MATHSIn the month of November , students had fun making colourful patterns using Geoboard from the Math lab which also made them understand the various patterns formed by using different shapes. They made hut , rockets , car and ships etc. 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. Difference between paper notes and coins were explained. 'Role Play' activity where students acted as buyers and customers was done using their toys . They had fun while exchanging money and their favourite toys. EVSThe month of November started with interactive discussions and vibrant visuals of different means of 'Transport'. Students were introduced to essential safety rules and the rules that we need to follow at different places like at school, at home, while travelling in a car or bus, while swimming, on the road. Pictures were shown illustrating pedestrian guidelines, seatbelt usage, and traffic signals Moving ahead in the month, children enjoyed making “Traffic light sandwich”. Brainstorming sessions on 'Importance of Transport' and the different 'Modes of Transport' made the classroom interactive and engaging. Children loved exchanging ideas and their knowledge about the topic during these lively sessions. Modes of transport were introduced with the help of a PowerPoint presentation. By fostering a positive and interactive environment, grade 1 students embraced crucial safety concepts and transportation insights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpEWVxNj2xo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFGtse525UE ICTThe students were able to understand the terms data and memory. They were made aware about the difference between the Human Brain and Computer Memory. The students performed well in Memory Games on GCompris and other online games. They were able to do the activities given in the Cyber Tools. EnglishIn November, there's a sense of freshness after the festive period, and this is reflected in the lively energy felt within the daily routine. Reading and Writing- Children engaged with the story 'The Gingerbread Man', focusing intently on building their vocabulary and comprehension skills. They diligently completed exercises from the Nelson English Book. Handwriting practice was also emphasized to enhance fine motor skills and overall writing quality. Exploring the story's sequence and its fundamental elements further enriched their understanding of storytelling. Additionally, they reinforced their vocabulary through exercises based on Dolch Word – List 4 and Amazing Words. Grammar- Children enthusiastically demonstrated their comprehension of 'Adjectives' through a creative craft activity centered around the Gingerbread Man. They designed their own gingerbread characters and described them using various adjectives, effectively reinforcing their understanding of describing words. Through sentence construction and writing exercises, students also successfully distinguished between 'Asking Sentences' and 'Telling Sentences.' Furthermore, they learned to recognize common blends and 'th' words, facilitating improved fluency in reading texts. 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 HINDIमास का आरंभ ओ और औ की मात्रा की पुनरावृति द्वारा किया गया l छात्रों को 'अं' मात्रा का परिचय विडिओ द्वारा दिया गया l 'अं' मात्रा के शब्द, वाक्य रचना और कविता लिखना सिखाया गया l छात्रों ने रंगों की सहायता से व्यंजनों पर अनुस्वार लगाए l छात्रों को बाल दिवस १४ नवम्बर के विषय में बताया गया । दिवाली जैसे रोशनी के पर्व के विषय में जानकारी दी गई । छात्रों ने उत्साह और उमंग के साथ अपने विचार कक्षा में प्रस्तुत किए । उड़ान पाठ्य पुस्तक में ‘पाठ– ‘सुंदर हंस’ पढ़ाते हुए अनुस्वार मात्रा के शब्दों को समझाया गया तथा वाक्यों का उच्चारण करना सिखाया गया l सतत विकास लक्ष्य -१३ जलवायु कार्यवाही से एकीकृत करते हुए रचनात्मक लेखन में 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 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 PHYSICAL EDUCATIONUnder 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: Basics of floor exercises like wall hand stand, handstand kick, baby cartwheel, balancing drill on the beam. Judo: Mae Ukemi (forward fall) monkey crawl, plank roll and burpee jump. 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 DANCEIn their Western Dance lessons, the students learnt: 1. The revision of essential beginning steps of Classical Jazz Dance: Jazz and Blade hands, Point/ Flex feet, Kick Ball Change, Pivot turn, Jazz Square. 2. Jazz routine with the theme 'Christmas Special' and the addition of three new technical Jazz steps- Jazz Walk, Jazz slide, Jazz turn, Grapevine. 3. Full body strengthening warm-up routine to keep one injury free and strong. 4. Body isolations 5. Students are still discovering how to reveal more confidence and self-value by learning Dance techniques. DANCE FORM: JAZZ SONG: 'JINGLE BELLS' LOVE TO SING In their Western Dance lessons, the students learnt: 1. The combination steps of Bhangra Dance: Shoulder movement, leg taps, leg raise, side shuffle taps 2. Full body strengthening warm-up routine to keep one injury free and strong 3. Choreography was done keeping the essence of full movement intact and add the contemporary elements to make the art form interesting. DANCE FORM: Bhangra SONG: Jogiya by Surjeet Bindarakhia DRAMAIn their Drama lesson, students got to know about different emotions and their execution through different activities. Activity 1: Emotion Connect Students learnt and understood the expectations and routines of the Drama class. Students identified how and why different emotions are expressed. Activity 2: Morning to School- Get set go Students recreated routine, day to day events through different acts. Activity 3: Handle the situation Random activities to enhance Emotional Intelligence Activity 4: Family and Emotion Students created an impactful performance by getting into the emotion acceleration. INDIAN MUSICनवंबर माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: यन अभ्यास : अलंकार , बैलून ब्रीथिंग , वाद्य परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से गीत : राम आएंगे गीत , वाद्य गीत,स्वरतरंग गीत ,सबद नानक आया संगीत ४ आल : वेलकम गीत , ग्रीटिंग गीत , सरे गामा बॉडी गेम , बाय - बाय गीत प्रयोग हुए वाद्य : तानपूरा। स्वरतरंग गायन तकनीक : गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक नवंबर माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: चयनित छात्र छात्रों ने प्रार्थना सभा मे राम आएंगे गीत, नानक आया सबद का प्रदर्शन विभिन वाद्यों (हारमोनियम , तबला ,बांगो,शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा एवं ढपली ) के साथ किया| WESTERN MUSICIn their Western Music lessons, students learnt: Christmas Carols: Jingle bells, Feliz navidad, Rudolph the red nosed reindeer Students practised Christmas carols to celebrate Christmas. Instruments used: piano, keyboard, guitar ARTIn their Visual Art lessons: Students were introduced to the monthly theme 'Transport' where they drew different means of transport by visualizing the pictures. Students were encouraged to draw an airplane, a cruise ship and a bus using shapes. The students also practised Diwali composition with oil pastels and a black outliner. Composition: Creative Diwali composition and means of transport Art Technique: Free hand, colour mixing, colouring, outlining Art tools: Pencil, crayons, scale, drawing sheet. Learning Outcome: Development of observatory and motor skills, colouring, blending fine line drawing. LIFE SKILLSThe module for November covered the theme: 'We're all the same yet different'. The objective was: - To help students understand values and what they stand for. - To help students understand kindness and what words to use while showing kindness. - To help students understand tolerance and how to be accepting of others. - To help students understand the differences in people and be accepting of those differences. The module was further explained with the help of activities, videos and reflection based discussions. It began with an activity wherein children used the clues to complete sentences like “I am proud of myself”. Further, they were introduced to Values and its significance. ASSEMBLYIn a vibrant and spirited Diwali assembly conducted by Grade I- C, the students showcased the power of small acts of kindness that can bring immense joy to the lives of the less fortunate. Integrating Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13) into their message, the children highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change. They urged their fellow students to adopt eco-friendly practices, emphasizing the importance of 'Green Diwali' to protect the planet's future. The beats of traditional music and the graceful movements of the dancers encapsulated the spirit of Diwali, spreading joy and happiness among everyone present. Grade I-D presented a special assembly on 22nd November ’23 on Guru Nanak Jayanti. The students came dressed in traditional Sikh attires and the assembly commenced with a shabd followed by thought and news headlines. Some students then came forward to share useful information relating to the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji. The children also presented the bhangra to the traditional bhangra drumbeats. Several in the audience could be seen tapping the floor in enjoyment too. Principal ma'am appreciated the performance of the young performers and encouraged them to follow upon what Guru Nanak Dev ji taught and lived for. The assembly concluded with the melodious renditions of the School Anthem and the National Anthem. ANNUAL EXCURSIONNature is the best therapy, and an excursion is a perfect way to enjoy it. In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows. -Emerson The visit to Rocksport on November 28, 2023, organized by Suncity School 37D for Grade 1 and 2 students, was an enthralling adventure. The children had a blast enjoying live music and getting engaged in thrilling activities like tyre crawl, burma bridge, commando net, zip line, rope climbing, and other low rope challenges. They created lasting memories during their time there. Overall, it was a delightful and unforgettable day for the students, an experience filled with learning and enjoyment.
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MATHEMATICSIn the month of October, students continued the learning of 'Multiplication' concept as repeated addition and grouping. They also learnt tables from 1 to 5 and wrote them in their notebook using repeated addition and skip counting. Students practiced equal grouping using ice trays and kidney beans. Students also enjoyed building on their logical and analytical skills by working on the Sep-Edu module. They were introduced to 2 D shapes and their properties using Powerpoint pictures. Later, they were explained about the difference between 2D and 3 D shapes by using classroom objects like water bottle, pencil box etc. Students had fun making colourful patterns using Geoboard kit from the Math lab which also made them understand the various patterns formed by using different sizes and shapes. EVSThe month of October started with the revision of the theme food as 'Farm to Plate' event where students dressed up as farmers, greengrocers, poultry farmers, milkmen, chef etc and shared their importance. The new theme 'Shelter and Community Helpers' started with the children sharing their thoughts and feelings about the need for shelter. 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 the storytelling of ‘Three Little Pigs’ and the sturdiness of different types of houses. The little enthusiasts were introduced to different rooms in a house and their purposes. The teacher also discussed the importance of a clean house with the help of a video. In addition, various safety measure that they should follow was discussed in class. Using Art integration as a tool, the children enjoyed house-making activity using coloured ice cream sticks. The topic "Our neighbourhood" was discussed with the students and its importance was explained with the help of a video. "My school" was discussed and children were made aware of the different room types used for different purposes. The students were taken for a 'School Tour' to show the different types of rooms in the school. The topic of ‘Community Helpers’ was introduced with a video on how homes are built and who are the people involved. The various community helpers at school were shared by the children and the important roles they hold were discussed. As experiential learning is an important way of learning, students were taken for a field trip to 'Fire Station' where they understood the role of the firefighter and their importance. VIDEO LINKS- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3Je_qfYci4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy71T3pge1I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNXPAETI0s ICTThe students learnt about another part of the Computer i.e. 'Computer Mouse.' They learnt how to hold a mouse, what sound does a mouse make, the 2 buttons of the mouse, how to drag and drop using the mouse. They enjoyed playing the 'Click' game and the 'Drag and Drop' game using the mouse on GCompris. ENGLISHIn October, Grade 1 student made significant progress in developing their communication skills. They grasped the concept of alphabetical order in a dictionary, engaged in read aloud exercises from Unit 6 'Toys,' and expanded their vocabulary by recording 'Amazing Words' in their notebooks. The chapter-end exercises were conducted interactively in which both students and the teacher collaborated to discover the correct answers. An exciting 'My First Dictionary' activity encouraged students to create their own colorful visual dictionaries. To enhance their public speaking abilities, a 'Show and Tell' session was organized, where children enthusiastically shared information about their favorite toys. They also demonstrated an understanding of demonstrative pronouns such as 'this,' 'that,' 'these,' and 'those' through a presentation, after which our young learners express their ideas related to the topic. Additionally, they learned to differentiate between 'Asking and Telling sentences.' Students further developed their reading skills by identifying common blends, words ending with -ff, -ss, and -ll, which contributed to improved fluency in reading the text. Furthermore, they were made aware of Dolch words list III followed by the notebook task. Overall, it was a month of exciting and valuable learning experiences, allowing the students to grow and improve their skills with each passing 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 की मात्रा के शब्द, वाक्य रचना और कविता लिखना सिखाया गया l उड़ान का पाठ – ‘मोर की दावत’ पढ़ाते हुए ओ 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 करवाई गई l जिससे उनके शब्दकोश व भाषिक योग्यता में वृद्धि हुई । अक्टूबर माह में आने वाले सभी त्योहारों जैसे गाँधी जयंती , दशहरा के विषय में जानकारी दी गई । 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 PHYSICAL EDUCATIONUnder 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 of floor exercises like wall hand stand, handstand kick, baby cartwheel, balancing drill on the beam. Judo: Mae Ukemi ( Forward Fall) monkey crawl, plank roll and burpee jump. 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: Under the teacher’s command, Students were taught to perform manipulation skills with plastic ball handling, basketball dribbling & and throwing, football dribbling, kicking, bean bag- catching& and juggling. INDIAN DANCE1. The combination steps of Bhangra Dance: Shoulder movement, leg taps, leg raise, side shuffle taps 2. Full body strengthening warm-up routine to keep one injury free and strong 3. Choreography was done keeping the essence of full movement intact and add the contemporary elements to make the art form interesting. DANCE FORM: Bhangra SONG: Jogiya by Surjeet Bindarakhia WESTERN DANCE1. The 6 essential beginning steps of Classical Jazz Dance: Jazz and Blade hands, Point/ Flex feet, Kick Ball Change, Pivot turn, Jazz Square. 2. Full body strengthening warm-up routine to keep one more injury free and strong. 3. Body isolations 4. Students are still discovering how to reveal more confidence and self-value by learning Dance techniques. DANCE FORM: JAZZ SONG: 'BUTTER' by BTS DRAMAIn their Drama classes, the students learnt about different emotions and their execution through different activities: Activity 1: Act of "I am the Performer" In this activity, students performed the act of "I am the Performer" and delivered dialogues with 5 different emotions (Happy, Sad, Anger, Fear, Disgust). Through this, students got to know about RASA and BHAVA to express their feelings along with a style statement. Activity 2: Mirror Activity and Enactment In this activity, students easily understand the action of their co-performer and learn about their quick and slow action movement. These actions led them to know about the spontaneity of their own and their partner’s performance. Activity 3: Speak without Movement (Intro) In this activity, students introduce themselves with their name, class, father’s name, mother’s name, DOB, school’s name and address, hobbies, CT’s name and Helper Didi’s name. However, there was one interesting condition that they were not supposed to move from the chair that challenged them to control their body. INDIAN MUSICअक्टोबर में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास : अलंकार , बैलून ब्रीथिंग , वाद्य परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से गीत : राम सिया राम - रामायण (चौपाई ) , नीली छतरी गीत , 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 अक्टोबर माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: चयनित छात्र छात्रों ने प्रार्थना सभा मे रामायण चौपाई का प्रदर्शन विभिन वाद्यों (हारमोनियम , तबला ,बांगो,शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा एवं ढपली ) के साथ किया. WESTERN MUSICSong: 'We are one' from Lion King 2 In life there is so much that we don't understand, things don't always go as the way we planned. However, we are still one family. Instruments used: Drums, bucket, piano VISUAL ARTStudents made bookmarks for Sadaya - Mental Health Wellness Week. They drew themselves, their family members and their favourite cartoon characters based on the topic 'Me, Myself and My Family'. They also created effigies of Ravana to commemorate the festival of Dussehra. Composition: Creative bookmarks and composition Art Technique: Free hand, colour mixing, colouring, outlining Art tools: Pencil, crayons, scale, drawing sheet. Learning Outcome: Development of observatory and motor skills, colouring , blending and fine line drawing. SDG:3 - Good Health and Wellbeing ASSEMBLYGRADE 1-A ‘Dussehra is a reminder that no matter how formidable the challenges, the power of truth and goodness always prevails.’ The students of Grade I-A conducted the vibrant and culturally enriched assembly on the occasion of ‘Dussehra.’ It was a celebration of our rich cultural heritage, showcasing the spirit of unity, harmony, and creativity. The assembly commenced with an enthralling theatrical performance, a one act play depicting important episodes from the mythological epic ‘Ramayana.’ With great enthusiasm and dedication, our young actors portrayed the characters of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman, and others, bringing the sacred saga to life. Their loud expressions, colourful costumes, and impressive dialogue delivery captivated the audience, conveying the values of courage, righteousness, and devotion embedded in the epic. This was followed by a scintillating ‘Dandiya Dance’ performance. The rhythmic beats of the ‘Dandiya’ sticks echoed as the children danced with infectious energy and enthusiasm. Their colourful attire and synchronized movements added to the festive atmosphere, spreading joy and excitement everywhere. The assembly concluded with the motivational words by the Principal Ms. Guneet Ohri, who inspired the students and guided them to become responsible and compassionate individuals, contributing positively to the world around them. GRADE 1-B 'Halloween is a time for making new friends and sharing laughter.' A general assembly on ‘Halloween’ was conducted by Grade I B on 26.10.23 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 a small act and a mesmerizing ramp walk. A riveting quiz was conducted by the students to recap the topic. The little wonders won everyone’s hearts with their spooky ramp walk and were appreciated by Mansi Ma’am with her kind words of appreciation. The assembly culminated with the School Anthem and National Anthem. FARM TO PLATEThe educators hosted a fun-filled costume party for Grade I on the theme- ‘Farm to Plate’ which fostered their learning of the monthly theme- ‘Food’ and reiterated upon SDG -12, ‘Responsible Consumption and Production.’ Our young and talented children showcased their versatility by dressing up and doing a short role play as one of the key players in the farm to plate food cycle. Children came dressed up as Farmers, Vegetable Sellers, Milkmen, Grocers, Chefs, etc. and mesmerised us with their performances supported by the use of outstanding props such as tools used at the farm, green grocers market props, chef’s kitchen models and many more. Last but not the least, the message of ‘Zero Food Wastage’ was brought forward and the children took the pledge of not wasting food in their plates. SADAYA WEEKOur journey during Wellness Week, from October 9th to October 13th, was truly enchanting! Each day introduced a new theme, spreading happiness and positivity throughout Suncity School-37D. The children engaged in activities suitable for their age, igniting creativity and promoting teamwork. Our incredible teachers wholeheartedly embraced the themes with infectious enthusiasm. The children were involved in various activities, like, My Dream Jar, Expressing Gratitude, and Spin The Wheel fostering empathy. They also pinned a badge of smiley which emphasised on happiness and well being. The assemblies represented the resilience and hope that defines our community, emphasizing the bright days ahead even during challenging times. Together, we crafted a picture of support, well-being, and positivity. DANDIYA RAASThe Suncitizens of Grade I and II got engaged in ‘Dandiya Raas’ and learnt about the essence and significance of the 'Navratri Festival'. The traditional dance form not only taught the learners about the Indian Culture but also gave them an opportunity to bond with their peers. FIELD TRIP - FIRE STATIONThe Suncitizens of Grade I embarked on an enlightening excursion to the 'DLF Fire Services', DLF Phase V, aimed at fostering an understanding of the vital role played by community helpers in our lives. During the visit, a knowledgeable fire officer guided the young students on the proper procedure to contact the fire authorities in emergencies. The children observed how firefighters utilize their fire trucks during urgent situations. The firefighters showcased various tools and also provided a demonstration on the use of fire extinguishers. A mock drill, illustrating the entire process of fire elimination, enthralled the children, especially when they witnessed firefighters sliding down the pole as part of the rescue team's simulation. The students were given the opportunity to explore the emergency vehicles used by the firemen, and their curiosity led to insightful conversations with the firefighters. The trip's objective was to enhance visual learning and equip students with crisis management skills. It also emphasized the importance of quick thinking and presence of mind during critical situations. |
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