We ALWAYS start our class with 3 Oms
Did our opening prayer "Om Sahana vavatu...."
We welcomed our new friends (Abhigna and Taalin)
Took
attendance in a little unique way: Harish uncle would call the
attendance for the person and another friend will say whether or not
that person is present. This exercise was to help them know each other
and remember their names. After all our classes name is Premam and you
cant love someone without knowing them. (This is how I said to them so
they understand and make effort to know their friends)
We
talked about Ganesh Chaturthi that was couple of weeks ago....and the
children said they didnt know what it was or when it was. Not celebrated
at home.
Told
them the story of how Parvati mata created him from sandalwood, how
Shiva unaware of his son cuts his head off, how the soldiers were asked
to go and get the head of the first persons head. i explained why hes a
special God and why we worship him before praying to any other God.
Talked about his favorite food being laddoo and modak, hoping they would
remember eating that atleast, but no! Not much luck! So for future
reference even if you cant make any laddoos at home, please buy for
celebrations that will reinforce the importance for children.
We
talked about Gandhi ji---hes called the father of our nation! He was
born in Porbandar, Gujarat. He was one of the freedom fighter who helped
India become free from the britishers. (Not sure how much they
understood or remembers but as they grow, we need to expose them to
material that might not click right away but it does get registered in
their knowledge.
We
ate snacks--popcorn, went to bathroom and did coloring of 2 images
(Gandhi ji AND Ganesha) so we could talk to parents without being
distracted.
Things to pack for their backpack for next class (10/11):
Pencil/s
2 sided Folder
crayons
water bottle
class books
Snack (if they have allergies of any sorts)
We will start our curriculum starting this Sunday, lets have a GREAT year together!!!!!!
Meena Arvind
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