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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