Check List for Stay at Home during Lockdown

Check List for Stay at Home during Lockdown Made by : Ms. Girija Vasudevan

Dear Children, Learning is a continuous process whether at school, home or play. Now that we are all confined to our homes let us fruitfully make use of time in the best possible manner. Let us see what all we learn with observation in our everyday life. You will find a checklist below, which will enable you to observe, learn, apply, live safe, connect with nature and share day to day learnings for our healthy growth and benefit. Some leanings from: Kitchen  Hygiene- Let us keep our kitchen clean.  Proper storage of containers and Utensils-It helps in saving space and easy to use.  Labeling Containers-Assists in easy identification and saving of time.  Cleaning material- Used for cleaning the kitchen and its items.  Disinfection- Proper disinfection is important to keep away germs.  Disposal of waste- Proper and regular disposal of waste helps to maintain hygiene. Space Management  Remove decluttering- It enables proper use of space, easy retrieval and ensures cleanliness.  Organize items properly- Tracing is easy, increases our efficiency, saves space and looks good.  Identify unnecessary items and remove- Identify and dispose unwanted items.  Cleanliness- Cleanliness is next to godliness! Living clean helps us to live healthily. Time Management  Planning work- Before doing any work plan it for it will give better results.  Organize and set priorities- Identify important work first.  Doing one task at a time- Avoid doing too many tasks at the same time to get better results and save time.  Avoid distractions like TV, mobile phones, etc- We cannot concentrate on our work fully. It disturbs us.

Relationships  Create time for interaction - We should regularly interact with our family members. It increases our bonding, love and understanding.  Listen and empathize - Let us listen to our elders and siblings and also understand what they are saying.  Avoid technology like mobiles, TV, etc.- Avoid too much use of technology. It affects our health and relationships.  Play together - Playing is fun. Let us play with our family members and enjoy the moments.  Sharing and learning from each other- Let us share our thoughts, study topics, general topics like friends, entertainment, food, games, movies etc.  Dine together - We should dine together with our family. It helps in bonding and healthy living.  Helping in household Work - It makes things easier for all and saves time. We also learn by doing things. Environment  Nowadays if we observe the environment is very clean and healthy. It teaches us that we have to be sensitive towards our environment also. Minimalistic Approach  Interface human to human- We have to maintain social distancing that is we have to remain in our house, avoid public places, and if we go out we should keep a minimum distance of six feet from others.  We should use face masks while going out.  When we go out we should use hand sanitizers if we touch any surface or purchase anything.  We should wash our hands properly and regularly at home.  When we go out we should observe social norms like avoid spitting, sneezing in public, touching surfaces, avoid touching one’s own eyes, face and nose, sanitizing shoes on entering home from outside, bathing, washing used clothes, disposal of masks, sanitizing milk packets, vegetables, groceries, mobile phones, wallets etc.

Human to Nature  We should ensure proper disposal of waste, do exercise in balcony, roof top, inside the house with windows open and keep ourselves fit and healthy. Nature to Nature  Clean environment- If we observe the environment has become clean, nature is also reclaiming its space in terms of freedom of movement of birds, terrestrial and aquatic animals, clean water bodies, etc. Examples of Recent Happenings  Snow clad Dhauladhar Range which is 200 kilometers from Jalandhar is now visible!  Malabar Civet a critically endangered mammal not seen after 1990 was visible for the first time in Calicut town in Kerala.

 Mother Nature heals as river Ganga has become cleaner as no pollutants are entering the river.  Whales spotted at ONGC platform at Bombay High 161 km from Mumbai due to no human activity eg- no ships around.

It really matters… Dear Children, After going through the checklist we have become more aware and alert which shall definitely assist in our day to day life under the present circumstances. Home is a place where we learn so many things under the guidance of our elders which helps us to become an all-round personality. As a part of our home learning process let us enjoy and learn doing different interesting activities. Dear children kindly observe the following activities happening in your kitchen with the help of your mom and fill in the blanks. Identify the process in which you see water boiling and changing into water vapour: ____________________________ Identify the process in which a sieve is used while straining tea: _________________________

Identify these food items which are prepared at home by the process of fermentation: _______________________ _________________________ Can you name these food items which can be preserved for a long time? _____________________________ _____________________________ Name the following items which provide heat required for cooking: ________________ __________________________ _____________________

Do you Light diyas or candles at home? ________________________________________________________________________ Why and when do we use fans? _______________________________________________________________________ Do we find clearer sky these days? Why? ________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Name the appliances given below used to clean the house: ____________________ _____________________ ______________________ Can you hear birds chirping more clearly these days? Why? _________________________________________________________________________ Why do we meditate? ________________________________________________________________________- When do you pray? What is the importance of prayer? ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

‘The most important wealth is our Health’ All of us are now at home and have different types of edible items in our kitchen. Let’s understand the nutritional value of some items like spices given below. Write one benefit each of the spices given below: ._ (Ginger) ____________ (Turmeric) (Garlic)

Children you must have seen a Neem tree in your locality. Write one benefit each of neem leaves and twigs. (Neem leaves) (Neem twigs) ********************************************************************* Note: Special message for Parents and Grandparents Parents and Grandparents are like beacons to the children by providing the right guidance to grow, learn and become good citizens. They have years of rich experience which is a boon for the children to develop mentally, physically and socially. The role of Parents and Grandparents is one of the most vital ingredients for building a learning community. We thank you for the enthusiasm shown for School- Home collaboration for learning.