The tiny tots of Playgroup (Early Child Care) and Nursery prepared a variety of craft items for their exhibition on shapes. This helped them to learn the specific properties of each shape, such as the number of sides or how the shapes look like. It also solidified their understanding of the two- dimensional structures. The exhibition was a work of creative imagination and expression coupled with learning.

Models of Dice, Matchbox, Clock, Computer, Fridge, Pizza, photo frames were made for the exhibition by the tiny tots. Parents were invited to motivate the little ones, and they gave positive feedback on the same. The presentation was a fun and enriching one which drove the tiny tots to give their best.

Jungles are always fascinating for the Pre-schoolers. On World Animal Day a beautiful forest was created by the teachers in the campus. They paid heed to every small detail of the things found in the jungle.

They used recycled green paper, cut-outs of animals and fresh leaves and branches to create a small jungle. A little water pond was also created in which children could spot fishes and duck. Children dressed as animals came to school and spoke a few lines in the jungle. They were taken for a walk in the forest where they spotted many animals which were hidden in the corners of the wilderness. Children enjoyed this activity as through this activity they got a deep insight into the habitat of animals.

Field trips are an integral part of the curriculum and provide a valuable learning experience for Pre-schoolers. Tiny tots of Playgroup (Early Child Care) and Nursery visited ‘Gandhi Ashram’ situated at the banks of river Sabarmati. They took a tour of the ashram to gain insight into Gandhiji’s life and his philosophy. They could also observe the process of spinning cotton into yarn on the Charkha. The tiny tots watched a movie on Gandhiji and also visited the galleries in the ashram. This visit also helped to instil confidence in the children to go out of their familiar surroundings and proceed together as a team.

To inculcate the sense of Indian Culture and unity, Navratri was celebrated at Bodakdev School with vigour and enthusiasm. The celebration started with traditional ‘Aarti’ by Ms Pratima Patell. The tiny tots and the staff looked elegant in traditional attire which was a spectacular visual treat for everyone. The positivity and energy exuberating out of the colourful costumes combined with the enthusiasm of dancing to the Gujarati folk songs made the atmosphere positive and enjoyable.

Before the advent of digital technology, we used to receive Diwali cards made by friends and family. These personalised cards brought smiles on our faces. Nowadays with the arrival of technology people have stopped sending personalised greeting cards. To revive the tradition of Handmade cards, the teachers motivated and guided children to prepare handmade cards in the school. They then hopped on to their wingers and rushed to the nearest BodakdevPostoffice with their teachers to post these cards to their parents. These cards will always remain unique to the parents and will serve as a memoir for them.

Everyone loves to listen to stories. There is hardly anyone among us who has not heard a story during our childhood. Unique storytelling sessions take place at Bodakdev School. The sessions are a fun-filled activity wherein the children are not only listeners but also participate in telling, guessing, manipulating and this turns out to be a joyous learning experience for them.

Learning in Bodakdev takes place through various classroom activities, field visits and practical learning sessions. On National Milk Day a practical learning session was held on the campus to make the children aware of the health benefits of ‘ Milk’ the superfood which they daily drink before coming to school. The activity revolved around the process of milking, pasteurisation and the discussion on the health benefits of milk. A Cowherd was invited to the campus who demonstrated the milking process in front of the children; then the milk was boiled by the teachers to explain the pasteurisation process. A small milk parlour was set up, and toddlers were shown the various products made by milk. Teachers also motivated the toddlers to include milk-the superfood in their daily diet.

Bodakdev School for Children recently celebrated its Annual Sports Day for children of Playgroup (Early Child Care) at Zebar School campus. The day began with the declaration of the meet, marking the commencement of the ceremony, followed by the lighting of the torch. The Chief Guests Mr Ramesh Desai, Mr Manan Choksi and Pratima Ma’am, Academic Advisor of the school along with Amoli Ma’am, Vice-Principal of the Pre-Primary section and Sharmistha Ma’am, Principal of Zebar School for Children, took the salute of the impressive March Past by all students of Junior KG of Zebar School.

Children of BodakdevSchool participated in Animal Race. All the boys and girls did some excellent sprint starts and were able to display their improved running style as they sprinted as quickly as they could to the finish line. The Vice-Principal Amoli Ma’am gave the Vote of Thanks. The presence of enthusiastic parents encouraged and enriched the little ones to give their energetic performances.

As part of our curriculum, students explore and celebrate all major festivals from around the world. It is part of exploring world cultures, being a global village and inculcating tolerance among the young ones. Christmas is a time to give and forgive. Celebrated everywhere as a joyous family affair, we too, at Bodakdev school celebrated Christmas as a happy time with our children.

The tiny tots of Nursery of Bodakdev preschool put up a fantastic dance performance today morning in their Annual Function. In a colorful display of befitting costumes, the little darlings sang and danced on a Tamil Song ‘ I love you, Mummy’. Through their graceful dance movements, they conveyed their love for their mothers and enthralled the audience. The enthusiasm and energy reverberated in the entire Pandit Deendayal Auditorium.