Month: February 2017

Dear Parents,

It gives us immense satisfaction to share with you that, once again this year, we are participating in the Terry Fox Run, being held on Sunday, 19th February 2017 in our city for school children. The initiative is in the memory of Terrance Stanley, a Canadian athlete who initiated this marathon in 1980, at the age of 18, after being diagnosed with bone cancer. With one leg amputated, he embarked on a cross Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. The spread of cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5373 kms and ultimately cost him his life. However his efforts resulted in a lasting worldwide legacy and is now the World’s largest one day fund raiser for cancer research.

We at Universal believe that children form ideas about who they are and how they fit into the world around them early in life. The attitudes and skills needed to make a positive contribution to make the world a better place and learn empathy needs to be encouraged and developed from an early age. We conduct several activities, organize many events and take part in many global events in this pursuit of ours. Participation in the Terry Fox run and raising funds for cancer research is also a part of this endeavor.

We appeal to all our parents to help us in raising funds for this noble and worthy cause and donate generously.

Contributions can be sent by DD or by cheque favouring ‘Tata Memorial Hospital’.

Please write your name, address, and phone no. on the back of the cheques / DD to avail 80G benefits.

Last day / date of submission : Kindly send the cheque/ DD in a sealed envelope by Friday, 10th February 2017 to the class teacher.

Together in the cause of good education.

Our Best,

Authorized Personnel

Playgroup – February 2017

Theme for the month: Fun with Transport

Preschoolers have always been fascinated by the different modes of transport. This topic is a part of your child’s everyday life since he/she drives or walks to school, have will change to has seen or ridden on a bus or taken an airplane to go on a vacation.

This natural interest in transportation is something he/she experiences in his/her life, which brings life to the theme.

Effective usage of Role plays, Audio Visual learning and technology will be the methodology used.

Language:

Vocabulary will be enhanced through the introduction of letters Xx, Yy, Zz and picture vocabulary related to the theme. Along with these, book browsing, picture talk, rhymes and stories will be done on a regular basis.

Numeracy:

There will be progression in numerals, concept of colours and shapes to enhance their knowledge base in this area and for effective development of their logical and reasoning skills.

Dates to Remember:

Date	Activity / Event	Particulars
8.2.2017	Bird Feeding Day	Detailed circular to follow
13.2.2017	World Radio Day	Class activity
16.3.2017	Field trip to Traffic Park	Detailed circular to follow
23.2.2017	Tortilla Chips Day	Class activity
28.2.2017	National Science Day	Experiments to be done in class.
3.3.2017	Transport Day	Students to bring a well labelled toy vehicle for the Show and Tell activity.

A hard copy of the Rhymes for the month will be given to your child in class.

At Home You Can:

Explore books related to the theme. By reading story books and making your home a print rich space, you will improve your child’s ability to master new learning.

Do make your child share his/her reflections of the stories read. This will develop thinking, reasoning as well as aid in confidence building. Please encourage your child for every effort made they will do better in a motivating and positive environment.

To enhance your child’s learning experience; you can take them to a railway station, bus depot or airport.

Web resource links that can help you in your venture include:

We all go travelling

Transport sounds

Learn about transport

Looking forward to an eventful month of learning and celebrations.

Our Best,

Authorised Personnel

Nursery – February 2017

Theme for the month: Transport 

Transport plays an important role in our day to day life. This topic interests children the most, since they love activities that include playing with all types of toys that represent various modes of transport, be it automobiles, trains or airplanes.

Through this theme, your child will understand what transport is; learn different modes of travel and also their safety rules and regulations.

Effective usage of Role plays, Audio Visual learning and technology will be the methodology used. Rhymes, songs, stories, games and creative work will ensure that your child learns concepts in a child friendly way. Related worksheets will enable reinforcement of concepts done through the month making it an enriching experience!

Language:

Vocabulary will be enhanced through the introduction of letters ‘Vv’, ‘Ww’, ‘Xx’, and sight words related to the theme. Along with these various activities like show and tell, nature talk, rhymes and stories will be done on a regular basis.

Numeracy:

There will be a progression in numerals, concepts of colours and shapes.

Dates to Remember:

Date	Activity / Event	Particulars
8.2.2017	Bird Feeding Day	Detailed circular to follow.
13.2.2017	World Radio Day	Class activity.
16.3.2017	Field trip to Traffic Park	Detailed circular to follow .
20.2.2017	Pink Day	Students to wear pink coloured clothes and carry a well labeled pink coloured object for the Show and Tell activity.
23.2.2017	Tortilla Chips Day	Class activity.
28.2.2017	National Science Day	Experiments to be done in class.
3.3.2017	Transport Day	Students to bring a well labelled toy vehicle for the Show and Tell activity.

A hard copy of the Rhymes for the month will be given to your child in class.

At Home You Can:

Explore books related to the theme. By reading story books and making your home a print rich space, you will improve your child’s ability to master learning effectively. Do make your child share his/her reflections of the stories read. This will develop thinking, reasoning skills as well as aid in confidence building. Please encourage your children, for every effort made. They will do better in a motivating and positive environment.

To enhance your child’s learning experience; you could take the child to the railway station, bus depot or airport.

Web resource links that can help you in your venture include:

Transportation names and sounds

Modes of Transport

Looking forward to an eventful month of learning and celebrations.

Our best,

Authorised Personnel

Sr. Kg – February  2017

Theme for the month: Transport Time

Learning about Automobiles and Transport generates excitement and curiosity amongst children of all ages.

Through this theme, your child will learn about automobiles, trains, airplanes and the various modes of transport in general with an understanding of the primitive and modern systems, as well as be exposed to recent innovations in the sector.

He/She will learn about their utility, functions and the safety rules to be adhered to. He/She will also be made aware of the pollution caused by these means of transport and the measures that can be adopted to control it.

Effective usage of Role plays, Audio Visual learning and technology will be the methodology used.

Language:

Introduction to Independent writing and the revision of tricky words: more, before, other, were, because, want.

To reinforce the use of new vocabulary, usage of the following words will be encouraged: extremely, exceptionally, too, offer, serve, work, and job.

Numeracy:

The child will learn numerals from 1-90 with number names 18 and 19. We shall also do concepts of grouping, simple addition and shades of pink and work on their logical and reasoning skills.

Science experiment: Your child will learn about magnets through hands on experiments.

Dates to Remember:

Date	Activity / Event	Particulars
8.2.2017	Bird Feeding Day	Detailed circular to follow.
13.2.2017	World Radio Day	Class activity.
15.2.2017	Making a train model	Students to bring four small (empty) match boxes in a well labelled bag.
16.3.2017	Field trip to Traffic Park	Detailed circular to follow
20.2.2017	Pink Day	Students to wear pink coloured clothes and carry a well labeled pink coloured object for the Show and Tell activity
23.2.2017	Tortilla Chips Day	Class activity
28.2.2017	National Science Day	Experiments to be done in class.
3.3.2017	Transport Fair	Class activity

A hard copy of the Rhymes for the month will be given to your child in class.

At Home You Can:

Explore books related to the theme. By reading story books and making your home a print rich space, you will improve your child’s ability to master new learning.

Do encourage your child to share their views on the stories and movies that they may have heard or seen. Ask questions and listen to him/her attentively. It will build his/her confidence and enhance his/her self-esteem. Your child’s effort needs a lot of appreciation and positive affirmations to ensure good progress.

Talk to your child about the importance of pollution control by opting for a car pool or using public modes of transport as and when possible. Set an example for your child by switching off the ignition when stopping at signals and by following traffic rules and explaining to them the objective of the same.

Web resource links that can help you in your venture include:

Transport

Modes of Transport for Kids

Looking forward to an eventful month of learning and celebrations.

Our Best,

Authorised Personnel

Jr. Kg – February 2017

Theme for the month: Fun with Transport

The joy of life lies in “Exploring the world” and what better way to do that than by learning about various modes of transport.

This theme will teach your child not only about the different modes of transport such as automobiles, trains and airplanes but also about their utility and the safety measures that we should adopt as responsible citizens.

Effective usage of Audio Visual Learning, hands on experiences, technology and Role plays will be the methodology used.

Language:

Your child will learn to write letters Aa- Zz independently.

There will be recapitulation of all sounds done and 3 letter words. Do reinforce the use of tricky words. Your child will also learn through rhymes, stories, show and tell activities, picture talks, book browsing, and newspaper reading activities. They will also learn to read short sentences.

Numeracy:

Reinforcement of numerals, concepts of colour, shape and size will be done.

Dates to Remember:

Date	Activity / Event	Particulars
8.2.2017	Bird Feeding Day	Detailed circular to follow.
9.2.2017	Car Activity	Students to bring a labeled empty match box covered with white paper.
13.2.2017	World Radio Day	Class activity.
16.3.2017	Field trip to Traffic Park	Detailed circular to follow.
20.2.2017	Pink & Purple Day	Girls to wear pink coloured clothes and carry a well labeled pink coloured object for the Show and Tell activity, Boys to wear purple  coloured clothes and carry a well labeled purple coloured object for the Show and Tell activity.
23.2.2017	Tortilla Chip Day	Class activity.
28.2.2017	National Science Day	Experiments to be done in class.
3.3.2017	Transport Day	Students to bring a well labelled toy vehicle (road, rail, water or air transport) and speak 2-3 sentences on the same for the Show and Tell activity.

A hard copy of the Rhymes for the month will be given to your child in class.

At Home You Can:

Explore books related to the theme. By reading story books and making your home a print rich space, you will improve your child’s ability to master new learning. Do make your child share his/ her reflections of the stories read. This will develop thinking, reasoning as well as aid in confidence building. Please encourage your child for every effort made – he/she will do better in a motivating and positive environment.

Talk to your child about the importance of pollution control by opting for car pool or using public modes of transport as and when possible. Set an example for your child by switching off the ignition when stopping at signals and by following traffic rules and explaining to them the objective of the same.

Web resource links that can help you in your venture include:

Road Safety

Water Transport

Air Transport

Transport

Looking forward to an eventful month of learning and celebrations

Our Best,

Authorised Personnel