Kindergarten Newsletter

Marvelous May 2019

KG1 ND

“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination” – Albert Einstein

Dear Parents,
It is exhilarating to see our little ones settle down beautifully in their classes. It is our constant
endeavor to provide a healthy, safe and enthusiastic environment to our tiny tots to make
them happy and confident. A bond which we have developed within our little ones is very
evident in the classroom and the corridors. Children enjoyed the Earth Day activity which
generated their interest and awareness to save Mother Earth.

VALUE OF THE MONTH: Equality among people

Vivaan, Misbah & Alisha

 Green FACT

A carbon footprint is the total

amount of greenhouse gases
produced to directly and indirectly
support human activities, usually
expressed in equivalent tons of
carbon dioxide (CO2). When we
drive a car, heat or cool our house,
use electronics, and even buy food
and goods, there is production of
some quantities of CO2. Carbon
emissions have serious
consequences for humans and their
environment such as shrinking
water supplies, global warming,
droughts, severe weather
conditions, reduced agriculture, rise GREEN TIP
in sea levels causing different
natural calamities such as tsunami,
cyclones, earthquakes, etc. Tips for contributing in
reducing carbon foot prints

1. Hang out the washing instead of

tumble drying.
2. Turn down the cooling by 1⁰C
3. Only fill the kettle & boil with the
amount of water you need. Use
pressure cooker for cooking.
4. Spend less time in the shower.
5. Turn electrical equipment off
when not in use. Turn off
equipment when not in use,
especially lights, chargers etc. Use
LED or CFL lights
6. Walk or use carpool.
7. Buy locally produced or seasonal
food.
8. Read the newspaper online

REUSE and Recycle

Above all Plant Trees!

Kaleidoscope of Activities

Earth Day
First Day Activity
Sneak peek into our class
Activities planned for the children during the month of May:
ENGLISH:
Letters d, g, q, o, e and i will be introduced to students through phonic sound and songs. They
will also learn the formation of these letters.
Students will be given different mediums like play dough, lacing boards, white boards, etc. to
master the formation. Students will be using crayons to write in the books.

Sight Words for the month: all, in are, this, my, boy, go, girl

MATHS:
Pre-number concepts like full & empty and few & many, numbers 3, 4, 5 and Shape-square
will be introduced through songs and various activities. Students will also learn to write
the numbers 3, 4 and 5 using crayons.

UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD (UW):

Community Helpers: Students will enjoy different tasks while learning about
community helpers. The theme of community helpers will be taught through videos
and role play. Students will learn about how people help us and the various tools, vehicles, etc. used by the
community helpers.

MUSIC:
Students will be introduced to structured singing during the month of May.

DANCE:
The dance teacher will be teaching the students a few simple steps using props.

MORAL EDUCATION:
Along with academics, at NDPS we believe to foster in students a set of universal values, which will enable
them to interact and connect with people from different cultures and nationalities. Our students will be made
of aware of these values through story-telling, discussions and role play to enable them to think critically and
become responsible citizens of the society.
“All work and no play make Jack a dull boy”

Children will have outdoor play time on Learner’s boulevard, Rhapsody wall, etc. They
will work on developing their gross motor skills through outdoor activities in Playing
area and green field.

Cooking without fire: Children will be making cute aero plane out of wafers, and
breakfast cream and discuss about the same before sharing and eating with their friends.

Show & Tell: Children will be doing Show and Tell on two topics per month. Kindly check CLP for the
Show & Tell dates.

English - Children will narrate the story of their choice and talk about their favorite character and moral of
the story (from the given stories) with the help of pictures (A4 size) or props (stick puppets).
The Hare and the Tortoise
Or
The Lion and the Mouse

UW - Children will bring a prop of a community helper and talk about it. (What he/she wants to become when
they grow up)

Puppet Theatre: The topic of Community helpers will be reinforced through a special puppet show
conducted in the Activity Room.
Sing Along:
In addition to the Music class, students will be taught the following songs during CTIP.

SONGS OF THE MONTH

1. What Is My Job?
(Tune: Are You Sleeping?)
What is my job?
What is my job?
Can you guess?
Can you guess?
I help people get well.
I help people get well.
Who am I?
Who am I?
*Other verses:
I can fix the water pipes.
I deliver letters.
I make tasty meals for you.
I keep your pets healthy.
I can teach you new things.
I can help if you get lost.
2. I'm a Helpful Doctor

I'm a helpful doctor, Dressed in white,

I help people feel better, Day and night.
When you get hurt or sick, come see me.
I'll get you all fixed up, just as quick as can be.

3. Our teacher ( Tune: “Mary Had A Little Lamb”)

Our teacher comes to school each day,
School each day, school each day.
Our teacher comes to school each day,
To help us learn and grow.
She smiles and helps us learn all day,
Learn all day, learn all day.
She smiles and helps us learn all day,
We’re glad we come to school.
 4.I’m a police officer
(Tune of I’m a Little Teapot)
I’m a police officer with my star
I help people near and far
If you have a problem
I will be there 1….2….3!
5.Community helpers role play
If I were a baker (pretend to put on a hat and apron)
What would I do?
Bake lots of cookies (make a circle with thumb and forefinger)
For me and you. (point to self and a friend)

If I were a veterinarian, (pretend to put a stethoscope in ears)

What would I do?
Care for your pet (pretend to examine a cat or dog)
It's special to you.

If I were a dentist, (look in mouth of friend)

What would I do?
Check those teeth (pretend to drill or x-ray friend's teeth)
That's good for you!

If I were a hair dresser (pretend to comb a friend's hair)

What would I do?
Wash and trim your hair (pretend to wash & cut a friend's hair)
"Oh, pretty/handsome" for you!

6.Baker
Pat a cake, pat a cake, Pizza Man.
Make me a pizza as fast as you can!
Roll it and toss it and sprinkle it with cheese.
And don't forget 5 pepperonis, please!!
7.Hindi Poem

8. "Down at the Firehouse “

Sung to: "Down by the Station"
Down at the firehouse
Early in the morning,
You can see our clothes
Hanging in a row.
When there is a fire,
We can dress real fast.
Boots, jackets, hats, gloves,
Off we go!

9. YELLOW CHICKS
Six fluffy yellow chicks, picking here and there.
Six fluffy yellow chicks, running everywhere.
Six fluffy yellow chicks, tired of having fun.
Six fluffy yellow chicks, sleeping in the sun

10. I LOVE RED

Tune: “Three Blind Mice”
I love red, I love red.
That’s what I said, that’s what I said.
Fire trucks, wagons and strawberries piled high.
Stop signs, hearts and pizza pies.
Roses, tomatoes and apples, oh my.
I love red.
That’s what I said.
 11. SAMMY SQUARE
Sammy Square is my name.
My four sides are just the same.
Turn me around, I don't care.
I'm always the same.
I'm Sammy Square.

12. ONE ELEPHANT

One elephant went out to play,
Upon a spider's web one day.
He had such enormous fun,
That he called for another elephant to come!
Two elephants went out to play...
Continue three, four elephants……

CLP Project
Community Helper hanging
Children will be learning about People who help us this month. To reinforce the concept, kindly help your child
to make their favorite community helper with their equipment.
(Sample attached for reference)
Materials required for a community helper:
1. A4 size chart paper
2. Crayons or colored pencils
3. Scissors and glue
4. Ribbon
Procedure:
1. Take a printout of your child’s favorite community
helpers, vehicle or the thing’s used by them.
2. Help your child to colour and decorate the pictures.
3. Mount the pictures with the glue on the colored chart paper or card board.
4. Stick your ward photo over the face of community helper (as shown in sample attached)
5. Attach a long satin ribbon to make a hanging.
As this project is a reinforcement of the topic of the month, kindly discuss the following points while making
the project.
1. Who keeps you and your family safe?
2. Who checks you when you are sick?
3. Name the equipment the doctor uses.
4. When people are sick which vehicle takes us to the hospital?
5. Who keeps you away from fire?
6. What is the name of the workplace of a fireman?
Kindly encourage your child to write his/her name, class, section & attach a ribbon to it. Label it as My CLP
Project. Send it to school by the 20th May 2019.

The month ended on a happy note as the tiny tots blended in with the new environment and were thrilled to
start their journey as kindergarteners. A lot more exciting activities are lined up for the month of May to
enhance their learning experience.

Class Teachers Grade Reps

Ms. Dipti Sahani Ms. Ritika Malhotra (Academic Rep)
Ms. Sunita Sharma Ms. Dipti Sahani (Admin Rep)