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Handwashing day

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 Hand-washing day Global Handwashing Day - celebrated every year on October 15th aims to: 1. Promote hand hygiene 2. Raise awareness about hand washing and health 3. Encourage practices to prevent illnesses The day emphasises the importance of washing hands with soap and water, especially: 1. Before eating 2. After using the toilet 3. After blowing the nose, coughing, or sneezing By adopting proper hand-washing habits, we can significantly reduce the spread of diseases and improve overall health. The story about Global Handwashing Day  Benny's Germy Hands Benny loved playing outside, but forgot to wash his hands. One day, he got sick. Soap and Water to the Rescue! Benny's teacher taught him to wash his hands with soap and water. Benny scrubbed his hands and sang the handwashing song. Benny Stayed Healthy! Benny washed his hands regularly and stayed healthy. He encouraged friends to do the same. Happy Hands! The preschool celebrated Global Handwashing Day with fun activities, s...
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Establishing a positive relationship with your child school

Building trust with the school Understand the School's Perspective: 1. Familiarize yourself with school policies: Understand rules and procedures. 2. Attend parent-teacher meetings: Stay informed about the child's progress. 3. Ask questions: Clarify concerns and doubts. Communicate Effectively: 1. Open dialogue: Establish regular communication with teachers. 2. Be respectful: Approach conversations with an open mind. 3. Seek solutions: Collaborate to address concerns. Focus on the Child's Well-being: 1. Prioritize the child's needs: Ensure the child's physical, emotional, and academic needs are met. 2. Support school decisions: Trust teachers' expertise and judgment. 3. Encourage independence: Foster the child's autonomy and self-reliance. Benefits of Trust: 1. Stronger partnership: Parents and teachers work together. 2. Improved academic performance: The child feels supported. 3. Reduced stress: Parents and child feel more confident.
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Little backpacks, Big Life Lessons.

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Empowering Independence: Why kids should carry their own bags. Mother - "Beta, don't lift your bag, give it to me, I will carry." Mostly, I see moms telling this to their kids or doing it for them. The children are not allowed to carry their school bags; why, because the parents love their children too much and consider carrying a bag to be too much for the child to carry. My question here is -  Do we want children to be strong or weak? Why can't children carry their school bags? Why do we want our children to be dependent?  Why do we want to always be available to our children? Here are some reasons why children should lift/carry their own school bag to school. Reasons: 1. Encourages Responsibility:  Children learn to manage their belongings. 2. Develops Organizational Skills:  They prioritize and pack only essentials. 3. Promotes Independence:  Children become self-sufficient. 4. Builds Confidence:  They take ownership of their responsibilities. Benefits:...
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H.W - A task for Parents???

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Homework is an opportunity to reinforce learning & build confidence. The more you learn, the more you earn. Parents usually struggle to make their children do the homework that is given by the school. For this reason, we enroll children in tuition classes from a very early age. There is no harm in sending children to tuition, but sending them from a very early age (kindergarten)  is not recommended because -  The children may get -  1. Overburdened 2. Limited play time 3. Dependent on tuition  Let's make homework time interesting -  Homework Tips for Parents Supporting Your Child: Create a conducive environment. Designate a quiet, organized workspace. Establish a routine. Set regular homework times. Encourage independence. Allow your child to take ownership. Be available:  Offer guidance, support when needed . Do not do homework for them. In the starting phase, it may seem difficult & challenging to set up - Doing a Homework Schedule . But if you ...
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Open and Close - how to teach this concept easily to children

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Open 1. Let's things in or out (like a door) 2. Shows us what's inside (like a box or book) Close 1. Keeps things safe or secure (like a lid or door) 2. Protects what's inside (like a toy box) Here's a short story of open and close    The Curious Little Box One day, Emma found a beautiful wooden box in her attic. She wanted to see what was inside.  Open! Emma carefully opened the lid, and to her surprise, she found a treasure trove of seashells, pretty rocks, and a note from her grandma.  Close! After playing with the treasures, Emma closed the lid to keep everything safe and secure inside. The next day, Emma's little brother, Max, wanted to play with the box. Emma taught him how to open and close it gently.  Open and Close, a New Skill! Max learned that opening the box showed him the treasures inside, and closing it kept them safe. Emma and Max played with the box, practicing opening and closing, and having fun together!  Questions For Discussion ...
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Earth Day

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Earth Day is an Annual Global Event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.  It's a day when communities worldwide raise their voices for clean air, healthy oceans, thriving forests, and a livable future.    Importance of Earth Day -  1. Introduces Environmental Awareness :  Teaches care for nature. 2. Fosters Responsibility:  Encourages small actions for big impact. 3. Promotes Sustainability:  Habits like recycling, conservation. 4. Develops Empathy:  Appreciation for the planet and creatures. 5. Encourages Outdoor Exploration:  Nature walks, gardening. 6. Builds Community:  Shared values, activities .   Activities:- Activity 1: Craft & Rock Painting - Rock Painting:- Things Needed: A Rock/ Stone Water colours/Crayons How to do: 1. Clean the rocks: Wash and dry the rocks thoroughly. 2. Prepare your design: Sketch your design on paper or lightly on the rock. 3. Paint your design: Use pai...
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Full, Half & Empty - how to teach this concept easily to children

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Full, Half & Empty Full:  When a container is completely filled with something (like water, blocks, or toys), it is FULL. Half:  When a container is filled halfway (not completely full, but not empty either), it is HALF FULL. Empty:  When a container has nothing inside, it is EMPTY. Story of full, half, and empty:- The Story of Benny's Juice Cup Benny had a big cup of juice. The cup was FULL of juice, all the way to the top! Benny drank some of the juice, and now the cup was HALF full. Benny drank some more, and soon the cup was EMPTY! Benny's mom asked him, "Benny, is your cup full, half full, or empty?" Benny replied, "My cup is empty, Mom!" Discussion Questions: 1. What was Benny's cup like at first? 2. What happened to Benny's cup after he drank some juice? 3. What was Benny's cup like at the end? Activity Ideas: 1. Water Play:  Fill a container with water and ask students to describe its state (full, half, or empty). Then, have them pour...
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