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Volume - 1 Issue-2 February 2018
zebarmatters
Experience is the best source
of Knowledge
2 ZEBAR MATTERS
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
I would like to thank all my students
and staff members for the incredible
response to the first issue of Zebar
matters.
My mailbox is overflowing with
contributions from students and
teachers. I enjoyed reviewing each
contribution.Ihadahardtimedeciding
which article to publish in this issue.
We take a closer look at “Experiential Learning” methods
adopted in school. Our Executive Director gives his insight
on integrating Experiential learning methods which focus
on increasing engagement levels in the curriculum.
Ms Amoli Patell shares how experiential learning in pre-
school makes learning interesting for pre-schoolers. Ms
Reena Kahlon suggests tips to improve spoken English.
Browse the Creative Corner, Students’ Corner and Teachers’
Corner for some remarkable work of our teachers and
students.
We will include a parents’ corner from the next issue in
our magazine. Parents can contribute to the magazine by
sharing healthy snacks/recipe or articles.
Please mail me your articles or suggestions on any specific
theme or issues you would like to see in the future issues at
navneet.biswas@zebarschool.com.
I hope you enjoy reading the issue.
Navneet Arora Biswas
Content Manager
From the Executive Director’s Desk............................3
Experiential learning in Pre-school.............................4
Play-way learning at Play group...................................5
Theme –based learning at Nursery.............................6
Hands-on as we grow at Junior K.G............................7
Exploring the world at Senior K.G...............................8
Enrich your Vocabulary...................................................9
Glimpses of Annual Function.............................10 - 11
Engaging… Not just listening at Primary School ..... 12
Hands-on –Science at Middle School..................... 13
Junior Scientists of Standard Nine.......................... 14
Winners of Hours of Code........................................... 15
Excursions.................................................................16 - 17
Students’Corner.......................................................18-20
Creative Corner............................................................... 21
Teachers’Corner.............................................................. 22
Cross word........................................................................ 23
Transport........................................................................... 24
Our students of standard 7th calculating time
period with the help of a pendulum in science
laboratory.
Our Students of standard 6th are examining
different joints in the human body like pivotal
joint, hinge joint, ball and socket joint using
human skeleton model.
Table of Contents
FEBRUARY 2018
On the Cover page
3 ZEBAR MATTERSFEBRUARY 2018
“I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I
understand.” Confucius, a Chinese Philosopher and
Educationist, had said these words in 551 BC. These
words are still relevant today, stressing on the need
for practical learning as compared to rote learning or
didactic learning.
The world is moving from pure textbook learning
towards the realm of “learning by doing” along with
classroom education. In this method, the student gets
a first-hand experience of practising what has been
taught. This technique plays a crucial role in retaining
concepts and ideas.
Our school is one of the few
schoolsinAhmedabadwhich
is evolving continuously in
its teaching methods. So if
you enter Zebar, on the one
hand, you can see children
of the nursery on a nature
walk and the other hand
you can see students of
primary school examining
different types of plants in
our campus.
We have integrated Experiential learning methods
which focus on increasing engagement levels
in the school syllabus. Experiential Learning is a
method of acquiring expertise and skill through
the practical application of concepts; Management
Guru Henry Mintzberg pointed out long ago that,
“Leadership, like swimming, cannot be learned by
reading about it”. Our high focus on collaboration
and learning benefits the students as it increases
engagement.
My teaching staff encourages children to explore a
particular theme or topic-in-depth, usually culminating
in group projects. Children are encouraged by their
teachers to examine concepts using a variety of symbolic
representations including the visual arts, dramatic play,
music and storytelling.
The benefits of Experiential learning methods are
enormous it accelerates learning, provides a safe
learning environment, bridges the gap between theory
and practice, produces demonstrable mindset changes,
increases engagement levels and offers the accurate
assessment.
Experiential learning is
personal and practical,
influencing both feelings
and emotions as well as
enhancing knowledge
and skills. It goes beyond
classroom learning and
ensures that there is a high
level of retention, thereby
delivering exceptional RoI
(Return on Investment)
over traditional learning
methods.
Children learn best when they are actively involved
with materials and with others. That’s why our teachers
place so much emphasis on setting up the proper
learning environment and building positive, meaningful
relationships with children and their families.
If you would like to share your experiences with these or
other early learning models or approaches used in the
school, we’d love to read your feedback.
From The Director’s Desk
Mr. Manan Choksi
Executive Director
ZEBAR MATTERS4 Fabruary 2018
Experiential Learning
For Pre-schoolers
Parents have many questions in their mind when their
children join a pre-school. How will the child learn at such
a tender age? Can my child cope with difficult topics for
Junior K.G. and Senior K.G.? Will they understand or rote-
learn in school?
Our children look forward to coming to school every
morning. At Zebar, pre-schoolers are never expected to sit
at their desk and study at a stretch. Our teaching methods
in pre-school are mainly using Experiential learning
methods in Maths, English, Environment or introduction
to reading and writing.
Experiential Learning in simple terms is teaching concepts
using practical methods or activity-based methods. On
seeing the activity, child becomes inquisitive at first,
secondly gets involved and finally understands the theory
behind it.
For example, we teach the topic of Water from Playgroup
to Senior K.G. In Playgroup concept of water is introduced
with simple activities. The wet and dry idea in which the
child dips hands in water and then dries with a napkin.
Then a damp towel and a dry napkin are used as a second
activity. We encourage our children in Nursery to walk
on wet grass and then dry grass on the campus. It makes
them understand the difference between wet and dry.
The primary uses of water in drinking, watering the plants,
bathing etc. are introduced in Nursery.
In Junior K.G. we teach about different sources of water
through 3D projectors, bulletins and practical learning in
class. The uses and steps to be taken to preserve
water are taught using hands-on activities in Junior
K.G. In Senior KG. properties related to water are
introduced. Activities like Sink and Float activity is
demonstrated with a small swimming pool in the
open. Children are given objects which they put in
water and observe whether the object floats and
sinks.
The above is a classic example as in how a simple
topic like water is taught in depth over a period,
and children enjoy interactively learning the same.
Stories are also narrated through puppets or
objects instead of books. Flash cards, cut-outs, clay,
sand, paint, natural objects are a few examples
for hands-on experiential teaching and learning.
Parents can use such physical experimental methods to
play with children at home. It not only makes learning fun
for the child but it is one of the few classic ways to spend
quality time and bond with the child at home.
As Josef Albers has correctly said, “Good teaching is more
a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers.”
Amoli Patell, Vice Principal (Pre-primary)
ZEBAR MATTERS5 Fabruary 2018
Play-Way learning
at Playgroup
Play enables children to act out alternative scenarios and to find
different ways to express social or emotional difficulties. They can
learn assertiveness, social skills and leadership qualities. Learning
is not just about academic pursuits but also about life skills.
PlayGroup at Zebar focuses on teaching essential skills which help
in developing Hand-Eye co-ordination, Gross and Fine Motor Skills.
Oursessionsstartwiththemuch-neededphysicalactivitywhichhelps
inlearningabouttiming,projectionandforce.Whetheritisthrowing
or kicking a ball, the school provides hours of pure fun and learning.
Getting kids excited for sports and activity at an early age is vital
for an active, healthy lifestyle. Patience, taking turns and good
manners are all traits that we want our kids to develop, and if they
learn these from school at an early age, they will remain ingrained
in them for life.
6 FEBRUARY 2018
Early learning at Zebar includes introducing children to Science,
LanguageandMathsthroughavarietyofhands-onlearningactivities.
These activities help children develop excellent motor skills, hand
strengthening and logic at a tender age.
Children learn by seeing, hearing, smelling, moving and by touching.
In a world where our kids so frequently hear,“ don’t touch that,”these
tactile sensory activities like the “Farm Activity” encourages children
to EXPLORE WITH THEIR HANDS freely! These hands-on activities last
for a couple of days, or for a whole week at Zebar.
Similarly teaching children to write letters and numbers does not
always require a pencil or other writing tools. We use paint and paint
brushes as a fun alternative to learning to write.
Theme-based learning at Nursery
Hands-On
As We Grow at Junior K.G.
ZEBAR MATTERS7 Fabruary 2018
Children in Junior classes are provided with an opportunity to gain invaluable
experience. Children can learn skills, knowledge and experience not only
in classrooms but in the open too. Education in Zebar is based on outdoor
education, classroom learning and group-based learning projects.
Concepts of stirring and pouring, sticking, making of paper snail, making of
cloud, sandpit rainbow and scoop the sand as per number are some of the
hands-on learning activities carried out at Zebar. They get to touch, taste, see
and feel the changes. They learn their concepts by doing not only reading.
Exploring the world at Senior K.G.
ZEBAR MATTERS8 Fabruary 2018
In Senior K.G. our students start acquiring their knowledge of the world around
them through scientific exploration.”Wonder, investigation and discovery”are three
words to describe science taught in Senior K.G at Zebar.
Our children are free to explore, experiment and discover, learn about the objects
and materials provided. They learn through exploration and active participation.
Different art forms –visual arts, music, dance and drama are included as a part of our
curriculum.
Participating in activities like sensory walk, learning traffic rules, planting sensory
bin, sink or float, skit on phases of the moon and sorting puzzles on condensation
enhances their knowledge.
ZEBAR MATTERS9 Fabruary 2018
I have often been asked by friends, acquaintances,
colleagues,parentsandstudents,howtoimprovespoken
English. It is a tricky question as there is no certain way to
do it and different things work for different people. Also,
it cannot happen overnight and one has to work towards
it, dedicatedly and sincerely, over a period of time.
However, no one can deny the importance of learning to
speak well, fluently and succinctly. An articulate person
comes across as a bright and intelligent specimen of
our race and is immediately lapped up by all around as a
superior being. Obviously, people want to cultivate good
communication skills and language prowess as that will
catapult them into a celestial orbit right away so that
they may shine as stars.
So what can we do to belong to
this elite club? There are a few
things that have worked for me
and I would like to share with
you all. First of all, watch good
movies and listen to beautiful
English spoken well. You may not
understand all that is being said,
especially because of the foreign
accent, but believe me, by and
by, you will get there. Movies
have a wide vocabulary as they
deal with varied subjects and you
will surely come away with a few
treasures after having watched a
good movie. Moreover, you learn
how to pronounce each word from
native speakers of the language.
Secondly, try not to use the same words in succeeding
sentences while you speak or write. Most of us speak
English with a very limited store of words.We keep using
the same words over and over, again and again, and
these few words that we have mastered, somehow get
our work done and we stop looking further. One word a
day, try to enrich your vocabulary.Use every opportunity
to speak in English.At home, you may find it awkward to
not speak your native language, but at work or at school,
there should be no excuse. If you have cousins visiting,
or a new student in class, or a pen pal, speak to them in
English and let it be the only medium you allow yourself.
Don’t look for meanings of words on the net. Open a
dictionary. Why? Because you will end up reading the
words above and below the specific one you are looking
for. One can spend a lot of time flipping through the
dictionary once it is opened.And it is rewarding business.
Nothing can improve your ability to speak better than
reading. Get into reading as soon as possible. It is never
too late to do that. Books will prove to be your best
friends, ones that will never leave your side. And the
cherry on the cake is that you will become familiar to an
abundance of words and phrases that you will love to use.
I have never relied on lists of synonyms and antonyms,
or word meanings or making sentences to embellish my
vocabulary. Just reading and listening to a language will
bring unto you wealth untold. The words will soon flow
naturally and you will not even be aware of how good you
sound. Give it a try. I promise it will reap rich dividends.
Ms. Reena Kahlon, Vice- Principal Primary and Middle Section
Enrich Your Vocabulary
10 Fabruary 2018
Annual Function
Zebar School for Children celebrated its
Annual day on 20th
January 2018 amidst
great zest, vibrancy and elation. The
theme for Playgroup, Nursery, Standard 1
and Standard 2 was Disneyland. Children
of Junior K.G. and Senior K.G. performed
on various dance forms pertaining to
the NavRas. The theme for students from
Standard 3 to Standard 5 was Traditional
Gujarat. The folk dances left everyone
mesmerised. The students resplendent in
their colourful costumes held the audience
spell bound with their graceful and
rhythmic dance sequences on mellifluous
music.
11FEBRUARY 2018
ZEBAR MATTERS12 Fabruary 2018
In experiential learning, the teacher takes the role of
the guide on the side rather than the sage on the stage.
The nature of the teaching experience changes from
transferring knowledge to be regurgitated on an exam to guiding students
through the process of learning, providing information and resources as needed.
Our teachers structure the lessons so the students can do the work
for themselves and have meaningful engagement with the subject.
The student does not passively receive information from a teacher,
but actively participates in the work. Whenever possible, students
get their hands dirty and learn outdoors in our school.
We use a combination of projects, classroom activities,
and external experiences to keep the course exciting and
engaging while adding value to the overall process.
Engaging… Not just listening at Primary School
ZEBAR MATTERS13 Fabruary 2018
Hands-on –Science at Middle School
Zebar provides Hands-on Science experiences to all students.
Carrying out science experiments in class, along with hearing and
reading about them. It engages students and allows them to test
their ideas and build their own understanding.
Research has shown that students, who engage in well-designed
laboratory experiences, develop problem-solving and critical-
thinking skills. Hands-on science lessons are designed by a team of
qualified educators and are directly connected with the curriculum.
We feel that children learn better when they can touch, feel,
measure, manipulate, draw, make charts, record data and when
they find answers for themselves rather than being answered in a
textbook or lecture.
Our school provides the facilities, equipment and professional
guidance needed for using hands-on experiences required in
middle school.
14 Fabruary 2018
Junior Scientists
of Standard Nine
Experiential learning is essential for children. It
encourages students to experience the joy of doing
things themselves, seeing concepts in action and
hence learning how to overcome setbacks. They feel
proud when they eventually succeed to implement
something on their own and not depend on being
spoon-fed the answer. Students who physically
experience scientific concepts understand them more
deeplyandscorebetterinscientifictests.Ourstudents
in standard 9th regularly perform experiments in
the school. The experiments are directly linked to
their curriculum. E.g. separating the components
of a mixture of sand, common salt and ammonium
chloride (or camphor) by sublimation and burning of
magnesium ribbon in the air to find out the physical or
chemical changes.
ZEBAR MATTERS
ZEBAR MATTERS15 Fabruary 2018
The Winners of Hour Of Code 2017-2018
Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries.
The Event takes place every year during Computer Science Education week (December 4 to December 10th).
Our school is continually looking for ways to engage in productive ways with the society.The Event is a chance
for the students to know more about computer science. With a hope that this event will spark interest in
students to keep learning, our school was a part of a global event in December. Every student in our school
got an opportunity to learn computational thinking skills in an approachable way and understand how the
technology around us works.
The Winners of Hour Of Code 2017-2018 have been provided badges and certificates. They competed by
coding a variety of challenges provided by code.org.
Div Name of Student Div Name of Student Div Name of Student
Class - I Class - IV Class - VII
A Atharva Singh A Milind Dharsandiya A Dev Patel
B Rudra Fadadu B Yuvraj Gadhvi B Karansinh Barad
C Agniva Pai C Tirth Bhojani C Jeet Gangwani
D Dhiren Kalwani
Class - II Class - V Class - VIII
A Neel Shah A Het Patel A Sanyam Bafna
B Harshit Gandhi B Keshal Shah B Krushil Vekariya
C Hriday Engineer C Krisha Patel C Sarthak Bhandari
Class - III Class - VI Class - IX
A Shlok Patel A Hardil Desai A Soumyaa Karia
B Rutvi Jethawa B Jhalak Dogra B Ishita Sutariya
C Unnat Kayan C Tanmayee Soitkar C Mohit Patel
ZEBAR MATTERS16 Fabruary 2018
We connect curriculum to the real world. Our children from primary and middle
school went to Kankaria lake, Madhuvan Farm, Rasala Park, Ramdev Namken Factory,
Coco-ColaFactory,ChocolateFactory,AdalajVav,SardarPatelMuseumandDandiKutir.
All the field trips were connected to the curriculum. For eg: Students of Standard 9th
are studying about People and Resources (Economics) and Unitary Method (Maths),
to give them an insight into manufacturing sector we took them to Coca-Cola factory.
Similarly our students of Standard 5th visited Ramdev Namkeen Factory as they are
learning about Food Preservation in their curriculum.
Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls
17FEBRUARY 2018
ZEBAR MATTERS18 Fabruary 2018
GOD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES
This proverb has a very inspirational and beautiful message.
It wants to convey to us, one should not just sit and wait for
good things to happen.
We need to work hard to achieve our goals. There are some
people who sometimes think that God will help and do some 	
miracle at the last moment.
But this type of belief is totally wrong as God never does anything directly; he does
miracles but always indirectly by some or other thing.
A very good example of the same is, in an exam hall, if one does not know some
answers, God will not write magically or directly for you in the paper but God will
help you indirectly by helping you to remember the answers of the questions, but
to write them into the paper you need to start writing or else no one can help. So if you are like one of them, you
need to change yourself and know the meaning of the above proverb and use it in your life to get success.
Muskan Santosh Chauhan 7th
C
WALK ACROSS A FIELD
Students’Corner
HELP
YOURSELF
In leisure time, I go to the countryside
To see the meadows calm and bright,
The sparkling waters of the stream running by,
Sound just like a mother’s lullaby.
And the shimmering streams seems,
Like the stars of sky just landed by
The amusing purple-headed mountains,
Seems to have deep unsolved mysteries
hidden in them
As until now probably no one has been
able to cross them.
The colourful birds chirping by,
Make my heart go singing and humming by
The sweet singing of the nightingale,
Makes my heart go wondering to find the artist
Whose sweet melody is coming by,
How much do I wish, to enjoy a play with
Hopping rabbits in the lush green meadows nearby
The lazy squirrels gathering their nuts,
Running here and there
Seems they are having a pretty good time.
A wildflower meadow with eye-catching colours,
At the height of summers
Provides food for insects,
As well as a great feast for eyes,
The graceful flying butterflies,
Bring a sparkle in my eyes
The crickets chirping and honey bees buzzing
Add a harmony to the nature.
The trees adorned with green blanket of leaves
Make me feel so calm with the shades,
The cool, calm breeze, tickling my face
Feels so sweet and just elevates the mood.
Just then I woke up by the sounds of birds chirping,
Only to find that it was just a dream!
But a wonderful dream.
Kritika Bharadia 7th
C
NO FIELD NO PARK
No field, No park
You need to see,
Just the wonders that spark
Around every tree
Don’t you fear?
These crawling creatures,
But endeavour to hear
And look at their
distinct features
Cherish the sweet melody
Of a Cricket so sturdy;
Though the slight might be
brown and woody,
But the experience will be
surely being worthy.
In flowers, you might see places,
In the shrubs around the trees,
Which were calm resting
spaces?
For a butterfly’s glee.
So…No field, No Park
You need to see,
Just the wonders that spark
Around every tree.
ZEBAR MATTERS19 Fabruary 2018
MOTHER
Mother, Mother,
Mother
You are best,
You are the queen
Of our nest.
Mother, Mother, Mother
You never take rest
You always create
Best from waste.
Mother, Mother, Mother
You are equal to hundreds of teachers
Mother you teach best.
God cannot be everywhere,
So he created you.
Love, Happiness and care
We get from you.
Mruganshi.V.Trivedi 3rd
C
BEST FRIENDS
Things do change
with time,
And also emotions
and priorities,
But a real friend stays forever,
There is always a concern,
That is what best friends are for,
Having you in my life,
I feel all good and glad.
Your friendship is like a sweet cake,
It becomes tasty when baked,
With love and trust forever.
Kavya Gandhi 8th
A
DANDELION
Flying all around
Rushing all around
Sit anywhere
Feel like better.
Look like Insects
They are Dandelions,
Are they white?
Are they flying birds?
When try to touch
They flew away
Feel happy
To see it once.
It is natural beauty
Lighter in weight
Their favourite thing is
To play with the wind.
They are Dandelions.
Prachi D Patel 7th
C
Hriday P. Asnani 7th
C
Once I was in Ranikhet,
There I saw many rabbits and
butterflies too,
I was running in the meadow;
And playing around the flowers.
The flowers were blooming
beautifully in the field
They were Marigold,
Hibiscus and Roses.
Once I was in Kashmir,
There I saw manyTrees,
There was greenery like conical
shaped,
I saw a Bristlecone pine and a Fern,
a Maple,
And it seems that their leaves were
falling
Once I was in Binsar,
I got up early in the morning,
To take a walk through
a green meadow
I saw droplets on leaves of plants,
That was dew looking
beautiful too.
Once I was in Sonmarg,
And it was snowy and hailing too,
I was yawning in the
coldest place,
There a hail fell on my face
That hurt me, but now I am okay
And thankful for the experiences
that I have.
Drashti Madhiwala 7th
B
REMINISCENCE
20 ZEBAR MATTERSFEBRUARY 2018
1. The Speed of light is 186,000 miles/300,000 km per second.
2. One-third of Russians believe that Sun evolves the Earth.
3. When Krakatoa Volcano in Indonesia erupted in 1883,
the eruption was heard 3,000 miles away in Australia.
4. A Hummingbird weighs less than a penny.
5. Sirius Star is much brighter than the Sun.
6. A Jumbo Jet uses 5,000 gallons of fuel to take off.
7. Four out of five people over 100 years old are women.
8. There are 31,557,600 seconds in a year. A leap year has 31,622,420
seconds.
Contributed by Shivaansh Sharma 7th
C
Do you know
Eurasian Magpie
The primary habitat of Eurasian Magpie is Europe and Asia.
The Magpie is one of the smartest birds known to man and is believed to be one of the most
intelligent of all animals. The colour of the Magpie varies from region to region. In Africa it
is black and blue, in Arabia it is black, white and blue and in Siberia, it is found in a brilliant
green colour. In India, the bird is found in cities and can be light, orange, dark blue or red.
When the bird becomes an adult, its tail is so long and wide that it forms half of its body. The
neck is glossy black and has a green or violet metallic shine to it.
Magpies have shown the ability to make and use tools, imitate human speech, grieve,
play games, and work in teams. When one of their kind dies, a grouping will form
around the body for a“funeral”of squawks and cries.To portion food to their young,
magpies will use self-made utensils to cut meals into proper sizes.
Contributed by Prarit Chitroda 3rd
A
1. A Hippo can open its mouth wide enough to fit a four-foot tall
	 child inside.
2. A Giraffes’tongue is so long that it uses it to clean its ears.
3. When Hippos are upset, their sweat turns red.
4. A group of crows is known as a murder.
5. Cherophobia is fear of happiness.
6. An Eagle can kill a young deer and fly away with it.
7. Polar Bears can eat as many as 86 Penguins in a single sitting.
Contributed by Prachi D patel 7th
C
Amazing Facts
21 ZEBAR MATTERSFEBRUARY 2018
Creative Corner
Pushti Prajapati 2nd
B
Vaishvi Patel 9th
A
Arham Bhansali 6th A Trishtha Shah 6th
C
Ayushi Thakkar 7th
A
Swathya Tulsian 5th
B
Teachers’Corner
Benefits of music lessons in school.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to
everything.”Plato
The benefits of music are boundless. It works like stimuli to perform better in every aspect of life.
Music is a discipline, training to enhance the ability of learning, performing and
balancing of the motor skill which helps children to achieve better in their academics
as well as in socio-religious life with less stress and anxiety.
In this competitive world where children feel peer pressure and want to be“Jack of All,”
they should understand the importance of music to tune their mind, body and soul to
achieve the aesthetics, the ultimate goal of life.
Neetu Rastogi, Music Teacher
Think Positive and Positive Things Will Happen
Everypersonwantstobehappyandliveagoodlife.Happinessisrelatedtophysical,psychological,
socialandemotionalwellbeing.Ifapersoniscomfortableandconfidentinherself,shewillremain
happy. People around them can feel that positivity, hence generating a positive atmosphere.
PositivePsychologybelievesthatonecanimprovehappinessthroughpositiveemotions,positive
individual traits and positive institutions. Positive emotions focus on contentment with the past,
happiness in the present, and hope for the future.
Positiveemotionsarejoy,gratitude,interest,hope,pride,inspirationandlove. Positiveindividual
traits refer to people’s strengths, such as the capacity for love and work, courage, compassion,
creativity, curiosity, integrity, self-knowledge, moderation, self-control, and wisdom. Carry
positive experiences from past, be happy in the present and confident for future.
Stay positive stay happy
Sensory Play through Magical Glitter bottles
We often talk about the five senses, and these are Taste,
Touch, Smell, Sight and Hearing. We connect with the
outer world through these five sensory organs. Sensory
play is any activity which stimulates a young child’s senses.
Research shows that sensory play builds nerve connections
in the brain’s pathways and enhances the child’s learning ability. It supports
language development, fine gross motor skills, problem-solving skills, and
social interaction.
Magical glitter bottles, also known as cool down bottles are perfect sensory toys for children. A magical glitter
jar is easy to make. It involves mixing of glitter and colour with water in a transparent jar or bottle.
Designed to soothe and relax, the swirling patterns created by glitter, water and shade are ideal for calming
down a stressed, bored, angry or irritable child. These calming bottles are a source of instant joy for the child.
Our experience with cool down bottles has been very encouraging. Children loved this activity, and it has aided
in sensory development. It is essential to create a visual play environment not only at school but also at home.
Dipal Vyas, Supervisor (Preprimary)
Sapna Bhatt, Psychologist & School Counsellor
22 ZEBAR MATTERSFEBRUARY 2018
23 ZEBAR MATTERSFEBRUARY 2018
(for 3 - 5 yrs)
Our school provides transport
facilities to all students from
Nursery to Standard 10th.
Benefits of school transport.
•	 Licensed and well trained Driver
•	 Lady attendant in each vehicle
•	 RTO approved vehicle- in yellow colour
•	 Required safety measures
•	 RTO approved number of children per vehicle
•	 Air Conditioned vehicle
•	 Comfortable bucket seats for each child.
Opp. Suyog Apartment,
B/h. Copper Stone,
Off. Thaltej-Shilaj Road,
Ahmedabad.
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Zebar Matters February Issue

  • 1. Volume - 1 Issue-2 February 2018 zebarmatters Experience is the best source of Knowledge
  • 2. 2 ZEBAR MATTERS A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR I would like to thank all my students and staff members for the incredible response to the first issue of Zebar matters. My mailbox is overflowing with contributions from students and teachers. I enjoyed reviewing each contribution.Ihadahardtimedeciding which article to publish in this issue. We take a closer look at “Experiential Learning” methods adopted in school. Our Executive Director gives his insight on integrating Experiential learning methods which focus on increasing engagement levels in the curriculum. Ms Amoli Patell shares how experiential learning in pre- school makes learning interesting for pre-schoolers. Ms Reena Kahlon suggests tips to improve spoken English. Browse the Creative Corner, Students’ Corner and Teachers’ Corner for some remarkable work of our teachers and students. We will include a parents’ corner from the next issue in our magazine. Parents can contribute to the magazine by sharing healthy snacks/recipe or articles. Please mail me your articles or suggestions on any specific theme or issues you would like to see in the future issues at navneet.biswas@zebarschool.com. I hope you enjoy reading the issue. Navneet Arora Biswas Content Manager From the Executive Director’s Desk............................3 Experiential learning in Pre-school.............................4 Play-way learning at Play group...................................5 Theme –based learning at Nursery.............................6 Hands-on as we grow at Junior K.G............................7 Exploring the world at Senior K.G...............................8 Enrich your Vocabulary...................................................9 Glimpses of Annual Function.............................10 - 11 Engaging… Not just listening at Primary School ..... 12 Hands-on –Science at Middle School..................... 13 Junior Scientists of Standard Nine.......................... 14 Winners of Hours of Code........................................... 15 Excursions.................................................................16 - 17 Students’Corner.......................................................18-20 Creative Corner............................................................... 21 Teachers’Corner.............................................................. 22 Cross word........................................................................ 23 Transport........................................................................... 24 Our students of standard 7th calculating time period with the help of a pendulum in science laboratory. Our Students of standard 6th are examining different joints in the human body like pivotal joint, hinge joint, ball and socket joint using human skeleton model. Table of Contents FEBRUARY 2018 On the Cover page
  • 3. 3 ZEBAR MATTERSFEBRUARY 2018 “I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.” Confucius, a Chinese Philosopher and Educationist, had said these words in 551 BC. These words are still relevant today, stressing on the need for practical learning as compared to rote learning or didactic learning. The world is moving from pure textbook learning towards the realm of “learning by doing” along with classroom education. In this method, the student gets a first-hand experience of practising what has been taught. This technique plays a crucial role in retaining concepts and ideas. Our school is one of the few schoolsinAhmedabadwhich is evolving continuously in its teaching methods. So if you enter Zebar, on the one hand, you can see children of the nursery on a nature walk and the other hand you can see students of primary school examining different types of plants in our campus. We have integrated Experiential learning methods which focus on increasing engagement levels in the school syllabus. Experiential Learning is a method of acquiring expertise and skill through the practical application of concepts; Management Guru Henry Mintzberg pointed out long ago that, “Leadership, like swimming, cannot be learned by reading about it”. Our high focus on collaboration and learning benefits the students as it increases engagement. My teaching staff encourages children to explore a particular theme or topic-in-depth, usually culminating in group projects. Children are encouraged by their teachers to examine concepts using a variety of symbolic representations including the visual arts, dramatic play, music and storytelling. The benefits of Experiential learning methods are enormous it accelerates learning, provides a safe learning environment, bridges the gap between theory and practice, produces demonstrable mindset changes, increases engagement levels and offers the accurate assessment. Experiential learning is personal and practical, influencing both feelings and emotions as well as enhancing knowledge and skills. It goes beyond classroom learning and ensures that there is a high level of retention, thereby delivering exceptional RoI (Return on Investment) over traditional learning methods. Children learn best when they are actively involved with materials and with others. That’s why our teachers place so much emphasis on setting up the proper learning environment and building positive, meaningful relationships with children and their families. If you would like to share your experiences with these or other early learning models or approaches used in the school, we’d love to read your feedback. From The Director’s Desk Mr. Manan Choksi Executive Director
  • 4. ZEBAR MATTERS4 Fabruary 2018 Experiential Learning For Pre-schoolers Parents have many questions in their mind when their children join a pre-school. How will the child learn at such a tender age? Can my child cope with difficult topics for Junior K.G. and Senior K.G.? Will they understand or rote- learn in school? Our children look forward to coming to school every morning. At Zebar, pre-schoolers are never expected to sit at their desk and study at a stretch. Our teaching methods in pre-school are mainly using Experiential learning methods in Maths, English, Environment or introduction to reading and writing. Experiential Learning in simple terms is teaching concepts using practical methods or activity-based methods. On seeing the activity, child becomes inquisitive at first, secondly gets involved and finally understands the theory behind it. For example, we teach the topic of Water from Playgroup to Senior K.G. In Playgroup concept of water is introduced with simple activities. The wet and dry idea in which the child dips hands in water and then dries with a napkin. Then a damp towel and a dry napkin are used as a second activity. We encourage our children in Nursery to walk on wet grass and then dry grass on the campus. It makes them understand the difference between wet and dry. The primary uses of water in drinking, watering the plants, bathing etc. are introduced in Nursery. In Junior K.G. we teach about different sources of water through 3D projectors, bulletins and practical learning in class. The uses and steps to be taken to preserve water are taught using hands-on activities in Junior K.G. In Senior KG. properties related to water are introduced. Activities like Sink and Float activity is demonstrated with a small swimming pool in the open. Children are given objects which they put in water and observe whether the object floats and sinks. The above is a classic example as in how a simple topic like water is taught in depth over a period, and children enjoy interactively learning the same. Stories are also narrated through puppets or objects instead of books. Flash cards, cut-outs, clay, sand, paint, natural objects are a few examples for hands-on experiential teaching and learning. Parents can use such physical experimental methods to play with children at home. It not only makes learning fun for the child but it is one of the few classic ways to spend quality time and bond with the child at home. As Josef Albers has correctly said, “Good teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers.” Amoli Patell, Vice Principal (Pre-primary)
  • 5. ZEBAR MATTERS5 Fabruary 2018 Play-Way learning at Playgroup Play enables children to act out alternative scenarios and to find different ways to express social or emotional difficulties. They can learn assertiveness, social skills and leadership qualities. Learning is not just about academic pursuits but also about life skills. PlayGroup at Zebar focuses on teaching essential skills which help in developing Hand-Eye co-ordination, Gross and Fine Motor Skills. Oursessionsstartwiththemuch-neededphysicalactivitywhichhelps inlearningabouttiming,projectionandforce.Whetheritisthrowing or kicking a ball, the school provides hours of pure fun and learning. Getting kids excited for sports and activity at an early age is vital for an active, healthy lifestyle. Patience, taking turns and good manners are all traits that we want our kids to develop, and if they learn these from school at an early age, they will remain ingrained in them for life.
  • 6. 6 FEBRUARY 2018 Early learning at Zebar includes introducing children to Science, LanguageandMathsthroughavarietyofhands-onlearningactivities. These activities help children develop excellent motor skills, hand strengthening and logic at a tender age. Children learn by seeing, hearing, smelling, moving and by touching. In a world where our kids so frequently hear,“ don’t touch that,”these tactile sensory activities like the “Farm Activity” encourages children to EXPLORE WITH THEIR HANDS freely! These hands-on activities last for a couple of days, or for a whole week at Zebar. Similarly teaching children to write letters and numbers does not always require a pencil or other writing tools. We use paint and paint brushes as a fun alternative to learning to write. Theme-based learning at Nursery
  • 7. Hands-On As We Grow at Junior K.G. ZEBAR MATTERS7 Fabruary 2018 Children in Junior classes are provided with an opportunity to gain invaluable experience. Children can learn skills, knowledge and experience not only in classrooms but in the open too. Education in Zebar is based on outdoor education, classroom learning and group-based learning projects. Concepts of stirring and pouring, sticking, making of paper snail, making of cloud, sandpit rainbow and scoop the sand as per number are some of the hands-on learning activities carried out at Zebar. They get to touch, taste, see and feel the changes. They learn their concepts by doing not only reading.
  • 8. Exploring the world at Senior K.G. ZEBAR MATTERS8 Fabruary 2018 In Senior K.G. our students start acquiring their knowledge of the world around them through scientific exploration.”Wonder, investigation and discovery”are three words to describe science taught in Senior K.G at Zebar. Our children are free to explore, experiment and discover, learn about the objects and materials provided. They learn through exploration and active participation. Different art forms –visual arts, music, dance and drama are included as a part of our curriculum. Participating in activities like sensory walk, learning traffic rules, planting sensory bin, sink or float, skit on phases of the moon and sorting puzzles on condensation enhances their knowledge.
  • 9. ZEBAR MATTERS9 Fabruary 2018 I have often been asked by friends, acquaintances, colleagues,parentsandstudents,howtoimprovespoken English. It is a tricky question as there is no certain way to do it and different things work for different people. Also, it cannot happen overnight and one has to work towards it, dedicatedly and sincerely, over a period of time. However, no one can deny the importance of learning to speak well, fluently and succinctly. An articulate person comes across as a bright and intelligent specimen of our race and is immediately lapped up by all around as a superior being. Obviously, people want to cultivate good communication skills and language prowess as that will catapult them into a celestial orbit right away so that they may shine as stars. So what can we do to belong to this elite club? There are a few things that have worked for me and I would like to share with you all. First of all, watch good movies and listen to beautiful English spoken well. You may not understand all that is being said, especially because of the foreign accent, but believe me, by and by, you will get there. Movies have a wide vocabulary as they deal with varied subjects and you will surely come away with a few treasures after having watched a good movie. Moreover, you learn how to pronounce each word from native speakers of the language. Secondly, try not to use the same words in succeeding sentences while you speak or write. Most of us speak English with a very limited store of words.We keep using the same words over and over, again and again, and these few words that we have mastered, somehow get our work done and we stop looking further. One word a day, try to enrich your vocabulary.Use every opportunity to speak in English.At home, you may find it awkward to not speak your native language, but at work or at school, there should be no excuse. If you have cousins visiting, or a new student in class, or a pen pal, speak to them in English and let it be the only medium you allow yourself. Don’t look for meanings of words on the net. Open a dictionary. Why? Because you will end up reading the words above and below the specific one you are looking for. One can spend a lot of time flipping through the dictionary once it is opened.And it is rewarding business. Nothing can improve your ability to speak better than reading. Get into reading as soon as possible. It is never too late to do that. Books will prove to be your best friends, ones that will never leave your side. And the cherry on the cake is that you will become familiar to an abundance of words and phrases that you will love to use. I have never relied on lists of synonyms and antonyms, or word meanings or making sentences to embellish my vocabulary. Just reading and listening to a language will bring unto you wealth untold. The words will soon flow naturally and you will not even be aware of how good you sound. Give it a try. I promise it will reap rich dividends. Ms. Reena Kahlon, Vice- Principal Primary and Middle Section Enrich Your Vocabulary
  • 10. 10 Fabruary 2018 Annual Function Zebar School for Children celebrated its Annual day on 20th January 2018 amidst great zest, vibrancy and elation. The theme for Playgroup, Nursery, Standard 1 and Standard 2 was Disneyland. Children of Junior K.G. and Senior K.G. performed on various dance forms pertaining to the NavRas. The theme for students from Standard 3 to Standard 5 was Traditional Gujarat. The folk dances left everyone mesmerised. The students resplendent in their colourful costumes held the audience spell bound with their graceful and rhythmic dance sequences on mellifluous music.
  • 12. ZEBAR MATTERS12 Fabruary 2018 In experiential learning, the teacher takes the role of the guide on the side rather than the sage on the stage. The nature of the teaching experience changes from transferring knowledge to be regurgitated on an exam to guiding students through the process of learning, providing information and resources as needed. Our teachers structure the lessons so the students can do the work for themselves and have meaningful engagement with the subject. The student does not passively receive information from a teacher, but actively participates in the work. Whenever possible, students get their hands dirty and learn outdoors in our school. We use a combination of projects, classroom activities, and external experiences to keep the course exciting and engaging while adding value to the overall process. Engaging… Not just listening at Primary School
  • 13. ZEBAR MATTERS13 Fabruary 2018 Hands-on –Science at Middle School Zebar provides Hands-on Science experiences to all students. Carrying out science experiments in class, along with hearing and reading about them. It engages students and allows them to test their ideas and build their own understanding. Research has shown that students, who engage in well-designed laboratory experiences, develop problem-solving and critical- thinking skills. Hands-on science lessons are designed by a team of qualified educators and are directly connected with the curriculum. We feel that children learn better when they can touch, feel, measure, manipulate, draw, make charts, record data and when they find answers for themselves rather than being answered in a textbook or lecture. Our school provides the facilities, equipment and professional guidance needed for using hands-on experiences required in middle school.
  • 14. 14 Fabruary 2018 Junior Scientists of Standard Nine Experiential learning is essential for children. It encourages students to experience the joy of doing things themselves, seeing concepts in action and hence learning how to overcome setbacks. They feel proud when they eventually succeed to implement something on their own and not depend on being spoon-fed the answer. Students who physically experience scientific concepts understand them more deeplyandscorebetterinscientifictests.Ourstudents in standard 9th regularly perform experiments in the school. The experiments are directly linked to their curriculum. E.g. separating the components of a mixture of sand, common salt and ammonium chloride (or camphor) by sublimation and burning of magnesium ribbon in the air to find out the physical or chemical changes. ZEBAR MATTERS
  • 15. ZEBAR MATTERS15 Fabruary 2018 The Winners of Hour Of Code 2017-2018 Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. The Event takes place every year during Computer Science Education week (December 4 to December 10th). Our school is continually looking for ways to engage in productive ways with the society.The Event is a chance for the students to know more about computer science. With a hope that this event will spark interest in students to keep learning, our school was a part of a global event in December. Every student in our school got an opportunity to learn computational thinking skills in an approachable way and understand how the technology around us works. The Winners of Hour Of Code 2017-2018 have been provided badges and certificates. They competed by coding a variety of challenges provided by code.org. Div Name of Student Div Name of Student Div Name of Student Class - I Class - IV Class - VII A Atharva Singh A Milind Dharsandiya A Dev Patel B Rudra Fadadu B Yuvraj Gadhvi B Karansinh Barad C Agniva Pai C Tirth Bhojani C Jeet Gangwani D Dhiren Kalwani Class - II Class - V Class - VIII A Neel Shah A Het Patel A Sanyam Bafna B Harshit Gandhi B Keshal Shah B Krushil Vekariya C Hriday Engineer C Krisha Patel C Sarthak Bhandari Class - III Class - VI Class - IX A Shlok Patel A Hardil Desai A Soumyaa Karia B Rutvi Jethawa B Jhalak Dogra B Ishita Sutariya C Unnat Kayan C Tanmayee Soitkar C Mohit Patel
  • 16. ZEBAR MATTERS16 Fabruary 2018 We connect curriculum to the real world. Our children from primary and middle school went to Kankaria lake, Madhuvan Farm, Rasala Park, Ramdev Namken Factory, Coco-ColaFactory,ChocolateFactory,AdalajVav,SardarPatelMuseumandDandiKutir. All the field trips were connected to the curriculum. For eg: Students of Standard 9th are studying about People and Resources (Economics) and Unitary Method (Maths), to give them an insight into manufacturing sector we took them to Coca-Cola factory. Similarly our students of Standard 5th visited Ramdev Namkeen Factory as they are learning about Food Preservation in their curriculum. Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls
  • 18. ZEBAR MATTERS18 Fabruary 2018 GOD HELPS THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES This proverb has a very inspirational and beautiful message. It wants to convey to us, one should not just sit and wait for good things to happen. We need to work hard to achieve our goals. There are some people who sometimes think that God will help and do some miracle at the last moment. But this type of belief is totally wrong as God never does anything directly; he does miracles but always indirectly by some or other thing. A very good example of the same is, in an exam hall, if one does not know some answers, God will not write magically or directly for you in the paper but God will help you indirectly by helping you to remember the answers of the questions, but to write them into the paper you need to start writing or else no one can help. So if you are like one of them, you need to change yourself and know the meaning of the above proverb and use it in your life to get success. Muskan Santosh Chauhan 7th C WALK ACROSS A FIELD Students’Corner HELP YOURSELF In leisure time, I go to the countryside To see the meadows calm and bright, The sparkling waters of the stream running by, Sound just like a mother’s lullaby. And the shimmering streams seems, Like the stars of sky just landed by The amusing purple-headed mountains, Seems to have deep unsolved mysteries hidden in them As until now probably no one has been able to cross them. The colourful birds chirping by, Make my heart go singing and humming by The sweet singing of the nightingale, Makes my heart go wondering to find the artist Whose sweet melody is coming by, How much do I wish, to enjoy a play with Hopping rabbits in the lush green meadows nearby The lazy squirrels gathering their nuts, Running here and there Seems they are having a pretty good time. A wildflower meadow with eye-catching colours, At the height of summers Provides food for insects, As well as a great feast for eyes, The graceful flying butterflies, Bring a sparkle in my eyes The crickets chirping and honey bees buzzing Add a harmony to the nature. The trees adorned with green blanket of leaves Make me feel so calm with the shades, The cool, calm breeze, tickling my face Feels so sweet and just elevates the mood. Just then I woke up by the sounds of birds chirping, Only to find that it was just a dream! But a wonderful dream. Kritika Bharadia 7th C
  • 19. NO FIELD NO PARK No field, No park You need to see, Just the wonders that spark Around every tree Don’t you fear? These crawling creatures, But endeavour to hear And look at their distinct features Cherish the sweet melody Of a Cricket so sturdy; Though the slight might be brown and woody, But the experience will be surely being worthy. In flowers, you might see places, In the shrubs around the trees, Which were calm resting spaces? For a butterfly’s glee. So…No field, No Park You need to see, Just the wonders that spark Around every tree. ZEBAR MATTERS19 Fabruary 2018 MOTHER Mother, Mother, Mother You are best, You are the queen Of our nest. Mother, Mother, Mother You never take rest You always create Best from waste. Mother, Mother, Mother You are equal to hundreds of teachers Mother you teach best. God cannot be everywhere, So he created you. Love, Happiness and care We get from you. Mruganshi.V.Trivedi 3rd C BEST FRIENDS Things do change with time, And also emotions and priorities, But a real friend stays forever, There is always a concern, That is what best friends are for, Having you in my life, I feel all good and glad. Your friendship is like a sweet cake, It becomes tasty when baked, With love and trust forever. Kavya Gandhi 8th A DANDELION Flying all around Rushing all around Sit anywhere Feel like better. Look like Insects They are Dandelions, Are they white? Are they flying birds? When try to touch They flew away Feel happy To see it once. It is natural beauty Lighter in weight Their favourite thing is To play with the wind. They are Dandelions. Prachi D Patel 7th C Hriday P. Asnani 7th C Once I was in Ranikhet, There I saw many rabbits and butterflies too, I was running in the meadow; And playing around the flowers. The flowers were blooming beautifully in the field They were Marigold, Hibiscus and Roses. Once I was in Kashmir, There I saw manyTrees, There was greenery like conical shaped, I saw a Bristlecone pine and a Fern, a Maple, And it seems that their leaves were falling Once I was in Binsar, I got up early in the morning, To take a walk through a green meadow I saw droplets on leaves of plants, That was dew looking beautiful too. Once I was in Sonmarg, And it was snowy and hailing too, I was yawning in the coldest place, There a hail fell on my face That hurt me, but now I am okay And thankful for the experiences that I have. Drashti Madhiwala 7th B REMINISCENCE
  • 20. 20 ZEBAR MATTERSFEBRUARY 2018 1. The Speed of light is 186,000 miles/300,000 km per second. 2. One-third of Russians believe that Sun evolves the Earth. 3. When Krakatoa Volcano in Indonesia erupted in 1883, the eruption was heard 3,000 miles away in Australia. 4. A Hummingbird weighs less than a penny. 5. Sirius Star is much brighter than the Sun. 6. A Jumbo Jet uses 5,000 gallons of fuel to take off. 7. Four out of five people over 100 years old are women. 8. There are 31,557,600 seconds in a year. A leap year has 31,622,420 seconds. Contributed by Shivaansh Sharma 7th C Do you know Eurasian Magpie The primary habitat of Eurasian Magpie is Europe and Asia. The Magpie is one of the smartest birds known to man and is believed to be one of the most intelligent of all animals. The colour of the Magpie varies from region to region. In Africa it is black and blue, in Arabia it is black, white and blue and in Siberia, it is found in a brilliant green colour. In India, the bird is found in cities and can be light, orange, dark blue or red. When the bird becomes an adult, its tail is so long and wide that it forms half of its body. The neck is glossy black and has a green or violet metallic shine to it. Magpies have shown the ability to make and use tools, imitate human speech, grieve, play games, and work in teams. When one of their kind dies, a grouping will form around the body for a“funeral”of squawks and cries.To portion food to their young, magpies will use self-made utensils to cut meals into proper sizes. Contributed by Prarit Chitroda 3rd A 1. A Hippo can open its mouth wide enough to fit a four-foot tall child inside. 2. A Giraffes’tongue is so long that it uses it to clean its ears. 3. When Hippos are upset, their sweat turns red. 4. A group of crows is known as a murder. 5. Cherophobia is fear of happiness. 6. An Eagle can kill a young deer and fly away with it. 7. Polar Bears can eat as many as 86 Penguins in a single sitting. Contributed by Prachi D patel 7th C Amazing Facts
  • 21. 21 ZEBAR MATTERSFEBRUARY 2018 Creative Corner Pushti Prajapati 2nd B Vaishvi Patel 9th A Arham Bhansali 6th A Trishtha Shah 6th C Ayushi Thakkar 7th A Swathya Tulsian 5th B
  • 22. Teachers’Corner Benefits of music lessons in school. “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”Plato The benefits of music are boundless. It works like stimuli to perform better in every aspect of life. Music is a discipline, training to enhance the ability of learning, performing and balancing of the motor skill which helps children to achieve better in their academics as well as in socio-religious life with less stress and anxiety. In this competitive world where children feel peer pressure and want to be“Jack of All,” they should understand the importance of music to tune their mind, body and soul to achieve the aesthetics, the ultimate goal of life. Neetu Rastogi, Music Teacher Think Positive and Positive Things Will Happen Everypersonwantstobehappyandliveagoodlife.Happinessisrelatedtophysical,psychological, socialandemotionalwellbeing.Ifapersoniscomfortableandconfidentinherself,shewillremain happy. People around them can feel that positivity, hence generating a positive atmosphere. PositivePsychologybelievesthatonecanimprovehappinessthroughpositiveemotions,positive individual traits and positive institutions. Positive emotions focus on contentment with the past, happiness in the present, and hope for the future. Positiveemotionsarejoy,gratitude,interest,hope,pride,inspirationandlove. Positiveindividual traits refer to people’s strengths, such as the capacity for love and work, courage, compassion, creativity, curiosity, integrity, self-knowledge, moderation, self-control, and wisdom. Carry positive experiences from past, be happy in the present and confident for future. Stay positive stay happy Sensory Play through Magical Glitter bottles We often talk about the five senses, and these are Taste, Touch, Smell, Sight and Hearing. We connect with the outer world through these five sensory organs. Sensory play is any activity which stimulates a young child’s senses. Research shows that sensory play builds nerve connections in the brain’s pathways and enhances the child’s learning ability. It supports language development, fine gross motor skills, problem-solving skills, and social interaction. Magical glitter bottles, also known as cool down bottles are perfect sensory toys for children. A magical glitter jar is easy to make. It involves mixing of glitter and colour with water in a transparent jar or bottle. Designed to soothe and relax, the swirling patterns created by glitter, water and shade are ideal for calming down a stressed, bored, angry or irritable child. These calming bottles are a source of instant joy for the child. Our experience with cool down bottles has been very encouraging. Children loved this activity, and it has aided in sensory development. It is essential to create a visual play environment not only at school but also at home. Dipal Vyas, Supervisor (Preprimary) Sapna Bhatt, Psychologist & School Counsellor 22 ZEBAR MATTERSFEBRUARY 2018
  • 23. 23 ZEBAR MATTERSFEBRUARY 2018 (for 3 - 5 yrs)
  • 24. Our school provides transport facilities to all students from Nursery to Standard 10th. Benefits of school transport. • Licensed and well trained Driver • Lady attendant in each vehicle • RTO approved vehicle- in yellow colour • Required safety measures • RTO approved number of children per vehicle • Air Conditioned vehicle • Comfortable bucket seats for each child. Opp. Suyog Apartment, B/h. Copper Stone, Off. Thaltej-Shilaj Road, Ahmedabad. 079 - 7101 2444 Visit us on Follow us on Designer:ChintanShastri(CreativeGrapes)