• Class-I children spoke about the importance of healthy habits in the special assembly on 21^st  April, 2017. A special TV show was enacted on the stage. A class I student became an anchor of Bal Bharati Special Health Channel who invited all the teachers on the stage to talk about any one healthy habit. A special health chart was also given to give stars to those children who follow good healthy habits. Special badges on World Health Day was also made by the students.
• Class II students dressed up as Milk, Fruits and Vegetables, spoke confidently about the importance of green leafy vegetables, vitamins and minerals in fruits and having two glasses full of milk daily, regular exercise and demerits of junk food in the special assembly on World Health Day on 7^th  April. Dr. Nitin Gupta from Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital was kind enough to grace the occasion. He laid emphasis on having a proper breakfast, balanced diet and drinking lots of water. He enlightened the children by mentioning that cold drinks can damage and decay their teeth.  The children listened to him attentively and made a promise ‘Say No To Junk Food’.

• An orientation programme was organised by the respective class teachers for the parents of Pre- primary I to keep them updated with the curriculum on 8^th  April, 2017 . A monthly communication letter was given to the parents which covered the following:
• The monthly theme to be carried out
• The activities planned for the theme
• Events that may take place during the unit
• Skills enhancement by these activities
• Materials needed from home to complete activities
• Home stretch activities that parents can do at home

For further reference, the email-id of the teacher was given. The parents were asked to focus on few points like early to bed, reading together, each day outside play etc.

• To generate awareness on the importance of Sun in our life, a ‘SUN-DAY’ was organized in the school on April 24, 2017 where in students from class II participated with full enthusiasm. To spread the awareness among everyone, students from HCRA (Handicapped Children's Rehabilitation Association) NGO were also invited to be the part of this memorable day where they used various methods like Pinhole Projector, Safe Solar Goggles and Telescope to observe the Sun. To make this day more enjoyable fun filled activities like Pop Rocketry, Stomp Rocketry, Magnificent family of Sun were organized by the senior students.
• The toddlers swimming pool has been renovated and was inaugurated by Ms. Poonam Tyagi, Headmistress Montessori Department, on 9^th  May, 2017.
• ‘My Hands Can Say’ activity was conducted for the children of PP1 on 8^th  May, 2017, to enhance their social and emotional development. The negative emotions such as anger and fear were also discussed with them. The children were taught not to use hands to hit, push, pinch or throw objects but express feeling using words.
• Summer camp for class PP-I was organized from 15^th  to 31^st  May, 2017. Yoga, aerobics, self-help skills, confidence Building and personality development were some of the activities conducted during the period.
• Weaving through a Rainbow activity was organized for the children of Pre Primary Department on 11^th  July, 2017 wherein the colours of the rainbow were woven with ribbons using desks and tables to teach children strategic thinking spatial awareness, body control and balance. The children thoroughly enjoyed it.
• A colourful exhibition was organized by the teachers of PP II to display the HHW of the children in the Pre Primary Department. Display material included clay models, picture cards, spoon puppets etc. Children were taken class wise to see the exhibition and to appreciate their own and their peers hard work.
• Sports Day is organised for the children of PP II and PP I every week on Tuesday and Friday respectively. All the children go to the field to learn and play games using different playground equipment to enhance their body balance and control. Children are also being introduced to traditional games like Dog and the Bone, Pithu etc.
• In order to develop communication skills and English conversation in children, Read Aloud Books are being taken up regularly in all the class of Pre Primary I and Pre Primary II.  Simple questions are asked from the children after the story has been read. Students are able to answer confidently in a simple sentence.
• A puppet show was organized for the children of Pre Primary  on 27^th  July, 2017. All the teachers, dressed up as various animal characters, dramatized the story ‘Rooster Raga’. The children thoroughly enjoyed the story and realized that each one of them is special. They were delighted to see their teachers perform for them.
• As an extension of the fruits and vegetable theme being carried out in Pre Primary I, a Vegetable and Fruit Market was set up with real produce. Teachers enacted the role of green grocers selling their products. Children got a hands on experience of being in the market. They were given toy money and baskets to buy fruits and vegetables of their choice. Children also did  simple hands on science experiments and found out which vegetables are heavy and light and which ones float or sink.

Adaptation Period of PP-I

The adaptation period for the session 2017-2018 for the children of Pre- Primary I was held from 29^th March ,2017 to 1^st April ,2017.  The Montessori building was decorated with balloons to welcome the children. The classroom with interest learning centers were set up. Mid-day meals were also served to the children. Story Narration, Magic Show, Puppet Show and Painting with feet wide variety of fun filled activities were conducted for them.

• An orientation programme was organised by the respective class teachers for the parents of Pre- primary I to keep them updated with the curriculum on 08^th April, 2017. A monthly communication letter was given to the parents which covered the following:
• The monthly theme to be carried out
• The activities planned for the theme
• Events that may take place during the unit
• Skills enhancement by these activities
• Materials needed from home to complete activities
• Home stretch activities that parents can do at home

For further reference, Email id of the teacher was given. The parents were asked to focus on few points like early to bed, reading together, each day outside play etc.

Some of the activities conducted were:

(2016 -17  )

In the month of April 2016, a few theatrical modules were done by the students of Mont I and class I under the in house improvised theatre classes for example; mirror game, imaginary ball, tug o’ war, music & movements etc.

'WORLD HEALTH DAY' was celebrated in April, 2016 in the Montessori dept, wherein the students spoke about healthy habits and wrote slogans related to it and ate healthy food.

'COLOUR WEEK'  was celebrated in Mont I, from 20th to 24th April, 2016.

'WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY' was celebrated in the Montessori dept with zeal and enthusiasm. The students of Mont II made and decorated beautiful handmade bird feeders to feed the birds, water and grains.

The random acts of kindness theme has been added to the curriculum plans in the Montessori dept. wherein different activities are being carried out to bring out the ‘good’ in all our children and teach them to be kind to one another. The students had a kindness sharing session wherein the students brainstormed different acts of kindness one can do during circle time and sang songs like “peaceful friends”, made beautiful hearts to pass along to friends.

A special Summer Activity Camp was organized for the students of the Montessori Dept. from 11th May, 2016 to 29th May, 2016. Students  enrolled themselves in activities like Reading is fun, Improvised Theatre, Pattern Writing, Art & Craft, Aerobics & Yoga & dance.

World environment Day was celebrated on 06th May in the Montessori dept. Few fun filled activities were planned to sensitize the children towards the surroundings & they did get the message of how important it is to save & preserve the environment.

A pool bash party was organized  for the students of Mont I. They had fun splashing water & dancing by the pool side.

A special assembly on water conservation was conducted for the students of Mont II on 06th May, 2016. The children were made aware regarding the do’s & dont’s related to saving water.

A puppet show was put up by the teachers of Pre-Primary I for the children on 20^th July, 2016. showcasing good habits and good manners that children need to exhibit. The children enjoyed the show. It was great fun for them to watch their teachers in different costumes, performing for them on stage. The children also enjoyed manyrhymes and songs and danced with their teachers.

Some of the other activities conducted were

• Cleanliness Drive Programmme was organized by PPII and class I students to emphasize on keeping their environment, classrooms and home clean.
• RakshaBandhan -  Children of PPII came dressed up in traditional dress on 16^th August, 2016 on the occasion of rakhi and made rakhi with origami sheets and pasted it in their drawing file. An impromptu Role Play was done in all the sections of PPI.
• The importance of self hygiene and keeping surroundings clean has been taken up by the Montessori department. The children are being trained to arrange the toys, furniture and other items scattered in the class.

• Freedom Fighters Pageant was held on 22^nd August, 2016 in PP-I. The children came dressed as various freedom fighters and spoke a few lines about the freedom fighter they represented.
• Class I students pasted the pictures of freedom fighters on tricolour kites and brought tricolour food in their tiffin.

• Monthly Grooming Day was observed in PP-I on 30^th August, 2016 and 23^rd September, 2016 the theme for the day was ‘Brushing’ and ‘Table Manners’ respectively. The children were encouraged to follow and use the correct strokes for brushing.
• The monthly Birthday Celebration day was organized on 30^th August, 2016 and 29^th September, 2016.
• Lemon Squeezing Activity - PP-I children were engaged to squeeze the half cut lemons to improve their muscle grip.
• Collage Making- PPI children prepared a collage by pasting the pictures of food items that are sweet, sour, salty and bitter in taste.

 

In the month of April 2016, a few theatrical modules were done by the students of Mont I and class I under the in house improvised theatre classes for example; mirror game, imaginary ball, tug o’ war, music & movements etc.

 

 

'WORLD HEALTH DAY' was celebrated in April, 2016 in the Montessori dept, wherein the students spoke about healthy habits and wrote slogans related to it and ate healthy food.

'COLOUR WEEK'  was celebrated in Mont I, from 20th to 24th April, 2016.

'WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY' was celebrated in the Montessori dept with zeal and enthusiasm. The students of Mont II made and decorated beautiful handmade bird feeders to feed the birds, water and grains.

The random acts of kindness theme has been added to the curriculum plans in the Montessori dept. wherein different activities are being carried out to bring out the ‘good’ in all our children and teach them to be kind to one another. The students had a kindness sharing session wherein the students brainstormed different acts of kindness one can do during circle time and sang songs like “peaceful friends”, made beautiful hearts to pass along to friends.

 

A special Summer Activity Camp was organized for the students of the Montessori Dept. from 11th May, 2016 to 29th May, 2016. Students  enrolled themselves in activities like Reading is fun, Improvised Theatre, Pattern Writing, Art & Craft, Aerobics & Yoga & dance.

World environment Day was celebrated on 06th May in the Montessori dept. Few fun filled activities were planned to sensitize the children towards the surroundings & they did get the message of how important it is to save & preserve the environment.

A pool bash party was organized  for the students of Mont I. They had fun splashing water & dancing by the pool side.

A special assembly on water conservation was conducted for the students of Mont II on 06th May, 2016. The children were made aware regarding the do’s & dont’s related to saving water.

A puppet show was put up by the teachers of Pre-Primary I for the children on 20^th July, 2016. showcasing good habits and good manners that children need to exhibit. The children enjoyed the show. It was great fun for them to watch their teachers in different costumes, performing for them on stage. The children also enjoyed manyrhymes and songs and danced with their teachers.

Some of the other activities conducted were

• Cleanliness Drive Programmme was organized by PPII and class I students to emphasize on keeping their environment, classrooms and home clean.
• RakshaBandhan -  Children of PPII came dressed up in traditional dress on 16^th August, 2016 on the occasion of rakhi and made rakhi with origami sheets and pasted it in their drawing file. An impromptu Role Play was done in all the sections of PPI.
• The importance of self hygiene and keeping surroundings clean has been taken up by the Montessori department. The children are being trained to arrange the toys, furniture and other items scattered in the class.

• Freedom Fighters Pageant was held on 22^nd August, 2016 in PP-I. The children came dressed as various freedom fighters and spoke a few lines about the freedom fighter they represented.
• Class I students pasted the pictures of freedom fighters on tricolour kites and brought tricolour food in their tiffin.

• Monthly Grooming Day was observed in PP-I on 30^th August, 2016 and 23^rd September, 2016 the theme for the day was ‘Brushing’ and ‘Table Manners’ respectively. The children were encouraged to follow and use the correct strokes for brushing.
• The monthly Birthday Celebration day was organized on 30^th August, 2016 and 29^th September, 2016.
• Lemon Squeezing Activity - PP-I children were engaged to squeeze the half cut lemons to improve their muscle grip.
• Collage Making- PPI children prepared a collage by pasting the pictures of food items that are sweet, sour, salty and bitter in taste.

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