Grade 1

Week 27: 27th Nov 2023 to 1st Dec 2023

Story name: Nandu and Gopal

Character: Nandu, Gopal(Krishna), Mother, Teacher
Value: Faith in God
Meaning: Faith is a strong belief or trust in someone or something.
Learning:

● Nandu had to go through the forest to reach his Gurukul.

● Nandu had faith in Gopal (Krishna) that He would protect him.

WEEK 28 (04th DEC - 08th 2022)

Topic: THE QUEEN OF VRINDAVAN
Learning:
● King Vrishbhanu and his wife lived in Barsana.
● In the midst of Yamuna he found a beautiful baby on a golden lotus flower.
● They named her Radha.

WEEK 29 (11th Dec 2023 - 15th Dec 2023)

Topic: AHOBILAM
Learning -

● Ahobilam is the place where Lord Narsimha appeared.

● He appeared from a Pillar to destroy Hiranyakashipu.
● There are Nine temples of Narsimha in Ahobilam.
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WEEK 30 (18th Dec 2023 - 22nd Dec 2023)

Story: The Magic Words.

Value: Good Manners.

Learning:

● Magic words are - Thank You, Welcome, Sorry, Excuse Me, Please, May I.
● King used these two magic words “please & thank you” on his subjects and found the
great result.

W35(13th Feb to 10th Feb 23)

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WEEK 32 [01 Jan 24 - 05 Jan 24]

Know Your Customs-5

● Sitting on the floor cross legged while having food in yogic posture is called
sukhasana.
● Eating food on banana leaves is healthy and hygienic.
● Eating with hands gives both physical and mental health and gives satisfaction.

Know Your Customs-6

● Conch shell is called 'Shankha' in Sanskrit.

● The Sound of the Conch shell is said to be a symbol of 'OM'.
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HS: Knowing Hinduism - Mod 1
Why is the lotus flower important to hindus ?
Learning:
● Lotus is called the king of flowers.
● Earth is considered as mother.
● Hanuman is an epitome of devotion.

WEEK 33 [08 Jan 24 - 12 Jan 24]

Story Name : Bakasura and Arishtasura

Value: Helpfulness

Learning -
● Bakasura was a huge bird demon.
● Bakasura swallowed Krishna, Krishna made himself hot like a burning coal.
● Bakasura threw Krishna out.

Learning -
● Arishtasura was a huge bull.
● He was destroying everything in the marketplace.
● Lord Krishna defeated him.
● Krishna is the Hero of Vrindavan.
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WEEK 34 [15 Jan 24 - 19 Jan 24]

Topic: Boomerang
Value: Respect
Learning:

● RESPECT means to talk or behave in a nice way that does not hurt or insult others.

WEEK 35 [22 Jan 24 - 26 Jan 24]

Story Name: Narasimha Jayanti

Character: Lord Vishnu, Prahlad, Hiranyakashipu

Learning:
● Celebrated in the month of Vaishakh (April – May).
● God took form to save Prahalad.
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WEEK 36 [29 Jan 24 - 02 Feb 24]

Story name: KRISHNA'S ADVENTURES
Value: Thankfulness
Characters: Krishna & Keshi
Learning:
● Keshi - Horse Demon
● Aghasura - Snake Demon
● Bakasura - Bird Demon
● The Keshi Demon was sent by King Kamsa.
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Week 37: 05th February to 9th February 2024 - Revision

WEEK 38 :- 12th February to 16th February 2024

Story name: Snanam - Importance of bathing

Learning:
● Bathing is called Snanam i Sanskrit
● Pratah Snana - Morning Shower

Story name: ANCIENT COOKWEAR

Learning:
● Food - Health and Taste
● Clay Pots
● Iron, Copper and Brass Utensils