Study Circle 3.09.2024 by Shabnam Walia

shabnamwalia1 — 2024-09-02 22:21:28 UTC

^{1. Write “three points” from the lesson we have learned or feel are important.}

Materialistic world give children temporary high
Happiness needs to be intrinsic
Lifestyle needs to be simple with values (values not to be preached or taught but needs to be pat of the child's environment)
School and Home's value systems need to be aligned

^{2. Jot down statements about the lesson that “squares” or is in sync with our thinking.}

^{When children connect with nature, they are more calmer}

^{Abundance of things leads being thankless}

^{Focus on the process and not on the product}

^{3. Write questions or comments that are still “circling” in our minds}

How do we ensure that we and our children don't get influenced by peers

shabnamwalia1 — 2024-09-02 22:22:42 UTC

^{1. Write “three points” from the lesson we have learned or feel are important.}

^{2. Jot down statements about the lesson that “squares” or is in sync with our thinking.}

^{3. Write questions or comments that are still “circling” in our minds}

shabnamwalia1 — 2024-09-02 22:22:57 UTC

^{1. Write “three points” from the lesson we have learned or feel are important.}

^{2. Jot down statements about the lesson that “squares” or is in sync with our thinking.}

^{3. Write questions or comments that are still “circling” in our minds}

2024-09-03 02:44:25 UTC

Triangle-3 Learnings

nothing surpasses the power of nature to relax and engage children in a way that calms them and open their hearts.
Nature introduces children to the idea that they are not alone in the world and that realities and dimensions exist along side their own
The practical steps like take a micro hike ,meet a tree, ask a child ,scrapbooks with leaves and facts about different varieties for the children who enjoy reading.

prinkaaggarwal — 2024-09-03 02:44:39 UTC

Jot down statements that is in sync with our thinking.
Being part of nature is an integral part of our experiential process.
You don't have to live in rural environment to experience nature, simply being in the moment and connecting with nature in a park or balcony can help calm your body and mind.

2024-09-03 02:47:40 UTC

There is a suggestion to go around the neighbourhood and observe after rain - how can we plan with 32-33 children in the class and with so many sections. We have limited areas to observe. Children fall sick often in this weather.
Gardening is advised - again where is the space to do gardening (physical setup as well as paucity of time)

2024-09-03 02:48:05 UTC

Three Points that we have learned-

Statements that sync with our thinking-

The repetition allows children to myelinate new nerve paths through repetition.
The most important factor in a successful read aloud experience is the selection of books.
Videos give less opportunity for sharing than reading a book together.

Questions-

It is more to do with children at home...How can we share this with them?
How do we bring a balance between going slow and assimilation versus the variety of things to be given to children?