Visit to Sanskriti Museum
Outdoor visits are always fun and fill children’s minds with joy and
excitement. And, if that visit is learning based, it provides invaluable
knowledge as well.
On 6th Dec, school has arranged such a visit for Prep children to Sanskriti
Museum.
Before getting on the trip there was a circle time in the classroom where the
teacher and children had light but meaningful discussion about what a
museum is? Children were very thoughtful and answers like “a place where
old things are kept” “tools of wood and stone were used to make things in
old times” prompted. They learned new words like “ancient” and “tool
maker”. Children were told the importance of keeping the I-cards with them
and what information is mentioned on it.
The museum is housed within Sanskriti Kendra complex, at Anandagram.
At the museum, a huge Banyan tree was there at the entrance as if it was
greeting everyone who comes to visit.
Children were divided according to their sections with the respective
teacher.
Both indoor and outdoor displays in a beautiful natural setting were there.
At first, we enter 'Museum of Indian Terracotta’.
This Museum has objects of terracotta art and sculptures from the tribal
areas of India.
Then there was ’Textile Museum’. Sarees of beautiful embroidery,
handloom fabrics and dresses of olden times were displayed there.
Last one was Museum of ‘Everyday Art’.
It houses a collection of everyday household object like toys, nutcrackers,
cups, saucers, spoons, and home shrines, articles of worship etc.
Children showed keen interest in learning about ancient art and tools. They
were fascinated by the ancient artifacts on display.
Teachers were helping children gain a better perspective about the
exhibits.
Children kept on asking questions like “why few sculptures are white in
colour?”, “what is this made of?”. “Ma’am, what is this?” can be heard
almost from every child pointing fingers to the things on display.
The takeaway: Teachers made children sit at a comfortable spot and
encouraged them to recall and draw providing sheets and colours to all.
Doing so is a powerful tool to boost learning. Children drew beautiful
drawings with their innocent stokes.
On the whole, the trip was a learning experience for the children and
offered them a much-required glimpse into the world of Indian heritage.