ACTION ITEMS ✨
Run wrapper-label activity w/ Class 4; report to Neelashi next session
- Gulabee (2)
Run shop activity w/ Class 4; share photos w/ Neelashi
- Mamata devi
Run shop activity w/ Class 1; share photos w/ Neelashi
- Saroj
MEETING SUMMARY ✨
Review recent teaching experiences and introduce a new, immersive activity.
Key Takeaways
Active learning is effective: Teachers shared successful activities using manipulatives (math balls), real-world objects (English wrappers), and spontaneous "teacher moments" (a butterfly for Hindi).
Behaviour management requires empathy: understanding a child's home environment (e.g., a grandfather's language) is key to addressing disruptive behaviour constructively rather than through punishment.
"The Shop" activity integrates subjects: A new role-play activity was introduced to teach math (money), English (vocabulary), and Hindi (writing) through a single, engaging experience.
Topics
Weekly Activity Review
Teachers shared recent successes, highlighting the power of active learning.
- Gulabee (Class 4, English)
Activity: Collected wrappers to list product info (price, dates, slogan).
Insight: A disruptive Class 1 student was using language learned from a grandfather. The teacher's empathetic response fostered cooperation.
- Mamata (Hindi)
Activity: Used a live butterfly ("Titalia") to teach a poem, turning a spontaneous moment into a lesson on observation and vocabulary.
- Sunita (Class 1, English & UKG, Math)
English: Used animal masks and role-play to teach vocabulary and movement.
Math: Used balls as manipulatives to teach number concepts (e.g., 3 + 2 = 5), proving more effective than abstract methods.
- Saroj (KG)
Insight: A student memorised a complex Sanskrit slogan, demonstrating a high level of observation and active learning.
Behaviour Management & Teacher Role
- Circle Time: A strategy was introduced to address misbehaviour by asking, "Why did you do it?" This prompts reflection and respect, shifting the dynamic from punishment to understanding.
- Teacher as Facilitator: The teacher's role is to guide students, not just deliver content. This was demonstrated by Sunita's "What's in my hand?" game, which built student engagement and observation skills.
New Activity: "The Shop"
A multi-day role-play activity was introduced to integrate subjects through a fun, real-world scenario.
Setup (Days 1–4):
Students bring simple, inexpensive items from home (e.g., kitchen utensils, toys).
Students form groups to set up "shops" with their items.
Role-Play (Day 5):
Each student receives play money (e.g., ₹50).
Students act as customers and shopkeepers, negotiating prices and making purchases.
Learning Outcomes:
- Math: Money management, addition, subtraction.
- English: Vocabulary ("How much?"), singular/plural ("a ball" vs. "two balls").
- Hindi: Writing and drawing about the shopping experience.
- Teacher Role: Facilitate the activity, guide interactions, and ensure learning objectives are met.
Next Steps
- All Teachers: Implement "The Shop" activity this week.
- All Teachers: Share photos and experiences from the activity in the next session.
- Gulabee: Report back on the wrapper-collecting activity.
- Rahima: Test the "What's in my hand?" game.
