Saturday, December 20, 2025

Learning Forward Saturday

 
Quick recap

The meeting featured a creative educational session in which teachers and students discussed projects and activities, particularly scrapbooking and classroom libraries. The session included demonstrations of how students could create scrapbooks on various subjects, with specific examples shared by teachers, including social science, Hindi, and English. Teachers exchanged ideas about incorporating creative projects into their classrooms, with particular emphasis on making learning engaging through visual and hands-on activities. The discussion also covered the importance of classroom libraries and how students could contribute to them. The conversation ended with participants sharing their thoughts on the session and expressing gratitude to the organisers.

Next steps

  • Saroj: Have all students create a scrapbook/project based on a small bird (pakhshi) and its life, including drawings and relevant subject matter, in their notebooks/scrapbooks.
  • All teachers: Create subject-specific scrapbooks or books with students, incorporating creative elements (e.g., newspaper cutouts, drawings) relevant to their subjects (e.g., Hindi, English, Math, Social Science).
  • All teachers: Share photos of classroom libraries, scrapbooks, and print-rich environments in the WhatsApp group for inspiration.
  • Sakshi: Upload photos of the classroom library and print-rich environment to the group for others to see.
  • All teachers: Encourage students to work on scrapbooks or similar creative projects during winter vacation, and share their results with the group.

Gutar Goo Project Discussion

The meeting focused on a product or project related to "Gutar Goo," with Minakshi and Sakshi participating. Neelashi and Swati contributed to the discussion, covering topics including illustrations, measurements, and scheduling. The participants exchanged information about addresses, certificates, and other details, with Minakshi providing guidance and confirmation throughout the discussion.

Family Events and Photo Studio

Sakshi and Neelashi discussed a photo studio and family events, including a family trip and a birthday party. They mentioned several family members and friends, including Romy, Pinky, Dolly, and Levy. Swati joined the conversation briefly to confirm details about a birthday party.

Birthday Gift and Certificate Discussion

Neelashi informed Sakshi that her parents would not be able to attend her first birthday party due to her father's illness, but they had sent a birthday gift that would be delivered by post. Neelashi expressed pride in Sakshi and her achievements, mentioning a Grade 1 certificate. They discussed a calendar and a participation certificate, but the details were unclear.

Travel Experiences and Cultural Visits

Neelashi and Sakshi discussed various topics, including Gutar's completion of schooling, the Democratic Republic of Gutter Pradesh, and their travels to places such as New York, the Pyramids, China, and the Tower of Pisa. They also mentioned visiting museums and seeing favourite paintings in person. The conversation was informal and included some unclear exchanges, but the primary focus was on their experiences and travels.

Scrapbook Creation for Subject Topics

Neelashi led a discussion about creating scrapbooks for different subjects, with a focus on incorporating drawings and including a title page. She asked Saroj to provide an example in Hindi, and the group discussed how to create scrapbooks using notebooks.

Scrapbooks for Educational Engagement

The meeting focused on creating scrapbooks for educational purposes, with discussions on how to design and use them effectively in teaching. Neelashi and Saroj discussed the scrapbook-making process, including the use of colourful materials and the incorporation of elements from newspapers and old books. Sakshi and Reena participated in the discussion, with Sakshi suggesting using Star Plus as a channel for inspiration. The group also discussed engaging students through scrapbooks and the potential to use them in health training sessions.

Student Scrapbook Creation Initiative

The meeting focused on creating scrapbooks for students, with Neelashi instructing teachers to assign students to develop chapter-based scrapbooks, including pictures, drawings, and labelled covers. Teachers discussed specific subject areas, with Minakshi confirming her role as a social science teacher and Swati offering to prepare content ideas for social science topics. The group agreed to prepare clear guidelines for the scrapbook assignment and to create classroom libraries with printed materials, with Neelashi emphasising the importance of creative teaching methods and inspiring field trips.

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