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How Children Learn from Shapes and Objects in Daily Life
Have you ever wondered how children perceive the world around them? How do they make sense of the shapes and objects they encounter every day? And, How can we tap into the world of shapes hidden within our daily surroundings and help the children understand and identify them?
In the Let's Start Art session in May, we conducted art sessions on "Shapes and their Usage", where children shared their understanding of various shapes and objects they see in their daily lives. -
The Joys of Summer: Children's Love for Sun and the Wind
As the days get longer and the temperature rises, children eagerly await the arrival of summer. With school breaks, less structured routines and longer daylight hours, summer is a time when children have more time to explore and be creative. The feeling of freedom during summer creates cherished memories for children that they often carry throughout their lives. -
Art Workshop for children undergoing Cancer treatment
Creative exposures are calming and relaxing for children. It can help them focus their attention on something positive and enjoyable.
We recently collaborated with St. Jude India childcare centre to conduct Let’s Start Art sessions for children undergoing cancer treatment.
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Why we should Never Give Up
Learning something new can be daunting for anyone, especially for children who are still developing their cognitive and emotional skills. The learning process can sometimes be frustrating and challenging, leading to a feeling of failure. However, teaching children not to give up when learning something new is essential. It helps them develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills and prepares them to approach problems with an open mind. -
From Screen to Field: How Sports Movies Inspire Children to Pursue Their Dreams
"I have never played Hockey, but I have seen people playing Hockey on TV. There is a movie on Hockey, Chak De India. I saw girls playing Hockey in this movie. I play badminton and carrom with my friends. I want to become a teacher when I grow up." Mona told our art instructor Moni. Mona is a class 4th student at Government Primary School, Sivpurva, Varanasi. -
Forest and Life
We conduct Let's Start Art sessions to create a holistic and inclusive approach towards education through art-integrated learning in Government Primary Schools. Art-integrated learning follows the experiential education approach, which emphasizes 'learning by doing.'The second set of Let's Start Art sessions were conducted on the theme "Jungle aur Jeevan", derived from a chapter in the Environmental Studies syllabus of children from Government Primary Schools of Varanasi. Approximately 700 students from 20 schools attended these art sessions. -
Early to bed, Early to rise
Children don't have to be artistic but should be encouraged towards expression and creativity. Through our Let's Start Art session, we blend art with the other concepts of the curriculum. Art-integrated learning follows the experiential approach of education, which emphasizes 'learning by doing.' it engages children's minds, helps them better understand the topic, and leads to the holistic development of children.
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My Best Friend
A special bond with their peers is one of the many factors that help children feel welcome and fosters social and emotional development. Also, learning the importance of Friendship at this tender age is beneficial to build the foundation of their personality.
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Don't waste food: Mural at a Government Primary School in Varanasi
A little inspiration and understanding of the importance of food can go a long way. It is essential to teach children the value of food and why not to waste it. This will make them understand where the food comes from and how much effort goes into producing every morsel. -
What I love about My School
Children are innately curious beings. They tend to ask a lot of questions! But as adults, we lose sight of this innate curiosity as we get swamped with our work and responsibilities. -
My Favourite Season
Including the arts makes other subjects more enjoyable, improving learning and increasing attendance. Through our Let's Start Art sessions, we aim to achieve this.
In the second set of Let's Start Art in September, we asked students to read a chapter named "My Favourite Season" and share their memories and experiences with us through their drawings.
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Bapu in the Drawings of Children
The topic of the art sessions conducted in September was “Mahatma Gandhi”. The art sessions introduced them to the inspiring stories from the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Since, students knew little about him and his life, they were very curious while listening to the many stories of bapu. After listening to the stories about him, they were able to envision the kind of person he was, his teachings and habits and that’s what they have depicted in their drawings.
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