mathThe month commenced with a recapitulation activity based on the concept of 'Addition' in which the scene of a restaurant was created and students ordered different food items. They added the price of ordered items and strengthened the concept of addition. They developed number-sense and fluency with operations. Students practiced, breaking down numbers into tens and ones, using a variety of manipulatives, tools, and math games to develop area in mathematics. They used different ways to represent 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' concretely, pictorially, and symbolically. It was remarkable to see them working on subtraction using realistic examples. The month of August was full of new ideas and building confidence among children where they exhibited their understanding on 'Shapes' during Parent walk-in. The month continued with recapitulation of the topics done and as a concept closure and evaluation of the learning, students attempted worksheets and quizzes. evsThe learning journey for this month started with several questions on situations given to the students to test their pre-knowledge of the topic-' The World of Plants'. The topic was introduced with a nature walk and the students were made aware of the existence of living beings on the earth. The students learnt about various things through demonstrations of parts of a plant, its functions, types of plants, photosynthesis and the importance of plants for all living creatures. The students were able to understand the concept of germination and its various stages through a ‘Seed Germination Activity’ in the school garden. The topic was integrated with SDG 15 ‘Life on Land’. The topic was taken forward with an activity where the young learners were asked to bring a few plant products available in their homes to showcase the ‘Usefulness of Trees’. Going forward, integrating the topic with SDG 13 ‘Climate Action’, the learners were made aware of the changes in the climate due to deforestation. The topic was concluded with an activity wherein the students made beautiful posters on ‘Conservation of Trees’ with slogans to create awareness among the people. Video Links- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJot5toMgG0 https://youtu.be/D1Ymc311XS8 https://youtu.be/Sj_G19HAZlQ ictThe students were able to understand the concepts of Operating a Computer - how to switch on and shut down a computer. what is a window, program, re-sizing the window. They practically applied the concepts during their Lab Sessions. They enjoyed typing their favourite story on the 'Wordpad' and then saving it and applying the controls. englishLiterature: The students completed a unit on 'A Book Cover' with a focus on reading. 'Amazing Words' and comprehension were done in the notebook. Grade II students engaged in practical-based learning by creating book covers based on the information learnt in the unit. They also added titles and publisher names, turning into authors themselves. Handwriting skills were practiced, and students wrote interesting facts about animals to hone their handwriting skills. Grammar: The students learnt about 'Adjectives' and applied them in forming meaningful sentences. The children enjoyed an activity called 'Describing a Monster' involved brainstorming words to describe a monster and giving it a name, integrating visual-spatial skills. The concept of 'Comparison of Adjectives' was introduced by comparing real objects in the classroom. Previous grammar concepts like 'Naming Words' and 'Articles' were recapitulated to reinforce learning from previous months. Reading Skills: A Treasure Of Tales Reading of Unit 1, titled 'Digging for Treasure', aimed to enhance reading skills and foster interest in reading among the children. The integration of different subjects and practical applications provided a well-rounded educational experience for the students. Links- https://youtu.be/n5oAL9h7rGQ?feature=shared https://youtu.be/94cdAyyPj3Q https://youtube.com/watch?v=7dhW9I2xbFg&feature=share https://youtube.com/watch?v=ER_9GX1clNI&feature=share hindiइस मास का आरंभ आने वाले त्योहारों पर चर्चा करते हुए किया गया l भाई बहन के अनोखे प्यार के प्रतीक रक्षा बंधन के त्योहार पर चर्चा की गई l पाठ –‘राखी का त्योहार' के माध्यम से रक्षा बंधन के पावन पर्व के विषय में चर्चा की गई, इस बारे में वीडियो द्वारा जानकारी भी दी गई |पाठ का पठन कराया गया व छात्रों से बीच -बीच में मौखिक प्रश्न पूछे गए जिससे छात्रों में पाठ की समझ का निर्माण हुआ l पाठ का अभ्यास कार्य कराते हुए छात्रों को राखी कार्ड व धन्यवाद वाला राखी कार्ड बनाने का गृहकार्य दिया गया जिससे छात्रों में अपनी भावनाओं को मूर्त रूप देने की कला का विकास भी हुआ l इस गतिविधि के द्वारा भाई बहन के बीच अटूट स्नेह की प्रबल भावना का विकास हुआ lसच्चे मित्र के गुण क्या होते हैं और हम किसे सच्चा मित्र कह सकते हैं इसके विषय में चर्चा की गई व विश्व प्रसिद्ध मित्र जोड़ी कृष्ण- सुदामा की विडिओ दिखाई गईl तत्पश्चात 'पाठ – ‘कृष्ण सुदामा’ का पठन कराया गया l भगवान श्रीकृष्ण से संबंधित मुरली और मुकुट बनाने का विडिओ भी दिखाया गया जिससे छात्र मुकुट मुरली बनाकर उन्हें धारण कर स्वयं को सजाकर त्योहार का आनंद ले सकें व उनमें त्योहारों के प्रति सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण का विकास हो l पाठ का पठन करते हुए अभ्यास कार्य कराया गया l छात्रों ने पेरेंट वॉक इन के अंतर्गत संज्ञा विषय को नुक्कड़ नाटक के माध्यम से प्रस्तुत किया । सभी छात्रों ने बहुत ही शानदार प्रस्तुति दी । छात्रों को सर्वनाम का भी परिचय दिया गया । कक्षा में छात्रों को सर्वनाम का पेड़ नामक गतिविधि भी करवाई गई । छात्रों को सर्वनाम का पुस्तकीय अभ्यास व कार्य पुस्तिका में भी करवाया गया । छात्रों ने संज्ञा की पुनरावृति के अंतर्गत जंगल की सैर नामक गतिवधि के अंदर जानवरों के मुखौटे बनाए व उनके विषय में प्रस्तुतीकरण भी दिया । https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EpEan-Bxy4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WaWsWvPO2U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQjrN0C49KI https://youtu.be/q0q7tU9OUEs PEUnder 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 danceMay 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 danceThe 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 musicअगस्त माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: चयनित छात्र-छात्रों ने पेरन्ट वाक-इन मे राग सारंग का प्रदर्शन विभिन वाद्यों (हारमोनियम , तबला ,बांगो , शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा एवं ढपली ) के साथ किया गायन अभ्यास : अलंकार , बैलून ब्रीथिंग , सरे गामा हैंड मूवमेंट संगीत ४ आल : सरगम स्टापू , राग ताला परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से , तीन ताल परिचय , तबला बोल गीत , राग समूह , राग सारंग परिचय आरोह अवरोह बंदिश प्रयोग हुए वाद्य : तानपूरा ऑडियो ट्रैक गायन तकनीक : गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक , गीत के माध्यम से तत वाद्यों का संक्षिप्त परिचय वाद्य : कांगो , बोंगो , शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा , ढपली एवं तबला का प्रारंभिक परिचय western musicSong practised: "Parts of a Plant" integrated with SDG 15: Life on Land Instrument used/ taught: Drum artChildren practiced beautiful land and water animals like peacock, pig, deer, jungle scene and aquatic scene etc. However, they created it beautifully for their parent walkin. Children also created beautiful flowers (monthly theme plants) in garden scene and flower pot. stemThe children demonstrated STEM activities, One of which involved Creating A Volcano- For this experiment, they used a glass beaker into which they placed 2-3 teaspoons of baking soda and added a drop of coloring. Afterward, they poured a small cup of vinegar, resulting in an exciting eruption that formed a homemade volcano. Make A Parachute- In this project, the students designed their own parachutes using a small paper cup and a plastic grocery bag. They thoroughly enjoyed this activity and spent the entire day playing with their parachutes. parent walk - in‘’The most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvements of parents". -Jane D. Hull Our efficient students of Grades II astonished their parents with their marvellous executions in the ‘Parent Walk-in’ organised from 16 th to 23 rd August 2023. Brimming with excitement and enthusiasm, the students gave a mellifluent start to the morning through the enthralling musical performance. The young minds displayed the integration of the subjects and the integrative approach to different subjects through the theme ‘The world of Animals’. The students were suited well to become educators and got their parents as their pupils. It was a flipping of roles, through which the students shared the classroom learning with their parents and simultaneously honed their communication and presentation skills. The enthralling performance of the children, confirmed their progression in scholastic and co-scholastic learning. An exhibition based on ‘Design Thinking’ and ‘Problem Solving’ was put up by the students which was a part of the project-based learning educational model. The students made the model based on any story of their choice and found the solution to the problem in that story. Students brought innovative solutions to life, based on how real users feel, think and behave. Students used a creative and systematic approach to teach problem- solving and progressed through the stages of Discovery, Ideation, Experimentation, and Evolution in search of innovative solutions to vexing problems. The program concluded with applause and appreciation from the parents, which was further reflected in the feedback shared by them after the program. independence dayThe 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 II children participated in the Show & Tell Activity in which they were dressed up as a Freedom fighter and spoke few lines about the same. They also crafted a beautiful Tricolour cap on the occassion of Independence Day. Fine motor skills
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ENGLISH I've always loved the first day of school better than the last day of the school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings. -Jenny Han Literature Students of grade II had an engaging and productive time during their Unit on 'Little Red Riding Hood' and their exploration of grammar concepts. In the Unit related to 'Little Red Riding Hood,' the students focused on reading, comprehension, glossary, and writing skills. The medium of storytelling was used to help students understand different story elements- Beginning, Middle and End of the story. Additionally, they learned to write one of the elements of the story by themselves. Through a Design Thinking task, the students were encouraged to think innovatively and design something to help the main character, Little Red Riding Hood, find a solution to the problem in the story. The students came up with creative ideas like a mud house for Little Red Riding Hood, For the story 'Thirsty Crow' the recycle pot and pebbles were used, the story of 'Rapunzel' was depicted, her long hair was made with the help of wool and the stairs were made out of cardboard and so on.. They even put their ideas into action by creating the first draft of their designs. A "Bagless Day" was held, and the youngsters were invited to make the paper basket that Little Red Riding Hood loved so much. They eagerly embellished their baskets. Grammar Homophones can be a tricky concept for students to grasp, as they involve words that sound the same but have different meanings and different spellings. The interactive nature made the learning experience enjoyable and memorable. Moreover, they were introduced to tips and tricks for adding endings such as -ing, -er, and -ed to words, which likely helped them improve their understanding of grammar rules. Further, recap of articles was done by having students pick up objects and identify them, that incorporated a tactile element into the learning process. This kinesthetic approach can enhance memory and understanding. Linking the object identification to selecting the appropriate article for the word is a clever way to review articles while connecting it to real-life objects. This activity encourages critical thinking and reinforces the correct use of articles in sentences. Overall, it sounds like the students had an enriching and enjoyable learning experience, incorporating storytelling, creativity, and hands-on activities to enhance their reading, comprehension, writing, and grammar skills. English Talking Book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whP2p9sIJ6w https://www.ezschool.com/English/Homophones/IntroductionToHomophones/PicturetoWord https://youtu.be/drTyYqbz6Xk Hindi मास का आरंभ विद्यार्थियों का स्वागत करते हुए व उन्होंने ग्रीष्म अवकाश कैसे व्यतीत किया, उस पर चर्चा करते हुए किया गया l मनोरंजन व ज्ञान वृद्धि करने हेतु पहेलियाँ पूछकर मात्राओं की पुनरावृत्ति करवाई गई l पाठ -'विनी ने लिखी नानी को चिट्ठी' के माध्यम से किस प्रकार डाकिया पत्र को ले जाकर अन्य स्थान तक पहुँचाता है, इस बारे में वीडियो द्वारा जानकारी दी गई | छात्रों को पत्र की गतिविधि के द्वारा पत्र का प्रारूप दिखाकर उस पर अपना तथा भेजने वाले का पता लिखने का स्थान बताते हुए उन्हें अपने किसी प्रिय को एक छोटा पत्र लिखना भी सिखाया गया l पाठ का पठन कराकर पुस्तकीय अभ्यास कराया गया एवं प्रश्न उत्तर चर्चा के पश्चात लिखवाए गए l छात्रों को पाठ – ‘सबसे तेज कौन’ पढ़वाया गया व विभिन्न जानवरों की विशेषताओं पर चर्चा की गई l कला तथा विज्ञान विषय से एकीकृत करते हुए जीवों की सुरक्षा के साथ जोड़ते हुए जानवरों के चित्रों में रंग भरने एवं उनकी कोई दो विशेषताएँ लिखने के लिए छात्रों को कार्य पत्र दिया गया l पहेलियाँ बूझकर छात्रों से विभिन्न वस्तुओं , व्यक्तियों , स्थानों , प्राणियों के विषय में जानकारी ली गई एवं छात्रों को संज्ञा शब्दों के विषय में जानकारी दी गई l विद्यालय भ्रमण के द्वारा अपने आस पास के वातावरण में संज्ञा शब्दों की पहचान करना सिखाया गया l संज्ञा के कार्यपत्र द्वारा संज्ञा की समझ और पहचान में वृद्धि कराई गई l ‘कहाँ चले जंगल के राजा' पाठ को कला तथा विज्ञान विषय से एकीकृत करते हुए सतत विकास लक्ष्य -१५ थलीय जीवों की सुरक्षा के साथ जोड़ते हुए छात्रों को विभिन्न थलीय जानवरों के मुखौटे बनवाए गए | https://youtu.be/Et5p_ELEWcc https://youtu.be/1wEQnxvilrE Math The month was started with students refreshing their prior knowledge on addition through different learning engagements. Further, their understanding on addition was enhanced by practicing breaking down numbers into hundreds, tens and ones using a variety of manipulatives, tools, and math games. They used different ways to represent addition concretely, pictorially, and symbolically. It was remarkable to see them working on 'Story Sums' which connected them to real-life situations. They participated in all mental math lessons with great enthusiasm. They also had hands-on-experience on 'Shin Education Program'. Students were able to understand and recognize different shapes. They were able to sort shapes into categories based on their attributes. They learnt different 2D and 3D shapes. They also enjoyed tangram shapes activity wherein they learnt to make different animals and birds using different shapes. EVS On returning after an exciting summer break, our little scholars enthusiastically shared their holiday experiences in the class. The learning journey started with a recapitulation of the topic- ‘Family’. They understood the value and importance of family in their lives. In order to make the students connect to the ‘Virtue of Help’, the educator asked them to share 'How they help at Home?' The upcoming topic ‘Animals’ was introduced with the help of a 'Jigsaw Puzzle', which the students loved to solve. They learnt about the physical features of animals using the SEE- THINK-WONDER strategy. They added to their knowledge by learning new and interesting facts about animals around them. Animals and their young ones were discussed with the students. An activity of ‘Guess the Animal Sound’ was played with the children. 'Animal Habitat and Homes' were discussed with the help of a video and PowerPoint presentation. The students learnt about the importance of the conservation of animals and made beautiful posters using their own imagination. Students learning about animals is ongoing as the animal world is amazing! Video Links: https://youtu.be/DKkFOS9nHY8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkjFa9uoGEk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfmtWwn1G3A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKvex-0x0fA ICT The students were able to understand the cycle on which the computer works. They enjoyed learning about Input, Process and Output. They had fun while playing the games on GCompris related to Mouse and keyboard and brain games. PE Skating: 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 MUSIC जुलाई माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: अलंकार , बैलून ब्रीथिंग , सरे गामा हैंड मूवमेंट संगीत ४ आल: सरगम स्टापू , राग ताला परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से , तीन ताल परिचय , तबला बोल गीत , राग समूह , राग सारंग परिचय आरोह अवरोह बंदिश प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा ऑडियो ट्रैक गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक , गीत के माध्यम से तत वाद्यों का संक्षिप्त परिचय वाद्य - कांगो , बोंगो , शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा , ढपली एवं तबला का प्रारंभिक परिचय Western Music Students sang "You raise me up" in unison with different pitches. Transposing in sharps and keys of flat with rhythmic patterns of key signature and time signature Indian Dance “Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express.” Nine Emotions included in Navarasa are Shringara (love), Hasya(laughter), Karuna(kind-heartedness or compassion), Raudra (anger), Veera (courage), Bhayanak (terror), Veebhatsya (disgust), Adbutha (surprise) and Shanta (peace or tranquility). Students enjoyed learning "Navras-Nine emotions". They also practised patriotic dance moves on "Bharat humko jaan se pyaara hai". Western Dance We 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 callisthenic 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. Visual Arts Students created beautiful water animals like different colored fishes and octopus. Out of the land animals they drew lion, and imaginary unicorn, etc. Students of grade2 created beautiful water and land animals for the Parent Walk-in display, for which they practiced frog, pig and peacock. Assemblies II D One of the greatest title in the world is parent and one of the biggest blessings in the world is to have parents to call Mom and Dad.' - Jim DeMint Students of Suncity 37D celebrated "International Parent's day" to acknowledge the contribution of parents in their children's lives. The suncitizens of Grade 2 -D learnt and appreciated the hard work of parents that goes into raising a child. They also learnt the importance of the day and were made aware about the special bond of love and care between parents and their children. by the role play Superdad and Supermom. They also shared special memories with their parents through video presentation. Each student had prepared a special handmade card for their teachers as they act as second parents. They expressed their gratitude towards their parents by performing a dance on Thank You song. The assembly concluded with a heartwarming note from the principal, expressing gratitude to all the parents for their continuous love and dedication. The teachers were also acknowledged for their vital role in their children's growth and development. II C A general assembly on ‘Van Mahotsav- The Festival of Trees’ was conducted by Grade IIC on 14.7.23 in the school gymnasium with the motto to spread the message of Importance of Tree Plantation. A beginning with an insightful thought on Environment, followed by news update. They also delivered an informative and thought on ‘Significance of Van Mahotsav’ To convey the message in a more realistic and effective manner. A riveting quiz time on parts f trees. Jayashree ma’am encouraged the students to take a pledge to save environment, conserve water and also plant a tree on their birthday. The program culminated by the rendition of the National Anthem. II E Tyger! Tyger! Burning bright, in the forest of the night, what immortal hand or eye, dare frame thy fearful symmetry. - William Blake To commemorate the twelfth ‘International Tiger Day’ and to promote awareness, conservation and expansion of wild tiger habitats, the students of class II presented a spectacular assembly. The presentation began with prayer and news updates, followed by informative insight, revealing the plight of our national animal. SDG 15 and the conservation of wildlife and its importance in protecting the Tiger conservation programme was highlighted throughout the assembly. Thereafter the children concluded by taking pledges on the ‘Save the Tigers, Save the Earth’ slogan. The little wonders left everyone spellbound by their presentation skills. The assembly culminated with the Principal, Ms Guneet Ohri’s words of wisdom. Movie Outing An 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 is 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 have 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. life Skill Activity - T shirt foldingENGLISHThe new session began with new hopes and smiles. The young learners enjoyed presenting their introduction to their peers in front of the entire class, which helped them develop their public speaking and self-confidence. On the first day of the class, an engaging icebreaker titled 'Hope and Fear' was performed which was completely in accordance with SDG 3, Good Health and Well-Being. Literature The young learners' completed the Unit-'How to make a Hovering bee' with an emphasis on understanding, following and writing instructions. They brought fruits, dry fruits, honey, and other ingredients. to perform 'The Honey Fruit Salad Activity' for the class. They gained the ability to construct independent instructional sentences and gained an understanding of how instructions are used and what they meant through this activity. In order to improve reading abilities, Pronunciation, and fluency, the class engaged in regular loud reading practice. The students learnt new facts about the human body through the Unit- ‘How do we Move?’ . Regular loud reading was practiced in the class to improve reading skills, pronunciation and fluency. The students were encouraged to draw a story map related to the story- Two and Three which enhanced the critical thinking skills of the children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uES_6CIgle0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4NIEG_ygiM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKSqNLT8kAA Grammar An interesting game was used to teach the happy sounds of words that rhyme. Students were introduced to the concept of 'Verbs' through a Dumb Charades and Simon says game after which they drew a mind map related to the topic. Regular worksheets were provided to help students review the lessons. Fable Festival The adored and eagerly anticipated "Fable Festival" was planned in order to develop the habit of reading which in turn will enhance the vocabulary of the children. The festival was an effort to encourage young readers and was a celebration of the reader in all of us. In the first class, a model reading of a fable and the announcement of the festival were presented to the students. The children were shown the reading log and its purpose. In the upcoming sessions, the tales were read by the youngsters. Lastly, to showcase their speaking and presentation skills the young learners came spruced up as bumble bees and honey bees and shared few experiences into the universe of these bugs through the 'Bee Me presentation'. EVSEnvironment education is the education about and for the environment. In the month of April, students started their session with a round of self-introduction. They were made aware of the essential agreements to be followed in the class. They learnt about themselves by incorporating a variety of bodily kinaesthetic activities in sync with the concepts done in the class. Students enjoyed playing the game 'Simon Says' wherein they learnt about the body parts. See-Think- Wonder strategy was used to trigger their thinking about the importance and functions of body parts. Earth Day was celebrated later in the month, where the students made a poster and pledged to be 'Earth Warriors.' Students enthusiastically learnt about the different sense organs with the help of different activities. It was indeed a true experiential learning for them as they enjoyed and learnt all together. The month ended with a revision of body parts. Video Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oxXPyvuPPY&t=46s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcE2asTpyB4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2caC-uI7l4 The month of May started with the knowledge of SDGs. In order to connect their knowledge about the function of the lungs, with SDG 3- Good Health and Well-Being, on-the-spot jogging activity and breathing exercise were done in the class. The topic 'Family' was introduced with the help of some inquiry-based questions. A video on family, types of family and family tree was shown in the class followed by a discussion on the same. The learning journey continued with a fun-filled activity- 'Play Time with Friends'. They understood the value and importance of family in their lives and recreational activities to have a great bond with the family. To instil the virtue of 'Helping Others', students were asked to share how they help at home. They were encouraged to help their parents with their daily chores. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_todCSG37c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wdM1Rx0HdI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=851Df6MD0cI https://youtu.be/yUeJjZm6FTo mATHThe students were welcomed to the new session where they were given an activity to write for 'My Goal' which allowed them to express themselves as to what two things will let them reach their goal or milestones. Through the activity they understood the meaning of goal and learnt how to set small milestones and role model the right behaviour to achieve their milestones. Students were given 2 and 3-digit numbers wherein they were asked to think as to where have they seen the digits. The ‘Place Value” concept for 3-digit was introduced through concrete models, word form, pictorial form and model form. They learnt about 'Ordering Of Numbers' and 'Comparing Of Numbers' using number cards and blocks. Going further, they were given the concept of 'Forming Numbers', using 2-digit numbers. An understanding of 'Ordinal Numbers', 'Even and Odd Numbers' and the concept for '2D Shapes' was also given at the closure. The students understanding for the various topics was evaluated by various quizzes, worksheets and activities. HINDIसत्र का आरंभ विद्यार्थियों का स्वागत करते हुए व उनका परिचय लेते हुए ' मेरा परिचय' गतिविधि से किया गया | स्वरों व व्यंजनों के पूर्व ज्ञान की पुनरावृत्ति हेतु स्वर व्यंजन गीत का विडियो दिखाया गया व लिखित अभ्यास कराया गया l व्याकरण पाठ्य पुस्तक में पाठ -१ ‘भाषा’ के माध्यम से विभिन्न जानवरों की बोलियों से अवगत कराते हुए व भाषा के विभिन्न रूपों में अंतर स्पष्ट करते हुए मातृभाषा और भाषा के रूप लिखवाए गए l स्वर और व्यंजन का मौखिक और लिखित अभ्यास कराया गया व व्याकरण पुस्तक में पाठ -२ 'वर्ण और वर्णमाला' कराया गया l अपने शरीर का ज्ञान और उसके स्वास्थ्य के प्रति जागरूक करने हेतु सतत विकास लक्ष्य -३ से संबंधित तथा सामाजिक ज्ञान से एकीकृत करते हुए गतिविधि कराई गई जिसमें छात्रों को अपने शरीर का चित्र बनाकर अंगों के नाम लिखवाए गए व विभिन्न अंगों की सुरक्षा उपायों पर चर्चा भी की गई l विद्यार्थियों को मात्रा की पुनरावृत्ति कराने के लिए बारहखड़ी का अभ्यास कराया गया l व्याकरण पुस्तक में पाठ-३ ‘मात्राएँ’ करवाया गया व अनुस्वार ,अनुनासिक और विसर्ग का परिचय देते हुए विभिन्न शब्दों में उनके प्रयोग की जानकारी दी गई l विद्यार्थियों को अपने महान ग्रह की जानकारी देने व उसके संरक्षण के प्रति जागरूक करने के लिए ‘पृथ्वी दिवस’ गतिविधि कराई गई जिसमे छात्रों ने पृथ्वी को साफ सुथरा रखने की प्रतिज्ञा करते हुए अपनी भागीदारी स्पष्ट की l प्रतिदिन प्रयोग किए जाने वाले दिनों और महीनों के नाम से परिचित कराते हुए सप्ताह के ७ दिनों व साल के बारह महीनों के नाम लिखवाए गए | अपने रोज़ के जीवन में संख्याओं के महत्व को ध्यान में रखते हुए १ -२० तक के अंकों को ,हिन्दी अंकों व शब्दों में लिखवाया गया l गणित व हिंदी विषय के साथ एकीकृत करते हुए संख्या से संबन्धित गतिविधि करवाई गई | छात्रों ने उत्साह के साथ गतिविधि में भाग लिया | छात्रों के मन में प्रत्येक कार्य व श्रमिक के प्रति सम्मान की भावना का विकास करने के लिए श्रमिक दिवस के विषय में जानकारी दी गई | माँ एवं बच्चों के स्नेहमय संबंध ,माता के परिवार में महत्व पर चर्चा करते हुए विद्यार्थियों से उनकी माता की विशेषताओं के विषय में पूछते हुए ‘मातृदिवस गतिविधि’ सम्पन्न कराई गई जिसमें विद्यार्थियों ने पुस्तिका में अपनी माँ की तस्वीर बनाकर उनके लिए उपयुक्त शब्द लिखे l पाठ-‘विनी ने लिखी नानी को चिट्ठी’ का पठन करवाया गया l पाठ के अनोखे शब्द , शब्दार्थ एवं प्रश्न उत्तर कराए गए जिसके द्वारा छात्रों के पठन एवं लेखन कौशल का विकास हुआ l विडियो लिंक https://youtu.be/eofyx2okzV4 https://youtu.be/h4hJyaMhjdg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9lsQxI3JaM ictThe students were introduced to the topic by an ice-breaking activity where the students were asked to draw their favourite computer. Then, they did an activity wherein they were asked to play the role of a computer and a human and explain the difference between them. They were also taken on school tour to understand the various places where computers are used. They also identified the other places where computers are used during class discussions. They were taken to ICT Lab to view various types of computers and their features. They were introduced to the keyboard and were asked to type the various places where computers are used. A group discussion was conducted to make the students aware of the computer care tips and the things to be taken care of while using the computer. They learnt to use the mouse by playing the game 'Find the Tech' where they found the various parts of a computer and their uses. https://www.abcya.com/games/find_the_tech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfC1iZl-C0o 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 MUSIC1- अप्रैल - 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 11- अप्रैल - मई माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: गायन अभ्यास: अलंकार , बैलून ब्रीथिंग , सरे गामा हैंड मूवमेंट संगीत ४ आल: सरगम स्टापू , राग ताला परिचय कहानी के माध्यम से , तीन ताल परिचय , तबला बोल गीत , राग समूह , राग भैरव परिचय आरोह अवरोह बंदिश प्रयोग हुए वाद्य: तानपूरा ऑडियो ट्रैक गायन तकनीक: गायन के अभ्यास की बुनियादी तकनीक , गीत के माध्यम से तत वाद्यों का संक्षिप्त परिचय वाद्य - कांगो , बोंगो , शेकर्स , स्क्रेपर , घुंगरू , मंजीरा , ढपली एवं तबला का प्रारंभिक परिचय 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. 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. 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. 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. ASSEMBLiesEarth dayThe only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved. – Richard Rogers To commemorate the Earth Day, Grade IIA conducted a special assembly, wherein the children sensitized everyone about sustainability and conservation in order to save our planet earth. The assembly commenced with the morning prayer and proceeded with the National and International News, Thought of the Day and Significance of the day in History. A thought provoking poem on sustainability was recited. The assembly concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem. ENDANGERED SPECIESThe students of Grade II B joined hands together to put forward a very sensitive topic, 'ENDANGERED SPECIES' on 19th May 2023. Each and every student participated with bubbling excitement and energy.The assembly started by seeking the blessings of the Almighty. This was followed by updates of National , International ,Sports , Weather and School News .The students next enriched everyone's vocabulary by sharing the 'Word of the Day'. The role play and kept everyone spell bound. The message was loud and clear, 'LET’S SAVE THE ANIMALS.' The assembly concluded with National Anthem. STEMMathematicsStudents were able to understand different measuring units via near to far approach, wherein they understood and measured things using handspan, foot span, and cubit. Students were explained the meaning of lighter, heavier, shorter, longer, filled, half-filled and applied the understanding through units of mass, length, and capacity. They were able to appreciate the need for standard units of measurement. Students also learnt to identify the placement of numerals and hands on an analog clock. They experienced in a physical way the values of the intervals of minutes and hours and also learnt the meanings of expressions such as half past, quarter past, and quarter to. Students also explored flexible methods and models to solve which includes concrete models, pictorial representations, and number sentences. Taking learning further to an experiential mode, students did an activity based on 'Shin Edu Program', wherein they discovered and showed different models using trapezium and blocks. Environmental scienceThe learning journey started with the introduction of a new topic- 'Our Universe'. The students were given a task to observe the day and night sky and identify natural and man-made things. They excitedly shared their observations about the sun, the moon, clouds, stars, birds, aeroplanes etc. They also shared their knowledge about the Universe, galaxy, and Solar System. The topic of the galaxy was introduced with the help of a video, wherein, they learnt about our 'Milky Way Galaxy' and got to know about many more galaxies in space. To explain this further, the educator explained about all the planets in the Solar system, and shared a few 'Facts about the Planets'. Students were asked to explore more about the space and share their knowledge in the class discussion. They also learnt about the 'Phases of the moon' with their names and were asked to watch the night sky daily to understand it more. The topic was concluded by revision through a quiz link and worksheet. Video links: https://youtu.be/RJ2bQWH6GCM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIhO9IaLAg8 https://youtu.be/NCweccNOaqo ictThe students enjoyed exploring more tools of 'Tux Paint'. They learnt about the Magic tool and used it also to draw the 'Solar System' which was integrated with their EVS lesson. They had a lot of fun using various tools for drawing Festival of Holi. And the lesson concluded with the Brain Developer exercise in the form of a quiz. englishLiterature The students completed the Unit-‘Christopher’s Bicycle’ with a focus on reading, comprehension and story sequencing skills. They made colourful flash cards with details of the setting, scene and characters of the story. To foster the story writing skills, children were first made to depict the beginning, middle, and end of the story through flash cards and then later on, were asked to write about the same. Grammar The recapitulation of grammar concepts like ‘Prepositions’, ‘Gender Nouns’ and ‘Singular/Plural’ was done to reinforce the learning which had taken place in the previous months. Skills A plethora of reading activities such as ‘Title Tree’, ‘Drop Everything and Read’, ‘Character Mapping’, ‘Retell the tale’ etc were conducted throughout the month in order to help the students improve their reading and comprehension skills. Video Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6ADGFf6yjY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKdMJYptNRI hindiमास का आरंभ छात्रों से पूर्वज्ञान के आधार पर प्रश्न पूछकर वाक्यांश का परिचय देते हुए किया गया जैसे - जो पढ़ाता है उसे क्या कहते हैं आदि। छात्रों की कल्पनाशीलता व शब्द भंडार में वृद्धि कराने हेतु छात्रों को दो समूह में बाँटकर ‘बूझो तो जाने’ खेल खिलाया गया जिसके अंतर्गत एक समूह से एक सदस्य आया और एक पर्ची उठाकर वाक्यांश बोला और दूसरे समूह के सदस्य ने उसका नाम बताया। इस तरह छात्रों को कम शब्दों का प्रयोग करते हुए वाक्यांश का प्रयोग करने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया ।छात्रों को संबंधित विडियो दिखाया गया और बताया गया कि किस प्रकार वाक्यांश के प्रयोग से वाक्य को छोटा व प्रभावशाली बनाया जा सकता है। पुस्तकीय अभ्यास व कार्य पुस्तिका में अभ्यास कार्य करवाया गया ।छात्रों में निडरता व चतुराई जैसे गुणों का विकास करने के लिए पाठ - टन टन घंटा का पठन कराया गया। छात्रों से उनके ऐसे अनुभव जिससे उनकी निडरता का पता चले पर चर्चा की गई । छात्रों को एक नैतिक कहानी का विडिओ भी दिखाया गया व समझदारी व बुद्धिमत्ता से काम करने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया। सामाजिक विज्ञान व मासिक विषय ‘सृष्टि’ (यूनिवर्स) से संबंधित करते हुए छात्रों को एक कार्य पत्र दिया गया जिसके द्वारा सौर -मण्डल के ग्रहों की जानकारी हिन्दी में उपलब्ध करवाई गई जिससे उनके शाब्दिक व बौद्धिक ज्ञान में वृद्धि हुई | छात्रों को पाठ- 'फुदकू मेंढक' व पर्यायवाची की पुनरावृत्ति हेतु पुनरावृत्ति पत्र दिया गया। चित्र -वर्णन करने का तरीका समझाते हुए मृदुल व्याकरण में चित्र वर्णन से संबंधित अभ्यास कार्य करवाया गया। वाक्य रचना करवाते हुए छात्रों को स्वयं वाक्य निर्माण करने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया। गिनती, दिनों व महीनों के नाम की पुनरावृत्ति भी करवाई गई । https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vP96uPNO_Y https://youtu.be/fiMiP1Ao1GI PHYSICAL EDUCATIONAnnual 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. indian danceOnce a year, in late winter and before the arrival of summer (February/ March), this night is observed as "Maha Shivaratri" – "the great night of Shiva". Students learnt the true meaning of Shivaratri through a semi-classical style "shiv vandana" with a lot of mudras and expressions. 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. indian musicफरवरी-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 musicBeing 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" art(Grade- I - II) 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 practised oil pastels and created a composition by filling shapes beautifully. The topic was integrated with SDG -9. oorja-annual sports day“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. englishIntroducing new reading techniques-such as close reading was conducted with the help of a poem-Unit-14 ‘A Dragon in the Classroom’ with students’ focus on recognising rhyming words, nouns, etc, along with gaining the understanding of recycling and reusing old objects to create innovative things. Discussion of the comprehension questions was carried out during the online classes by using MS Teams chat box where students wrote their responses in the chat window. This was followed by a revision of similar meaning words (Synonyms) and Punctuation Round-up by way of exercises. Students enthusiastically participated in ‘Design a Dragon’ activity wherein they creatively designed their mystical dragons recycling waste materials like old wires, old cds, cardboard boxes, broken toys, used paper, newspaper etc. Every student donned the hat of a poet and recited a self-composed poem on the ‘Dragon’ using rhyming words, describing words and onomatopoeic words. The monthly theme- Seasons and festivals was amalgamated with the topic – Questions. The students were divided into two groups-questioning group and answering group. They framed questions based on a picture and text related to the festival of Pongal. The educator facilitated the process by writing the questions on the screen and correcting wherever required. They have also indulged in rechecking their speaking skills by way of reading and speaking activities where they recited extracts from the chapters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlPExNPyPwQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwbwmvs0rOs EVSAfter returning from an exciting winter break, our little scholars enthusiastically shared their holiday experiences in class. The learning journey started with the continuation of the topic- ‘Weather and Seasons’. The students learnt about the different types of clothes and the types of fabrics used to make them. They also learnt about the various types of costumes worn on different occasions and festivals. The topic ‘Festivals’ was introduced and students learnt about national, religious and harvest festivals and the relevance of the National Flag, National Symbols and National holidays. The students were able to relate to the various festivals celebrated at their homes and participated enthusiastically during the classroom discussions. A field trip to ‘Gurudwara Sahib’ was organized in sync with the monthly theme- ‘Seasons and Festivals’ and the ‘Sustainable Development Goal- ‘Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.’ The students learnt the significance of ‘Places of Worship’ and instilled the virtue of Sewa in their young minds. Video Links- https://youtu.be/UlCLX27NqMg https://youtu.be/OmB9cdGcOjc https://youtu.be/Y4zRsxtBfq8 MathStudents were able to understand different measuring units via near to far approach, wherein they understood and measured things using handspan, foot span, and cubit. Students were explained with the meaning of lighter, heavier, shorter, longer, filled, half-filled and applied the understanding through units of mass, length, and capacity. They were able to appreciate the need for standard units of measurement. Students also explored flexible methods and models to solve which includes concrete models, pictorial representations, and number sentences. Taking learning further to an experiential mode, students did an activity based on measurement, wherein they discovered and showed different types of measurement units written on different packets. Hindiमास का आरंभ उभयचर जीवों के विषय में जानकारी देने से किया गया। छात्रों को बताया गया कि उभयचर जीव किसे कहते हैं व इसी प्रकार के अन्य जीवों के नाम पूछे गए । छात्रों को विज्ञान विषय से एकीकृत करते हुए उभयचर जीव( मेंढक) का जीवन चक्र दिखाया गया व उसके विषय में जानकारी दी गई । पाठ- फुदकू मेंढक का पठन कराकर छात्रों में किसी भी कार्य को पूरी लग्न व मेहनत से करने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया । साथ ही साथ पाठ का अभ्यास कार्य भी कराया गया । छात्रों ने रचनात्मक लेखन के अंतर्गत उभयचर जीव के विषय में पाँच वाक्य लिखे । https://youtu.be/xv52Q3O1GCs छात्रों को समानार्थी शब्दों की जानकारी देते हुए उनसे विभिन्न सामान्य शब्दों के समानार्थी शब्द पूछे गए । https://youtu.be/kL7fWD03N5k पुस्तकीय अभ्यास कराते हुए कार्य पुस्तिके में भी अपने वातावरण में दिखाई देने वाले शब्दों के समानार्थी शब्द लिखवाए गए । सतत विकास लक्ष्य -१६ 'शांति , न्याय और सशक्त संस्थाएँ से एकीकृत करते हुए छात्रों को कार्य-पत्रक द्वारा न्यायपरक कहानी दी गई और प्रश्न पूछे गए । पाठ - इंद्रधनुष का पठन करवाया गया व इंद्रधनुष बनवाकर उसके क्रमानुसार रंगों की जानकारी दी गई । जिससे उनके सामान्य ज्ञान , शब्द भंडार व भाषिक योग्यता में वृद्धि हुई । ICTThe students were introduced to a new topic by using www.autodraw.com to give them a hands-on experience of how to use shapes, colours, and other tools. Then they were introduced to Tux Paint and the components of Tux Paint. The students opened the existing sketches in the Tux Paint and enjoyed colouring them using the paint tool, fill Tool, and magic tool. This will also be continued in the next month. 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 Musicफरवरी 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 musicIn all levels of education, music has immense worth. Students learn many important and necessary values for life as music enhances their mind, their expressive ability, and a whole host of other qualities. Learning to read music is learning a different language with abstract sonic meaning. One not only has to comprehend and decipher unique symbols on a page, they have to know how to execute them and execute them well. Those learning music also learn how to develop a critical ear. With a critical ear, one will know how to practice, rehearse, analyze, and critique music performance. Also, performing music encompasses playing with others, as well as alone, which both necessitate certain skills. Also one can also learn tremendously from studying and analyzing music, composing, reading about music, understanding the history of music and its association with historical and current trends, and knowing what to listen for in music. Song practised: 'Walking in the light' along with actions 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. Visual artsStudents were introduced to the monthly theme 'Festivals and Seasons' where they drew clothes used in different seasons and musical veena instrument and swan for Basant Panchami festival. The students practiced EVS integrated activity by drawing clothes used in different seasons. Students were encouraged to draw clothes for example, coats, jacket, cap, raincoat, etc., using different colours. The topic was integrated with SDG-4. The compositions were created using pencil colours, sketch pens and oil pastels. field tripGurudwara Sahib Visit 'For God did not give us a Spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind.' Guru Nanak says, “God is beyond perception of the senses. There is only one God who is the Supreme Truth and ultimate reality. He knows no fear and does not have enemies.” The field trip to a Gurdwara- the holy place of worship of Sikhs which means “door to the guru” was conducted on January 24, 2023. It was a different experience for our young Suncitizens. The students accepted the divine grace and followed all the rules to visit the Gurudwara from removing shoes, washing hands, covering their heads and bowing to feel His gracious presence in front of the Guru Granth Sahib. As soon as we entered, all the learners were amazed to see the place as it was beautifully decorated with flowers and had an elevated platform which looked majestic. The caretaker of the place gave our learners information about the early age of Guru Nanak Ji. He told them that the Holy Scripture Guru Granth Sahib is placed on a takhalmlolt (an elevated throne) in a prominent central position. All praised the 'Almighty' while singing ‘Wahe Guru ji ka Khalsa, Wahe Guru ji ki Fateh’ together meaning Wahe Guru is the protector and Wahe Guru (God) is victorious. The students learnt about a new way of greeting people by saying “Sat Sri Akal” meaning “Truth is the name of God”. We had a wonderful connection to our thematic unit “Communities around us”. englishLiterature Students completed Unit-‘A Woodland Dictionary’ with a focus on reading, comprehension, glossary and writing skills. It was a means of recapitulating alphabetical order and the use of a dictionary, along with the introduction of various vocabulary terms such as definitions. Children went for a ‘Nature Walk’ to spot the different kinds of trees and vegetation. They happily explored and discussed the ‘Evergreen’ and ‘Deciduous trees through the ‘Virtual Tour’. The reading sessions planned through the ‘Tag your Peer’ game enabled the learners s understand the nuances of reading playful year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7GCYG9YeT8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CypuZE0-ikU Grammar The recapitulation of grammar concepts like ‘Helping Verbs’ and ‘Articles’ was done to reinforce the learning which has taken place in the previous month. The much-loved activity ‘Letter to Santa’ enabled the students to understand the techniques and nuances of Letter-Writing and gave wings to their imagination as they creatively crafted hand-made envelopes for their letters and decorated their socks and stockings for Santa to keep their gifts near them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdM2LUkBQzk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL074H5XdNI EvsThe learning journey for this month started with several questions on situations given to the students to test their pre-knowledge of the topic-' Air around Us.' The topic ‘Air and water’ was introduced and the students were made aware of the existence of living beings on the earth. Further, the students learnt about the properties of 'Air and Water', their importance, and the ways to keep them clean. The students were able to understand the concept with the help of experiments conducted in the class. The topic was integrated with SDG 6-'Clean water and Sanitation and SDG 13-'Climate Action.' The students made beautiful posters on it. Going forward, the learners were made aware of the changes in the atmosphere due to air and water. The little enthusiasts were shown a video of the 'Water Cycle' to understand the concept of 'Weather and Seasons.' A discussion on how the weather changes and brings a change in the season was conducted. Video Links- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26_8dEwt14M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAKyhfxxr7s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjkQ2d5Apu8 mathsStudents understood 'Additional Fractions' as operators on discrete and continuous quantities by solving problems using shapes, objects and quantities. They represented smaller pieces (or parts) of a whole. They thought of a sweet shop as an analogy. Students shared a singular whole amount, like a chocolate bar, a cake bar, or muffin. They also discussed a few fractions equations by unravelling the shapes work at a deeper level. Students applied strategies based on fractions and were introduced with the terms numerator, denominator and whole. Students also explored the 'Jodo Gyan' which is a fraction kit wherein, group games with dice and cards were used to introduce fractions and to help visualize fractions, denominator and numerator. Taking learning further to an experiential mode, students performed an activity based on 'Fractions' wherein they took a newspaper and folded them in different ways to understand whole and parts of the fraction. hindiसर्दियों के सुहाने मास का आरंभ विद्यालय के उद्यान में प्रकृति -भ्रमण से किया गया जहाँ एक और छात्रों को भिन्न - भिन्न मौसमों में खिलने वाले फूलों की पहचान हुई , वहीं दूसरी और उनके हिन्दी व अंग्रेजी नामों का भी पता लगा ।सतत विकास लक्ष्य-१३ ‘जलवायु, व सामाजिक विज्ञान के विषय ‘मौसम’ से एकीकृत करते हुए फूलों से संबधित त्योहारों के विषय में भी जानकारी प्रदान की गई व प्रकृति भ्रमण के दौरान अपनी प्रकृति के संरक्षण पर भी बल दिया गया. तत्पश्चात फूलों से संबंधित पाठ - अहा ! फूल कितने सुंदर हैं का पठन एवं अभ्यास कार्य करवाया गया। साथ - साथ रचनात्मक लेखन कौशल व शब्द -भंडार में वृद्धि के लिए 'मेरा प्रिय फूल ' विषय पर चित्र सहित पाँच पंक्तियाँ स्वयं लिखने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया । वचन संबंधी शब्दावली व वाक्य निर्माण कला में वृद्धि के लिए वीडियो द्वारा परिचय दिया गया व मौखिक रूप से एकवचन व बहुवचन भी पूछे गए । एकवचन से बहुवचन बनाने के नियम बताते हुए व्याकरण पुस्तक व अभ्यास पुस्तिका में कार्य करवाया गया । https://youtu.be/2H9rZQARMlE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0vzal7MTSs https://youtu.be/MqXse8XjC8A https://youtu.be/1Rh0LBaBzn4 https://youtu.be/W0asQOS9mNc ictThe session started with a recap of the student's knowledge of 'Wordpad.' They were then introduced to the concepts of 'Word 2016'. The following concepts were covered during the practical sessions: 1. Components of Word window. 2. Entering the text 3. Editing and basic formatting of the Text 4. Saving and Opening a document 5. Printing a document physical educationWarm 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 musicदिसंबर माह में छात्र छात्राओं द्वारा की गई गतिविधिया: 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 musicWhen it comes to winter music, it's Christmas and its wondrous melodies that first spring to mind. Children learnt winter songs, Christmas jingles and carol songs like Feliz Navidad, a joy to the world, silent night etc. 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 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 artsStudents were introduced to the monthly theme ‘Air and Water’ where they drew a winter scene during the night and learnt to draw a snow scene by visualizing the pictures. Students were encouraged to draw snow, a snowman and pine trees, they shaded the snow beautifully. The topic was integrated with 'SDG 6'. The compositions were created using pencil colours and sketch pens. AssembliesThe gleeful festival of Christmas was celebrated with fervour and zeal by Suncitizens of Pre- Nursery B and Grade II D on 21st and 22nd of December respectively. The assemblies began with the ‘News’ and the ‘Thought of the Day’ and extended with an array of interesting programmes. The spirit of Christmas echoed through the carols sung melodiously by the children, ushering in the festive season. The students of Grade II-D welcomed Jesus through a one act play depicting the ‘Nativity Scene.’ Our tiny tots of Pre-Nursey also brought smiles and joy to their fellow mates by sharing the information about Santa and St. Nicholas and emphasized the true spirit of Santa, which lay in the joy of giving and helping those who are less fortunate. This was followed by a mesmerizing dance performance which enthralled the audience. The children were filled with joy and excitement as Santa came dancing to the tune of Jingle Bells. The students were encouraged to promote and contribute to the message spread by Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus) during the upcoming ‘Joy of Giving’ week by donating goods for the underprivileged people. The message of the assembly was loud and clear and reminded us--- "Christmas is not necessarily about things. It's about being good to one another." On behalf of all Suncitizens we wish everyone, ‘A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. ENGLISHLiterature The students inculcated reading habits by taking turns in the class and reading through the pages of the supplementary reader- Treasure of Tales. The Unit- ‘A Bridge of Crocodiles’ was thoroughly enjoyed by the students. New spelling patterns, understanding the glossary and spell well undertaken in this month, helped in keeping the learners’ vocabulary development in check. Later, in the literature section Unit-12, ‘The Chatterbox Turtle’ was taken up to make the learners aware of the picture description. Children vividly described the various settings and experienced the joy of acting like the different characters of the story in the ‘Role Play’ activity. Grammar The recapitulation of grammar concepts like ‘Helping Verbs’ and ‘Conjunctions’ was done to reinforce the learning which has taken place in the previous month. Students were asked to narrate real life incidences and anecdotes on the Universal theme-‘I am Wise’ to instil the valuable virtue of wisdom in them. This further helped in honing their speaking skills. Video Link https://youtu.be/TQv4cDIKW1k EVSThe learning journey for this month started with several queries on the situations given to the students to test their pre-knowledge about transport. The topic ‘Transportation’ was introduced by briefing the students about the invention of wheels. Further, the students learnt about the ‘Importance of wheels’ in the vehicles and the evolution of means of transport. The students also learnt about the medium of transport during early humans and the changes in the wheels used in vehicles with due course of time. After that the learners were made aware about the use of animals in the transportation system and public transport. The students tried their hands on making a ‘Toy Transport’. The students also learnt about different means of communication. They were able to differentiate between personal and mass communication. With transportation and communication system comes a deep sense of responsibility which enabled the learners to talk about the safety rules that they must follow when they’re using any type of transportation. Video links - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOYnsffnoPw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVIigpWXR9k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Dk2Dna8fg MATHStudents understood the meaning of equal sharing and performed an activity of equally distributing the candies. They also discussed a few 'Division' questions by unravelling the way numbers work at a deeper level. Students applied strategies based on repeated 'Subtraction' and were introduced to 'Division' using number line, wherein they also co-related the concept of 'Division' with the concept of 'Multiplication'. Adding up to their learning, children understood the properties of 'Division'. They explored flexible methods and models to solve the sums which included 'Concrete Models', 'Pictorial Representations', 'Number Sentences' and 'Number Lines.' Taking learning further to an experiential mode, students participated in an activity based on equal sharing using stars and smileys in the notebook to understand repeated 'Subtraction.' HINDIमास का आरंभ छात्रों को विशेषण के विषय में ज्ञान देने से किया गया | छात्रों ने अपने मनपसंद खिलौने की विशेषताएँ कक्षा में सबके साथ सांझा की | तत्पश्चात विडियो दिखाकर इसका लिखित अभ्यास करवाया गया और विशेषण शब्दों की पहचान एवं उनका वाक्य प्रयोग करना सिखाया गया जिससे उनका अवधारणा संबंधी बौद्धिक विकास हुआ । सतत विकास के लक्ष्य 13 जलवायु क्रिया के अंतर्गत -छात्रों ने मौसम में होने वाले परिवर्तन (सर्दी के मौसम ) के विषय में विशेषण युक्त ५ वाक्य लिखे | छात्रों को अपनी ऐतिहासिक इमारतों के बारे में बताते हुए उन धरोहरों को सुरक्षित एवं साफ रखने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया । विडिओ द्वारा आगरा के ऐतिहासिक स्थानों जैसे ताजमहल , फतेहपुर सीकरी एवं सिकंदरा के बारे में बताया गया । तत्पश्चात ' आगरा की सैर' पाठ का पठन करवाकर उसका पुस्तकीय अभ्यास एवं लिखित अभ्यास करवाया गया । ताजमहल के विषय में पाँच वाक्य लिखवाकर रचनात्मक लेखन करवाया गया । सामूहिक गतिविधि में छात्रों से आगरा के प्रमुख स्थानों एवं वस्तुओं के चित्र चिपकाकर समुच्चय चित्रण करवाया गया जिससे उनमें समूह भावना का विकास एवं आगरा शहर के विषय की जानकारी पक्की हो । कविता ' समय से' का गायन करवाते हुए समय की उपयोगिता के विषय में बताया गया जिससे छात्रों को समय व्यर्थ न गँवाने की प्रेरणा दी गई । छात्रों को कविता का पुस्तकीय अभ्यास करवाया गया एवं उन्हें समय से अपना सभी कार्य पूर्ण करने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया । संबंधित लिंक - https://youtu.be/04XoNxFuU9U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l6T_8v0yWA ICTThe students were introduced to MS Word 2016. They were demonstrated the components of Word window. and their functions. They were made to do hands on practice. They created a document related to 'Safety and Good health'. They enjoyed formatting the text by styling it, changing the colour and size of the text. 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 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 begins, Winter songs, Christmas jingles, Christmas carols songs, Feliz navidad, joy to the world, Silent were taught to the children. VISUAL ARTSChildren were introduced to monthly theme Transport where they drew electric vehicle and learned about advantages of using electric vehicle by visualizing the pictures. Students were encouraged to draw different electric vehicles, charging station ,windmill and solar panel. They created with Pencil colours. They also practiced winter scene where they drew snowman and pine trees beautifully. They also learned to colour snow by adding shade of a colour . 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 nip in the bud at this 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. Visit to FIRE STATION “The best education you’ll ever get is by traveling. Nothing teaches you more than exploring the world and accumulating experiences.” -Mark Patterson To make the students understand the role and importance of community helpers in our lives, the Suncitizens of Grades I and II, were taken to ‘Haryana Fire & Emergency Services’, Sec-29 for a short and informative trip. Our young tots were briefed by the fire officer on how to contact the fire authorities in case of an emergency by dialling 101. They watched how firefighters use their fire trucks in an emergency situation. The firefighters showed them the different equipment used by them and demonstrated the use of a fire extinguisher. A demonstration drill was also conducted to explain the whole process of fire elimination. Children were ecstatic and super excited when they saw the firefighters slide down the pole as a part of the mock drill by the rescue team. Lastly, students were made to visit the vehicles, firemen used during the state of emergency. The children asked many questions to the firefighters and surprised them with their inquisitiveness. The objective of the trip was to enhance visual learning and crisis handling abilities amongst the students This trip also gave the students an idea about how important it is to use their presence of mind when a crisis like this occurs. 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 ‘Sun citizens’ 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. CHILDREN'S DAY 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. COMMUNITY LUNCH ‘’Sharing is a wonderful thing, especially to those you’ve shared with.’’ - Julie Hebert ‘Sharing is Caring’; teaching the children to share is teaching them love and compassion. This Children’s Day, November 14, 2022, the gratified ‘Suncitizens’, spread smiles by organizing a ‘Special Treat’ at the school for the underprivileged children. A ‘Community Lunch’ was organized by the school authorities wherein the students of grade II served meal to almost 100 underprivileged people with a lot of zeal. This was also in sync with the SDG 2- Zero Hunger. The enthusiastic children experienced the joy of serving the community and thus got engaged in some luminous learning. The joy of the occasion got doubled when the underprivileged children were taken to the play area and were given an opportunity to play on the swings. Children’s Day couldn’t be spent better than making the young minds realize that humanity should be the biggest religion for each and every one. A society can be served in this way, thus making the earth a better place to live.
FIRE STATION VISIT“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. ENGLISHLiterature Students completed the Unit- Wheels with focus on reading, comprehension, glossary and writing skills. This was taken up to make the learners aware of the distinction between Fiction and Non-fiction text. This was followed by students inculcating reading habits by taking turns in the class and reading through the pages of the supplementary reader- Treasure of Tales; Unit- ‘Work, Work, Work’. New spelling patterns and paragraph writing undertaken in this month helped in keeping the learners’ writing skills in check. Grammar Stepping into the second term was highlighted with the first and the most enjoyed activity- ‘Adjective Detective’ which was a class activity where students learnt the practical life application of classroom learning of the topic- ‘Comparison of Adjectives’. Connecting the sentences became fun when ‘Conjunctions’ were made from paper linkers, ensuring that methods like these, aid the topics in staying glued to the memory, especially when students presented their creations in an impactful manner. Interesting concepts such as ‘Stretch a Sentence’ and ‘Onomatopoeia words’ gave the learners a chance to dig deep into the formation of longer sentences while using words that create noise. Onomatopoeia words were taught through video demonstrations and were recapitulated with the help of interactive worksheets. Further, with the help of anchor charts, students learnt about ‘Homophones’ and their appropriate usage in sentences. Video Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psjd5w125Ac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJUqJyX5NSA https://youtu.be/FBQCgjo1QTU EVSThe learning journey for this month started with the introduction of the topic, ‘Shelter’. It started with a discussion on homeless people seen on the roads. The teachers put forth several queries on situations given to the students to test their pre-knowledge such as “Where do you live? Why do you feel that we need to live in a house? What type of houses do you live in? How would people be living if they didn’t know how to build a house?” The teacher used various audio-video aids like pictures and videos to make the students understand the significance of shelter in their lives, types of houses, different rooms in a house and people who help us to build our houses. To explain this further, the educators took the students to ‘Visit a construction site’, wherein students were familiarized with the building materials, tools and machines used in constructing a house. The topic ‘Community Helpers’ was discussed with the students and its importance in society was explained with the help of a video demonstration. The role of various community helpers at different levels in a school, were shared by the children. The students made beautiful ‘Gratitude Cards’ for their favourite ‘Community helper’. To build on the topic further, a video demonstration was conducted to discuss about 'Our neighbourhood services'. This was done to explain the kind of services that we see in our neighbourhood and their importance was explained in depth. 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. Video Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT0PpL9lEQs https://www.liveworksheets.com/qr1188954bx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4im5Al_t4c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKrhhpdq33o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQygrdoLK98 MATHEMATICSStudents were engaged in solving Mental Math questions by unravelling the way numbers work at a deeper level. Students were introduced to the concept of 'Multiplication', wherein they understood equal grouping and were further explained the concept with the help of 'Repeated Addition'. Students applied strategies based on multiplication and learnt about the properties of 'Multiplication'. They explored flexible methods and models to solve and represent array method, wherein concrete models, pictorial representations were included. Taking learning further to an experiential mode and as a part of Math and Art Integration, students created 3D models of 'Multiplication City', wherein they created their own cities and build the windows using the 'Array Method' based on the concept of Multiplication. As a concept closure and a part of formative assessment, students attempted quizzes and worksheets. HINDIमास का आरंभ 'अहिंसा के पुजारी ' पूजनीय महात्मा गाँधी जी के विषय में कविता पाठ ' मैं गाँधी बन जाऊँ ' से किया गया । छात्रों को गाँधीजी के जीवन की घटनाओं से परिचित कराने के लिए विडिओ दिखाकर अपने जीवन में सत्य के मार्ग पर चलने व अहिंसा का प्रयोग करने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया जिससे उनके जीवन में नैतिकता का विकास हो सके।अभ्यास पुस्तिका में चरखा बनवाते हुए, गाँधी जी के विषय में अनुच्छेद लिखवाकर छात्रों को रचनात्मक लेखन करना सिखाया गया। लिंग संबंधित पूर्व ज्ञान को जाँचने के लिए छात्रों से सरल संज्ञा शब्दों के लिंग पूछे गए। तत्पश्चात उन्हे कुछ अन्य शब्द पूछकर उनके परिवर्तित लिंग बताने को कहा गया जिससे छात्र नए संज्ञा शब्दों से परिचित हों व उनके शब्द भंडार का विस्तार हो । लिंग की परिभाषा समझाते हुए व्याकरण पुस्तिका में लिंग संबंधी कार्य स्वयं पढ़कर व समझकर करने को कहा गया जिससे छात्रों में आत्मविश्वास एवं समस्या निदान का गुण विकसित हो । अक्टूबर माह में आने वाले सभी त्योहारों जैसे गाँधी जयंती , दशहरा , दीपावली के विषय में जानकारी दी गई । छात्रों को निर्जीव वस्तुओ के लिंग का निर्धारण करना सिखाने के लिए एक खेल भी खिलाया गया , जिसमे छात्रों को दो टीमों में विभक्त करके स्त्रीलिंग व पुल्लिंग लिखे हुए कार्ड देकर अध्यापिका ने एक-एक करके उन्हे अनेक वस्तुएँ दिखाकर उनका लिंग पूछा व छात्रों ने कार्ड दिखाकर वस्तुओं का लिंग बताया। जिस टीम के अंक अधिक हुए उसे विजेता घोषित किया व तालियों द्वारा उनका मनोबल बढ़ाया गया । लेखन कौशल –गृह कार्य में छात्रों को अपने समुदाय में रहने वाले व्यक्तियों जैसे कुम्हार, पुलिसवाला, डाकिया, दुकानदार, गायिका, अध्यापिका, लेखिका आदि के नामों की सूची बनाकर उन्हें स्त्रीलिंग व पुल्लिंग के कॉलम में लिखने को कहा गया। (सतत विकास लक्ष्य -11 संवहनीय नगर एवं समुदाय व सामाजिक विज्ञान विषय(हमारे मददगार) से एकीकृत ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2fkljpZdXc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj4gaH6qC-Q https://youtu.be/7wsSyyLIaSw ICTThe students enjoyed typing on 'Wordpad', playing typing games on 'Tux Typing' and how to format the text by changing the colour, size and style of the text. PHYSICAL EDUCATIONStudents practiced: 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 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 VISUAL ARTSStudents drew Dussehra scene and were encouraged to draw burning of Ravana effigies. They coloured in vibrant colours using oil pastels beautifully; further expanding their aesthetic awareness towards colour scheme. In their Art integration activity with EVS, they drew their dream house. This was very thoughtful activity where children shared their own thoughts and came up with different ideas. Different types of houses were created and coloured beautifully. 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 auspious 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 releve. It is a good exercise for mind and body coordination, it also improves the body posture. ASSEMBLIES“The significance of Diwali is the removal of darkness and ignorance from the mind and filling it with goodness.” The enthusiasm, celebrations and the spirit of Diwali is unparalleled. To add to the festive fervour, the students of Grade II B presented a Special Assembly on Diwali on October 18, 2022. The assembly started with the 'Ram Bhajan' to seek the blessings of the Almighty. Alongwith the other regular features of the assembly, a Mime act was performed by students on the theme ‘SAFE AND GREEN DIWALI’ to create awareness on climate hazards of bursting crackers. depicting SDG goal 13. The assembly culminated with a foot-tapping dance performance which filled the atmosphere with zeal and excitement. Speaking on the occasion, our dear Principal Madam applauded the efforts of the students and urged them to celebrate a clean, green and safe Diwali. “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 Peace” by the students of Grade IIA on 11th October 2022. The assembly showed the importance of being peaceful and kept the audience engrossed throughout the presentation. The students presented prayer, thought for the day, news and significance of the day in history. The assembly also included the poem by famous poet Rabindranath Tangor and a declamation by the holiness Dalia Lama. The students also highlighted the three signs of peace and importance of peaceful environment. This day was culminated by wise and motivational words by The Head of the School, Ms. Guneet Ohri. The assembly concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem. “A nation is mute without its national language.” Mahatma Gandhi The students of Grade IIE conducted a special assembly, on the theme 'Hindi Diwas' to mark the importance of the country’s most widely spoken language. Hindi is the language that binds us all together. Without Hindi, India would lose its identity. The assembly commenced with the morning prayer and proceeded with the 'National and International News', 'Thought of the Day', 'Word of the Day' and 'Significance of the day in History'. Some students dressed up as famous poets and recited the classic poems which were enjoyed by all. The Head of the School, Ms. Guneet Ohri appreciated the efforts of the students and teachers. The assembly concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem. “Grandparents are our rich cultural heritage. They sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children." The students of Grade II D conducted a general assembly, on the theme 'Grandparents Day' to mark the importance of the worldwide celebrated day, dedicated to the love and blessings from grandparents. It was first celebrated on September 09, 1979. The assembly commenced with the morning prayer and proceeded with the 'National and International News', 'Thought of the Day', 'Word of the Day' and 'Significance of the day in History'. A student portrayed as a granny shared about the special love of grandparents through a small poem. The Head of the School, Ms Guneet Ohri appreciated the efforts of the students and teachers. The assembly concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem. "A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who plants kindness gathers love. " The sudents of Grade II C presented a special assembly on the occasion of Dussehra on 29th September, 2022.Dusshera or Vijayadashami, is the culmination of nine days of Navratri celebrations. It is the festival that marks the killing of Ravana by Lord Rama and the triumph of good over evil. It aims to reinforce the timeless values of brotherhood and tolerance which was beautifully executed by our beloved children through a 'Story Narration'.The assembly commenced with the morning prayer and proceeded with the 'National and International News','Sports and School news', 'Thought for the Day', 'Word of the Day' and 'Significance of the day in History'. Some students dressed up as Lord Ram, Mata Sita,Laxmana, Hanumana, Sugreeva and Ravana to portray the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana throgh an act.The students also worshipped Goddess Durga by doing Durga Stuti and entertained everyone with their flawless Dandiya performance. The Head of the School, Ms. Guneet Ohri appreciated the efforts of the students and teachers. The assembly concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem. ENGLISHLiterature The month of September was characterized by students learning, practicing, revising and as a result honing their vocabulary and spellings through 'Spell Well' sessions. This was coupled up with the enhancement of listening abilities as well, through video demonstration and discussion of comprehension-based questions. Picture comprehension took an interesting and technological shape as students answered questions through ‘Video Comprehension’ and performed excellently. Introduction of scientific word bank also took place, with Unit-6 ‘Baby Reptiles’. Thealso learnt vocabulary related to bridges in Unit-8 ‘Bridges’, followed by learning to arrange words in an alphabetical order. Thereafter, they created their own indexes as a part of practical-based learning. Grammar Students enjoyed the activity- ‘Flipped Classroom’ on the topic ‘Degrees of Adjectives’. Students bought various objects to compare their sizes, colours, shapes and their nature by using the rules of positive, comparative and superlative adjectives. This was followed by an ‘Adjective Detective’ homework task where students learnt the practical life application of classroom learning. Further, with the help of anchor charts, students learnt about Homophones and their appropriate usage in sentences. Video Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJUqJyX5NSA HINDIमास का आरंभ छात्रों को 'सर्वनाम' शब्दों का ज्ञान कराने से किया गया । छात्रों को संज्ञा के स्थान पर प्रयोग किए जाने वाले सर्वनाम शब्दों के पूर्व ज्ञान को जानने के उपरांत उसका स्पष्टीकरण देते हुए विडिओ की सहायता से अवधारणा को और स्पष्ट किया गया। अभ्यास कार्य कराते हुए छात्रों को सर्वनाम शब्दों का एक वृक्ष बनाने को कहा गया । छात्रों से उनकी दिनचर्या के विषय में चर्चा करते हुए उन्हें 'क्रिया' के विषय में समझाया गया । उन्हें अपनी दिनचर्या में किए गए कार्यों को लिपिबद्ध करने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया। पुस्तक व कार्यपुस्तिका में अभ्यास कार्य करवाया गया। गृहकार्य के माध्यम से कहानी में क्रिया के सही रूप को वाक्यानुसार परिवर्तित करके लिखने का अभ्यास कराया गया। छात्रों को 'शिक्षक दिवस' के विषय में जानकारी प्रदान की गई । पाठ-१६ 'रस भरे फल व ताज़ी सब्जियां' का पठन कराते हुए छात्रों को फल व सब्जियों के महत्व से परिचित कराया गया व 'रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता' बढ़ाने हेतु उन्हें फल-सब्जियां खाने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया । साथ -साथ भोजन को व्यर्थ न करने एवं जंक फूड को स्वास्थ्यवर्धक भोज्य पदार्थों से प्रतिस्थापित करने को कहा गया । विषय को विज्ञान विषय , स्वास्थ्य एवं सतत विकास लक्ष्य -१२ 'संवहनीय साधनों का उपभोग एवं उत्पादन' से एकीकृत करते हुए गतिविधि कराई गई । गतिविधि में छात्रों ने अपने मनपसंद फल अथवा सब्जी का चित्र बनाकर उसका वर्णन किया। छात्रों द्वारा 'हिन्दी दिवस गतिविधि' 'बोल भाई बोल, मुह तो खोल' में बड़े उत्साह के साथ भाग लिया गया , जिसके अंतर्गत छात्रों को विभिन्न पर्चियों में से एक पर्ची को चुनकर उस पर लिखे विषय पर कुछ वाक्य बोलने को कहा गया जिससे उनकी भाषिक योग्यता में वृद्धि हुई । छात्रों को 'वर्ड-वॉल' के द्वारा खेल खिलाते हुए 'विलोम शब्दों ' का परिचय दिया गया व उनके पूर्व ज्ञान की पुनरावृत्ति कराई गई । विलोम शब्दों का अभ्यास-कार्य करते हुए छात्रों के शब्द - भंडार में वृद्धि हुई । संबंधित लिंक - https://youtu.be/mjF-UXwe7sw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVoX4R8rEro https://wordwall.net/resource/4049766/vilom-shabd https://wordwall.net/resource/3646277/vilom-shabd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV7VcACP6_Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqdnLEuKdho EVSThe learning journey for this month started with a recapitulation of the topic, ‘Plants’. The students shared their understanding about the types of plants, their parts and their uses during a group discussion session. Further on, the topic- ‘Food’ was introduced by showing various food items to the students utilizing audio-video aids like pictures and videos to make them understand the significance of food in their lives. Students put forth several queries such as “Where does food come from?”, “What are the different kinds of foods and their benefits?”. To explain this further, the educators introduced a ‘Food Grouping activity’, wherein students were asked to identify the food items as per different food groups. The students were sensitized about eating healthy and giving up junk food. They were motivated to eat healthy food and a balanced diet. The concept of 'Raw food and Cooked food' was introduced in the class by showcasing some cooked food items and some raw food ingredients to make the students understand the need of cooking food before eating. They were explained the need and importance of washing raw food properly. The students also brainstormed about good food/ table manners in terms of place, posture, hygiene, use of cutlery, sound, etc. by narrating various examples and through a video demonstration. Students were also briefed about SDG 12-'Responsible Consumption'. They took a resolution to bring their food wastage to zero levels by taking only the required portion of food on their plate. They expressed their thoughts on this through creating posters on zero wastage of food, and also maintained a food tracker. Closure of the theme was done by making the students understand the importance of saving food and serving only what is needed. Video Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7FcWYRELow https://youtu.be/lVinEih_XVg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE8lezHs19s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbPDvOEHiP4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgZeziVUsZ0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My-KFPmrwzM MATHSStudents were engaged in exploration of 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' followed by visiting different stations for games. They developed number-sense and fluency with operations. Students practiced, breaking down numbers into tens and ones, using a variety of manipulatives, tools, and math games to develop area in mathematics. They used different ways to represent 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' concretely, pictorially, and symbolically. It was remarkable to see them working on word problems. Through an interesting activity, students were introduced with numberless word problems which provided the space to visualise and make meaning of the context of the problem. The month of September was full of new ideas and building confidence among children where they understood regrouping using different methods. The month continued with recapitulation of the topics done and as a concept closure and evaluation of the learning, students attempted worksheets and quizes. iCTThe students were excited to learn typing. They learnt how to type different words using the keyboard using Tux typing software. The students had fun typing 'About Myself' in wordpad and playing in Tux typing. 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 ndigenous 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 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 along with a brief exercise on Western Solfage expressing the correct relation between major and minor scale, and touching over the melodic minor scale. 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. 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. DRAMAStudents were engaged in all forms of physical activities to ensure coordination and physical agililty such as The Human Knot in which children stood holding each others' hands and tried to stand up without untangling the locked arms. The importance of expression and being in character was also imparted trough the Find The Murderer activity. Students 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. VISUAL ARTSStudents 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. (Grade-II) Students were introduced to the monthly theme 'Food' in Warli style and they were shown pictures of Warli figures cooking or grinding. Students were encouraged to draw beautiful borders, Warli figures, animals and different motifs. They also learnt different shapes and movements of figures used in Warli Art and practiced pencil colours. They used colours beautifully with colour scheme and expanded their aesthetic awareness towards colour scheme. Filling the drawing with pencil colours helped them to improve their hand-eye coordination. independence Day at schoolSuncity 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 tone 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 instil discipline in themselves 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 tricolour each to hoist in their houses in order to spread the message Har Ghar Tiranga. eNGLISHLiterature Students completed the Unit- ‘Baby Reptiles’ with a focus on reading, comprehension, glossary and writing skills. The introduction of the scientific word bank also took place, with this unit. Story Map using graphic organizer became a window to organization and differentiation of various story elements. Students of grade II also enjoyed creating book covers as a part of practical-based learning following the information gained in the Unit- ‘A Book Cover’. They turned into authors, giving their book covers suitable titles and publisher names. Grammar Moving ahead and stepping into grammar, the students learnt about Adjectives and used them in forming meaningful sentences. The recapitulation of grammar concepts like ‘Punctuations’ and ‘Rhyming Words’ was done to reinforce the learning which has taken place in the previous months. The game ‘Simon Says’ witnessed the integration of Bodily-Kinesthetic and Verbal linguistics. Children loved donning the role of Simon as they took turns and gave commands to the class using Action Words. Video Links https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/word-games/actions-1 https://youtu.be/dUXk8Nc5qQ8 Types of Plants |Types of Plants for Kids | Plants around us | Different types of Trees | - YouTube hINDI‘पर्व मास’ का आरंभ आने वाले त्योहारों पर चर्चा करते हुए किया गया l भाई बहन के अनोखे प्यार के प्रतीक रक्षा बंधन के त्योहार पर चर्चा की गई l पाठ –‘राखी का त्योहार' के माध्यम से रक्षा बंधन के पावन पर्व के विषय में चर्चा की गई, इस बारे में वीडियो द्वारा जानकारी भी दी गई |पाठ का पठन कराया गया व छात्रों से बीच -बीच में मौखिक प्रश्न पूछे गए जिससे छात्रों में पाठ की समझ का निर्माण हुआ l पाठ का अभ्यास कार्य कराते हुए छात्रों को राखी कार्ड व धन्यवाद वाला राखी कार्ड बनाने का गृहकार्य दिया गया जिससे छात्रों में अपनी भावनाओं को मूर्त रूप देने की कला का विकास भी हुआ l इस गतिविधि के द्वारा भाई बहन के बीच अटूट स्नेह की प्रबल भावना का विकास हुआ lसच्चे मित्र के गुण क्या होते हैं और हम किसे सच्चा मित्र कह सकते हैं इसके विषय में चर्चा की गई व विश्व प्रसिद्ध मित्र जोड़ी कृष्ण- सुदामा की विडिओ दिखाई गईl तत्पश्चात 'पाठ – ‘कृष्ण सुदामा’ का पठन कराया गया l भगवान श्रीकृष्ण से संबंधित पर्व जन्माष्टमी के अवसर पर मुरली और मुकुट बनाने का विडिओ भी दिखाया गया जिससे छात्र मुकुट मुरली बनाकर उन्हें धारण कर स्वयं को सजाकर त्योहार का आनंद ले सकें व उनमें त्योहारों के प्रति सकारात्मक दृष्टिकोण का विकास हो l पाठ का पठन करते हुए अभ्यास कार्य कराया गया l https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EpEan-Bxy4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WaWsWvPO2U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQjrN0C49KI https://youtu.be/q0q7tU9OUEs evsTaking the topic of ‘Animals’ further, the students learnt about ‘Eating Habits of Animals’ with the help of an informative Powerpoint presentation. Further, the food chain was discussed with the help of an informative video and terms like extinct and endangered were also introduced. The next topic ‘Plants’ was introduced in the class and the functions of different parts of plants were also explained. The students further delved deeper into the topic of photosynthesis and learnt how the leaves make their food. Project-based learning activity: Let's grow the plants together was taken up where the little nurturers planted the seeds in the garden with the help of the school gardener. Video Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rvd-b5fYKA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJot5toMgG0 MATHSStudents explored 2 and 3-digit 'Addition' with the help of various activities. During the month, students developed number sense and fluency with operations. They practised breaking down numbers into tens and ones using a variety of manipulatives, tools, and math games. They used different ways to represent addition concretely, pictorially, and symbolically. It was remarkable to see them working on 'Word Problems. To enable them to understand the 'Word Problems' better, children were introduced to 'Mental Math' which provides the space to visualise the problem and gives the meaning of the context of the problem. ICTStudents learnt about how to start and shut down the computer through a hands-on session in the ICT Lab. Students were also introduced to Windows, Desktop, Icons, Taskbar and title bar of the application window through practical demonstration and the same was practised by the students in the ICT Lab. Others Events (Assembly, Competitions)“If you do just one thing- make one conscious choice- that can change the world, go organic.” - Maria Rodale Plants are nature’s gift as they are beneficial to us in many ways. Without plants, there would be no life on planet Earth. They provide us with a variety of things to fulfil our daily requirements including food to eat, air to breathe, clothes, wood, medicine, shelter and many other products. Therefore, to raise awareness about the importance of plants, the students of Grade II, put up an exhibition titled ‘Organic Bazaar’, on 23rd August 2022. Our young enthusiasts displayed all the products obtained directly or indirectly from the plants like spices, cotton, jute, organic tea, herbal medicines, juices etc. They laid stress on going organic by highlighting the importance of using natural products. The Grade II students were interviewed by the students of Grade-III, as ‘Peer Educators’ and assessed the knowledge and understanding of the young learners on the topic ‘Plants and their Uses’. The innovative and engaging activity was a perfect amalgamation of the four C’s of the 21st Century learning skills- Critical thinking, Creativity, Collaboration and Communication. Physical educationWarm 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 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. 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 passions. Students learnt Ganesh Vandana's choreography in semi-classical style on the 'deva Shree Ganesha's song. Through the dance, they learnt various mudras like -- Pataak, and 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 plie and relief. It is a good exercise for the mind and body coordination, and it also improves 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. VISUAL ARTSThe students were introduced to different topics during the month, for instance, composition on Independence Day, Teej festival and Rainy Day. They learnt to draw a landscape view by exploring and using different elements of Art. They also practised colouring with oil pastels and expanded their aesthetic awareness of colour schemes. Merging with colours helped them to improve their hand-eye coordination. |
class teachersMansi Deshpande- II A Archives
September 2023
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