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SKG weekly blog April 13th- 17th 2015
Ms. Rimona's class
This week in UOI:-
We unpacked the unit of inquiry “Simple machines”.
Students were involved in hands-on learning. They understood that work involves action and requires force to move an object.
They took challenges to move heavy objects and understood that work can be done by using less force and created an inclined plane (slide).
This week in Literacy:-
We read a book on fiction and non-fiction and sorted the difference between the two in a Venn diagram.
This week in math:-
Introduction to subtraction:-
Students enjoyed listening to the story Pete the cat and his 4 groovy buttons and made connections.
Show and tell:-
Students continue to bring show and tell related to the unit to build the machine center.
Ms. Anuradha's class
In UOI, we enjoyed identifying more about work and force.
Students had fun in working with different tools and check how each tool help us. They identified different machines at school.
In Math, we learnt subtraction using different strategies.
In Literacy, we compared and contrasted fiction and non-fiction books.
Ms. Aarti's class
Unit Of Inquiry
Students inquired into the unit, by finding the difference between work done and no work done.
Can you push something heavier than you?
More people means more pushing power.
Students identified different ways to build a ramp in order to make the car move on a book.
Students brainstormed about different inclined planes they had seen in their day-to- day life.
Literacy
We read a fiction book named SNOW HAPPY! and a non-fiction book named ANTARCTICA The Frozen Continent.
Students identified the difference between the two texts and sorted various books in groups.
Show and tell time
Numeracy
Students used different strategies to analyze and solve subtraction problems.
SKG- C Readers Workshop
Our SKG-C class during 'Reader's Workshop'!
- Independently Reading
- Partner Reading
- Small group Reading
Art
Unit : Places around the World
In this unit students will explore different mediums and art forms using different techniques. They learned how to make nesting dolls from Russia; they made designs on them. Students were very excited to learn about nesting dolls. They enjoyed a lot doing this activity.
In this unit students will explore different mediums and art forms using different techniques. They learned how to make nesting dolls from Russia; they made designs on them. Students were very excited to learn about nesting dolls. They enjoyed a lot doing this activity.
Music and Movement Update
8/4/15-14/4/15
This week, SKG students worked hard to perfect their movements and learn new ones. They have been thoroughly enjoying their songs and have taken an active interest in learning the movements. They are excited to present their dances to you!
This week, SKG students worked hard to perfect their movements and learn new ones. They have been thoroughly enjoying their songs and have taken an active interest in learning the movements. They are excited to present their dances to you!
Subject : Hindi 6/04/2015 to 17/04/2015
I pad session
(Reading, writing and speaking skills )
Student's drew pictures and wrote the Hindi consonants in an -I pad session. After they finished their written work. they spoke the consonants in Hindi with correct pronunciation. With I-pad session the students developed their reading, writing and speaking skills. They enjoyed their learning engagements during this I- pad session.
Kindly find few photos of our scholars during this session...
Patriotic song ( Desh bhakti geet)
"Saare jahan se achha Hindostan hamara..." Hindi poem/song
Students sang the songs few lines with action.( It support them to improve their listening and speaking skills)
In this patriotic song students were excited and they were all involved in the song through the actions. They also sang the poem.
Students in action....just have a look at their gestures during this poem/song
Learning activity on Indian Monuments
Students watched a video of famous 10 monuments in India. such as
Taaj-mahal, Laal- kila, Kutub- minar, Kamal- mandir, surya mandir etc. Here is the link to the video.
Top 10 Famous monuments in India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
After the video, students discussed in a group about Indian monuments. Teachers also helped them understood about their responsibility towards these monuments.
Coloring activity:
Students also colored the activity sheet related to the monuments of India. They enjoyed this activity. Just see some images of this class activity and students expressions...
Hindi miracle swargeet:
Students sang the Hindi miracle Hindi swargeet with actions. Here is the link to swargeet...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0Z4Sk10CyE
Students also watched the miracle Vyanangeet ( Consonants) video on this. here is the link...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aroTk2gE9dU
Students learned and wrote the Hindi consonants ba, bha, ma, ya, ra, la ,va, sha and sshha. They traced and wrote, drew the related pictures and colored the worksheets. They also wrote theses consonants in the note book.
Kindly find the chart presented below to experience the correct pronunciation of Hindi consonants.
Hindi numbers 11 to 20 (oral).
Here is tip its correct pronunciation. Kindly go through this very useful chart for native and non native students as well as parents.
