My School and Alphabet Revision 3

Week 3

Note: Listening and Speaking section will be in Black and Reading and Writing section will be in Maroon colour.

The class begins with physical exercises and responding to directions given.

The topic ‘My School and Alphabet Revision 3’ will be reinforced with some additional information about school.

Language games, keeping your school clean, planting trees in the school activity, colouring worksheets, alphabet revision are planned for the week to make the learning enjoyable.

Listening and Speaking

Daily:

Total physical response/warm-up exercise (to be done before every session)

Note to the teacher:
Refer to Week 1, Day 1 of My School topic’s detailed asset.

Refer to the given LTM Video Warm Up Exercise given in Week 1, to conduct the above activity.

Refer to the ‘TPR/Warm up exercise’ Adaptations and Strategies given in the Main page of ‘My School and Alphabet Revision 3’ if there are any neuro-diverse children in the class.

Day 1

Main Concept: Revision and closing session

The teacher can explain to students more about their school and its functions.
The teacher can close the session by reciting the rhyme learnt in the earlier class.
The teacher shows the flashcards of ‘Features of a School’ as a revision of the topic.

Key knowledge the child will acquire: Children recognise the importance of attending school.

Refer to the ‘Features of a School’ flashcards from Week 1 Day 5 of ‘My School and Alphabet Revision 3’ Listening and Speaking segment.

Refer to the ‘LSRW’ Adaptations and Strategies given in the Main page of ‘My School and Alphabet Revision 3’ if there are any neuro-diverse children in the class.

Day 2

Language Game – Match the flash cards with the classroom objects

Aim: Children familiarise themselves with the names of classroom objects.

Preparation:

The teacher keeps the necessary flashcards of classroom objects (book, calendar, chair, clock, desk, table, eraser, glue, notebook, pen) ready on the table.
The teacher also places the different classroom objects on the ground in individual plates.
This activity aims for the students to sort the flashcards and place them next to the appropriate classroom object on the table.

Procedure:

Children make lines as per the group allotted to them by the teacher.
The teacher stands on one side to ensure the game is conducted smoothly.
Classroom objects are placed in individual plates on the ground.
A mixed set of flashcards of classroom objects are kept on the table.
The teacher can make the children stand in two or more groups. One representative of each group comes forward one at a time and as the teacher calls out the names of different objects, the students make an effort to finish the game in a disciplined manner.
The teacher asks the children to listen carefully and pick up the picture of the classroom object that is called out and place it next to the correct object.
Repeat calling out the names of all objects until all the children of the different groups get a chance to come and participate in the game.
To make it challenging, the teacher can time the game.

Suggested Variation:
Children with mild vision or hearing issues can be helped by pairing them with a peer.

Note to the teacher:

The teacher makes sure that all children get a chance to participate in this game.
Ask the children to listen to the instructions carefully.
They must leave their group line only when their name is called.
Children should follow the instructions.
Those who don’t do it correctly lose the opportunity to play.
They sit down and observe if other children are playing correctly.

Key knowledge the child will acquire: The children in the class are able to identify and name different classroom objects.

Click and watch the video. These videos are to be viewed by the teachers before the activity to understand how to conduct the same during the class.

Video: Language game – Flashcard matching activity

Refer to the ‘Activity’ Adaptations and Strategies given in the Main page of ‘My School and Alphabet Revision 3’ if there are any neuro-diverse children in the class.

Day 3

Role play – Keep my school clean

During:
Children can be given some experiential learning about the school through a role play ‘Keep our school clean and tidy’.

Script:

Teacher: Today, we’re going to talk about something very important: keeping our school clean and tidy. Can anyone tell me why it is important to keep our school clean?

Student 1: So that it doesn’t get dirty!

Teacher: That’s right! When our school is clean, it’s more pleasant/good for everyone. It’s easier to find things, and it’s nicer to look at. It also helps to keep us healthy. Can anyone else think of a reason why we should keep our school clean?

Student 2: So, we don’t step on anything and fall.

Teacher: True! Keeping our school clean helps us avoid stepping on things we don’t want to step on. Now, let’s talk about what we can do to help keep our school clean. Who can give me an idea?

Student 3: We can pick up trash/waste.

Teacher: Great idea! We can all do our part by picking up any trash we see and putting it in the bin. What else can we do?

Student 4: We can wipe or rub the mud off our shoes before coming inside!

Teacher: Excellent! Wiping our shoes helps keep dirt and mud from getting inside the school. Now, who’s ready to be a ‘cleanliness superhero’?

Class chorus: We are!

Teacher: Fantastic! Remember, even small actions like picking up trash or wiping our shoes can make a big difference in keeping our school clean and tidy. So, let’s all work together and be cleanliness superheroes every day!

Note to the teacher:

The teacher divides the class into groups and asks each group to send a representative to play the different roles in the Roleplay.
All children can be made to role play in rotation.
The teacher can come up with some more role plays on this theme and distribute it to the different groups.
The activity helps children understand the importance of keeping their school clean.

Audio: Role Play – Keep our school clean and tidy

Refer to the ‘Activity’ Adaptations and Strategies given in the Main page of ‘My School and Alphabet Revision 3’ if there are any neuro-diverse children in the class.

Day 4

Planting of trees in the school ground

Introduction: The teacher can give a brief introduction about the below given activity and create an awareness on the importance of planting trees for a better environment.

Teacher: Today we’re going to do something very special. We’re going to plant some trees in our schoolground. Trees are important because they give us fresh air to breathe and shade to play under. Who wants to plant some trees?

Gathering Materials

Teacher: Before we start planting, we need to gather some materials. Can anyone tell me what we need to plant a tree?

Student 1: Soil!

Teacher: That’s right! We need soil. What else?

Student 2: Seeds!

Teacher: Yes, seeds or saplings! Anything else?

Student 3: Water!

Teacher: Excellent! We need water to help the trees grow big and strong. Now, let’s gather our materials and head to the schoolground.

Choosing the Spot

Teacher: Now that we’re outside, let’s find a good spot to plant our trees. We want a place where there’s plenty of sunlight and enough space for the trees to grow big and tall. Who can help me find a good spot?

Students look around and point out a suitable spot.

Teacher: Great choice! Now, let’s get ready to plant.

Planting the Trees

Teacher: First, we’ll need to dig a hole in the ground. Who wants to help me dig?

Students take turns digging a small hole in the ground.

Teacher: Now, let’s place our sapling gently into the hole.

A student carefully places the sapling into the hole while others help hold it steady.

Teacher: Good! Now, let’s cover the roots with soil and water the plant.

Students help cover the roots with soil and water the newly planted tree.

Taking Care of the Trees

Teacher: Class you performed well. Congratulations! We’ve planted our trees. This is just the first step. We need to take care of our trees to help them grow big and strong. Can anyone tell me what else we need to do to take care of our trees?

Student 4: We need to water them every day!

Teacher: That’s right! We need to water our trees regularly. What else?

Student 5: We should protect them from animals!

Teacher: Exactly! We can put a small fence around our trees to protect them from animals. And don’t forget, we can also talk to our trees and give them lots of love and encouragement!

Conclusion:
Teacher: Well done, everyone! Remember, by planting trees, we’re not just making our school ground beautiful, but we’re also helping the environment. So let’s continue to take care of our trees and watch them grow.

Note to the teacher:

The teacher must get the prior permission to conduct this activity from the school authorities.
Required materials like sapling, water can, material to put a temporary fence should be kept ready.
The teacher can allot duties to the children to water the plants regularly.

Refer to the ‘Activity’ Adaptations and Strategies given in the Main page of ‘My School and Alphabet Revision 3’ if there are any neuro-diverse children in the class.

Day 5

Human value song – My school is fun

I love my school, it’s so cool,
My school is fun, I play with everyone.

I learn to read, I learn to write,
My class is always shining and bright.
I love my school, it’s so cool,
My school is fun, I play with everyone.

We listen to some stories and sing some songs,
Our teachers show us how to read and write.
I love my school, it’s so cool,
My school is fun, I play with everyone.

Note to the teacher:
Children can learn and sing this human value song by showing the given poster and playing the audio file. The teacher may discuss the values expressed in the song and drive home the importance of attending school regularly.