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Skating and Yoga

A healthy mind lives in a healthy body, children enjoyed their skating classes as a fun sport which gives them better control of their body movements, Yoga calms them down and give them better concentration and focus

Origami boat

 

Children enjoyed making origami boats in their scrapbook enhacing their fine motor and creativity skills

Letter ‘G’ Activity

Children enjoyed pasting grass on the letter ‘G’ thereby enhancing their creativity as well as learning letter ‘G’vocabulary word- ‘Grass’

Onam

Onam is the official state festival of Kerala. It is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state regardless of religion, caste or creed. According to a popular legend, the festival is celebrated to welcome King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala in the time of Onam.

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a festival which celebrates the bond of affection between brothers and sisters. It is a day when siblings pray for each other’s well-being. Children celebrated this festival by making their own Rakhi in the school.

Little Chef activity

Children had a great time making this tri colour sandwich, and fun and easy to make tricolour fruity .This activity was thoroughly enjoyed by the kids. Kids enjoyed healthy and yummy sandwich and tricolour fruity thoroughly and were also introduced to the colours of our national flag in a delicious way.

Stack a tower using blocks

Children enjoyed carrying out blocks activity thereby enchancing their fine motor and balancing skills

Separating Oil from Water

Children enjoyed doing this hands-on science experiment which explained to them about different density of the liquids

Show and Tell

Our children spoke about Freedom fighters of India and states of India through Show and tell activity. They displayed confidence and showed their sharp communication skills while doing this activity and learnt about the freedom fighters in an interesting way.

Orange Color Day

Orange color is associated with optimism and energy Children celebrated Orange color day. Most of them wore Orange color clothes, spoke about Orange colored objects and did a craft activity on the same.

Independence Day

“Carried with care coated with pride, Dipped in love, Fly in glory, Moments of Freedom in shades of joy. Proud to be an Indian” True to the quote above our Kindergarten children enthusiastically celebrated the Independence Day. Be it, dressed up in State of India attire or be dressed up as the Freedom Fighters who fought for India, they displayed their Love and Pride for their country India

Founder’s Day celebration

The Shalom group of schools celebrated Founders Day with great gusto and vigour. The day began as a “Day of Gratitude” to our chairperson, Dr. Lilly George who envisioned the Shalom group upon the road to holistic education. Various interesting activities were conducted on this special occasion.

Green Day(4th August)

Green Colour symbolises nature, balance and spring. This celebration was a wonderful learning experience. Children wore green colour clothes, spoke about 2 green colour objects and carried out a fun filled green thread painting activity

Friendship Day(4 th August)

Friendship Day is celebrated every year to show children how to respect each other, be kind with each other and how to play together in harmony. Our children showed their creativity through preparing cards and friendship bands, exchanging the cards and tying the bands to their friends

Letter ‘E’ Elephant Craft (28th July)

Children carried out a funfilled sponge dabbing Elephant craft along with reinforcement of the letter ‘E’ vocabulary word (Elephant)

Mango Day Craft

Children enjoyed carrying out mango pasting activity on the occasion of Mango Day.

Origami whale

Children enjoyed making origami whales in their scrapbook enhacing their fine motor and creativity skills

Skating and Yoga

A healthy mind lives in a healthy body, children enjoyed their skating classes as a fun sport which gives them better control of their body movements, Yoga calms them down and give them better concentration and focus.

Green Color Day(28th July)

Green Colour symbolises nature, balance and spring. This celebration was a wonderful learning experience. Children wore green colour clothes spoke about 2 green colour objects and carried out a fun filled green thread painting activity.

Finger Painting(24th July)

Finger painting- Children developed and enhanced their fine motor skills while carrying out finger painting activity- making a beautiful tree. They also learnt about the importance of trees.

Little Chef activity ( Mango Day 21st July)

Mango salsa
Children had a great time making this colourful lip smacking Salsa, using corn, mango, bell pepper and a hint of lemon. Fun and easy to make, this activity was thoroughly enjoyed by the kids. Kids enjoyed healthy and yummy mango salsa thoroughly and were also introduced to the colour yellow

Tall and Short

Simple and day-to-day examples were shown in class to demonstrate the difference between Tall and Short. A hands-on activity was conducted to make the learning fun and engaging.

More and Less

Through real life examples and experiencial learning children were able to understand the difference between more and less.

Being creative – using Tangrams (17th July)

Children enjoyed building Tangrams.
Tangrams are challenging puzzles that help children with critical thinking skills, and creativity.

Show and Tell (14th July) Community helpers

Show and Tell is a fun and easy activity for kids that come with tons of learning benefits. It boosts self-esteem, helps develop confidence, sharpens speaking and other social skills, and opens the door for kids to make easy friends with each other. Our children

Blue Color Day(14th July)

Blue color day- Blue symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence. Keeping this in mind children celebrated Blue color day. Most of them wore blue color clothes, spoke about blue colored objects and drew and colored blue balloons in their scrap book.

Make your own Rainbow (12th July)

Make your own rainbow- Rainbow science experiment- Children enjoyed making their own rainbows by reflecting flashlight on a CD. They were also told about the 7 colors which make a rainbow

Number Activity (7th July)

Children were given jumbled numbers and were made to put them in order. This enhanced their fine motor skills along with learning about numbers

Van Mahotsav Celebration Planting seeds (5th July)

Van Mahotsav planting seeds-
Van Mahotsav week- Children loved planting seeds in the soil during the Van Mahotsav week. They were made aware about importance of plants and trees and how they are essential for our survival

Leaf painting (4th July)

Leaf painting- Painting with leaves is a creative way for preschoolers to build their fine motor skills. Keeping this in mind, children carried out a leaf painting activity and made a beautiful tree out of it during the Van Mahotsav week.

Labour Day Celebration (1st May, 2023)

To celebrate the endless contributions made by our labour force, ‘Labour Day’ is celebrated every year on 1st May with great zeal. Our little ones made ‘Thank You’ cards on this day to express their gratitude to our helpers. Overall, it was a fruitful day which taught our little ones to be thankful to everyone.

Mother’s Day Celebration (12th May 2023)

The day that recognises the spirit of motherhood was celebrated with great enthusiasm by our little Shalomites. Teachers made an earnest effort to make the children aware of the importance of mother in a child’s life through stories and related activities. The little ones enjoyed making beautiful greeting cards for their mothers and proudly echoed their emotions.

Origami “House”

Children enjoyed making origami ‘house’ without having to worry about complicated creases and folds. The little ones used their favourite colour of origami paper to create a cute decorative piece to display around their own homes.

Caterpillar Craft (Carry Home Activity)

The little ones enjoyed crafting caterpillars with their little fingers and were amazed at their own efforts. It was a visual delight to see them flaunting their creativity to their near and dear ones.

Light and Heavy

Heavy objects cannot be lifted easily as compared to light objects. Children were made to understand the difference with the help of practical demonstration.

Family Tree

A Family Tree helps children learn about generations of family members and their identity. It encourages children to discover their roots and gives them a sense of belonging. The little ones enjoyed pasting pictures of their family, including parents and grandparents to help them understand the importance of their relationships.

Vegetable Printing

Sensory play is an integral part of child’s learning journey. Vegetable Printing is one such activity that promotes sensory play and is useful when engaging children. Our little ones could get a better and deeper understanding of the story of the month “The trees and the vegetable” through this creative activity.

Lemonade Party

With the onset of summer, it is very important to hydrate ourselves with some cool drinks to beat the heat. Our little munchkins had a great time preparing the lemonade by squeezing out the lemon and adding some sugar in water followed by stirring the mixture. This activity was a fun-based learning experience for our little ones and they relished every bit of it.

Static Electricity with a Comb/Balloon

Children were extremely thrilled to learn how to do the super easy static electricity experiment. After running a plastic comb/balloon through their hair, they placed the comb/balloon near small bits of paper and observed that those small pieces got stuck to them. They were explained that these induced an opposite charge in the paper. As opposite charges attract, the paper gets attracted to the comb/balloon.

Watermelon Fun Craft

The watermelon fun craft with paper was a perfect activity to beat the summer heat. Children found it super easy with the help of simple instructions given by the teacher. The little ones enjoyed this activity thoroughly.

Yellow Colour Day

With an objective to recapitulate and reinforce the effects of yellow colour, the tiny tots celebrated yellow colour day. Children were not only dressed in their favourite yellow attire but also brought yellow objects. They were deeply engrossed in the activities.

World Health Day (7th April)

Collage - Healthy Food/Junk Food
To differentiate between healthy and junk food, children made a collage with pictures of both Healthy and Junk food. They were also taught to inculcate healthy eating habits to stay fit and strong.

Baisakhi Celebration (13th April)

The harvest festival of Baisakhi marks the beginning of the solar year, and falls on April 13th or 14th every year. One of the major festivals of the Sikhs, it is celebrated with much enthusiasm and gaiety in northern India. Children participated in a related activity to understand it’s significance.

Earth Day (22nd April)

This day marks the celebration of planet Earth, and endeavours to inspire awareness and appreciation for the environment. Students were taught the importance of keeping the earth clean and green. To understand this better, children participated in a related activity called ‘beautiful earth’, and were awestruck to see their creative skills.

Sense Organs

I smell with my nose
Children were taught about the significance of a nose, which is the primary organ of smell. It is also a part of the body’s respiratory system

My First Impression

Children had fun making hand impressions on paper with paint, and were amazed to see their creativity shine. Kids love to explore and create with paint, and it was visible in their enthusiasm in class!

Origami (Joker)

Origami is the art of folding paper creatively,using simple instructions. It works on fine motor skill of children, Children enjoyed making a joker, as part of this activity, and displayed exemplary creativity in class.

Big and Small

Simple and day-to-day examples were shown in the class to demonstrate the difference between big and small. A hands-on activity was conducted to make the learning fun and engaging.

Little Chef activity

Smiley sandwiches
Children had a great time making funny face smiley sandwiches, using grated cheese and butter. Fun and easy to make, this activity was thoroughly enjoyed by the kids. Eyes and lips were made with tomato ketchup, and it was a treat not just for the eyes but also the palate!

Rainbow Fruit Platter

Children arranged Rainbow colour fruits in an arc shape on a platter to resemble a rainbow. A dash of lime juice and seasoning was sprinkled on top to add to the taste. This activity was a great hit with the kids.

Healthy Corn Salad

Children enjoyed making a healthy corn salad with simple ingredients which included sweet corn kernels, chopped cucumber and tomatoes, topped with salt and pepper. It was a great accompaniment

Project - Model of Lungs

Children are extremely curious to know about how their bodies work. The simple lung project helped the children to understand how lungs work. This activity was thoroughly enjoyed by the little ones.

Red Colour Day

Red Colour symbolises enthusiasm, life and vitality. This celebration was a wonderful learning experience which helped children to sort and classify objects based on colours.

Musical Craft with Waste Material

The little ones enjoyed making simple and easy musical instrument using simple recycled material. They were overjoyed to see their creativity and fascinated by its musical sound.

Eid Celebration

Eid is an important festival of the Muslims. It is also known as the festival of breaking the fast. The whole family and community come together and visit their relatives and friends. Children were informed about the significance of the festival and did related activities.

Republic Day Celebration

Our country celebrates Republic Day on the 26 th of January every year. This day is of great importance in the history of our freedom struggle. The little ones felt inspired and participated actively in celebrating the occasion. Patriotic songs were sung and theme related activities reminded them of the true Indian spirit.

Tri-colour Fruit Salad

On the occasion of Republic Day, children enjoyed making a healthy and tasty tri-colour fruit salad depicting the colours of our Indian flag. This gave them an opportunity to show their love for the nation.

Letters ‘V’ and ‘W

One of the first steps, a child takes on reading journey, is to recognize letters. Children could easily identify letters ‘V’ and ‘W’ with the help of visual aids and easy to understand worksheets which made learning simpler.

Origami Cap

Our little Shalomites enjoyed making ‘Caps’ as an origami activity. They found them simple to make as this did not require folding skills. It was a fun activity which was thoroughly liked by them.

Tri-colour Corn Salad

The little ones enjoyed making tri-colour salad on the occasion of Republic Day. This salad packed with protein, fiber and vitamins created awareness of its nutritional benefits.

Origami Dog

The little ones had lots of fun making Origami ‘Dog’ with the help of simple instructions given by the teacher.

Rectangle Shape

The little Shalomites enjoyed learning about this shape with the help of interesting activities that enabled them to identify this shape easily.

Letters J, K & L

Tracing letters can be simple and fun. The little ones were provided with multiple opportunities to get familiar with letters J,K and L. They enjoyed the related activities immensely.

Show & Tell

Show and Tell activity enables children to strengthen their verbal skills and also fosters public speaking competency of the young minds. Our little Shalomites participated in this activity which helped them to build their self confidence and self-esteem.

Life cycle of a plant

Young children are curious about the world around them. Plants have a straightforward, easy to understand life cycle. Introducing plant activities at this stage is very informative and useful. Children enjoyed learning about the various stages of a plant with the help of related activities which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Little chef activity - Fruit Salad

Children enjoyed making a healthy salad using different fruits as the main ingredients. They added some lemon juice and seasoning to enhance the flavor. The main purpose of salad making is to encourage the kids to develop the taste for fruits which is beneficial for health.

Germination of seeds-

Children enjoyed doing the germination activity under the guidance of their teachers which gave them an opportunity to understand what living things need to thrive on. They were explained that for their suitable growth, the requirements are: water, sunlight, correct temperature and the right proportion of nutrients.

Origami - Tulip

Children enjoyed making ‘tulip’ as an origami activity with the help of simple instructions given by the teacher.

Onam Celebration

Onam is an annual Indian harvest festival celebrated predominantly in the state of Kerala. It includes a spectrum of cultural events. Onam commemorates Vamana and king Mahabali.

Cartoon Parade

It was a visual delight to see the little ones dress up as their favourite cartoon characters and enacting their maneuvers.

Teacher’s day celebration

It is a day which is celebrated every year on 5 th September to honor the contributions of the teachers in our study, society and the country. 5 th September is the birth anniversary of a great person named Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishna. He was highly devoted towards education and most importantly a great teacher. The little ones enjoyed dressing up as their favourite teacher and be like them.

Tearing and Pasting (MI)

Tearing and pasting is an innovative activity which helps in the developmentof motor skills. They enjoyed making D for duck immensely.

Little Chef Activity (MII)

It was a visual delight to see the little ones showing their culinary skills by making crispy crackers. Children enjoyed getting involved in the activity thoroughly.

Origami Fish (MI)

Origami is a fun art activity of folding paper with the help of simple instruction given by teachers. Children enjoyed making fish as an origami activity and were in awe their own activity.

Chef Cap (Origami) MIII

Many of the kids love to cook (without) and several even want fire to be chefs (ptetend play). Children enjoyed making “chef cap” as an origami activity and were amazed to see their own creativity.

Triangle (Craft Activity) MI

Craft activity was a fun way to help children to learn about shapes which delighted the little ones.

Number 3 (MI)

Kids learn number faster with the help of related fun activities. The little ones enjoyed learning to identify number 3 through play techniques.

Introduction of letter D and E (MI)

An exciting way to teach children to identify letters is through related activities. Children enjoyed learning to recognize letters D and E through fun based techniques.

Salad Making (MIII)

Children enjoyed making healthy salad under the guidance of their teacher and were told about its various bebefits on the human body.

Origami Joker (MIII)

Origami is a fun art of making creative things by folding paper. Children enjoyed making ‘Joker’ as an origami activity with the help of simple instructions given by the teacher.

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a festival which celebrates the bond of affection between brothers and sisters. It is a day when siblings pray for each others well being. Children came in colourful attire on this day and did related activities.

Community Helpers

Learning about community helpers is important as it helps them to be familier with the world around. Children enjoyed learning about firefighters and realized that firefighting is a job which requires bravery, strength and skills.

Labour Day Celebration

To celebrate the endless contributions made by our labour force, ‘Labour Day’ is celebrated every year on 1st May with great zeal. Our little ones made ‘Thank You’ cards on this day to express their gratitude to out helpers. Overall, it was a fruitful day which taught our little ones to be thankful to everyone.

Mother’s DayCelebration

The day that recognises the spirit of motherhood was celebrated with great enthusiasm by our little Shalomites. Teachers made an earnest effort to make the children aware of the importance of mother in a child’s life through stories and related activities. The little ones enjoyed making beautiful greeting cards for their mothers and proudly echoed their emotions.

Eid Celebration

Festivals are celebrated to create a sense of togetherness and brotherhood in the young minds. On the occasion of Eid, teachers spoke about its significance thereby spreading the message of love and affection. Children enjoyed getting involved in various activities based on the theme of Eid.

Joining of 2 – Letter Words (Hindi)

It is very important for every child to first learn 2-letter words in Hindi. This learning develops the art of making new words in children. These words are formed by combining two letters and must have meaning.

Introduction of Numbers (1 & 2)

Having an understanding of numbers prepares pre-schoolers for more complex mathematical tasks that are faced in daily lives. It was fun to see the little ones learn number sense through play and continuous exploration in their natural environment. They could identify numbers 1 and 2 with great ease with the help of related activities. 

Origami “House”

Children enjoyed making origami ‘house’ without having to worry about complicated creases and folds. The little ones used their favourite colour of origami paper to create a cute decorative piece to display around their own homes.

Caterpillar Craft (Carry Home Activity)

The little ones enjoyed crafting caterpillars and were amazed at their own efforts. It was a visual delight to see them flaunting their creativity to their near and dear ones.

Lemonade Party

With the onset of summer, it is very important to hydrate ourselves with some cool drinks to beat the heat. Our little munchkins had a great time preparing the lemonade by squeezing out the lemon and sprinkling some sugar in water followed by stirring the mixture with their tiny fingers.This activity was a fun-based learning experience for our little ones and they relished every bit of it.

Santa Cap Christmas Activity

Children learnt to make a simple origami Santa Cap under the guidance of their teacher. This was an ideal activity for the little ones on the occasion of Christmas.

Christmas Cake

The little ones enjoyed making an incredibly delicious Christmas cake on the occasion of Christmas. It was surprisingly simple to make and children loved indulging in it.

Purple Colour Activity

Children enjoyed learning about purple colour with the help of visual objects andrelated activities to create awareness in them. They wore purple attire on this day and showed purple things which reinforced their colour recognition

Christmas Celebration

Christmas is celebrated by one and all on 25th of December to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. On this occasion, children wore red attire to add to the festivity. Various fun related activities were conducted on this day. Teachers convey the message of love, peace, caring and sharing to the little ones.

Craft activity Christmas Tree

Children were thrilled to make a simple handmade Christmas Tree with the help of ice cream popsicles. They could not hold their excitement to see their own creativity.

Little Chef Activity (Oreo Truffles)

This little treat was an easy dessert to make by the little ones on the occasion of Christmas. Children enjoyed putting gems on them to make them look attractive. They found them simply delicious.

Show and Tell (Solar System)

Children enjoyed learning about the Solar System and its scientific principle with the help of related activities that was not only informative but fun too.

Letter activity

The little ones could really connect with Letter ‘T’ with the help of related activity which simplified their learning. The craft activity was a perfect way to identify this letter and know about its phonic sound.

Float and Sink

Float and Sink is a fun based science concept for children to explore. This experiment involved the children to play, experiment and explore why different objects float and sink when placed into water.

Little chef activity –Sprout Salad

Children enjoyed making healthy sprouts salad which was an effective them aware of its nutritional benefits.

Dussehra Celebrations

Dussehra also known as Vijaydashmi, is a major Hindu festival. On this day the demon king Raavan was slayed by Lord Ram. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Children enjoyed listening to mythological stories and made Raavan as a craft activity on this day, which made them happy.

Origami butterfly

Origami is an activity that involves the art of folding paper with certain techniques to make something new. Children enjoyed making butterfly as an origami activity which was much to their liking.

Making of ladybugs

Children spent some quality time crafting together and making some great ladybugs. This activity was thoroughly enjoyed by the little ones.

Pre number concept (Top bottom)

Children enjoyed learning about this pre number concept with the help of related games, play activities and fun interaction. This enabled them to make use of their special reasoning skills.

Origami Dog

Origami is the fine art of folding paper with the help of simple instructions given by the teacher. Children enjoyed making dog as an origami activity and were amazed to see their own creativity.

Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd Oct every year as a National Holiday in India to mark the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the father of the Nation. He spread the message of truth and Non violence. Children did related activities on this day.

Leaf printing

The little ones engaged making beautiful leaf prints art with leaves on paper and were happy with how the picture looked

Few and Many M III

Basic concepts are tools that enable a child to make sense of the world in a logical way and understand its properties such as number, quantity, dimensions, similarities, differences and so on. Children were made to understand the concept of few-many with the help of practical demonstrations.

Global handwashing Day (Oct 15)

Frequent hand washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting infected and spreading illness. Children were made aware of maintaining personal hygiene and washing hands frequently on this day with the help of related activities and discussions.

Bindi pasting activity

The little ones enjoyed this activity thoroughly which enhanced their concentration span and also improved their motor skills.

Founder’s Day Celebration

Yesterday is best a dream , tomorrow but a vision. But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and every tomorrow a vision of hope. Founder’s Day(10th August-14th August) was celebrated with great zest and enthusiasm by our shalomites .A series of interacting activities were conducted to mark the occasion.

Janmashtami Celebration (birth of lord Krishna)

Janmashtami is the day of Lord Krishna (Bal Krishna) is worshipped. Kids enjoyed listening to the tales of Lord Krishna and learnt about the significance of this festival. The little ones celebrated this festival with some in interesting, fun related Janmashtami activities, thereby inculcating cultural values in them.

Little Chef Activity (Tri color sandwich)

Children brought the colors of the Indian flag into sandwiches to create the same spirit of patriotism in their taste buds. They enjoyed doing this activity with great zest and enthusiasm.

Quiz Time

It is the best means to enable children to acquire and explore more information, children enjoyed participating in it as game based learning is not only fun but is also a source of acquiring basic skills.

Role play (freedom fighters)

Children enjoyed dressing up as freedom fighters to mark Independence Day which enabled them to visualize and imagine how the struggle for freedom would have been. Such celebrations are the way to bring them closer to the Indian culture and history.

Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan is a festival which celebrates the bond of affection between brothers and sisters. It is a day when siblings pray for each others well being. Children came in colourful attire on this day and did related activities.

Independence Day

Independence Day is annually observed on 15th August commemorating the nation’s independence from the British Empire in the year 1947. Children wore tri color clothes and some were even dressed up as freedom fighters to celebrate the occasion. Various related activities conducted on this day which added joy to the celebration.

Making of Kites (MII)

Kite flying has been a long tradition in India and is a part of Independence Day. Children enjoyed making tri color kites on this occasion.

Number 4 (MI)

Identifying numbers is a great learning experience for children. The little ones were introduced to number 4 with the help of related activities which made learning easier.

Letter G (MI)

Children were introduced to letter “G” with the help of pictures, object and related fun activities. This enabled them to learn its phonic sound easily.

Mother’s Day Celebration

Mother’s Day is a day dedicated to all the mothers to honour their motherhood. This auspicious day brings with it a lot of happiness and joyfulness. Children made beautiful cards to express their love for their mother.

Labour Day

It is a day which is set aside to honour people who work and offer their services to us. On this occasion children made a card to express their gratitude to the helpers.

Origami House

Origami is a fun art of making creative things by folding paper. Children enjoyed making house as an origami activity with the help of instructions given to them.

Lemonade Party

The little ones enjoyed making the freshest, tastiest lemonade adjusting the sweetness with the required amount of sugar to suit their taste. A spring of fresh mint makes the perfect garnish for this drink.

Red colour Day

Can we imagine the world without colours. The world looks beautiful with colours. The Red Colour Day was a wonderful learning experience which enabled the children to understand its significance. Red colour signifies love and compassion. Children wore red clothes and were shown red objects on that day.

Craft activity Snail

Children enjoyed making a cute snail craft which was easy to make. The little ones put their creativity to work with this activity which they found amazing.

Origami House

Origami is a fun art of making creative things by folding paper. Children enjoyed making house as an origami activity with the help of instructions given to them.

Red colour Day

Can we imagine the world without colours. The world looks beautiful with colours. The Red Colour Day was a wonderful learning experience which enabled the children to understand its significance. Red colour signifies love and compassion. Children wore red clothes and were shown red objects on that day.

Craft activity Snail

Children enjoyed making a cute snail craft which was easy to make. The little ones put their creativity to work with this activity which they found amazing.

Tearing and Pasting

Tearing and Pasting is an innovative activity which helps in the development of the motor skills. The little ones enjoyed this activity immensely.

Origami Joker

Origami is the art of folding paper with certain techniques which children look forward to. Children enjoyed making joker as an origami activity and were in awe to see their own creativity.

Easter celebration

Easter is a festival celebrated by Christians to commemorate the resurrections of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday of a full moon day after 21st March. Easter is associated with Easter eggs and Easter bunny. Children enjoyed making bunny on this occasion.

Earth Day

Earth day aims to inspire awareness and appreciation for the earth’s environment. Our little ones were made aware of the importance of keeping it clean and green and did related activity on this occasion.

Baisakhi Festival

Baisakhi Festival falls on April 13th or 14th and marks the beginning of the solar year. People of North India, particularly Punjab celebrate this festival with lots of enthusiasm and gaiety. The little ones enjoyed making kites on this occasion and were amazed at their own creativity.

Mitten Craft (MI)

Mitten craft was a simple fun activity for kids which was thoroughly enjoyed by the little ones.

Introduction of number 9 (MI)

Children enjoyed learning number 9 with the help of simple math activities.

Introduction of V (MI)

Teaching letters is foundation for learning. Letter ‘V’ was introduced to the little ones with the help of ‘v’ related pictures.

Teddy Party (MI)

Teddy Party (MI) It was fun to see the little ones bring their favourite toy and getting involved in pretend play.

Republic Day

A day to remember when India’s Constitution came into force, on January 26, 1950, completing the country’s transition towards becoming an Independent Republic. Children enjoyed learning about the Indian Flag (Tiranga) and its significance (On the occasion of Republic Day)

Crunchy crackers (MI)

It was fun watching children topping the biscuits with grated cheese and a dash of tomato ketchup in the most creative manner they could. They plated the biscuits beautifully and were simply thrilled with their own creativity

Winter shopping (MI)

It was a visual delight to see the little ones all ready for shopping and buying winter clothes and food items (pretend play). This activity was not only fun but informative too.

Introduction of letter ‘Uu’ (MI)

The little ones were introduced to letter ‘u’ with the help of pictures and objects that enabled them to learn its phonic sound

Fruit Salad

Children enjoyed making a healthy salad using apples, pears and bananas as the main ingredients. A dash of lemon juice and seasoning was added to enhance the flavour. The main purpose of salad making is to encourage the kids to develop the taste for fruits which is beneficial for health.

Learning about Insects (MII)

Children enjoyed making ‘caterpillar’ as a related activity which was a fun way to learn about insects.

Cocoon Play (MII)

Cocoon is a protective casing around an insect which is made of fibrous material that is spun around the insect during its pupa stage, Usually; an insect enters into a cocoon so that it is protected from a harsh unfriendly environment. Children enjoyed getting involved in this imaginative cocoon play and simply found it fun.

Diwali Celebration

Diwali is a festival of new beginnings which symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Children wore colorful attire and were told about the significance of the festival.

Learning about Animals and their homes (MIII)

Learning about animals is a favorite with children. Kids thoroughly enjoyed knowing more about them, their offspring, their sounds, and their respective homes.

Origami Dog (MIII)

Origami is a fun art of making creative things by folding paper. Children enjoyed making ‘dog’ as an origami activity with the help of simple instructions given by the teacher.

Introduction of letter ‘Kk’

The little ones were introduced to letter ‘Kk’ through pictures and objects that enabled them to learn its phonic sound easily.

Introduction of letter ‘Kk’

The little ones were introduced to letter ‘Kk’ through pictures and objects that enabled them to learn its phonic sound easily.

Introduction of letter ‘Mm’

The little ones were introduced to letter ‘Mm’ by showing pictures and objects and they learn its phonic sound easily.

Introduction of no 6

No 6 was introduced to the little ones with the help of related activities that engaged the kids and made learning easier.

Origami Butterfly (MIII)

Origami is an activity that involves the art of folding paper with certain techniques to make something new. Children enjoyed making ‘butterfly’ as an Origami activity which was much to their liking.

Lion Face Mask (MI)

Children enjoyed making L for lion as a carry home activity thereby enabling them to gain some of the most interesting facts about it as part of their learning.

Pink Colour Day (MI)

The colour pink is the colour of universal love of oneself and of others. It was a visual delights to see the little ones all dressed up in pink. They were shown pink colour objects around them which they simply enjoyed.

Float and Sink (Science Experiment)

The little ones enjoyed learning the fun facts about “float and sink” experiment. They were explained with the help of different objects of varying density.

Introduction of Oval Shape (MI)

The little ones were introduced to this concept with the help of pictures and visual objects which helped them to learn to identify ‘Oval’ shape things around them.

Introduction of letter ‘Ll’ (MI)

Teaching letters is essential for reading and writing. Letter  ‘Ll’ was introduced to the little ones with the help of ‘Ll’ related objects and pictures which made learning easier.

Learning about road transport (MI)

It’s a theme which is of great interest to the children as they are very fond of vehicles and love to talk about them. Moreover it enables them to learn about traffic rules to be incorporated in daily life. Children enjoyed making ‘bus’ as a related activity thereby gaining more information about road transport.

Concept of Up and Down

Several activities were conducted to introduce the little ones to the concept “up” and “down”. Children were even encouraged to look up and down (practical demonstration) to make them understand the concept.

Fruit and Vegetable Shopping

Children were made aware of the importance of eating fruits and vegetables with the help of an activity “Fruit and Vegetable” shopping which was thoroughly enjoyed by the little ones.

Introduction of Jj

Letter ‘Jj’ was introduced to the children with the help of pictures and visuals objects thereby enabling them to learn its phonic sound easily.

Introduction of Rectangle Shape

Learning shapes not only help children to identify and organize visual information but also helps them to learn skill is in other curriculum areas including reading, writing, and Math. Children were introduced to “rectangle” with the help of ‘visual objects’ and ‘shape poems’ which helped them in their learning.

Carry Home Activity-Strawberry

The little ones enjoyed getting involved in a fun and engaging fruit-themed activity- strawberry which they carried them home

Sprout Salad

Children enjoyed making a nutritious salad with sprouts and were told about its various health benefits on the human body.

Experiment (See my vegetables grow)

Young children are curious about the world around them. Plants have a simple and easy to understand life cycle, introducing plant activities at this stage is very informative and useful. Children enjoyed watching the onion developing roots in a jar of water (in which the button of the onion touched the water by a few inches). Children were fascinated to watch the continuous process.

Intro of letter Ii

Teaching letter is foundational for reading and writing. Introduction of the letter ‘I’ was done with the help of related activities and visual objects which made learning easier.

Orange Colour Day

Children learnt about colour ‘orange’ with the help of orange coloured objects shown to them.

Intro of no 5

Number 5 was introduced to the little ones with the help of related activities that engaged the kids and made learning easier.

Introduction of Letter Hh (MI)

Children were introduced to letter ‘H’ through related pictures and objects that enable them to learn its phonic sound easily

Collage of Fruits and Vegetables (MI)

It was an exciting way for the children to learn about consumption of healthy food items through fruit and vegetables collage which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Origami Tulip

Origami is an activity that involves the art of folding paper with certain techniques to make something new. Children enjoyed making ‘tulip’ as an origami activity.

Learning about plants

Children enjoyed learning about plants by growing their own plants while teaching them about the importance of sunlight, nutrients and water which are the major requirement in their growth.

Cartoon Parade

It was a visual delight to see the little ones dressed up as their favorite cartoon characters.

Sowing a Seed Activity

With the help of practical demonstration, children were given an opportunity to understand what living things need to live and thrive on.

Onam Celebration

Onam is the major festival of Kerala. It is a harvest festival which is celebrated in a grand way to welcome King Mahabali. Children wore colourful attire to celebrate the day and wore conveyed its significance.

Teacher’s Day Celebration

It is a day to pay tribute to teachers and appreciate their efforts. The little ones were dressed up as their favourite teacher and celebrated the occasion.

Introduction of letter “Dd” (MI)

Introduction of letter “Dd” was introduced to our little ones with the help of related objects such as which they immensely enjoyed.

Introduction of letter “Cc” (MII)

Children were introduced to letter “Cc” through pictures and objects that enabled them to learn its phonic sound easily.

Origami: Chef Cap (MII)

Children enjoyed making chef cap as on origami activity with the help of easy instructions. The little ones were simply in awe to see their own creativity.

Writing of blends on slate (MIII)

An important stage in earning to read is the mastery of small words especially words in the format consonant vowel consent. Children enjoyed learning new words on slate.

Reading a book (MII)

Reading helps in promoting language literacy and brain development. It lays the groundwork   for social, communication and interpersonal skills. Reading is a great way to utilize time constructively.

Yellow Colour Day (MI)

It was a visual delight to see the little ones all dressed in yellow attire. They were shown yellow colour objects which they could easily identify.

Tracing on slates (MII)

Tracing on slates is an interesting and fun based technique to enable children to form patterns, letters and numbers.

States of Matter (Solid, Liquid and gases) (MII)

Matter exists in three primary states-Solids, Liquid and gases. Children were introduced to this concept with the help of various examples that explained the properties of the three states of matter.

Making of letter box(MII, MIII)

Children enjoyed making “letter box” as a carry home activity related to the theme community helpers.

Little chef activity-Crunchy crackers (MI, MII, MIII)

It was a visual delight to see the little children extremely engrossed in topping the crunchy biscuits with grated cheese, corn and tomato sauce.

Intro of Triangle (MI)

The little ones were introduced to this concept with the help of pictures and visual objects which helped them to learn to identify triangles.

Learning about Community helpers MI MII MIII

Teaching the little ones about community helpers connects them to their neighborhood  because the brain learn by making connections they remember best when provided with experiences.

Introduction of Number 2 (MII)

Number 2 was introduced to the little children with the help of activities that engaged the kids and made learning easier. They were shown the related number of objects and were asked to count them.

Quantification with beads (MII)

Quantification with beads is an amazing way to teach children to count and learn about numbers.

Spray painting (MII)

Spray painting is a method of painting by spraying paint in small dots. A simple paint used for spray painting is a toothbrush.

Clay Modeling (MII)

Children enjoyed sculpting clay dough into the shape they wanted which was a great way to sharpen their imaginative powers.

Tearing and pasting activity (MI)

Tearing and pasting is an innovative activity which helps in the development of fine motor skills. Children enjoyed this activity immensely.

“D” for “duck” as a carry home activity (MI)

The little ones enjoyed making D for duck as a carry home activity thereby enabling them to gain some of the most interesting facts about it as a part of their learning.

Concept of Big and Small (MI)

It is important to teach children the basic concept of big and small while teaching them opposites and mathematical concepts. Various fun activities were incorporated to make the little ones understand the difference between the two.

Introduction of letter “B” (MI)

Children were introduced to letter “B” through related pictures and objects that enabled them to learn its phonic sound.

Red Colour Day (MI)

The colour “red” is the colour of energy and vitality. It was a visual delight to see the little ones all dressed up in red. They were shown red coloured objects around them on this occasion.

Playing and getting creative with shapes (MIII)

Children enjoyed playing and getting creative with shapes while trying out the geometry ideas. It was amazing to see the little ones coming up with new pieces of art.

Vegetable Printing (MIII)

Vegetable printing is a fun, simple process art activity that kids love. Children enjoyed this activity thoroughly as it fascinated them.

Reverse Counting (MIII)

Among the most effective techniques for teaching kids to count backwards is to incorporate the process in their daily routine. Children enjoyed learning reverse counting in a fun based manner which involved them to do a countdown from 10 to 0

I taste with my tongue (MII)

Descriptions of taste are often associated with strong emotions. They express in words states of intense pleasure as well as displeasure. Sweet, sour, salty and bitter tastes were sensed by our children which gave them knowledge about the functioning of the tongue.

Sprouts Salad (MI, MII, MIII)

Children enjoyed making the sprouted salad and were told about the various health benefits on the human body.

Colouring Activity (MII)

Colouring is a fun activity which gives an opportunity to the children to express themselves. It sparks their imagination and is one of the most favourite pastime activities. Children enjoyed colouring the picture given to them using different colour combinations thereby expressing their creative side

I hear with my ears (MII)

The ear is the organ of hearing through which sound waves are shuttled and the brain then interprets the information as a specific sound. Children enjoyed exploring the world of sound waves through the sound boxes given to them and enjoyed this experiment

Tracing patterns on slates and with paint (MII)

Tracing on slates and with paint are innovative and fun based techniques of teaching children patterns, letters and numbers

Feely Book (MII)

Children enjoyed making “Feely Books” where they pasted different textures of materials (e.g. sandpaper) thereby learning about the role of sense of touch.

Skating (MIII)

Skating is a sport which everyone looks forward to. Children enjoy this physical activity immensely which is not only fun but also aims at improving flexibility and co-ordination.

Earth Day (MI,MII,MIII)

Earth Day aims to inspire awareness and appreciation for the earth’s environment. Our little children offered services to mother earth such as adding manures to the plants and watering them.

Story telling (MII) “The boys and the frog”

Story telling is a wonderful way to share the joy of reading. It improves language skills,vocabulary ,sequencing,comprehension and recall.Story telling session stimulates the imagination giving the children plenty to think about.

Making of Binoculors (related to sense organ-Eyes) (MII)

It was an enjoyable time for the children making binoculors from thick pastel sheets.Children had fun peering through the lenses thereby looking into the outside world.

Quantification(MIII)

It was amazing to see children learning to count with the help of quantification.

My first impression/Signature painting (MII)

Children enjoyed making impressions on paper with paint and were simply in awe to see their own creativity.

Tracing on Sooji (MII,MIII)

Tracing on sooji is an innovative and fun based technique of teaching children to write numbers and letters.

Baisakhi celebration (MI,MII,MII)

Baisakhi is one of the major festivals of Sikhs and is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and gaiety in the state of Punjab.Children wore colorful attire to celebratethe occasion and were told about it’s significance.

Origami Joker (MI,MII,MIII)

Transforming a piece of plain paper into something else is an experience children truly enjoyed.Children loved making ‘joker’ as an origami activity.

Collage making (healthy food/junk food) (MI,MII,MIII)

Children enjoyed making a collage of healthy versus junk food items thereby learning the differences between the two of them.They were conveyed the message that consumption of healthy food keeps us fit and active.

Winter Shopping (MI,MII,MIII)

It was a visual delight to see the little ones all ready for shopping and buying winter clothes and food items (pretend play).This activity was not only fun but informative too.

Little Chef Activity(MI,MII) Crunchy crackers

Children enjoyed doing this activity which not only involved their creative skills but also stimulated their tastebuds.

Republic Day celebration (MI,MII,MIII)

Republic day is celebrated on 26th of January each year.It is a day to remember when Indian Constitution came into force on January 26,1950 ,completing the country’s transition towards becoming an idependent republic.On this day,children were in tricolour attire to celebrate the ocassion.They were told about its importance and did related activities.

Origami Kite ( MIII)

Transforming a piece of plain paper into something else is an experience children truly enjoy.Children loved making “kites”as an origami activity.

Letter ‘T’ (MI)

Letter ‘Tt’ was introduced to the little ones with the help of visual aids and objects around them.

Concept of ‘Light’

Children enjoyed learning about the concept of light and the fascinating science behind how light works.They were also provided with oppurtunities to investigate the sources and nature of light.

Lohri celebration

The onset of the harvest seasonin Punjab is marked by the festival of Lohri.On this day a holy bonfire is lit that signifies the passing of the winter solstice.Lohri officially makes the end of the long nights of winter and welcomes the longer days of summer children were told about the significance of the festival and did related activities.

Snow man activity

Creating ‘Snow man’ is a perennial favourite with young children.Children enjoyed doing this activity related to winter season.

Shadow game

Children enjoyed playing ‘Shadow game’in order  to understand the concept of Light.

Origami Tulip

Children enjoyed making colourful tulips as an origami activity.

Identification of sight words

Children gain an understanding of concepts through visual display of words.This helps them in reading and writing.

Learning about seasons

Learning about ‘Seasons’ helps children to understand the passage of time and also teaches them about change .Children enjoyed getting information through related activities.

Class Assembly(MI,MII)

It was a visual delight to see the little ones performing on the stage with great confidence.It was a mesmerising experience for the parents.

Introduction of letter-N (MI)

Children were introduced to letter “N” through related pictures and objects that enabled them to learn its phonic sound.

Introduction of letter F (MII)

Teaching the letters is foundational for reading and writing letter ‘F’ was introduced to the children with the help of “F” related objects and pictures which made learning easier.

Learning about Transport

A theme which is of great interest to children as they are very fond of vehicles and love to talk about them.

  

Origami boat (MII,MIII)

Children enjoyed making an origami boat with the help of instructions given by the teacher and simply loved the activity.

Show and tell (MII)

The little ones enjoyed the “show and tell” session where they spoke a few lines on related pictures of transport and were encourged to think “outside the box” thereby building their confidence.

Children’s day celebration (MI,MII,MIII)

Children’s day was celebrated with great excitement by our little ones which involved fun filled activities. Children were told about Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,Our first Prime Minister Who had special love for children and taught them good values.

Little Chef Activity (Popcorn making)(MII)

It was fun to see little children getting involved in the making of popcorn (with an intresting popping sound) which they found it enjoyable.

Little Chef Activity (Making of Bhelpuri)(MIII)

This activity is great hit with children making it a good snack.Children enjoyed making a crispy,soft,tangy mixture of several edibles to which delectable tid bits were added . They enjoyed being a part of it .

Concept of Water cycle (MIII)

Children enjoyed making an origami butterfly with the help of instructions given by the teacher and simply loved the activity.

Drawing skills that boost confidence

There is a lot that goes into drawing ability an activity that helps the children in the development of their creative and exploratory skills.

Egg shell Game

An activity that involved children to go on a letter hunt and match the found letters to a set of lower case letters.

Pencil dabbing activity

A learning activity for kids who love cars.

Introduction of letter-K (MI)

Children were introduced to letter “K” through related pictures and objects that enabled them to learn its phonic sound.

Bus activity (MI)

The little ones used and pasted paper of various shapes thereby turning into a colourful school bus in front of their eyes.

Introduction of letter L (MI)

Teaching the letters is foundational for reading and writing letter ‘L’ was introduced to the children with the help of ‘L’ related objects which made learning easier.

Float and sink (MI)

Children enjoyed learning the fun facts about ‘Sink and Float’experiment.They were explained with the help of different objects of varying density.

Game based on insects (MII)

Children enjoyed getting involved in a fun game based on ‘insects’which enabled them to identify them and learn about their characteristics.

Cocoon play (MII)

Children wrap themselves in protective casing and pretend that they are in a cocoon in order to teach them the life cycle of a butterfly.The little ones enjoyed getting in this imaginative cocoon play.

Learning to write (MII)

Tracing on slates is one of the innovative and fun based techniques of teaching children to write numbers.

Diwali Celebration (MI,MII,MIII)

Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated by one and all across the world.This festival celebrates new beginnings and signifies the triumph of good over evil.The little ones were told about the essence of the festival-celebration of life and goodness.

Origami butterfly(MII)

Children enjoyed making an origami butterfly with the help of instructions given by the teacher and simply loved the activity.

Sprout salad (MII)

It was a wonderful experience for the children to make a healthy sprouts salad with sprouts, chopped cucumber and tomatoes along with a dassh of lemon juice and chopped herbs.

Germination of seeds (MIII)

Children enjoyed sowing the seeds under the guidance of their teachers which gave them an oppurtunity to understand what living things need to thrive on. They were explained that for their suitable growth ,the requirements are water, sunlight,correct temperature and the right proportation of nutrients .The children were explained that a seed also has to go through germination ,the phase of growth when the seed begins to sprout.

Spinach fruit salad (MIII)

Children enjoyed  making a healthy salad using spinach and fruits as the main ingredients.They added some lemon juice and honey to enhance the flavour.The main purpose of salad making is to encourage the kids to develop the taste for vegetables and fruits which is beneficial  for health.

Story telling session

Story telling session is a wonderful way to share the joy of reading.It improves language skills, vocabulary, sequencing,  comprehension and recall. It stimulates the imagination giving the children plenty to think about.

Teacher’s day celebration

Teachers’day is the time to pay tribute to teachers and appreciate their efforts in the world.It was fun to see the little ones dress up as their favourite teacher and be like them.

Introducton of letter H (M-I)

Children were introduced to letter ‘Hh’through related pictures and objects that enabled them to learn its phonic sound.

Onam celebration

The harvest festival, Onam, is the major festival of Kerala. According to a popular legend, this festival is celebrated to welcome King Mahabali and people make all efforts to celebrate in a grand way. Children were explained the significance of the festival.

Sowing seeds activity

Children enjoyed planting the seeds under the guidance of their respective teachers giving them an opportunity to understand what living things need to live and thrive on. They were explained,  that for the seeds to grow into plants, the requirements are water, sunlight, correct temperature, ample space and the right proportion of nutrients.

Cartoon Parade (MII)

It was a visual delight to see little children dressed in their favorite cartoon characters and imitating their mannerisms.

Dussehra celebration

Dussehra also known as Vijaydashmi is a major Hindu festival.It is celebrated beacause Lord Ram killed the King of Lanka,Ravana.This festival spreads the message of good over evil which was conveyed to our little ones.

Vegetable Printing (MIII)

Children enjoy looking for new activities to set their sights on.Vegetable printing activity was thoroughly enjoyed by the children which not only allowed them to embrace their creativity but also their artistic skills.

Addition with objects (MIII)

Children enjoyed learning addition by combining two groups of counting objects and then adding them together to get the final answer.

See my vegetable grow

Young children are curious about the world around them because plants have a straight forward easy-to-understand life cycle. Introducing plant activities at this stage is very informative and useful. Children enjoyed watching the carrot grow and were fascinated to see its continuous process.

Shadow game (MIII)

Children enjoyed playing a shadow game outside on a sunny day where they took turns making various projections with their hands. They enjoyed this activity thoroughly.

Germination (MII)

Plants come from seeds .This happens when the seeds are planted in the soil and begin to grow. The process of germination happens inside the seed. Children learnt about the process of germination through seed germination activity.

Numbers in sequence (on slates) (MII)

An innovative way for kids to learn writing is through slates that help them to learn while playing. Children enjoyed getting involved in sequencing of numbers on slates.

Introduction of letter J (MI)

Children were introduced to letter J with the help of related pictures and visual objects which made learning easier.

Vegetable printing (MI)

Vegetable printing was a fun activity for the little ones which involved the kids to create food inspired masterpieces.

Collage of fruits & vegetables

The little ones enjoyed creating a collage of their favourite fruits and vegetables thereby learning about their nutritional benefits.

Learning about plants (MII)

Learning about plants help the little ones to develop empathy for the environment .In a fun and healthy manner, Children are acquainted with some plant and gardening basics.

Little Chef Activity (MII) spinach fruit salad

Children enjoyed making a nutritious salad with spinach, corn, fruits and a dash of honey, thereby learning about the importance of consuming healthy fruits & vegetables.

Number Shell Game

Preschool number games are a fun way to teach and practice early math concepts .Children enjoyed laying the shells with numbers on them in numerical order thereby learning to count.

Food Talk

An informative ‘Food Talk’ was organized for the little ones to promote healthy eating habits right from the start.

Yellow Color day (MI)

It was a visual delight to see the little ones all dressed up in yellow. They were shown yellow color objects around them on the occasion.

D-Drum (carry home activity) (MI)

Little ‘Dd’ was introduced to the children with the help of ‘Dd’ related objects and activities which was enjoyable and informative too.

Concept Big and small (MI)

Children enjoyed understanding the concept of big and small with the help of activities that made learning fun.

Intro of no-3 (MI)

Number 3 was introduced to the little ones with the help of activities that engaged the kids and made learning easier. They were shown the related number of objects and were asked to count them.

Story time (MIII)

Story telling session is a wonderful way to share the joy of reading. It improves language skills, vocabulary, sequencing, comprehension and recall. Story telling session stimulates the imagination giving the children plenty to think about.

Writing of “at” and “ad” words (MIII)

An important stage in learning to read is the mastery of small words especially words in the format consonant /vowel/consonant. Children enjoyed learning new words on slates.

Three Butterflies –Puppet show (MI, MII, MIII)

The puppet story adds meaning to the real practical event. The story was enlivened with the help of gestures and voice modulation which the children thoroughly enjoyed.

Little chef activity (MI, MII, MIII)

Children enjoyed topping the Monaco biscuits with grated cheese and a dash of tomato ketchup in the most creative manner they could. They plated the biscuits beautifully and were simply thrilled with their own creativity.

Introduction of triangle (MI)

Teaching about shapes is an important part of the preschool curriculum. Children were shown triangle shape objects to enable them to learn.

Carry home activity (MI)

Children enjoyed making letter boxes as a carry home activity which was not only fun but was also a great way to learn about the concept of communication.

Community helper game (MI, MII,MIII)

Children enjoyed learning about community helpers with the help of a game which helped them to realize about their importance.

Intro of letter E (MI)

Letter “E” was introduced to the little ones with the help of ‘E’ related objects which they immensely enjoyed.

Tracing on slates and tracing with paint (MII)

Tracing on slates and tracing with paint are innovative and fun based techniques of teaching children to write numbers and letters.

Theme party (MI, MII, MIII)

Teaching young children about community helpers is a popular unit and for good reason. They love to dress up and do what they see adults do. Children enjoyed dressing up as community helpers and spoke related lines which was extremely informative and enriching too.

Show and tell (MII)

Children enjoyed the Show and Tell session where they spoke a few lines on ‘Sensory organs’ with confidence.

Planting a seed (MII,MIII)

Children enjoyed planting the seeds under the guidance of their teachers which gave them an opportunity to understand what living things need to live and thrive on .They were explained that for the seeds to grow into plants, the requirements are water ,sunlight ,correct temperature, ample space and the right proportion of nutrients.

Introduction –Letter B (MI)

Letter-B was introduced to our little ones with the help of ‘B’ related objects such as bell and bear which they immensely enjoyed.

Sprout salad (MIII)

Children enjoyed making the sprouted salad and were told about the various health benefits on the human body.

Lungs and its Importance (MIII)

A simple experiment was conducted for the little ones to enable them to understand and learn about the importance of lungs. Children could easily understand and thoroughly enjoyed knowing so many facts.

Skating

Skating is a sport which everyone looks forward to. Children enjoy this physical activity immensely which is not only fun but also aims at improving flexibility and co-ordination.

Earth Day

Earth day aims to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment .Our little children observed “EARTH DAY “ by offering services to mother Earth such as planting the seeds, adding fertilizers and watering them .They were made aware of the importance of keeping it clean and green.

Origami Joker

Children enjoyed making a joker with the help of introduction given by the teacher and simply loved the activity.

Feely book (carry home activity)

Children enjoyed making “touchy feely “books in which they pasted different textures of materials for e.g. sand paper thereby learning about the importance of sense of touch.

Easter celebration

Easter is a religious holiday celebrated by Christians but non-religious people often mark the day too. Religiously, Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Non-religious celebrations include things like brunches, family get together and activities like planting eggs.

Collage : healthy and junk food

Junk food and healthy food are antagonistic and keep clashing with each other over nutrients and calories. Children were told about the benefits of healthy food and the ill effects of junk food in order to create awareness in them. They were explained that eating healthy items  , staying away from junk food ,doing exercise and staying fit should be the mantra of life.

Tracing on slates

Tracing on slates is an interesting and fun based techniques to enable children to form patterns, letters and numbers.

I taste with my tongue

Description of taste is often associated with strong emotions. They express in words states of intense pleasure as well as displeasure. Sweet, Sour, Salty and Bitter tastes were sensed by our children which gave them knowledge about the functioning of the tongue.

Hand print butterfly

Children enjoyed making handprint butterfly on paper with paints and were simply in awe to see their own creativity.

Letter –A (MI)

Letter ‘A’ was introduced to the children with the help of related objects and pictures which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Tracing with paint

Tracing with paint is one of the innovative and fun based techniques of teaching children to learn the formation and writing of letters.

Learning about body parts

Children enjoyed learning about body parts with the help of related activity that enabled them to recognize parts of the body such as eyes, nose, hands and feet as well as understand their use.

Touchy feely bag activity

This activity was greatly enjoyed by our little ones as it involved them describing and observing how the different items felt in the simple science feely bag .They discovered different textures of materials using their sense of touch.

I hear with my ears (MII)

The ear is the organ of hearing through which sound waves are shuttled and the brain then interprets the information as a specific sound.  Children enjoyed exploring the world of sound waves through the sound boxes given to them and enjoyed playing with the experiment.

I see with my eyes (MII)

Eyes are the organs of visual system. It provides the ability to see in both bright and dim light focusing on objects both near and far. Children enjoyed learning about this sense organ and also the measures to be taken to protect them.

Counting with beads

It was amazing to see the little ones learning to count with the help of beads .It helps children with Math and problem solving skills, visual motor and cognitive skills.

Letter –S (MII)

Teaching the letter is foundational for reading and writing .Letter ‘S’ was introduced to the children with the help of ‘S s’ related pictures and objects which made learning easier.

Story telling session

Story telling session is a wonderful way to share the joy of reading .It improves language skills,vocabular y,sequencing ,comprehension and recall .Story telling session stimulates the imagination giving the children plenty to think about. Children can be seen totally engrossed in the world of creativity and fantasy.

Self Introduction (MII)

Children enjoyed speaking about themselves and the five sense organs thereby building their confidence.

Float and sink (MI)

Children enjoyed learning the fun facts about float and sink experiment .They were explained with the help of different objects of varying density. Children enjoyed the activity thoroughly.

Intro of M (MI)

Letter M was introduced to the little ones through M related activities which made learning easier. Children were shown related objects around them.

Traffic Rules (MI)

Traffic rules facilitate the orderly and timely flow of traffic .Children were explained about the importance of traffic signals and the significance of each colour.

Origami boat (MI)

Origami is the art of folding paper with certain techniques which children look forward to. Children enjoyed making paper boats and were delighted to take them home.

Intro of K (MI)

Letter –K was introduced to the little ones with the help of visual aids and objects around them.

Diwali Celebration(MI,MII,MIII)

Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated by one and all across the world .This festival celebrates new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil. The little ones were dressed up in ethnic clothes and celebrated the festival of lights with great enthusiasm. Children were told about the essence of the festival-celebration of life and goodness.

Little Chef Activity (MII)

Children enjoyed making the sprouted moong salad and were told about the various health benefits on the human body.

Little Chef Activity (MIII)

Children thoroughly enjoyed trying an easy and healthy salad using spinach and corn as the main ingredients .They added some lemon juice and honey to enhance the flavor .The main purpose of salad making is to encourage the kids to develop the taste for different vegetables beneficial for health.

Mike Time (MII)

Children enjoyed the ‘Mike Time’ session where they spoke a few lines on “my living friends” and were encouraged to think outside the box thereby building their confidence.

A booklet on Life cycle of a butterfly (MII)

Children enjoyed learning about the life cycle of the butterfly by creating a booklet which showed four stages: egg ,caterpillar ,pupa and adult butterfly .This amazing life cycle is a great lesson for not only the children to learn but it applies to ourselves as well .Not only do people change from within everyday but insects like butterfly do too.

Planting a seed (MIII)

Children enjoyed planting the seeds under the guidance of their teachers which gave them an opportunity to understand what living things need to live and thrive on. They were explained that for the seeds to grow into plants, the requirements are water ,sunlight ,the correct temperature ,ample space and the right proportion of nutrients.

Dussehra Celebration(MI,MII,MIII)

Dussehra also known as Vijayadashmi  is a major Hindu festival .It  is celebrated because Lord Ram killed the king of Lanka –Ravana .This festival spreads the message of victory of good over evil which was conveyed to our little ones.

Introduction of number 5 (MI)

Identifying numbers can be a learning experience for children .The little ones were introduced to number 5 with the help of fun related activities which helped them to recognize the number easily.

Stick Puppet (MIII and MII)

Children enjoyed making stick puppets which they simply could not resist playing with and found them adorable.

Class presentation (MIII)

A class presentation was organized on 25th and 26th of July to show case what has been taught from April. Parents were invited and children spoke on topics such as exploring me, family, community helpers & UK.

Parents applauded the confidence  of children and appreciated the efforts of teachers.

Little Chef Activity (Crunchy Crackers)

It was fun watching the children getting engrossed in the activity which not only involved their creative skills but also stimulated their taste buds.

Solid , liquid ,Gas (MII)

Children enjoyed learning about solids, liquids and gases with the help of innumerable examples .They could identify different objects with the help of information given to them.

Yellow colour Day(MI)

Children looked adorable in yellow attire and were shown yellow coloured objects around them.

Letter ‘D’(MI)

Letter ‘D’ was introduced to the children with the help of ‘D’ related objects and activities which was enjoyable and informative too.

Introduction:Letter’Cc’(MII)

Children were introduced to letter ‘Cc’ through related pictures and objects that enabled them to learn its phonic sound.

Clay Modelling (MII)

Children enjoyed sculpting clay dough into the shape they wanted which was a great way to sharpen their imaginative powers.

Eid celebration

Eid is one of the greatest festivals which marks the spirit of brotherhood. It is an occasion of showing gratitude to God and remembering him. Our little children were told the significance of the festival and they enjoyed the customary sewain.

Writing of ‘at’ and ‘an’ words on slates

An important stage in learning to read is the mastery of three letter words especially words in the format consonant/vowel. Children enjoyed writing ‘at’ words with the help of this technique.

 

Matching words with pictures (MIII)

Children enjoyed matching words with the related pictures which not only kept them busy but also helped them in gaining mastery of three letter words.

Hunting of words through flash cards.(MIII)

Hunting of words through flash cards is one of the effective techniques to enable children to learn reading and writing thereby gaining mastery over new words.Children enjoyed doing this activity with great interest.

Welcome back Shalomites (MI,MII,MIII)

Children were greeted warmly after a long summer break and they enjoyed meeting their friends and sharing their experiences with them.

Little Einsteins : What absorbs more heat?

An experiment based on “what absorbs more heat” was conducted along with the children where they were shown two glasses, one wrapped with white paper and the other one wrapped with black paper with equal amount of water .Both the glasses were kept in the sun for a couple of hours before returning to measure the water temperature our little Einsteins  observed that the water in the glass wrapped with black paper was hotter which proved that dark surfaces absorb more light and heat.

Sandpaper letter

This is a great way to introduce letters to children. The alphabet card tells the child where to start and which direction to go to. This provides a tactile and visual way to help the children learn the alphabet.

Introduction of letter ‘ Pp’

Children were introduced to letter ‘ Pp’ through pictures and objects that enabled them to learn its phonic sounds easily.

Origami

Children enjoyed making an origami house with the help of instructions given by the teacher and simply loved the activity.

Family Tree

Children love to learn about the world they live in as well as the family they belong to. The family tree activity was a good way to make the little ones understand about their current and extended family.

Caterpillar with empty egg cartons.

Children spent some quality time crafting together and made creative caterpillars. This activity was a lot of fun to play with.

Lemonade Party

Children looked happy and in a holiday mood enjoying the lemonade party with their friends and looking forward to the summer break.

Number Game

Children enjoyed learning to identify numbers from 1 to 3 with the help of related objects. This number game enabled children to not only count but also included sequencing numbers.

06.05.16 Mother’s Day

Mother’s day is a day of appreciation towards mothers and mother figures worldwide. It is a celebration honouring the mother of the family and the influence of mothers in our society. Our little children were conveyed the message of love and gratitude for their respective mothers.

03.05.16 Reverse counting of Numbers

Children are pretty comfortable at counting forward but counting in reverse is more challenging for them. This was taught to them in a simple and interesting way through display of painted numbers on the floor.

03.05.16 Tracing on sooji

Children enjoyed tracing number on sooji which was great fun.

02.05.16 Labour Day

Labour Day is celebrated every year on 1st May .This day is celebrated to pay tribute to the contributions workers have made to make the world prosper. Our little ones expressed their gratitude to our workers by making cards and paper bags for them.

I hear with my ears MII (with sound boxes)

The ear is the organ of hearing through which sound waves are shuttled and the brain thereby interprets the information as a specific sound. Children enjoyed exploring the world of sound waves through the sound boxes given to them and they thoroughly enjoyed playing with them.

Learning to write letter ’t’ 22.04.16

Tracing on blackboard is one of the innovative and fun based techniques of teaching children to learn writing letters. Children enjoyed writing this letter on blackboard.

Skating MIII

Skating is a sport which everyone looks forward to. Children enjoy this physical activity immensely which is not only fun but also aims at improving flexibility and co-ordination.

Earth Day 22.04.16

Earth day aims to inspire awareness and appreciation for the earth’s environment. Our little children observed ‘Earth Day’ by offering services to mother earth such as planting the seeds, adding fertilizers and watering them. They were made aware of the importance of keeping it clean and green.

Introduction of letter B (MI)

Letter B was introduced to our little ones with the help of B related objects such as ball,bird and beads which they really enjoyed.

MII Feely book 28.04.16

Children enjoyed making touchy feely books where they pasted different textures of materials thereby learning about the role of the sense of touch. (For example sand paper ,Satin ribbon)

MII 27.04.16 Quantification

It was amazing to see the little ones learning to count with the help of beads.

MII 27.04.16 Touchy feely bag activity

This activity was greatly enjoyed by our little ones as it involved them describing and observing how the different items felt in the simple science feely bag. They discovered different textures of materials using their sense of touch.

MIII 27.04.16 little Chef

Children enjoyed making sprouted moong salad and were told about the various health benefits on human body.

The process of teaching children - How to read : (phonic sounds) MIII

The best way for children to learn reading is by understanding the phonic sounds .This is best accomplished by using a phonetic alphabet where the sounds of the letters are taught. Children enjoyed learning this way through movement and rhythm which was great fun for them.

Lungs and its importance MIII 25.04.16

A simple experiment was conducted for the little ones to enable them to understand and learn about the importance of lungs. Children could easily understand and thoroughly enjoyed knowing so many facts.

Story telling sessions MIII 25.04.16

Story telling session is a wonderful way to share the joy of reading .It improves language skills, vocabulary, sequencing, comprehension and recall .Story telling session stimulates the imagination giving the children plenty to think about. Children can be seen totally engrossed in the world of creativity and fantasy.

Baisakhi MI, MII, MIII 13.04.16

Baisakhi is one of the major festivals of Sikhs and is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and gaiety in the state of Punjab. Children were in colorful attire to celebrate the occasion and were told about its significance.

Origami MII, MIII 13.04.16

Origami is the art of paper folding used for all folding practices. Children enjoyed transforming a flat sheet of paper into finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques.

I taste with my tongue MII, MIII 12.04.16

Descriptions of taste are often associated with strong emotions. They express in words states of intense pleasure as well as displeasure. Sweet, sour, salty and bitter tastes were sensed by our children which gave them knowledge about the functioning of the tongue.

Play Time

Play time enables children to relax and let out their feelings without any inhibitions. Children can be seen playing freely thereby stimulating all their senses.

Paper Tearing activity

Children enjoyed doing tearing and pasting activity in their art books which helped them in developing their fine motor skills.

My First Impression

Children enjoyed making impressions on paper with paint and were simply in awe to see their own creativity.

Learning about parts of the body

It was pleasing to see the little ones learning about different parts of the human body with the help of visual aids.

Quantification of Numbers

It was amazing to see the little ones learning to count with the help of everyday objects.

Collage making (Healthy vs. Junk Food)

Children enjoyed making a collage of healthy versus junk food items thereby learning about differences between the two of them. They were given the  message that if healthy food is consumed, one stays fit and active.

Little Chef activity (Making Easter egg)

Children enjoyed making easter eggs and decorating them which was not only fun but also involved their creativity and imagination.

I smell with my nose

Children were given practical demonstration to identify how to use their sense of smell to help them understand the world around them.

I see with my eyes.

Children enjoys making binoculars allowing them to view things around them, thereby learning about the importance of eyes.

Tracing on sooji, slates and floor

Tracing on sooji, slates and floor are various innovative and fun based techniques of teaching children to write patterns, numbers and letters.

MI Activity – First day

 It was pleasant sight to see little children engaged in playful activities  .           

MII and MIII –Activity First day

It was a visual delight to see little children showing their creativity with colours and paints. Making  patterns on slates was equally enjoyable.

MI & MII – “Colouring Activity”

Colouring is a fun activity that gives an opportunity to the children to express themselves . It sparks their imagination and is one of the most favourite pastime activities. Children enjoyed colouring the pictures given to them using different colour combinations thereby expressing their creative side.

Holi Celebration (22.03.16)

Holi was cerlebrated with great enthusiasm .Children enjoyed sprinkling  natural colours by each other.

Welcome of New Shalomites (21.03.16)

One could sense a lot of positivity on the first day of school as the little ones and the parents were greeted warmly.The parents and the kids were happy to have the picture clicked.

MII – “Little Chef Activity” (17.02.16)

Children had joyful experience of showing their culinary skills while making stuffed tomato basket. The students were called one by one to pour sweet corn in a bowl and mix it with salt and pepper. Tomatoes were scooped out and sweet corn was stuffed in the tomato with a dash of lemon juice by our little children.

MI, MII & MIII – “Basant Panchami” (12.02.16)

Basant Panchami day is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning and wisdom. It is a popular festival that marks the end of the winter season and the coming of spring. Children wore bright yellow dresses on this day signifying the brilliance of nature and the vibrancy of life.

MI – “Fitness Time” (11.02.16)

Exercise improves our energy and endurance and helps in development of reflexes and coordination. Children of MI are totally involved in the fitness routine thereby enjoying its benefits.

MI & MII – “Colouring Activity” (11.02.16)

Colouring is a fun activity that gives an opportunity to the children to express themselves . It sparks their imagination and is one of the most favourite pastime activities. Children enjoyed colouring the pictures given to them using different colour combinations thereby expressing their creative side.

MII – “Number Shell Game” (10.02.16)

Numbers are something we use on a daily basis. Children enjoyed playing this number game which not only helped them in identifying numbers but also made them understand the placement of numbers in correct order (arrangin the numbers in sequence).

MII – “Number Shell Game” (10.02.16)

Numbers are something we use on a daily basis. Children enjoyed playing this number game which not only helped them in identifying numbers but also made them understand the placement of numbers in correct order (arrangin the numbers in sequence).

MII – “Cotton Ball Sheep Craft Activity” (09.02.16)

Cotton ball sheep craft activity has been a hit everytime as it involves sticking / pasting . Children enjoyed doing this activity with great enthusiasm.

MI – “Insects and Flowers” (26.02.16)

Dressed up as flowers and insects, children enjoyed hours of pretend play in a nurturing garden of imagination.