाया गया | छात्रों ने अमात्रिक शब्दों का वीडियो देखकर नए- नए शब्दों को जोड़कर बनाना सीखा | छात्रों को श्रमिक दिवस के बारे में बताकर चित्र बनवाया गया | मासिक विषय: 'मैं और मेरा परिवार' से एकीकृत करते हुए छात्रों ने मातृ दिवस के दिन माँ के विभिन्न नामों को जाना और अपनी कार्य पुस्तिका में लिखा | छात्रों ने पृथ्वी दिवस के दिन अपनी धरती को स्वच्छ और हरा भरा रखने की प्रतिज्ञा की | कक्षा गतिविधि तितली में छात्रों ने स्वयं अमात्रिक शब्दों को चित्र सहित लिखा l छात्रों को आ मात्रा सिखाने के लिए व्यंजन वर्णों पर लाल रंग से आ की मात्रा लगवाई गई |छात्रों ने आ मात्रा के व्यंजन वर्णों का लेखन तथा उच्चारण करना सीखा | छात्रों को आ मात्रा के नवीन शब्दों से अवगत करवाने के लिए उन्हें आ मात्रा की विडियो दिखाया गया | छात्रों ने आ मात्रा के शब्द चित्र सहित अपनी कार्य पुस्तिका में लिखें और आ मात्रा के शब्दों को जोड़कर वाक्य बनाने व लिखने सीखे l छात्रों में अमात्रिक ज्ञान, मात्रिक ज्ञान, शाब्दिक ज्ञान , रचनात्मक ज्ञान व लेखन का विकास किया गया l लिंक - https://youtu.be/e9RBD2pAFiU https://youtu.be/MX0cODBIElY https://youtu.be/d7LwUCegOJM https://youtu.be/eofyx2okzV4 https://youtu.be/viQcPwPx1xU PHYSICAL EDUCATIONSkating: Walking on skates, sliding and balancing, and balancing on each leg Gymnastics: Basic gymnastics terminology Judo: Forward roll, backward roll Locomotor Skills: Walking, running, jumping, skipping and hopping Striking Skills: Kick the cup / cones, foot dribbling and dribbling football between zig-zag INDIAN DANCEThe power of Deva Shree Ganesha destroys all your sorrows, enhances your happiness, and creates goodness all around you. Lord Ganesha blesses you with worldly bounties, keeps you protected from obstacles at all times, with this thought we at Suncity started the new session with a beautiful Ganesh Vandana - "Ganesh Raja" by Kailash Kher. Along with Kathak basics students learnt beautiful postures, mudras and body balancing in Kathak dance style. WESTERN DANCEThe new session started with the enthusiastic Bhangra dance on the occasion of Baisakhi festival. Bhangra being one of the most energetic dance forms, it gives students the scope to push themselves to built their stamina and it is one of the best calisthenic exercise. Bhangra choreography was an amalgamation of rhythmic footwork and broad hand movements. The choreography was done in modern Bhangra style keeping the essence of the folk element intact. INDIAN MUSICअप्रैल - मई माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: अलंकार , बैलून ब्रीथिंग , वाद्य परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से गीत: तोता गीत , शांति मंत्र , वाद्य गीत संगीत ४ आल: वेलकम गीत , ग्रीटिंग गीत , सरे गामा बॉडी गेम , बाय - बाय गीत प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक WESTERN MUSICStudents learnt the "Earth" song. The aim was to spread awareness on how to preserve the earth, propagate the ethic for sustainable living, to integrate conservation and development to enable to enjoy long, healthy and fulfilling lives. VISUAL ARTSStudents were introduced to poster-making on World Art Day, they were shown pictures of various posters. Students were encouraged to draw a pallette, colour tubes, pencils, brushes, etc. They learnt when Art Day is celebrated. They also practised the merging and proper filling techniques with oil pastels. Children created a beautiful composition on Mother's Day and also drew self hand impression which was coloured in Cubism style. DRAMAVoice exercises are a set of techniques and practices aimed at improving the quality, range, and flexibility of one's voice. Some common voice exercises include breathing exercises, warm-up exercises for the vocal cords and mouth muscles, and exercises to improve diction and pronunciation. These exercises can help to increase the strength and endurance of the vocal cords, improve the clarity and articulation of speech, and enhance the overall tone and quality of the voice. Regular practice of voice exercises like the one with vowels "A, E, I, O, U" along with identification of different and basic emotions and expressions has been a major part of the practice. STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering, MathEnglish The deep roots never doubt spring will come. – Marty Rubin Our tiny tots are blooming into confident young succeeders which makes our hearts full of gratitude and joy. Literature This is the time of year when our students explode in their learning! The students got deeply involved in the fiction and non-fiction reading and writing. They love learning and becoming experts on so many fantastic topics. Introduction of the chapter 'Tigers' was done through a 'See-Think-Wonder' routine. Reading of the chapter was done by tag your peer game. Chapter end Q&A session was done where the children were able to answer the questions posed. Amazing Words from the chapter was done through 'Oral Drill' and 'Sentence Framing.' Grammar Introduction of 'Conjunction' was done through a quiz where children were divided in to two groups followed by enhancing their writing skills where a few sentences were written in the notebook to depict 'Conjunction'. For a better understanding and practice, students completed 'Unit 10' in Nelson Grammar Book. Introduction of 'Jumbled Sentences' was done by connecting to the students’ previous knowledge. They were asked to unjumble few words through the video. Jumbled words and then sentences were done in the notebook for better understanding. Their vocabulary was enhanced through 'Dolch Words List-7'. Links:- https://youtu.be/K8bmCbsW5OA https://youtu.be/O1gPtVGWAMo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEQaRY4YpVo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ_7z7JFwtg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SJSVpkVck8 Hindi मास का आरंभ मात्राओं की पुनरावृति द्वारा किया गया l कविता - ‘आओ करें प्रणाम’ का वाचन लयबद्ध और ताल के साथ करवाया गया |छात्रों को प्रार्थना का महत्त्व बताया गया और उनके अंदर संस्कार और श्रद्धा के गुणों का विकास करने का प्रयास किया गया | 'शारीरिक शिक्षा' के साथ एकीकृत करते हुए छात्रों को 'ध्यान मुद्रा' करवाई गई l कविता का पुस्तकीय अभ्यास व कार्य पुस्तिका में अभ्यास कार्य करवाया गया l पाठ आरंभ करने से पहले छात्रों को भारत के प्रथम प्रधानमंत्री पंडित जवाहर लाल नेहरू के बारे में बताया गया साथ ही उनको विडियों भी दिखाई गई l पाठ - 'वह अनोखी सवारी' का पठन करवाया गया। पाठ में आए कठिन शब्द, शब्द -अर्थ और पुस्तकीय अभ्यास करवाया गया l पाठ – ‘चार फुन्दनों वाली टोपी’ (हास्य कथा) का आरंभ करने से पहले ,छात्रों से सिर पर पहनी जाने वाली विभिन्न टोपियों के बारे में पूछा गया। हास्य-कथा को पढ़ते हुए छात्रों ने विभिन्न मात्राओं की पहचान करते हुए वाक्य पढ़ने सीखे। छात्रों ने सीखा कि किसी के मज़ाक से चिढ़ना नहीं चाहिए | सतत विकास लक्ष्य -७ सस्ता एवं प्रदूषण मुक्त से संबंधित करते हुए समाचार पत्रों का प्रयोग करते हुए 'टोपी बनाओ गतिविधि' कराई गई जिसके द्वारा उन्हें पुराने अखबारों को पुनः प्रयोग करना एवं पर्यावरण को प्रदूषण मुक्त रखना सिखाया गया । संयुक्त व्यंजन और द्वित्व व्यंजन के बारे में बताया गया व कार्य पुस्तिका में लिखवाया गया व विडियों द्वारा भी समझाया गया l पाठ - 'नन्ही गौरैया' को आरंभ करने से पहले छात्रों को गौरेया चिड़िया के बारे में बताया गया l गौरैया चिड़िया की विडियों द्वारा कहानी दिखाई गई l पाठ का पठन करवाकर बताया गया कि पक्षी भी हमारे मित्र हैं व उनके लिए दाना पानी रखने पर चर्चा की गई l छात्रों को स्वयं पढ़कर लिखने के लिए प्रेरित करते हुए पाठ का पुस्तकीय अभ्यास करवाया गया l सभी मात्राओं का पुनरावृति अभ्यास पत्रक द्वारा करवाया गया l लिंक - https://youtu.be/THusRIPI2oM https://youtu.be/MRi1bgxYOJ0 https://youtu.be/b3SwzANDSMw EVS The month of February started with the introduction of the topic 'Universe'. Students excitedly shared their knowledge about the Universe, Galaxy, Solar System etc. The students were asked about what do they see in the sky during the day and night, to which they responded- clouds, birds, aeroplane. Sun, moon, planets, stars etc. The topic of 'Galaxy' was introduced, where students were informed that the name of our galaxy is 'Milky way Galaxy'. The topic 'Solar System' was further discussed and 'Facts about the Planets' were shared with the students. Students learned about the 'Phases of Moon' with the help of 'Oreo Biscuit Activity'. The topic was concluded by revision through worksheets. Math In the month of February, students strengthened their understanding of 3 digit numbers. Students understood that every number has a place – ones and tens, through place value blocks and flash cards. Taking their learning forward, students learnt to compare numbers using crocodile sign. Arranging numbers in ascending and descending numbers was taught using blocks ( small to big and big to small). Students played games using number flash cards to practice ascending and descending order. They had a fun time doing Shin Edu workbook pages with different shapes. ICT The students enjoyed using MS Paint to draw the various Storage devices. They also drew and painted their favourite season. The topic was concluded by playing a quiz for the brain developer exercise. PE Annual Sports Day is an important event in an educational institution. It is a day when students, teachers, and staff come together to participate in various sports and games. The objective of this event is to encourage physical activity, promote teamwork and sportsmanship among students, and to foster a sense of community within the institution. Typically, Annual Sports Day involves various sporting events such as locomotor activities, non-locomotor activities, manipulation skills, striking skills, indigenous games. Apart from the athletic events, yoga, gymnastics and Judo were also highlights of the day. This day was a highly anticipated event for the students, and it served as a break from the usual routine of classes and studies. It allowed students to showcase their athletic abilities, learn new skills, and interact with their peers in a positive and competitive environment. It also helped to promote a healthy lifestyle and encouraged students to stay physically active. Visual Arts Students were introduced to the monthly theme 'Designs and Techniques' where they drew Geometrical designs and optical illusion designs and learnt about using geometrical shapes by visualizing the pictures. Students were encouraged to draw optical illusion design, using their own hand to create a shape. The students also practiced oil pastels and created a composition by filling shapes beautifully. The topic was integrated with SDG -9. Indian Music फरवरी-मार्च माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: अलंकार, बैलून ब्रीथिंग, वाद्य परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से । गीत: नारंगी गीत ,राग यमन ,राग भीमपलासी बंदिश। संगीत ४ आल: वेलकम गीत, ग्रीटिंग गीत , सरे गामा बॉडी गेम, बाय - बाय गीत,राग की धुन सुनकर रागमाला चित्र बनाना , तानसेन मैजिकल म्यूजिशियन। प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: स्वरतरंग,तानपूरा। गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक Western Music Being engaged in music activities, students learn more than music content and skills. As with any creative endeavour, many thought processess, learning strategies, and ways of expression are refined and transferred to other aspects of life. Like other art forms, music offers unique experience from which a better understanding of the world can emerge. Students who are engaged in music programme have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive awareness, appreciation understanding of personal life experiences and events. Practiced Song: "Sing high, sing low" Indian Dance "It is more important to understand the emotions than to just feel them, it makes work a lot more easier and communication, clearer and better." Focussing on the idea of letting expression define what it means in terms of emotions in different situations, the end of this academic year was focussed upon identification and imitation of simple and complex emotions, understanding the basics of the stage and how to conduct themselves on and around it. Nothing teaches better than a task undertaken and hence, they were told to weave stories of their own through collaborative efforts with each other and hence, letting the imagination run wild and free while inculcating a sense of teamwork. Western Dance "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor; it's to enjoy each step along the way." The month of February began with a new dance style -Indian lyrical contemporary- on 'Shiva strotam by Ashutosh Rana' song imbibing the spirit of divinity. We used freestyle body movements along with rhythmic foot movements to create a new choreography. They were also taught the basic levels of movements like adda and chowk. It is a good exercise for mind and body coordination, it also improves the body posture. Drama "It is more important to understand the emotions than to just feel them, it makes work a lot more easier and communication, clearer and better." Focussing on the idea of letting expression define what it means in terms of emotions in different situations, the end of this academic year was focussed upon identification and imitation of simple and complex emotions, understanding the basics of the stage and how to conduct themselves on and around it. Nothing teaches better than a task undertaken and hence, they were told to weave stories of their own through collaborative efforts with each other and hence, letting the imagination run wild and free while inculcating a sense of teamwork. OORJA “It’s not the will to win that matters--everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters more.” – Paul Bryant, former Football Player and Coach Suncity School-37D showcased OORJA through its younger Suncitizens on the sprawling grounds of the school on Saturday, March 04, 2023. The Annual Sports meet was held for the students of Foundation Years (EYP till Grade II). The event was organised in conjunction with the Sustainable Development Goals 3, 14, 15, 16 and 17 to inculcate environmental awareness in the young minds from early on. OORJA represented Suncity’s “Integrated Sports Programme” where each child gets exposure to a variety of sports offered by the school. The term OORJA also symbolises the agility, vigour and robustness of Suncitizens as they prepare themselves to be healthy world citizens displaying willingness to participate and sportsmanship. The event sprang open with the Principal welcoming the Chief Guest Ms. Sunil Dabas, Padmashree recipient and National Kabaddi Coach, along with the members of the management—who always emphasise the significance of sports in overall development of a child. The athletic event commenced with a vibrant Walk by young Suncitizens to the tunes of a sprightly number. The Principal also joyously accompanied the tiny tots reminiscing her own childhood days. The parents, grandparents and siblings of our young athletes were astonished by the amazing sporting activities put up by the little wonders of Suncity. The races/ drills concentrated not only on the mobility and alertness but also on developing sensitivity towards the environment. ‘Crawling Caterpillar,’ ‘Scooping the Waste,’ ‘Fish Me Out’ (where students had to save the fish in multiples of three—incorporating Mathematical intelligence as well), and ‘Around the World’ are only a few examples of the various activities that filled the day. Along with various races/ drills, gymnastics and Judo also kept the audience gripped. The event was pepped up with the joyful encouragement by the cheerleaders. The Parent Engagement activities were a riveting part of the day. Everyone was fascinated by the participation of the parents. ‘Yoga for World Peace’ emanated enriching vibes and filled the atmosphere with serenity. The Chief Guest shared a personal anecdote about the 2010 Asian Games to highlight the vital role of motivation and appreciation in building a child’s confidence. She commended the PE team, and counselled the parents to inculcate respect for each other and a healthy competitiveness in their wards. The Grand Finale captivated the hearts of the viewers. The event was a resounding success which left the students, parents and the school community brimming with exhilaration. Assemblies"I like the religion that teaches religion, equality and fraternity." - DR. B.R.Ambedkar" The 74th Republic Day was celebrated with pride and reverence with an assembly by Grade 1 E. The assembly started with news updates and positive thought. The young minds shared the significance of Republic Day and the contribution made by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The students gave a beautiful dance performance to pay tribute to our motherland. The assembly was concluded by a quiz where our young minds tested knowledge of the audience about our country's important facts. In the last, the students take an oath to maintain the sovereignty of our country by performing our duties and work towards equality. “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” Keeping true to the wordings of the quote, a general assembly was conducted on the topic, “I am Truthful” by the students of Grade ID on 31st January 2023. The assembly showed the importance of being truthful and kept the audience engrossed throughout the presentation. The students presented prayer, thought for the day, news and new word was introduced to enhance the vocabulary. The assembly also included the poem on the topic truthful. The students also highlighted the significance of being true in situation through a role play. This day was culminated by wise and motivational words by The Section head, Ms. Mansi Bhatnagar. The assembly concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem. MathematicsThe month of January started with recap of 'Time'. The children attended online classes for week 2 and 3 where the concept of 'Calendar' was introduced using pictures. The students learnt how to check a date with month in a particular year. Also three digit numbers were introduced by a short number comparison problem. Students were given a number to play the number race game to identify the number that comes before and after the given number. Number cards were also used to identify 'What comes Before/After. Students learnt about the 'Place Value of Numbers' and 'Number Names' up to 300 using resources- place value blocks and number cards. The conceptual understanding of students was strengthened using hands on approach. Environmental ScienceStudents returned from the winter vacation in a happy and joyful mood. The month of January started with the topic ‘Festivals’. The colour and cheerfulness of the topic, Festivals were rightfully expressed by our young first graders. Students learnt about different Religious and National festivals and the relevance of the National Flag and National Holidays. Students were introduced to different 'Seasons of the Year'. They also learnt about the fruits and clothes related to a particular season. Students learnt about the difference between Weather and Season and maintained a weekly weather report to analyse the changes of weather each day through class discussions. 'Seasons Wheel' activity was done in the class where students learnt about different things that we use in different seasons. Used links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqlyx9zpgCs ICTThe students were introduced to storage places by the activity-'Look around and Find out' the places where they keep their things at home. Then the storage were discussed like CDs and Pendrive. A revision quiz on the previous topic was conducted in order to test their knowledge and understanding. The topic concluded with the brain developer exercise. EnglishAll the children loved coming back to offline classes after attending two weeks of online sessions and a refreshing winter break. They couldn’t hold the excitement and eagerly shared thrilling adventures and their new year resolutions. Literature The introduction of the chapter “Jack and the Special Beans” was done through the See-Think-Wonder routine, which helped stimulate their curiosity and inquiry through careful observations. Rubric for visible thinking routine was used by students for self-assessment. Reading of the play “Jack and the Special Beans” was done in a very creative manner through the Reader’s Theatre. In-depth discussions were done about characters, settings, beginning, and end of the story. Amazing words from the unit were done where students framed sentences while completing the work in the notebook. Chapter end Q&A session was done where children were able to answer the questions posed. Post that, they completed the question answers in the notebook. Children vividly described the various settings and experienced the joy of acting while enacting the different characters of the story in the ‘Role Play’ activity. Grammar Introduction of 'Prepositions' was done through the all-time favourite 'Simon Says' game, followed by a story sequencing activity with the help of props. Children were able to frame sentences using 'Prepositions'. Their vocabulary was enhanced through Dolch words list-6. Students learnt to identify commonly used 'Blends', 'Words ending with oa, o-e, and ow.' Links: https://youtu.be/Mm9p0EEEHhw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r1S5zY2NkA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RlovW7t0tk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL8liysUf6s https://youtu.be/NZHn2UhrLZM Hindiमास का आरंभ मात्राओं की पुनरावृति द्वारा किया गया l छात्रों को मौसम में होने वाले परिवर्तन के बारे में बताया गया l कविता -रिमझिम बरस रहा है पानी का वाचन करवाया गया l वर्षा ऋतु की कविता का वीडियो दिखाकर कविता का अभिनय के द्वारा गायन करने का तरीका बताया गया (नृत्य कला और संगीतमय (MI)के साथ एकीकृत किया गया ) | छात्रों ने वर्षा ऋतु के मौसम में बरतने वाली सावधानियों को जाना l (मासिक विषय -मौसम और ऋतु ) कविता - आओ करें प्रणाम छात्रों को प्रार्थना का महत्त्व बताते हुए कविता का परिचय दिया गया l शारीरिक शिक्षा के साथ एकीकृत करते हुए ध्यान मुद्रा करवाई गई l ( सतत विकास लक्ष्य – १६ शांति ,न्याय और सशक्त संस्थाएँ ) कविता में आए कठिन शब्द और उनके अर्थ कार्य-पुस्तिका में लिखवाए गए l लिंक - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyT90oHMhvY https://youtu.be/79xLuI7cGr4 Physical EducationStudents practised various games for the upcoming event OORJA-Annual Sports Day. Warm Up exercises Locomotor Skills: Skip, Slide, Walk, Run Non Locomotor Skills: Twisting, Bending, Stretching, Turning Striking Skills: Hanging ball strikes, football kicks, striking using tennis rackets Indigenous Games: The train game, The Caterpillar game/ chain game, Rock paper scissor tag game Manipulation Skills: Rolling a ball, Lifting balls & Kicking balls Skating: Half camel on Left Leg, Half Camel on Right Leg, Full Camel on any Leg & T-Break/Breaking forward Gymnastics: Front roll, Backroll, Jumping, Handstand basic. Indian DanceIf you visit Punjab during the harvest season, there’s a good chance that you will be able to witness a Bhangra dance performance. Bhangra is a traditional folk dance that’s a staple of the region’s culture. The dance itself has an incredibly rich history, not to mention the beautiful costumes, choreography, and music. In the month of January, Suncitizens learnt Bhangra folk dance steps on 'Vibe' song on the occasion of Lohri festival. Western Dance"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor; it's to enjoy each step along the way." The month of January began with a new dance style -Bhangra- on 'Vibe' song imbibing the spirit of happiness. We used freestyle body movements along with rhythmic foot movements (tapping and shuffling) to create a new choreography. They were also taught the basic levels of movements like plie and shoulder. It is a good exercise for mind and body coordination, it also improves the body posture. DramaThe month of January is a sign of a new beginning and hope. With what this month brings in for us, we need to realize how we can imagine and build worlds of our own through different ideas of qualities, physicalities, and unique specialties mingled together which make up who we are as an individual. To engage that power of imagination and knowledge of different characters that they come across every day, students were made to discover their own qualities that distinguish them from each other and then to create a character that comes right out of their minds. This activity enables them to identify different stories from different characters and choose one for their own. Indian Music जनवरी माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: अलंकार, बैलून ब्रीथिंग, वाद्य परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से । गीत: देश भक्ति गीत सरे जहा से अच्छा ,राग भीमपलासी बंदिश। संगीत ४ आल: वेलकम गीत, ग्रीटिंग गीत , सरे गामा बॉडी गेम, बाय - बाय गीत, तानसेन मैजिकल म्यूजिशियन। प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: स्वरतरंग,तानपूरा। गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक छात्र छात्राओं ने गणतंत्र दिवस एवं बसंतोत्सव की गायन प्रस्तुति की तैयारी मे बढ़ चढ़ कर हिस्स लिया। Western Music"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a centain place on the floor; it's to enjoy each step along the way." The session began with a new dance style- JAZZ. It's a good exercise for mind and body coordination, it also improves the body posture. ArtStudents were introduced to the monthly theme 'Festivals and Seasons' where they drew India Gate and a scene of Lohri festival. They learnt about Basant Panchami and why it is celebrated. Children learnt to draw a monument for Republic day; musical instrument and swan for Basant Panchami; and a bonefire and kites for Lohri festival by visualizing the pictures. Students were encouraged to draw a monument using scale, where they improved their line drawing. The topic was integrated with SDG-4. They came up with the beautiful artwork. Mathematics Students were introduced to the ‘Time’ concept in their Math lessons. Important facts related to weekdays , months and year were revised .They understood the difference between analog and digital clock. Students learnt to tell time o'clock and half past using the analog clock drawing in their notebook. Students strengthened their understanding of the Time concept by using Visnos clock. EVS The month of December started with the children sharing their thoughts and feelings about the need for ‘Water’ in their lives. Our little scholars learnt about different sources of water through a 'PowerPoint Presentation.' The students learnt about the properties of water with the help of audio-visual aids and a few experiments. The teachers discussed the importance of clean water with the help of a video demonstration and made the students aware of the impact of 'Water Pollution'. The little learners made beautiful pictures on ‘Save Water’ as an art integration activity. The topic ‘Air’ was introduced with a video demonstration and by observing the surroundings. The students learnt about the properties of 'Air'. The little curious minds also learnt about the various steps that should be taken to keep the air clean. They were sensitized on how they can contribute in keeping the air clean in their own small ways. Video Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV-z9KAqn9k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9tsMNVfU4E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgS9uXb3o8I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIo_sU2oPYw https://www.liveworksheets.com/bc2545803zu https://www.liveworksheets.com/ip1633887nv ICT Students enjoyed practicing mouse movement and clicking in 'MS Paint Software.' They were also introduced to 'Data and Memory.' They were asked a few questions to understand the concept of 'Memory.' The knowledge of the concepts was recalled through the 'MS Form quiz.' English Literature The month of December brought the sound of the tinkling bells of Christmas, bringing joy and merriment to our minds. The joyous clamour of excitement was felt throughout the month. The children enjoyed learning 'Factual Writing' through the Unit ‘All about Foxes’. The Unit was introduced with an 'Animal Riddle' to induce the interest of the learners. Children learnt about the front cover, back cover and the essential contents of the book through the 'Book Cover Activity', where they had to design a book cover on any of their favourite animals. 'Amazing Words' from the chapter were done through 'Oral drill' and 'Sentence Framing.' Grammar Writing skill was enhanced through the Christmas Activity, where the students prepared their 'Christmas Wish List' for Santa on a paper cut out of a stocking and further coloured and decorated it. The practice of Dolch Word – List 5 was done for vocabulary enhancement this month. It increased the students' retention power and made the learning process more fun. ‘ck and nk’ blend words were explained to the students through a 'Mind Map' which was done in the notebook. Video links: https://youtu.be/FRXXngcvPcY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GppYi_g8QE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbFpfKlrhzw Hindi मास का आरंभ मात्राओं की पुनरावृति द्वारा किया गया l ऋ व अः(विसर्ग) मात्रा का परिचय विडियों द्वारा करवाया गया और उन्हें बताया गया कि ये शब्द संस्कृत भाषा से लिए गए हैं l विसर्ग मात्रा के शब्दार्थ और वाक्य रचना कार्य पुस्तिका में करवाया गया l छात्रों के पठन कौशल के विकास के लिए पाठ - 'नमः कर' का पठन प्रत्येक छात्र द्वारा करवाया गया l छात्रों को शीत ऋतु से संबंधित हिंदी (parent walk-in) की तैयारी करवाई गई l सतत विकास लक्ष्य-१३ ‘जलवायु, व सामाजिक विज्ञान के विषय ‘मौसम’ से एकीकृत करते हुए शीत ऋतु से संबंधित सामूहिक गतिविधि करवाई गई जिसमे मूँगफली के छिलकों और मक्का के फुल्ले का प्रयोग किया गया जिसके द्वारा भाषायी विकास हुआ l (कला और सामाजिक ज्ञान के विषय -ऋतुओं से एकीकृत किया गया ) l लिंक - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFNZTLox9mg&t=52s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhDkzSGqNd4 Winter Wonderland-Parent Walk-in “At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents. - Jane D Hull. This thought resonated all across Suncity School – 37D on the 6th of December. It was a joyous and a memorable day celebrated by both the students and their parents, through the ‘Parent Walk-in’ under the theme of ‘Winter Wonderland’ ; an event with a novel concept, conducted by the Grade 1 munchkins to showcase the learning process of their acquired conceptual knowledge and understanding. The true ideology of Suncity School – 37D, was reflected through the performances of the children as they strengthened the means of implementing and revitalizing the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-17). The perpetual learners conducted the ‘Fundraiser’ for the underprivileged children and depicted the true meaning of ‘Joy of Giving’- as the greatest of all virtues. The fun-filled games along with the ‘Cookie Designing’, ‘Christmas Tree Décor’ and ‘Carol Singing’, brought out the real fervour of the winter celebrations. The journey of the parents, which began with the kinaesthetic activities of ‘Frosty Leap’ and ‘Happy Feet’, concluded with the mirth of clicking a ‘Selfie with an Elfie’. Transversal, Interdisciplinary and Thematic learning are the concepts that play an integral part in the learning process, and therefore the scholastic and co-scholastic subjects were evenly integrated throughout the event. The planning was in sync with the ‘Annual theme’-‘Srijan’ meaning ‘Creation’ and the monthly theme ‘Seasons and Festivals’. The event ignited the confidence in the young minds to flip their roles, where they became the teachers and the parent became the learners. Keeping ‘21st Century Skills’ in mind, the focus was concentrated on the skill-building of the children. Through the ‘Parent Walk-in’, the students honed their communication and presentation skills successfully. The last day before the winter break, was celebrated well with a fun filled class-party. Children danced and enjoyed snacks. They carried the Christmas crafts as a token of love. Physical Education Warm Up exercises Locomotor Skills: Skip, Slide, Walk, Run Non-Locomotor Skills: Twisting, Bending, Stretching, Turning Striking Skills: Hanging ball strikes, football kicks, striking using tennis rackets Indigenous Games: The train game, The Caterpillar game/ chain game, 'Rock, Paper, Scissor' tag game Manipulation Skills: Rolling a ball, Lifting balls & Kicking balls Skating: Half camel on Left Leg, Half Camel on Right Leg, Full Camel on any Leg & T-Break/ Breaking forward Gymnastics: Front roll, Backroll, Jumping, Handstand basic Indian Music गायन अभ्यास: अलंकार, बैलून ब्रीथिंग, वाद्य परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से गीत: प्रार्थना तुम्ही हो माता,राग भीमपलासी बंदिश आओ बचो,नीली छतरी संगीत ४ आल: वेलकम गीत, ग्रीटिंग गीत , सरे गामा बॉडी गेम, बाय - बाय गीत, तानसेन मैजिकल म्यूजिशियन प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: स्वरतरंग,तानपूरा गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक Western Music When it comes to winter music, it is Christmas and it is the wondrous melodies that first spring to mind. Children learned winter songs, Christmas jingles and carols like 'Feliz Navidad', 'Joy to the World', Silent Night', etc. Indian and Western Dance Dance has health benefits such as increasing stamina, relieving stress, and body sculpting to name a few. It is also great for mental and emotional health. Dance brings people together and provides them with a sense of community with the people that have the same interests and passion. Students learnt Christmas dance choreography on the beautiful song 'I am the happiest Christmas tree'. Through the dance, they learnt various freestyle body movements and footwork with fun sessions. Visual Art
Students were introduced to the monthly theme ‘Air and Water’ where they drew a winter scene for the Parent Walk-in. They learnt to draw snow scene by visualizing the pictures. Students were encouraged to draw snow and pine trees, where they showed snow in a realistic way. The topic was integrated with 'SDG 6' and was displayed in Parent Walk-in. The students also practiced an EVS integrated activity where they made a poster on the topic ‘Save Water’, However, they showed beautifully how we can save water on our mother Earth. ENGLISH Literature November gives us the novelty to start afresh after the long mood of festivities. The joyous clamour of excitement is felt through the routine of the daily Time Table. Reading and Writing Children read the Unit- 'The Gingerbread Man' with a lot of focus on vocabulary building and comprehension skills. They completed the exercises in the Nelson English Grammar Book. The handwriting practice was exercised for developing the essential fine motor skills and improving handwriting. Children learned about the story sequence and elements of the story through the story-'The Gingerbread Man'. The vocabulary was strengthened through the practice of Dolch Word – List 4 and Amazing Words. Grammar Children were extremely exuberant to showcase their understanding of the concept of 'Adjective' through the 'Gingerbread Man' craft activity, where they designed gingerbread man and described it using some 'Adjectives'. The activity was perfectly designed to reinforce the learning of the concept of 'Describing Words'. The students were able to identify and differentiate between 'Asking Sentences' and 'Telling Sentences' through the sentence making and writing practices. Students learnt to identify commonly used blends, th words. This helped them to read the text fluently. hadjectivesw.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4GXW7MapGs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pckuS--UlV4 TH Digraph Sound | TH Song and Practice | ABC Phonics Song with Sounds for Children HINDI मास का आरंभ ओ और औ की मात्रा की पुनरावृति द्वारा किया गया l छात्रों को अं और अँ मात्रा का परिचय विडिओ द्वारा दिया गया l अं और अँ की मात्रा के शब्द, वाक्य रचना और कविता लिखना सिखाया गया l छात्रों ने बिंदी की सहयाता से व्यंजनों पर अनुस्वार लगाए l उड़ान पाठ्यपुस्तक में ‘पाठ– ‘सुंदर हंस ’ पढ़ाते हुए अनुस्वार मात्रा के शब्दों को समझाया गया तथा वाक्यों का उच्चारण करना भली प्रकार से सिखाया गया l पाठ – ‘नाचे ऊँट’ पढ़ाते हुए अनुस्वार व अनुनासिक मात्रा के शब्दों में अंतर समझाया गया तथा वाक्यों का उच्चारण करना भली प्रकार से सिखाया गया l रचनात्मक लेखन - छात्रों को मौसम में हो रहे परिवर्तन और सर्दियों में खाई जाने वाली चीज़ों जैसे मूँगफली ,रेवड़ी ,गजक और मक्का के बारे में बताकर कक्षा गतिविधि करवाई गई l(सतत विकास लक्ष्य -१३ जलवायु कार्यवाही से एकीकृत किया गया ) संबंधित लिंक https://youtu.be/u00rBJ87Pog- https://youtu.be/Za9YdNJKaVY https://youtu.be/WQn04sZF4Ik वर्ड वाल खेल लिंक - https://wordwall.net/resource/3824932/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%B9-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%93-class-1st EVS The month of November started with a discussion about safety rules and what rules we need to follow at different places like school, at home, while travelling in car or bus, while swimming, on the road etc. Traffic signals and traffic rules were discussed with the little enthusiasts. Moving ahead in the month, children enjoyed making traffic light sandwiches. Thinking skill development- Children were asked random questions in order to assess their previous learning of the topic. Modes of transport were introduced with the help of a PowerPoint Presentation. Students attempted live worksheets on the topic-'Transport'. Term ‘Communication’ was introduced to the children through a brainstorming session where the students shared their ideas about communication and the importance and need of communication in their everyday life. Modes of communication were shared with students with the help of a videodemonstration. Students also learnt about the various communication systems used in ancient and modern times and found the differences between the two and also learnt how communication system has evolved over time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpEWVxNj2xo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFGtse525UE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8QxVUGCsoc MATHEMATICS In the month of November , students had fun making colourful patterns using ‘Rangometry’ kit from the Math lab which also made them understand the various patterns formed by using different sizes, shapes and colour. They also made pictures of land transport using different shape cutouts. Students learnt about money and different types of currency as coins and paper notes. Barter system was also explained by an activity of exchanging things. Denominations used in Indian currency were shown to the students. 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' of money was done through a 'Role Play' activity where students acted as buyers and customers. ICT Students were introduced to the computer mouse. They learnt about the different buttons of the mouse, how to hold the mouse, how to click the mouse etc. They enjoyed playing various games and painting in MS Paint to have a better understanding of the usage of the mouse. Physical Education Warm Up exercises Locomotor Skills: Skip, Slide, Walk, Run Non Locomotor Skills: Twisting, Bending, Stretching, Turning Striking Skills: Hanging ball strikes, football kicks, striking using tennis rackets Indigenous Games: The train game, The Caterpillar game/ chain game, Rock paper scissor tag game Manipulation Skills: Rolling a ball, Lifting balls & Kicking balls Skating: Half camel on Left Leg, Half Camel on Right Leg, Full Camel on any Leg & T-Break/Breaking forward Gymnastics: Front roll, Backroll, Jumping, Handstand basic Visual Arts Students were introduced to the monthly theme 'Transport' where they drew electric vehicles and learnt about advantages of using electric vehicles by visualizing the pictures. Students were encouraged to draw an electric car, a charging station and a solar panel. The students also practiced winter scene with oil pastels and created a composition. The topic was integrated with SDG -3. Indian Music नवंबर माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: अलंकार, बैलून ब्रीथिंग, वाद्य परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से गीत: राग भीमपलासी बंदिश आओ बचो,नीली छतरी संगीत ४ आल: वेलकम गीत, ग्रीटिंग गीत , सरे गामा बॉडी गेम, बाय - बाय गीत, तानसेन मैजिकल म्यूजिशियन प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: स्वरतरंग,तानपूरा गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक Western Music As winter began, Winter songs, Christmas jingles, Christmas carols songs, Feliz Navidad, Joy to the World were taught to the students. Indian Dance Dance has health benefits from increasing stamina, relieving stress, and body sculpting to name a few. But it’s also great for mental and emotional health. Dance brings people together and provides them with a sense of community with people that have the same interests and passion. Students learnt Christmas dance choreography on the beautiful song “I am the happiest Christmas tree.” Through the dance, they learnt various freestyle body movements and footwork with fun sessions. Western Dance "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor; it's to enjoy each step along the way." The month of November began with a new dance style- Tap dance on 'Don't worry be happy' song imbibing the spirit of happiness. We used freestyle body movements along with rhythmic foot movements (tapping and shuffling) to create a new choreography. They were also taught the basic levels of body like plie and releve. It is a good exercise for mind and body coordination, it also improves the body posture. Drama Story Telling The students actively enjoy listening to stories and imagining a world of their own. In order to enhance their thinking skills and arouse curiousity in terms of all the different ideas that exist in the world, storytelling and enactment through stories like "Alladin in the Modern World", "What if you were a Superhero for a day?" encourage kids to explore the depths of their imagination and define for themselves, a thought process to enhance the teaching learning process on a whole in terms of relating different subjects. The ideas find a way to express themselves through their enactment and understanding of the stories in consideration. Speech and Confidence Building Exercises The clarity of speech and how kids enunciate a word is a crucial point to be taken care of when it comes to expressions and emotions. The correct pronunciation and ability to project the voice without faltering in the speech is something we can only nurture at this budding young age. This change can positively influence their capabilities in terms of listening and speaking, and allow every child an opportunity to develop public speaking skills. Annual Excursion “The best education you’ll ever get is by travelling. Nothing teaches you more than exploring the world and accumulating experiences.”-Mark Patterson The word excursion evokes a feeling of excitement and a sense of exhilaration. This year the students of Grades I & II went to ‘Never Enuf Garden Railway’ Manesar, for their annual excursion. The trip aimed at providing the learners an experience outside the school environment and allowed them to observe new things in a completely different setting. ‘Never Enuf’ is the only garden railway in North India brought to life by Mr. Aadesh, a train-modelling enthusiast who has installed his creations in a Lilliput’s world, straight out of a picture book. The exuberant children, bubbling with excitement, got a close experience of a miniature world in an enchanting display of trains, motor-controlled boats and cars in their own small world of houses, industries, and bridges, perfectly syncing with the theme for this month- ‘Transport’ and SDG 9- ‘Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure’. Apart from admiring the miniature rail world, the young ‘Suncitizens’ also learnt about ticket windows, signals, railway crossings and station masters. The children were made aware of, how to deal with emergency situations involving fire escapes and more. The enthralling trip was made even more enjoyable with the scrumptious food, served at the venue. The children prepared DIY crafts and carried them home as souvenirs for their parents. AssembliesI A The young Suncitizens of Grade I-A, conducted their class assembly on the theme-‘Universal Kindness Day’ on 15th November. Students were made aware of the significance of the Universal Kindness Day by highlighting the importance and by connecting it with the real-life examples. Being kind to others instils a positive feeling and makes this world a better place to live. The assembly showcased the talent of the children and effectively conveyed the message that kindness is an act of compassion, love, concern and sympathy. I B ''Tolerance is a virtue that depends upon peace and strength" - Charles Linderburg Students of class 1 B presented a beautiful assembly on 22nd November on the topic ‘I am Tolerant’. The assembly gave a message of being tolerant and accepting people as they are. It showcased the talent of the children and effectively conveyed the message that being tolerant is an act of compassion, love, concern and sympathy. Being tolerant to others instils a positive feeling and makes this world a better place to live. The assembly concluded with a beautiful musical act performed by the students which tells us about accepting everyone as they are as 'We are all amazing'. IC "Winter is not a season, it's a celebration." Grade 1C proved the wordings of this quote true by welcoming winter season with open arms through their assembly on the 29th of November. The assembly started with news updates and positive thought. The young minds shared all the related information on winter and successfully, brought the cheerfulness of the season through a joyful song. The assembly concluded by distributing certificates to students who achieved success in the interschool skating competition. Children's Day Celebrations Children’s Day is celebrated in remembrance of India’s first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, popularly known as Pandit Nehru, who was born on 14th of November in the year 1889. Suncity School-37 D organized an amazing “Science Magic Show” for the young Suncitizens. The magician performed several bewildering tricks that left our little Suncitizens astonished and awestruck. Not only a magic show, but our little ones also enjoyed a movie time with their friends while snacking on delicious popcorns and chocolates. Our children had a memorable experience as they enjoyed the wonderful events and went back home happy and overjoyed. MathematicsStudents continued the learning of the 'Multiplication' concept as repeated addition and grouping. They also learnt tables from 1 to 5 and wrote them in their notebook using jodo blocks. Students also enjoyed building on their logical and analytical skills by working on the Sep-Edu module. EVSThe month of October started with the children sharing their thoughts and feelings about the need for shelter in their lives. Our little learners learnt about different types of houses through a PowerPoint Presentation. The topic of Kuccha house and Pucca house continued and children learnt about the characteristics of the same. As part of English integration students enjoyed watching the story- ‘Three Little Pigs’ and discussed about the three different types of houses, the pigs made in the story. The little enthusiasts were introduced to different rooms in a house. The teachers also discussed the importance of a clean house with a help of a video and a PowerPoint presentation. In addition, various safety measures that they should follow were discussed in the class. As an art integration activity, the children enjoyed house making craft using coloured paper and stick/straws in their artbook. The topic 'Our neighbourhood' was discussed with the students and the importance of neighbourhood community was explained to the children with the help of a video demonstration. Children were taken for a school tour and they were made aware of the different types of rooms used for different purposes in a school. The topic of ‘Community Helpers’ was introduced with a video demonstration on how houses are built and who are the people involved in constructing houses. The little curious minds were taken to visit the construction site to understand how a house is build and which materials are used for the same. As experiential learning is an integral part of education, students were taken to a ‘Field trip to the Fire Station’ where they learnt about the importance of firefighters in our society and how firefighters rescue people by putting their own life at risk. VIDEOLINKS-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3Je_qfYci4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy71T3pge1I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNXPAETI0s ICTThe students played various typing games on 'Tux Typing' and practiced typing in 'Wordpad'. They also completed the brain developer exercise in Cyber tools book. EnglishIn the month of October, Grade1 children gained confidence and took one step further in becoming confident communicators using the four language skills seamlessly. They understood alphabetical order of a dictionary. They understood the text and took up the loud reading of the Unit 6 -'Toys'. Amazing words were done in the notebook as a part of the vocabulary enrichment exercise. Chapter end exercises were done in an interactive manner where children and teacher brainstormed together and discovered the correct answers. A ‘Show and Tell’ was planned for students to enhance their public speaking skills. Children were elated by the thought of bringing their favourite toys to school. They looked super thrilled as they talked about their favourite toys. They understood the concept of this-that, these-those words by expressing their own ideas. They were able to differentiate between Telling Sentence and Asking Sentence. Students learnt to identify commonly used blends, words ending with -ff, -ss, and -ll. This helped them to read the text fluently. Dolch words list III was done in the notebook. The students had a great learning experience as they continued to learn and grow each day. Links:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-SWzpdcl6E https://youtu.be/5G0j_Huv2Fg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPcl5i30IGI https://youtu.be/NOmGFiBqJK8 Hindiमास का आरंभ ए और ऐ की मात्रा की पुनरावृति द्वारा किया गया l छात्रों को ओ और औ मात्रा का परिचय विडिओ द्वारा दिया गया l ओ और औ की मात्रा के शब्द, वाक्य रचना और कविता लिखना सिखाया गया l उड़ान का पाठ – ‘मोर की दावत ’ पढ़ाते हुए ए मात्रा के शब्दों को समझाया गया तथा वाक्यों का उच्चारण करना भली प्रकार से सिखाया गया l मासिक विषय और सतत विकास के लक्ष्य -११ 'नगर एवं समुदाय' से समायोजित करते हुए ओ मात्रा से सम्बंधित गतिविधि के द्वारा हाथ पर एक अच्छी आदत लिखवाई गई | छात्रों को विश्व भोजन दिवस (16 अक्टूबर) का महत्त्व बताया गया | औ मात्रा का परिचय दिया गया और त्योहारों का महत्व बताते हुए सभी मात्राओं की पुनरावृति करवाते हुए दीपावली के उपलक्ष्य में दिए के चित्र में रंग भरके वाक्य लिखवाया गया जिससे उनके शब्दकोश व भाषिक योग्यता में वृद्धि हुई । संबंधित लिंक - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvAhSiEwgsg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEj_r0oQ_U4 https://youtu.be/Glyc9a2M6W0 वर्ड वाल खेल लिंक - https://wordwall.net/resource/6366393/%E0%A4%93-and-%E0%A4%94-matra-words-for-practice Fire Station Field Trip“The best education you’ll ever get is by traveling. Nothing teaches you more than exploring the world and accumulating experiences.” - Mark Patterson The students of grades I & II, visited ‘Haryana Fire and Emergency Services’, to extend their knowledge about the community helpers. They got a hands-on-experience in fire safety and the essential community helper- the ‘Firefighter’. They watched how firefighters use their fire trucks in an emergency. The firefighters showed them the different equipment used by them and demonstrated the use of a fire extinguisher. Children were ecstatic when they saw a firefighter slide down the pole. They asked many questions to the firefighters. The firefighters were surprised by the inquisitiveness of the children. They were told about the emergency number where they can call when there is a fire. Their visit was aimed at learning about the duties of firefighters and also to get fire safety measures for day-to-day life. All in all it was a fun-filled and an informative experience for the children. Physical EducationStudents practised: Warm-up exercises like on-the-spot jogging, jumping and running. Agility exercises like modified zig-zag running with cones. Students of Grade I were able to perform the following activities: Locomotor skills like - Hopping, Walking and Hopping from one place to another Non-Locomotor Skills: Pick up a pencil, Jumping on the Spot & Stretching on the Spot Striking Skills: Basics of catching and throwing, Catching with Tennis balls & Throwing practice with Tennis balls Indigenous Games: Dog and the bone, Tag games & In and out (Jumping) Manipulation Skills: Rolling a ball, Lifting balls & Kicking balls SKATING: Basic/Beginner 1.0: Walking on Skates, Sliding on Skates & Skating forward Basic/Beginner 2.0: Skating crossing blow bar, Simple sit & Zig-Zag forward Basic/Beginner 3.0: Half camel on Left Leg, Half Camel on Right Leg, Full Camel any Leg & T-Break/ Breaking forward GYMNASTICS: In Movement: Demonstrate basic gymnastic skills in a circuit or in simple routines. About Movement: Demonstrate an understanding of motions that influence propulsion and balance Through Movement: Demonstrate care and cooperation during activities Indian Musicअक्टूबर माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: अलंकार, बैलून ब्रीथिंग, वाद्य परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से गीत: नीली छतरी, सा से संग,ओ पालन हरे गीत, दशरथ नंदन राम संगीत ४ आल: वेलकम गीत, ग्रीटिंग गीत , सरे गामा बॉडी गेम, बाय - बाय गीत, तानसेन मैजिकल म्यूजिशियन प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक Western MusicStudents were taught do re mi fa alongwith a brief exercise on Western Solfage expressing the correct relation between major and minor scale, and touching over the melodic minor scale. Indian DanceThe religious significance of Diwali varies regionally within India. One tradition links the festival to legends in the Hindu epic Ramayana, where Diwali is the day when Rama, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman reached Ayodhya after a period of 14 years in exile after Rama's army of good defeated the demon king Ravana's army of evil. On this auspicious occasion students performed a peppy dance on a Diwali Song. Western Dance"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor; it's to enjoy each step along the way." The session began with a new dance style- Tap dance on 'Don't worry be happy' song imbibing the spirit of happiness on the joyous occasion of Diwali and giving them a basic knowledge and significance of Diwali. We used freestyle body movements along with rhythmic foot movements (tapping and shuffling) to create a new choreography. They were also taught the basic levels of body like plie and relieve. It is a good exercise for mind and body coordination, it also improves the body posture. Visual ArtsStudents were introduced to poster on 'SDG – 14 Life Below Water' where they learnt how to protect marine life by not throwing garbage or plastic waste in sea water. An art integration activity with EVS to make the students aware about the loss of life below water. They came up with beautiful colour scheme themselves. Children were also explained to draw Diwali festival scene where they were shown pictures of Diwali decorations. Students were encouraged to draw diya decorated and filled with different designs. CelebrationsMATHEMATICSThis month the students continued with their learning of 'Subtraction' with the vertical method. They were introduced to word problems by story telling. Later on, they solved word problems. Students were assessed for Mental Math (Numbers up to 100 ) through a class oral quiz. They also attempted an assessment on 'Addition'. They learnt about multiplication through a class activity using playdough to understand the concept of 'Multiplication' as repeated addition. They used the class resources to learn this concept. The common properties of multiplication were discussed, where the product remains same irrespective of the numbers changing their' order. Repeated Addition' concept was taught to memorize multiplication facts and to form multiplication equation using the method. EVSThe month of September started with the commencement of students’ learning journey on the topic- 'Plants'. The subtopic 'Germination' was explained with the help of a planting activity in the class where our little enthusiasts were extremely happy to see their seeds growing into small plants. The students were briefed about the SDG-;15 'Life on Land' where they learnt about how to protect plants by not wasting paper and planting more trees. The students were taken for a 'Nature Walk' where they saw different types of plants and many vegetables like Brinjal, Chilli, Lemon in our school kitchen garden. The revision of the theme plants was done through an activity 'Pick your Chit' wherein the students picked up the chits and spoke about different types of plants, their parts and uses. The concept initiation of the topic 'FOOD' was done with a discussion on importance of food and the sources of food. Students were briefed about different types of food like- Energy giving food, protective food, muscle building food, milk & dairy products and fats & sugars. Students learnt about the balanced diet and its importance with the help of 'Food plate activity'. Taking the topic forward, the educator explained the difference between 'Junk and Healthy food' and students wrote about different healthy and junk food in their notebooks. 'Table Manners'- Do's and Don'ts were briefed to the class where they learnt about eating etiquettes and respecting the food. Different kitchen utensils used in the kitchen were discussed and a 'Visit to the Refectory' was done to showcase the different utensils used in the school kitchen. Fruit puppet was made as a part of Integration with Art where they were overjoyed to make figurines from the fruits they brought. The closure of the theme 'Food' was done by organizing a 'Tiffin Party' where students brought food in their tiffin's and shared the importance of the food type they were assigned to. Video Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV522c-wknQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGKZxKpwxWg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE8lezHs19s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vMf0L4Mbec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V6tjzCbSug ICTStudents were really excited to work on the computers. They learnt the names of the different keys of the keyboard and started working on the Tux Typing Software. They also played a few games in the Tux Typing software. They enjoyed typing about themselves in the 'Wordpad'. As a concept closure, the students attempted the revision worksheet for the topics done. ENGLISHLiterature This month is a special month for the students and the teachers as we celebrated Teacher’s Day on 5th September. It marks the birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the second President of free India. Children made beautiful cards for their teachers to express their bond and affection. Students completed the Unit- 5 ‘I like…’ with focus on reading, comprehension and writing skills. The young learners were introduced to the chapter through 'Guided Writing' where they were asked to draw their favourite weather and write a few sentences about it. Group and loud reading was promoted to foster correct pronunciaton and diction in the children. 'Amazing words' were done in the notebook. Chapter end exercise was done in an interactive manner where children and teacher brainstormed together and discovered the correct answers. Handwriting practice was done in the notebook. ‘Spell Well’ sessions were taken to enhance the vocabulary of the class. Grammar Introduction of 'Gender' was done through a video demonstration followed by a notebook task. 'Antonyms' were introduced to children through an online game. Children highlighted opposite words from the story 'Cinderella' to demonstrate their understanding of the topic. Dolch words list 1I was done in the notebook. Children were made familiar to 'Adjectives/ Describing Words' with the help of live examples. Textbook exercise were done to reinforce the learning of the concepts. Students were able to demonstrate their understanding of adjectives through ‘Describing Myself’ activity. Links:- https://youtu.be/_OYPnFAQFcI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghd898RDjEM https://oppositesgame.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXL7dT7ovEM HINDIमास का आरंभ उ और ऊ की मात्रा की पुनरावृति द्वारा किया गया l छात्रों को ए व ऐ की मात्रा में अंतर स्पष्ट करवाया गया l ए और ऐ मात्रा से शब्द और वाक्य बनाने सिखाए गए l पाठ- ‘फिसला केशव’ पढ़ाते हुए ए मात्रा के शब्दों को समझाया गया तथा वाक्यों का उच्चारण करना भली प्रकार से सिखाया गया l ‘फिसला केशव’ का पाठ पूर्ण करवाते हुए उसका अभ्यास पाठ्य पुस्तक में करवाया गया l छात्रों को ए मात्रा वाले शब्दों जैसे केला, सेब ,चेरी आदि के गुणों को बताते हुए फलों को खाने के लिए प्रेरित किया और मासिक विषय से एकीकृत करते हुए कक्षा गतिविधि करवाई गई। छात्रों ने अपने मनपसंद फल का चित्र अपनी कार्य पुस्तिका में चिपकाया और रंग भरकर फल के बारे में एक वाक्य लिखा l छात्रों को शिक्षक दिवस के महत्व के बारे में विडिओ द्वारा समझाया गया l पाठ - 'भैया की रेल' पढ़ाते हुए ऐ मात्रा के शब्दों को समझाया गया तथा वाक्यों का उच्चारण करना सिखाया गया l ए और ऐ की मात्रा मे अंतर स्पष्ट किया गया l छात्रों द्वारा हिंदी दिवस बड़े जोश और उत्साह से मनाया गया जिसमे प्रत्येक छात्र ने हिस्सा लेते हुए 'निशाना लगाओ, शब्द बताओ ' गतिविधि' में मात्रा पर निशाना लगाकर उस मात्रा से कुछ शब्दों का निर्माण किया जिससे उनके शब्दकोश व भाषिक योग्यता में वृद्धि हुई । संबंधित लिंक- https://youtu.be/AtwPPm6-bp0 https://youtu.be/poyGmYmwuCo ttps://youtu.be/7wJfsIv747E https://youtu.be/TnljJO58rIQ PHYSICAL EDUCATIONStudents practised: Warm-up exercises like on-the-spot jogging, jumping and running. Agility exercises like modified zig-zag running with cones. Students of Grade I & II were able to perform the following activities: Locomotor skills like - Hopping, Walking and Hopping from one place to another Non-Locomotor Skills: Pick up a pencil, Jumping on the Spot & Stretching on the Spot Striking Skills: Basics of catching and throwing, Catching with Tennis balls & Throwing practice with Tennis balls Indigenous Games: Dog and the bone, Tag games & In and out (Jumping) Manipulation Skills: Rolling a ball, Lifting balls & Kicking balls SKATING: Basic/Beginner 1.0: Walking on Skates, Sliding on Skates & Skating forward Basic/Beginner 2.0: Skating crossing blow bar, Simple sit & Zig-Zag forward Basic/Beginner 3.0: Half camel on Left Leg, Half Camel on Right Leg, Full Camel any Leg & T-Break/ Breaking forward GYMNASTICS: In Movement: Demonstrate basic gymnastic skills in a circuit or in simple routines. About Movement: Demonstrate an understanding of motions that influence propulsion and balance Through Movement: Demonstrate care and cooperation during activitie. WESTERN DANCE"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a centain place on the floor; it's to enjoy each step along the way." The session began with a new dance style- Dandiya on 'Moti Veerana' song imbibing the spirit of love and devotion and giving them a basic importance and significance of Navaratri. We used freestyle body movements along with hand gestures and rhythmic foot movements to create a new choreography. They were also taught the basic levels of body like plie and releve. It is a good exercise for mind and body coordination, it also improves the body posture. INDIAN DANCEDurga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, is an annual Hindu festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga and is also celebrated because of Durga's victory over Mahishasur. Students learnt to dance to the tunes of Durga Stuti in classical dance style through various mudras, postures and various expressions on the song- Ya devi sarvabhuteshu. DRAMAStudents learnt how to coordinate and function as a cohesive group through the Random Alphabet exercise. They were also taught about characterisation and given the task of coming up with 5 characters with unique character traits and quirks. INDIAN MUSICसितम्बर माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: अलंकार, बैलून ब्रीथिंग, वाद्य परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से गीत: नीली छतरी, सा से संग,ओ पालन हरे गीत, दशरथ नंदन राम संगीत ४ आल: वेलकम गीत, ग्रीटिंग गीत , सरे गामा बॉडी गेम, बाय - बाय गीत, तानसेन मैजिकल म्यूजिशियन प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक WESTERN MUSICStudents were taught do re mi fa alongwith a brief exercise on Western Solfage expressing the correct relation between major and minor scale, and touching over the melodic minor scale. ARTStudents were introduced to the monthly theme 'Food' in Warli style and they were shown pictures of Warli figures cooking food. Students were encouraged to draw hut, borders, Warli figures, etc. They also learnt different shapes used in Warli Art and practiced pencil colours. They came up with beautiful colour scheme themselves.
AssemblyThe young Suncitizens of Gurade I-C, conducted their class assembly on the occasion of ‘Muharram’ on 5th August. Students were made aware of the significance of the day of Muharram by highlighting the rituals followed by Muslims. The assembly concluded with a soulful Sufi performance by the children and observance of a few moments of silence in respect to the mourning occasion. The students of Grade 1D conducted their class assembly on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami.. The Krishna Janmashtami festival marks the birth of Krishna, one of the most popular deities worshipped by Hindus. The students praised their friends with the significance of the festival through beautiful enactment of the birth of Lord Krishna. The event concluded with melodious Bhajan, a mesmerising dance performance by the students on the song, followed by Dahi Handi and the National Anthem. ''Kindness is the language which the dumb can speak, the deaf can hear and the blind can see.'' - Mark Twain Students of class 1 E presented a beautiful assembly on 26th August on the topic ‘Compassion’. The assembly comprised of kindness acts which shows the feeling of compassion. It showcased the talent of the children and effectively conveyed the message that kindness is an act of compassion, love, concern and sympathy. Being kind to others instils a positive feeling and makes this world a better place to live. The kindness acts were followed by a pledge where children took the pledge to be kind to everyone. Independence Day CelebrationsSuncity School 37D celebrated India’s 75th Independence Day with immense respect and strong patriotic feelings. The Suncitizens extended a warm welcome to the Honourable Chief Guest, the Director General of Haryana Institute of Public Administration, Red. DGP Ranjiv Singh Dalal. Members of the Management at Suncity School 37D also graced the occasion. The flag hoisting ceremony set the tune for the rest of the program. The cultural program commenced with a wonderful rendition of the song Vande Mataram by the school choir. It was followed by a splendid dance performance. The students instilled the importance of self-defence and showcased their Judo skills which left the audience awestruck and inspired. This was followed by the glorification of India in the ancient language, Sanskrit. A grand and graceful fusion dance performance on the song 'Aye mere Watan ke logon' struck a strong emotional chord among the audience.The program culminated with the address and motivating words of the Chief Guest, which enthused and enlightened the students. The Principal in her address urged the students to instill discipline in themselves in order to be successful. Budding author Arshya Prinjal and artists Navya Shankar and Triman Kaur Mullay, all 7th graders, presented their respective works to the Chief Guest. Grade IX and X students, in their endeavour to honour and recognize the work and importance of the entire school support staff, initiated SEWA and served refreshments to them. They were also given a tricolor each to hoist in their houses in order to spread the message Har Ghar Tiranga. Mathematics Students learnt to add the numbers with carryover by using place value blocks. They also learnt to solve the story sums in their Mathematics lessons. The concept of 'Subtraction' was introduced as a take away process by using classroom objects. They were introduced to ‘Subtraction terms’ by using vocabulary cards. Subtraction was taught using two methods; by using number lines and by counting backward to find the difference between the two numbers. Students also enjoyed building on their logical and analytical skills by working on the SEP module. EVSThe month of September commenced with the learning about different types of birds- 'Flying and Flightless birds with the help of a video demonstration and notebook work. Our little learners were introduced to different types of insects through the topic 'The world of Animals'. The children attempted an interactive worksheet in order to consolidate their learning. A new topic 'The World of Plants' was introduced where students were made aware of the different types of plants like trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers and creepers. Discussion about parts of plants also took place and the functions of the different parts of plants were explained with the help of a PowerPoint presentation. The little enthusiasts were too excited to know about how a plant grows. The process of 'Germination' was introduced with the help of video demonstration and a hands on experiment on 'Seed Germination'. The topic was continued and students learnt a lot about the uses of plants in their daily lives. Video Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byN1qjfAyXI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6YhghG7mzQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE6xptjgNR0 ICTStudents were introduced to various parts of a computer - Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, and CPU and also to the extended parts like Printer, speaker etc. Students enjoyed coloring the parts of computer and other activities. English"The quiet August noon has come; A slumberous silence fills the sky; The winds are still, the trees are dumb, In glassy sleep the waters lie." – William Cullen Bryant. The month of August brings with it the spirit of patriotic fervour as it is all about talking to our children and instilling in them a deep love for our country. Many activities were planned to celebrate the Independence Day, which developed a sense of pride, love, respect, and loyalty towards our nation. August also marks the arrival of the festive season and children learnt the importance of Muharram, Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami. Our rich cultural heritage inspires us to live in peace and harmony, rejoicing and celebrating all festivals with equal zeal. Literature Monthly theme of August was 'Plants' and in correspond with the same children completed Unit-4 ‘Growing Beans’ with a focus on glossary and writing skills. Introduction of the chapter was done by poem recitation and through linking the topic to the students' prior knowledge. Children drew ‘My Garden’ in their notebook, depicting how beautiful and colourful it can be. Video demonstration on parts of plant was done. An interesting 'Jigsaw Puzzle' game was organized where children had to rearrange the whole plant in the correct order. Amazing words from the chapter was done in the notebook. Chapter end exercises were done in an interactive manner where children and teacher brainstormed together and discovered the correct answers. Grammar Doing words were introduced to the students through 'Spin a Wheel Activity'. They were thrilled to spin the wheel and couldn't wait for their turns. Students gave an interesting twist to the game 'Dumb Charades' where they enacted the doing words while their peers had to guess the word. To enhance students’ knowledge and to consolidate their learning, notebook work was done. Blend ‘nd’ and ‘ng’ was explained to the students through a 'Mind Map'. Dolch words list 1 was also done in the notebook. Links:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0VJZRBuNm0 https://spinthewheel.app/9gAHxpX5Fp https://youtu.be/ZYPjmjff0Zo https://youtu.be/dUXk8Nc5qQ8 Hindiमास’ का आरंभ इ और ई मात्रा की पुनरावृति द्वारा किया गया l छात्रों को उ और ऊ की मात्रा में अंतर स्पष्ट करवाया गया l उ और ऊ की मात्रा से वाक्य और शब्द बनाने सीखे l पाठ – ‘मुरली की धुन’ का पठन करते हुए छात्रों को जन्माष्टमी के त्यौहार के विषय में बताते हुए छात्रों में भारतीय त्यौहारों के प्रति लगाव को जागृत किया गया |पाठ ‘टीनू झूला झूल’ का पठन करवाया गया और पुस्तक अभ्यास किया l छात्रों को उ और ऊ मात्रा से वाक्य ,अक्षरों को जोड़कर नए शब्द तथा कविता रचना करवाई गई l उ और ऊ मात्रा के फूल और जानवरों के नाम चित्र बनाकर लिखवाए गए lछात्रों को उ और ऊ की मात्रा मे अंतर समझ आया l जन्माष्टमी के त्यौहार के विषय में बताते हुए छात्रों में भारतीय त्यौहारों के प्रति लगाव को जागृत किया गया | जिससे उनके शब्दकोश में वृद्धि और भाषिक योग्यता में भी वृद्धि हुई । संबंधित लिंक - https://youtu.be/MQAAFSLm_IA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBAzQbyKkQw https://youtu.be/BhjWaVWgkss https://youtu.be/Rf7PeTjcl2Q PEWarm Up exercises Locomotor Skills: Skip, Slide, Walk, Run Non Locomotor Skills: Twisting, Bending, Stretching, Turning Striking Skills: Hanging ball strike, football kicks, striking using tennis rackets. Indigenous Games: The train game The Caterpillar game / chain game Rock paper scissor tag game Manipulation Skills: Rolling a ball,Lifting balls & Kicking balls Skating : Half camel on Left Leg,Half Camel on Right Leg, Full Camel any Leg & T-Break/Breaking forward Gymnastics: Front roll, Back roll, Jumping, Hand stand basic Indian DanceDance has health benefits from increasing stamina, relieving stress, and body sculpting to name a few. But it's also great for mental and emotional health. Dance brings people together and provides them with a sense of community with people that have the same interests and passion. Students learnt Ganesh Vandana choreography in semi-classical style on 'deva shree ganesha' song.Through the dance they learnt various mudras like -- Pataak, ardh-chandra and expressed emotions through shringar ras and veer ras. Western Dance"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor; it's to enjoy each step along the way." The session began with a new dance style- Freestyle on a Krishna song imbibing the spirit of love and devotion. We used freestyle body movements along with hand gestures and rhythmic foot movements to create a new choreography. They were also taught the basic levels of the body like polio and relieve. It is a good exercise for mind and body coordination, it also improves the body posture. DramaVarious team building games and exercises like: Who is the leader?, Space Walk! Students worked on various emotions and expressions by portraying animal characters like: Lion, Rabbit, Frog, Tortoise, etc. Mirroring Activities where students follow the teacher in various actions & postures were conducted. Body Sculpting - An activity in which students are divided into teams of two where one becomes the sculptor while the other becomes a model and they make things (living/non living) and then their roles are switched. Indian Musicअगस्त माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: अलंकार, बैलून ब्रीथिंग, वाद्य परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से गीत: सा से संग चलो सब होले, वाद्य गीत संगीत ४ आल: वेलकम गीत, ग्रीटिंग गीत , सरे गामा बॉडी गेम, बाय - बाय गीत प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक Western MusicUP IN THE BLUE SKY-- A traditional western classical composition which indulges different flavours of classical symphonies and how music becomes the mode to communicate through different melodies and rhythms was done in the Western Music lessons. ArtThe students were introduced to Independence Day drawing in which they were shown pictures of symbols representing the nation. Students were encouraged to draw the National Flag. They learnt the symbolic colours of our country‘s flag and practiced merging and proper filling with oil pastels. Learners also learnt to draw a Rainy Day drawing and Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi in which they understood the curves used at different places in drawing. The students came up with beautiful colour scheme themselves.
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