Food is one of the necessities of life. Food contains nutrients substances essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues and for the regulation of vital processes. Nutrients provide the energy our bodies need to function. As children grow and develop, they need important nutrients to be strong and healthy. Therefore, they need to practice healthy eating habits. To teach children about healthy eating habits, parents can involve them in food shopping and cooking from an early age, expose them to fruits and vegetables, and have positive conversations about different eating lifestyles. Children eat healthier when their parents do, exposing them to healthy food choices and being a positive role model by viewing food as “a source of joy and nourishment” rather than as an enemy, can go a long way in improving their body image and their relationship with food (Dr. Dianne Neumark-Sztainer). Parents who make meals a fun family activity, where children enjoy the company of their family, learn good table manners and sharing, are successful in bring up children would select healthy eating styles. We urge our parent readers to take this as an essential task; for your child is the future of thisnation, and a healthy household is the first step to creating a healthy nation. In this Issue School plays a significant role in shaping lifelong eating habits by teaching students about healthy eating habits. As eating a balanced meal in school is part of their Environment Related Activities, the students were asked to bring rice and curry and some fruit to share with their friends in the class during the interval time. And, after learning about a balanced meal by eating a plate of rice and curry, the little crafties made their own Healthy Eating Plate using a paper plate and pictures of various food items. The students’ Healthy Eating Plate is a visual guide to help educate and encourage children to eat well and keep moving. This is a weekly project done by the Kindergarten Teachers and Students in collaboration with the Upper School Design Club Grade 2 Newsletters Issue 16 – MAY 2023
Sunglasses are more than just a fashion accessory. Sunglasses are a form of protective eyewear designed primarily to prevent bright sunlight and high-energy visible light from damaging or discomforting the eyes. They can sometimes also function as a visual aid, as variously termed spectacles or glasses exist, featuring lenses that are colored, polarized or darkened. In the early 20th century, they were also known as sun cheaters. They also screen out 75% to 90% of visible light from the sun, which penetrates the Earth’s atmosphere and reaches your skin and eyes in the form of UVA and UVB rays. Sunglasses are also important for kids as their eyes are still developing. Sun exposure from a young age can contribute to the development of eye disease later in life. Since the 1930s, sunglasses have been a popular fashion accessory, especially on the beach. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In this Issue Students enjoyed making sunglasses this week for their Environment Related Activities lesson. They were quite eager to complete the task. As a reward for their hard work students were allowed to wear them home after school. This is a weekly project done by the Kindergarten Teachers and Students in collaboration with the Upper School Design Club Grade 2 Newsletters Issue 15 – MAY 2023
Historically, mothers have received more research attention than fathers. And mothers have more often been characterized as children’s primary caregivers, whereas fathers have been characterized as playmates. However, in many countries, gender roles have become more equitable over time, and research now suggests that fathers play many important roles in child development. Fathers are not just helpers for mothers but are important to children in their own right. Children with sensitive and supportive fathers have higher levels of social competence and better peer relationships. Children whose fathers provide them with learning materials and speak with them frequently perform better in school and have more advanced language skills. Fathers can serve those roles even when they do not live with the child. Regardless of whether they live together, children who have regular positive contact with their father tend to regulate their emotions better than children who have no contact with their father. Nevertheless, if no father is involved, other caregivers can also serve those functions. Family structure is less important than having loving caregivers meeting children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social needs. In this Issue To celebrate Father’s Day students were busy with making cards to be given to their beloved Dads, this week. Each class came up with a different creation. Nevertheless, the enthusiasm was quite high among everyone to make the best card ever. This is a weekly project done by the Kindergarten Teachers and Students in collaboration with the Upper School Design Club Grade 2 Newsletters Issue 14 – MAY 2023
Sky craft is a term that refers to various types of crafts that involve the sky, such as painting space, and making planets, moons, rockets, stars, and constellations. Sky craft can have many benefits for kindergarteners. It can enhance fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination by working with varied materials and shapes. It can also develop creativity and imagination by exploring the vastness and beauty of the night sky. Further, students can learn about the solar system, the moon phases, the constellations, and other astronomical facts. It will also help in boosting confidence and self-expression by creating their own unique sky craft projects. (Source: Conversation with Bing) In this Issue This week the theme for the craft was the lesson students were learning for Environment Related Activities – “අපට පෙනෙන අහස”. Each class selected an item that could be seen in the sky and attempted to create a beautiful image for their Hand Work lesson. This is a weekly project done by the Kindergarten Teachers and Students in collaboration with the Upper School Design Club Grade 2 Newsletters Issue 13 – MAY 2023