Here are a few poems that can be memorised by children in Grades 1-3. In Grades 1 and 2, the teacher can also choose to add actions to the poems and recite it together as a part of circle time.
A few Poems for Grades 6-8
Here are a few poems that can be read, memorised and recited by children in Grades 6 – 8.
Read-Aloud Stories for Grades 1-3
Read-Aloud Stories for Grades 1-3 Here are a few stories of love, kindness, sweetness and change for children in grades 1, 2 and 3. (My […]
Read-Alouds for Grades 2 – 4
By the time children are 8 and 9, they are ready to listen to stories that have a greater depth and complexity. This is good time to start reading novels, spanning over months. These are few novels I suggest for 8 and 9 year old children
Stories and Songs from Native America
I have found great delight in narrating Native American stories. These stories seems to bring forth the inter-connectedness of life and thereby a sense of oneness. Over the years, I have found several beautiful stories.
Movement Songs for Grades 2-4
Children love to move, and are eager to learn and perform coordinated movements especially between the ages 7 and 9 .Here I share a few songs that your children will love and enjoy!
Calming Activities for Grades 1-4
Very often, the children come to class quite unsettled and excited. Before learning can begin, the teacher can make use of certain activities that can bring a sense of calm, grounding and focus. Here are some activities that I have used in class and have found quite useful
Pebble Meditation for Grades 2-4
Ask your children to find four pebbles. Each pebbles represents a flower, mountain, water and space respectively.
Creating poetry with embroidery
Everyone on the earth has a purpose, so do the stitches used in embroidery. Some are there to join, some are there to mend and some to embellish. Simple tools help in creating this magic. These are the needles and embroidery floss. A knot sets stage for the work.