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01 Gandhi Jayanti There are very few people in this world who have left a long-lasting impression on us. They leave their ideologies and perspectives that still make an impact. One such person is Mahatma Gandhi, who was born on nd October , in Porbandar, Gujarat. This year, the world celebrat- ed Mahatma s th birth anniversary . Bhavans Kindergarten celebrated Gandhi Jayanthi on nd October .A special assembly was conducted to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi lovingly called Bapu. The programme began with a prayer song. Isa Muzzammil from Jr.Kg Bluebell, dressed up as Mahat- ma Gandhi, brought the leader alive on stage. The tiny tots were thrilled to learn the importance of Bapu and his love for our motherland. A few children spoke on the objective of celebrating Gandhi Jayanti and the prominence the leader holds for every Indian. Teachers motivated the students to imbibe the exemplary qualities of simple living and high thinking. Ms. SajnaLijo 01

02 Bhavan’s Kinder Mart Bhavan s Kinder Mart, a new concept to explore the value of sensible shopping and effective use of money, was conducted on the rd of October . The students of Kindergarten brought food items such as vegetables and fruits which were displayed attractively, in self help, super market style. This time a variety of food and stationery items were displayed. The concept of eating healthy food was emphasized while displaying junk food with great offers. A trolley was made available for enthusiastic shoppers. The cashiers collected cash from their eager custom- ers. Students even donated vegetables to the helpers as a reward for their help. Thus the habit of charity is learnt at a very young stage. The family of three or four children made sure they did justice to the shopping trip They were absolutely thrilled to have their voices and opinions final- ly heard in the whole shopping experience. Ms. Rekha Jim 20022

03 Character Week The Character week was celebrated from th October to rd October . Trustworthiness, Respect, Care and Fairness were the values incorporated during this week. To practically understand these values students were guided to present different activities through which they could experience the depth and significance of these values. Students depicted the value of trustworthiness by painting the portrait of their loved ones on a canvas. The value of respect was imbibed by the students through acts of kindness towards the elderly in their families and society. By caring for the environment the students learnt the value of care. Students gifted saplings to the school garden. By gifting a story book to the class library, the children learnt about fairness. They were also shown stories based on these values for better understanding. All the Kindergar- ten students enjoyed the character week even as they imbibed these core character building values which in turn strengthens their character. Ms. Yogita Karmarkar 03



05 Story On Stage T�� G�n��� B�ea� M�� - A wise man once said, After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the things we need most in the world . It s the stories that give wings to our imagination and takes us to places beyond the boundary of our physical world and into the land of fairies, dragons and wishing trees. Since time immemorial, storytelling has been an integral part of our childhood. To keep the tradition going and to instill curiosity, a story on stage The Ginger Bread Man was present- ed by the students of Senior KG Camellia on th October . To captivate the audience atten- tion and to make the narration interesting, the narrators used puppets and PowerPoint presen- tation. The children were appreciated for their exceptional performance, all thanks to their excel- lent voice modulation, expression, accent and pronunciation. Trained by Ms. Roopa Prasad, class teacher of Sr. KG Camellia, it was a treat to watch these young kids on stage. Ms. Ankita Shere 05

06 Story On Stage T�� Li�� An� T�� C����� R���i� - Story telling is an art since time immemorial that today, even technology and artificial intelli- gence cannot replicate or take away. Stories play a vital role in the growth and development of children as they are entertaining as well as educative. On th October students of Senior KG Dahlia had put up a wonderful stage performance on the story The lion and the clever rabbit. It is a story based on the moral Intelligence wins over mind . This story had a great impact on the kids and helped them in learning a great lesson about the value in life. The tiny tots of Dahlia mesmerised everyone by their ardent performance guided by Ms. Yogita Karmarkar. The confidence displayed by the children was astounding and their performance was beyond words. Their effort to put up such an amazing show was appreci- ated by all. Ms. Renu Rajshekhar 20026

07 Story On Stage T�� B�� Wh� C��e� W�l� - One of the greatest arts in the world is the art of storytelling. It is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today. It sharpens skills of imagination and visualisation and also enhances their communication and listening skills. On st October students of Senior KG Easterlily had put up a wonderful stage perfor- mance on the story The boy who cried wolf. It is a story based on the moral Always be honest; do not lie. This story had a great impact on the children and helped them to learn a valuable lesson in life. The tiny tots of Easterlily mesmerised everyone by their ardent performance guided by Ms. Mubeen Fathima. They were given the opportunity to captivate others with dialogue delivery and expressions. Thus the familiar story was improvised and the creativity led to the little performers winning everyone s heart. Ms. Shamna Moidunny 07

08 Parent Corner Fine motor skills for kindergarten kids What are Fine Motor skills Fine motor skills involve the use of the smaller muscle of the hands, commonly in activities like using pencils, scissors, construction with lego or duplo, doing up buttons and opening lunch boxes.Fine motor skill efficiency significantly influences the quality of the task outcome as well as the speed of task performance. Efficient fine motor skills require a number of independent skills to work together to appropriately manipulate the object or perform the task. What skills do fine motor skills include Academics skills including - Pencil skills scribbling, coloring, drawing, writing - Scissors skills cutting Play - Construction skills using lego, duplo, puzzles, train tracks - Doll dressing and manipulation Self-care including - dressing tying shoelaces, doling up sandals, zips, buttons, belts - eating using cutlery, opening lunch boxes and food bags - Hygiene cleaning teeth, brushing hair, toileting. Why are fine motor skills important Fine motor skills are essential for performing everyday skills as outlined above as well academic skills. Without the ability to complete these everyday tasks, a child s self-esteem can suffer, their academic performance is compromised and their play options are very limited. They are also unable to develop appropriate independence in life skills such as getting dressed and feeding themselves which in turn has social implications not only within the family but also within peer relationships. Reference links: https: www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com ; https: childdevelop- ment.com.au Sandhya S Mother of Pranav Krishna Karthikeyan Sr. KG Dahlia 20028



10 Birthdays Fathima Mariyam Aarya Karampudi Haridra Ranjith Daksha Renjith JR.KG Cosmos JR.KG Aster JR.KG Aster JR.KG Bluebell Rikita Menon Santosh Kaur Abner Sanoop Andrea Sunil JR.KG Bluebell JR.KG Bluebell JR.KG Cosmos JR.KG Cosmos Ehaan Fayek Zaid Bin Zacarkia Aamir Mohammad Gahana Innamuri JR.KG Cosmos JR.KG Cosmos JR.KG Daffodil JR.KG Daffodil 20120

Harini Karthikeyan Muzainah Mohamed Elvin Sarin Advaith Kurup JR.KG Daffodil JR.KG Daffodil JR.KG Erica SR.KG Anemone Dwitika Parikh Prachi Bhurat Nihar Sachin Rafan Mohamed SR.KG Begonia SR.KG Begonia SR.KG Anemone SR.KG Anemone Ananya Akella Mokshitha Tiruttani Dheeraj yuvan Nishika Arunkumar SR.KG Dahlia SR.KG EasterLily SR.KG EasterLily SR.KG Camellia Ayra Padiyath SR.KG EasterLily 11

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Kinder Korner A Monthly Newsletter of Kindergarten PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH SCHOOL Mussafah, Sector 9, Shabiya, Post Box No: 39972 Abu Dhabi – UAE Editor : Priyanka Nair L Design - Liju M lal October 2019 VOLUME V ISSUE V