NEWSLETTER Issue 03 | March 2021 | Pre Primary 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. Thank you note from Coordinator 4.Message from CAIE Coordinator 5.Counsellor’s Corner 11.Kindergarten News 12.Virtual Birthday Celebrations 20.A Quick look at the curriculum covered 23.Valuable response from Parents 29. Goodbye note to our teachers 31.Kids Corner 2
Dear Parents, I hope that you and your families are all well and keeping safe. We have now approached the end of what has been a rather strange and unusual academic year. However, I wanted to start by thanking you parents for your fantastic support for the last year. I am particularly appreciative for everything that you have been doing to support learning from home. I know it must have been difficult to juggle working from home as well as supporting your own children with their schooling, and this is of course in addition to dealing with all of the normal challenges of family life. The school has also received a number of messages of thanks and support from so many of you over these past few days, and these are all received very gratefully. We would encourage all of our students to use the time to rest and recharge in preparation for the new academic session. Thanking you Ms Rekha Fernandes Pre-primary Coordinator 3
From the CAIE Coordinator Preprimary, the early education plays an important role in the child’s development and growth. It is an important decision for the parents to choose the right foundation that could bring high educational attainment and gains for the society. For the productive years in near future, preprimary builds a solid foundation in child’s emotional and social development. UNESCO’s approach is reinforced in the Education 2030 which aims to ‘By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education.’ This is also the investment country makes to promote human resource development. Preprimary programme at EuroSchool aims at the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs in order to build a foundation for lifelong learning. The curriculum aims to nurture caring, capable and responsible future citizens. - Ms. Ekta Arora 4 (CAIE Co-Ordinator)
Counsellor’s Lateral Thinking: thinking out of the box \"Intelligence is something we are born with. Thinking is a skill that must be learned.\" - Edward de Bono Today it’s raining outside and when I suggested cancelling our trip to the park, my four-year-old niece was full of alternative suggestions. “All the children could have raincoats, then we won’t get wet!” When I remind her that the equipment will be wet and slippery, she comes up with another idea. “We could go to the indoor play area in that mall we visited!” My niece’s face lights up as she shares suggestions to solve a problem. She is in the age group where the majority of minds score at genius level in LATERAL THINKING. According to a longitudinal study from NASA, this ability will decrease as she gets older, unless she is in the two percent of the population that maintain this as an adult. Most children under the age of five feel safe enough to throw ideas around, to problem-solve, regardless of how impossible their ideas may be or what obstacles might be in the way of fulfilling them. And this is an important life skill worth maintaining. Having more possible solutions to a problem means we have more options when we ultimately take action to address a situation. And having more options means having more freedom, both in our personal and professional lives. 5
Counsellor’s What is LATERAL THINKING? It essentially means being able to think creatively or \"outside the box\" in order to solve a problem. Usually, logical thinking is used to solve problems in a direct, straightforward way (also known as vertical thinking). Lateral thinking however, looks at things from a sideways perspective (also known as horizontal thinking), in order to find answers that aren't immediately apparent. When To Use LATERAL THINKING? Problem Solving Most real-world problems do not have simple, direct solutions. This is where thinking out of the box can come in handy. Lateral thinking helps to define the problem in different ways and, thus, come up with a wider set of solutions to choose from. 6
Counsellor’s Finding new ways. Most technological advances and spikes in efficiency have been achieved because of creative thinking. Lateral thinking encourages individuals to come up with new and better ways of doing the same things. For Inventions & Innovation Lateral thinking is not just about improving what is already there. In fact, it encourages thinking from a completely different perspective, and create something that is new and valuable. 7
Counsellor’s Ways to Encourage LATERAL THINKING in Children Although there are many ways to encourage LATERAL THINKING in your child, these four tips may prove to be very useful. To make it easier to remember them, I have coined the acronym ‘BITE’. So, go on, and take a ‘bite’ of this! 1. Brainstorm regularly It is a great idea to introduce a family tradition of brainstorming at regular intervals, say once a week. Begin by picking up a random object, and ask your children to list 20 different, creative ways in which the object can be used. Once they are done, add your own ideas. You will be surprised by some of the creative ideas that come up. Doing this regularly for some time will enhance your children’s ability to look beyond the obvious, to search their minds for the most bizarre possibilities, and to come up with reasonable ideas rooted in reality. 8
Counsellor’s 2. Invite them to solve puzzles and brain-teasers Most children love intellectual challenges. So find some age-appropriate puzzles and brain-teasers for your children to solve. This way, you can make sure that they are well on their way to developing the art of LATERAL THINKING. 3. Teach them to tune in to their senses Sensorial inputs are a big part of learning to think critically and creatively. But, we often take our senses for granted. It is the same with our children. To reverse the negative effects of neglecting the senses, encourage your children to focus more on them. One simple game which can help your children do this is the 5-4-3 2-1 game. This game can be played by children of all age-groups. Here’s how your children should play the game: •Look around and name five objects that they see. •Reach out and touch any four objects around them. •Close their eyes, and identify any three sounds that they hear. •Use their sense of smell to pick out two different scents around them. •Dip their finger in some snack, place it on the tip of their tongue and taste one flavour. This exercise increases mindfulness, widens perspective, and enhances creativity which, in turn, helps to develop LATERAL THINKING skills. 9
Counsellor’s 4. Encourage them to ask questions Being curious is the best part of childhood. By asking questions, children not only learn answers to those questions, but also discover that the same question may have so many different answers. In effect, they learn that the same problem might have many different solutions, and this is the cornerstone of LATERAL THINKING. LATERAL THINKING encourages children to become independent problem-solvers and creative innovators. So, are you ready to start working with your own lateral-thinkers-in-the-making? -Smita Nair HOD(Dept of Spl Edn and Counseling) EuroSchool- Airoli 10
Kindergarten News Events Celebrated Christmas Graduation Ceremony Culmination Event 11
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Nursery Curriculum Covered:- Literacy :- Letters Q to Z Math Lab :- Numbers 1 - 10 Scientific Thinking :- Animals, Flowers & Insects, Seasons. Word of the Week :- Nasty, Feisty, Flutter, Social, Slippery, Refresh, Abundant, Delicate, Sneaky, Stripy, Lush Shapes :- Oval, Star, Heart Color Buzz :- Black, White and Pink 20
Junior KG Curriculum Covered :- Literacy :- Learning “Aa- Zz” Family words, High Frequency words, Vowels & Consonants Scientific Thinking :- Light & Sound, Air & Water, Communication Math Lab :- Numbers 1-20, Before, After & Between Numbers Color Buzz :- Gold, Silver, Brown Shape :- Star, Heart Word of the Week :- Participate, Energetic, Discourage, Power, Flat, Distract, Influence, Important, Sturdy, Precious, Perfect, Cherish, Delightful. 21
Senior KG Curriculum Covered: Literacy :- Blends, Diagraphs, Learning magic ‘e’ rule,Learning short & long vowel sounds. Scientific Thinking :- Landforms, Our home- Earth, My Planet- My Space Math Lab :- Measurements, Learning Hundreds, Tens & Ones, Learning Expanded Form, Learning Time, Learning Jumps of 2, 5 & 10, Learning Ordinal Numbers, Learning about addition & subtraction. Colors :- Gold, Silver Shapes :- Pentagon, Hexagon, Octagon Word of the Week :- Preserve, Coax, Recycle, Observe, Surface, Feature, Resource, Nuisance, Wonder, Horizon, Fragment, Gigantic 22
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Words fall short when I write this !! We express our huge thanks to the entire team at Euro- be it Kalpana Madam, Rekha Madam and Teachers. The thought of getting used to an online class for our 4 year old was initially something that we dreaded but as the classes started and the days went by, we realized it was a smooth breeze. And it could only happen to a super coordination from the team and an all out efforts by all the teachers. All the kids have transitioned into matured personalities at such a young age with such a grasp on the latest technology & tools. To see all these little champs including our little one grow so immensely over the last year has been encouraging for us and it has been a refreshing and learning journey for us also as parents!!! We wish the team all the best in the future and let’s all enjoy this journey together happily!! - Abhishek & Dhara Manjrekar - (Parents of Aadhya Manjrekar – Jr.E) 24
Dear Teachers, My daughter Reva Jadhav is in Sr.B. Her journey to pre-primary section was very learning and exciting. We saw tremendous changes in her attitude and behavior during these days. She has become very talkative and confident. Thank you to the entire Euro School who has helped our kids to cross this milestone. Varada teacher and Tripti teacher was very supportive and helpful during this entire year of online classes. Special thanks to Smita ma’am, Vidya Ma’am, Madhavi ma’am, Ratnavali Ma’am, Nikhil Sir, Shardul Sir, Rekha Ma’am and Sudeshna Ma’am. Thank you, Rekha Jadhav (Parent of Reva Jadhav – Sr.B) 25
Dear Teachers, “The journey of a thousand steps, start with one small step.” Thank you teachers for being that stepping stone in my child’s life. Thank you for holding him, molding him, encouraging him towards a bright future. Your contribution is shaping life geniuses is too priceless for all of us. Lots of love & regards, Swetal Shah (Mother of Mihit Shah Sr.F) 26
Dear Teachers, We, parents, may be scientists, doctors, engineers, accountants but nothing contributes to the nation’s development more than the sacrifices made by the teachers. This year was most difficult year in the history of modern education system, although use of technology perceived it simpler. Child like Reyansh playful, naughty is tough to handle. You inspired him to come out of his shell. He love you dearly and he seems to think that you are made of magic. Thank you for being so good and patient with him. You taught our child to imagine, be inquisitive, explore, and try to solve problem on his own. We can never thank you enough for infusing positive feelings about school in him during this year. We are so grateful that our child had the opportunity to get off on the right foot for what we hope will be a lifetime love of learning. I thank you once again and wish you happy teaching ahead. Thanks & Regards, Shital & Ravi Hedau (Parents of Reyansh Hedau Sr.E) 27
Dear Teachers, No words are enough to describe the feeling of separation today and how overwhelmed I feel experiencing your compassion towards teaching. To put it in simple words I shall always be thankful to you both for helping create a strong base for my son. I was moved when I Saw Nishit giving you an emotional farewell speech in his dream last night, which itself says, a lot and I am equally worried how will he accept the change. Once again a very big thank you to both of you for all the love andblessings that you showered on Nishit which will help him grow as a better person. With Warm regards, Anuradha Gadia (Parent of Nishit Gadia – Jr.E) 28
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Ms. Varada Raut joined our Euro family 2 years back and today is the day when we bid goodbye to her. She has offered everything to the students to make them the future leaders. She has always been very jovial, modest, caring and hard working. We are so grateful that you have taught your students with sincerity, zeal and passion. Ms.Kinjal Jaitpal has been working with our Euro family from past 4 years and today is the day that we bid goodbye to her.. Throughout her career in school she has been an excellent, dedicated teacher and responsible for her commitments in promoting the different techniques in teaching the youngest children. Kinjal’s affectionate gesture, ever smiling face towards the children will always be missed. We wish you both All the Best for your 30 future endeavors !!!!
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Babloo helps bikki to fly…….
Bikki was a sweet little sparrow. But he did not know to fly. All his brothers knew how to fly. He played in the nest all day long. His mother would always tell him to learn to fly, but Bikki would not listen to his mother.
One day his mother said, “Fly, if you don’t some fox or snake will eat you up”. But Bikki would not listen to his mother. “I am afraid I will fall down,” he said and hopped around the nest.
You must try to fly. You have feathers to fly with, you will not fall down”, saying this mother pushed him from the top of the tree.
Bikki fluttered his wings and sat on the ground. He was very sad and began to cry.
Hearing him, Babloo-the cub asked Bikki-the little sparrow “Little birdy why are you crying”. Bikki replied “I am afraid to fly and my mother pushed me down. I cannot go back home.”
Babloo thought for a while and then asked Bikki not to move. He ran to the village…..
he brought a few balloons. He tied the balloons to a small stick and gave the stick to Bikki. The balloons were colourful. Bikki liked the balloons.
He held the stick with the balloons in his mouth. The balloons slowly went up in the air. Bikki was carried away along with the balloons. He was too scared to let go of the stick. He thought he would fall down.
He flapped his wings and looked down. Everything looked so beautiful from above; he thought “Oh I have missed so much?” There are so many nice things to see from here”
After a while, the balloons flew away. but Bikki did not fall down. At last, he was flapping his wings and had learnt to fly.
Story Beni tells the truth
Beni is hungry and thinking what to eat… Beni: Oh! I am so hungry. Mumma bear is not at home. What should I Eat? Let me see, mumma bear must have kept something for me.
Beni: Oh, I can see a tiffin box let me see what is there inside the box?
(Beni trying to pick the tiffin box but it falls down)……. Beni: What did I do? The tiffin box fell down. Mumma bear would be angry. Let’s not tell her..
Beni: I think mumma bear is back.
Mumma bear: Hi Beni. I had kept snacks in the tiffin I hope you ate it. Beni: Yes , mumma.
Mumma bear: Beni the tiffin and the snacks are on the floor. Why did you say you ate them? Beni: Sorry mumma the tiffin box fell down by mistake.
Mumma bear: No problem my dear child. Always remember to tell the truth. Come I will make something for you. But before that help me clear the food from the floor. Beni: Okay, mumma.
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