1. Teaching beyond Classroom Every child matters: change for children” Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 1 V. T. Convent – Pre – Primary

2. Make learning more engaging and relevant Many concepts difficult to grasp in classroom are easier to understand when set in context Students of KGI learning their Maths concepts 2 Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Students show better understanding of Cognitive Skills

3. Develop learning through play and experimentation Students socialize and interact in a new way with their peers and adults Role play Role play : Vegetable market by students of KG I 3 It is amazing how much is learnt through playing and experimentation Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 1 carrot for Rs. 2!! Give me 1 carrot! Bhaji le loooo !!!

4. Nurture creativity and imagination This activity showed improved attention, enhanced self- concept 4 Set their them free, you’ll often end up with very creative results Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Pet Day celebrated by KG I Be kind to animals These fishes are so tiny

5. Reduce behaviour problems Students of KGII practicing Spellings in the play ground 5 Change behaviour for positive Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Writing on floor is fun!!! Come on children… run & find the letters !!! Students of Nursery playing alphabet game I sent a letter to my father & said, “ Tell me the spelling of …. Students of KGII playing the word game

6. Develop interest in the environment and wider surroundings 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 6 Make them responsible students Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14 Help !!! … Save the Earth, Save trees

7. 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

8. Achieve higher results in knowledge and skill acquisition Students of Nursery on trip to zoo to identify animals & plants 8 Learning is fun Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14

9. Keep healthy Increase their physical health and motor skills 9 Teaching beyond Classroom - An initiative of V. T. C. Pre-Primary - Session 2013 – 14

10. Conclusion We can Enjoy almost limitless resources and begin Teaching beyond Classroom from the Nursery class itself. 10 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 Mummy doesn’t allow to jump in rain puddles