Monday

Morning Break 1 ( 8.30 to 8.40 AM): Sandwiches

• Made with whole grain bread and filled with healthy ingredients to provide balanced nutrition

Morning Break 2 ( 10.40 to 10.50 AM) : Fruit juice made with real sugar cane without water and white sugar.

• A delicious mix of fresh, seasonal fruits offering a variety of vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars.

Tuesday

Morning Break 1 ( 8.30 to 8.40 AM): Vegetable salad with seasonal vegetables

• Fresh, locally sourced vegetables providing essential vitamins and minerals

Morning Break 2 ( 10.40 to 10.50 AM) : Fruit juice made with real sugar cane without water and white sugar.

• A delicious mix of fresh, seasonal fruits offering a variety of vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars.

Wednesday

Morning Break 1 ( 8.30 to 8.40 AM): Boiled Egg

• A high-quality protein source, also providing essential vitamins and healthy fats.

Morning Break 2 ( 10.40 to 10.50 AM) : Fruit juice made with real sugar cane without water and white sugar.

• A delicious mix of fresh, seasonal fruits offering a variety of vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars.

Thursday

Morning Break 1 ( 8.30 to 8.40 AM): Cow Milk

• Rich in calcium and protein, supporting strong bones and muscles

Morning Break 2 ( 10.40 to 10.50 AM) : Fruit juice made with real sugar cane without water and white sugar.

• A delicious mix of fresh, seasonal fruits offering a variety of vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars.

Friday

Morning Break 1 ( 8.30 to 8.40 AM): Nuts and Dry Fruits

• Nuts provide healthy fats, protein, and fiber, while dry fruits offer quick energy and essential nutrients.

Morning Break 2 ( 10.40 to 10.50 AM) : Fruit juice made with real sugar cane without water and white sugar.

• A delicious mix of fresh, seasonal fruits offering a variety of vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars.

World of Plants

The World of Plants table invites children to witness the magic of growth as they observe various plant species thriving in transparent pots. From seeds to root, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, children witness the entire life cycle firsthand. Alongside live plants, seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, nuts, and legumes are displayed, each accompanied by a storyboard detailing their benefits and uses. Children also learn about plant care, including watering, sunlight needs, and maintenance practices.Additionally, storyboards provide general knowledge about plants, covering topics such as the classifications of trees based on their benefits.

World of Animals

On the World of Animals table, children encounter a diverse array of creatures, from insects to small animals and birds. Through rotating displays and multimedia resources, they observe different animals' movements, sounds, and contributions to humankind. Storyboards offer insights into animals' benefits and the products derived from them. Children also learn about animal care, including dietary requirements and feeding practices. Additionally, storyboards provide general knowledge about animals, covering topics such as the largest, fastest, smallest, and slowest animals.

The World

The World study table is an extensive exploration that includes:

• Landforms and Minerals: Showcasing the diverse landscapes and geological treasures of our planet. Models of different landforms such as islands, lakes, isthmuses, mountains, valleys, plains, and plateaus, alongside specimens of minerals such as limestone, graphite, and silver, offer a tangible glimpse into Earth's geological diversity. Storyboards explain the benefits of landforms and minerals and the finished products derived from them.
• Physical and Political Geography: Children will learn about the globe, maps, continents, countries, states, capitals, and the flags of different countries. This section provides a comprehensive understanding of global geography, helping children appreciate the world's diversity and the interconnectedness of various regions and cultures.
• Weather, Seasons, Sky, Galaxy, and Solar System: Children explore the dynamic forces shaping our atmosphere, seasons, and celestial bodies through engaging displays and storyboards. They learn about weather patterns, seasonal changes, and the wonders of the sky, galaxy, and solar system. Understanding the benefits we derive from these natural phenomena fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity about the universe.

Interactive Nature Table

Living and Non-Living Things: Our nature tables are set up with a variety of items that represent living and non-living things. This visual and tactile setup allows children to:

• Observe and Compare: Children can observe the characteristics of both living and non-living things, such as plants, animals, rocks, and everyday objects. This helps them understand the differences and similarities between these two categories.
• Hands-On Interaction: By touching and exploring the items on the nature table, children engage in sensory learning, which reinforces their understanding of the concepts being taught.

Story Boards: To complement our nature table, we use storyboards that tell simple and engaging stories about living and non-living things. These storyboards are designed to:

• Illustrate Concepts: Stories illustrate the characteristics and behaviors of living things, such as growth, movement, and the need for food, as well as the static nature of non-living things..
• Engage and Educate: By listening to these stories, children are able to understand complex concepts in a fun and relatable way. The narratives help in reinforcing the lessons learned through direct observation and interaction.

Interactive Learning Activities: Our activities are crafted to be interactive, ensuring that children are actively involved in their learning process:

• Sorting Games: Children participate in sorting games where they classify items as living or non-living, helping to solidify their understanding through play.
• Nature Walks: Short nature walks within the school premises or nearby areas allow children to observe living and non-living things in their natural environments, bridging the gap between indoor learning and the real world.

Experiential Learning Through Field Trips

Field Trips to Nearby Farms, Parks, Supermarkets, and Temples:

• Engaging Experiences: Children embark on exciting field trips to nearby farms, parks, supermarkets, and temples, immersing themselves in the sights, sounds, and textures of the natural world.
• Exploration of Living and Non-Living Things: Through interactive experiences, children observe and learn about the growth of plants, the behavior of animals, and the wonders of the environment.
• Hands-On Activities: Guided by experienced educators, children engage in hands-on activities such as planting seeds, exploring local flora and fauna, and participating in nature-themed games and exercises.

Grace and Courtesy

We begin with grace and courtesy activities, teaching children how to move gracefully and interact respectfully with their environment and peers. Through these activities, children develop:

• Engagement in and contribution to shared play experiences
• Awareness and respect for others' perspectives
• Constructive expression of emotions, thoughts, and views
• Recognition of their own and others' emotions
• Empathy for others
• Interest in other children and being part of a group

Grace and courtesy activities include handling objects in the environment and basic etiquettes like how to walk, talk, sit, cough, wipe their mouth, and eat properly.

Elementary Activities

Children then progress to elementary activities, which include:

• Pouring, spooning, opening/closing, folding cloth, plaiting, cutting, gluing, pasting, sewing, paper modeling, clay modeling, polishing wood, and polishing brass.

These activities help children handle real-life tasks, developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration, focus, independence, and skill of elementary activities.

Practical Life Activities

Next, children learn practical life activities that encompass:

• Care of Self: Washing hands, legs, eyes, ears, nose, brushing teeth.
• Food Preparation: Peeling vegetables and fruits, making vegetable and fruit salads.

These activities help children learn self-care, environmental care, basic food preparation skills.

Structured Learning Environment

Activities are organized in a sequence based on complexity and logical order. Children engage in a complete cycle of taking materials from the shelf, exploring them, winding up, and putting them back. With one set of materials per activity, children learn to wait for their turn and respect others' work and the materials.

Experiential Learning

We begin by introducing children to the concepts of living and non-living things within the school environment. To extend their learning beyond the classroom, we organize safe visits to nearby farms, temples, bus stands, and railway stations. These field trips allow children to experience and observe real-life examples of living and non-living things, which they then verify using classified pictures.

Oral Language Activities

• Conversational Activities: Through structured conversations, act-out games, and question-based activities, we introduce parts of speech and encourage interactive learning within small groups.
• Sound Games: A variety of sound games are used to develop phonetic awareness, helping children match alphabets with their corresponding sounds.
• News Period and Group Discussions: These sessions are designed to build confidence in speaking before a group, enhancing both individual and collective speech abilities.
• Nature Walks: Casual conversations during nature walks provide a relaxed setting for children to practice and develop their language skills.

Multilingual Support

We provide language instruction in English, Tamil, and Hindi, ensuring that children develop a strong foundation in multiple languages. This multilingual approach helps in broadening their communication skills and cultural awareness.

Benefits of Storytelling and Poem Recitation

• Language Enrichment: Regular storytelling sessions and poem recitations expose children to new vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, enhancing their linguistic abilities.
• Listening Skills: By actively listening to stories and poems, children develop better attention spans and listening skills, which are critical for effective communication.
• Imagination and Creativity: Engaging narratives and poetic verses stimulate children's imagination and creativity, encouraging them to think beyond the literal and explore abstract concepts.
• Moral Values: Through carefully selected stories and poems, children learn important moral values and life lessons in an engaging and memorable way.

Activities and Implementation

• Daily Storytelling Sessions: We conduct daily storytelling sessions where children listen to a variety of stories, ranging from traditional tales to contemporary narratives. These sessions are designed to be interactive, with children encouraged to ask questions and discuss the stories.
• Poem Recitation: Regular poem recitation sessions introduce children to the rhythm, rhyme, and musicality of language. Children participate by reciting poems individually and in groups, enhancing their memorization and public speaking skills.
• Age-Appropriate Thirukural Stories: We plan to translate the wisdom of Thirukural into age-appropriate stories. These stories will convey valuable life lessons and ethical principles through engaging and relatable narratives, making ancient wisdom accessible to young minds.
• Interactive Storytelling: In addition to traditional storytelling, we incorporate interactive elements such as role-playing, puppet shows, and story-related crafts. These activities make the storytelling experience more immersive and enjoyable.
• Multilingual Support: : Our storytelling and poem recitation activities are conducted in English, Tamil, and Hindi, ensuring that children develop language skills in multiple languages and appreciate the richness of different linguistic traditions.