V. T. Convent – Pre – Primary Teaching beyond Classroom 1 Every child matters: change for children” Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Make learning more engaging and relevant 2 Many concepts difficult to grasp in classroom are easier to understand when set in context Students show better understanding of Cognitive Skills Students of KGI learning their Maths concepts Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Develop learning through play and experimentation 3 It is amazing how much is learnt through playing and experimentation Students socialize and interact in a new way with their peers and adults Role play : Vegetable market by students of KG I Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Nurture creativity and imagination 4 Set their them free , you’ll often end up with very creative results These fishes are so tiny Pet Day celebrated by KG I This activity showed improved attention , enhanced self- concept Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Reduce behaviour problems 5 Come on children… run & find the letters !!! Writing on floor is fun!!! I sent a letter to my father & said, “ Tell me the spelling of …. Students of KGII playing the word game Students of KGII practicing Spellings in the play ground Change behaviour for positive Students of Nursery playing alphabet game Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Develop interest in the environment and wider surroundings 6 Make them responsible students Help !!! … Save the Earth , Save trees Above pictures are of Class KG II students distributing cards on “ Save water” , “Save electricity” , “Save trees” as part of their Project “SAVE” Change in values and attitudes Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Expose children to new opportunities 7 Provide learning experiences that won’t be forgotten Achieve higher results in knowledge and skill acquisition Students of Nursery visiting the vegetable vendor Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Learning is fun 8 Achieve higher results in knowledge and skill acquisition Students of Nursery on trip to zoo to identify animals & plants Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Keep healthy 9 Increase their physical health and motor skills Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Conclusion 10 We can Enjoy almost limitless resources and begin Teaching beyond Classroom from the Nursery class itself. Mummy doesn’t allow to jump in rain puddles Students of Nursery enjoying the rain puddles!! So, what are you waiting for- it’s time to get outside…though you may need to take an umbrella or two!! Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14