Stories bring facts to life, make the abstract concrete and walk the listener through the mind of the author. Storytelling provides students with a window to a new world, where they are able to learn about life, the world and themselves. Grade 3 students were introduced to “Kathashaala”, where parents and teachers narrated stories from different states of India. This was followed with the learners modelling the activity for their peers to implement their learning, with stories of different genres. They learnt the significance of voice modulation and facial expression for expression of thoughts. Some of them chose famous stories from the collections of Akbar and Birbal tales, Gautam Buddha and their all-time favourite jungle stories. They were ingenious and extremely resourceful with different props and costumes. To record their learning experiences, the students created a scrapbook with reflections on their learning and conclusions from the story, and their immediate thoughts. The effort made by every child was appreciated and became inspirational for the peer group. Sharing of thoughts, the flow and their sequence gained precedence over sentence structures and related word work. Students donned the role of authors, narrators and illustrators, addressing their favourite part in the story. It was observed that learning becomes deeper and long-lasting with engagement of parents as part of the teaching community, who had volunteered to narrate stories in the classrooms.

Grade3 makes Popsicle Harmonics, 11th May, 2022

The hands-on approach at Heritage enables students to manage issues and concepts using all their senses. Learning thus becomes multi-dimensional and a cognitive, sensory and emotional experience. In the Maker Space, the students of Grade 3 were able to define sound, identify vibration, explain how sound is heard, define applications of sound by designing a Popsicle Harmonic model and also testing it.

2D Clay Modelling for Geometrical Shapes for Grade 1, 12th May, 2022

Clay-modelling helps to improve hand-eye coordination, develops fine motor skills, stimulates imagination and creativity and improves dexterity and attention span. The students of Grade-1 had a hands-on session for developing and identifying basic 2D shapes- circle, triangle, square, rectangle, pentagon, quadrilateral, hexagon and octagon, using clay and skew sticks. It was a lot of fun for all involved.

Grade 7 Explores – Snap Circuits, 18th May, 2022

Students of Grade 7 worked with Snap Circuits to understand certain concepts related to basic engineering, electronics and circuitry. They used building components with snaps to assemble electronic circuits on a simple “rows-and-columns” base grid. They were excited to see the resulting project functioning like the printed circuit board found in most electronic products. It was an enriching experience for the learners.

Fun Activities for Building Gross Motor Skills, 26th May, 2022

Holistic education targets the development of all faculties- cognitive, sensory, social, emotional, and physical. At The Heritage School, we understand the importance of maintaining this unity of mind, heart, and body by providing the children opportunities to engage in sports. We focus on building gross motor skills through fun activities and games. Children learn to be disciplined and use their energies constructively. Sports support health and physical growth and also contribute to social and emotional learning as the children learn to collaborate, imbibe team spirit, take challenges in their stride, and overcome fears. In the cognitive domain, sports help children to improve focus, hand-eye coordination, balance, and attention span.

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.“5th Jul-2022

The students of Grade 2 discovered the significance and value of community helpers who ensure that the children have a happy day at The Heritage School Noida. Under the expedition 'School and Community' the children learnt more about how community helpers contribute to their daily lives in countless ways, both seen and unseen. The aim of this activity was to make children appreciate community workers and express their gratitude towards them through cards and words of appreciation. They enjoyed this activity immensely, all the while learning to be grateful to those who do so much for them.

Cotton Tales for Grade 1 and 2, 11th Jul-2022

The Heritage School, Noida believes in learning through action, experience, discovery and exploration. The students of grades 1 and 2 explored the journey of cotton, from the farm to fabric, through various experiential activities. They understood the difference in the texture of various fabrics and learnt about the process of cultivation, harvesting, ginning, spinning and weaving through interesting hands-on activities. A scavenger hunt -‘Kapaas Kahan’ was organized for the children to identify the cotton plant hidden among other varieties of plants in the school campus. They were introduced to charkha – the spinning wheel, looms and other spinning techniques used in India. The concept of warp and weft in weaving was explained by interlacing different coloured strands of paper to create a design. Not only did they learn concepts in an interesting and engaging manner, but also imbibed the value in perseverance and team work.

Safety isn't expensive, it's priceless, 28th July, 2022

Learning in the real world is the best teaching practice that one can think of and at The Heritage School, we strongly espouse this principle. Following the tenet of Experiential Learning that the knowledge gained through real-time experiences stays forever, the students of Grade 1 visited the Noida Traffic Park to learn more about traffic rules and road safety measures as a part of their expedition-Prevent and Prepare. The Noida Traffic Park offers a simulation of actual road conditions with signals, crossings and traffic lights. Addressing the students, the TSI (Traffic Sub-Inspector) spoke about the different traffic signs and the safety measures needed while crossing or driving on the road. Interacting enthusiastically with the traffic police team, the students expressed their gratitude by giving 'Thank You' cards to the team for their relentless efforts towards keeping us safe day and night.

My Mom & I, 19th July, 2022

As they take their first steps towards learning in a place away from home, the first thing the teachers of Pre-Nursery children do is to make them feel at ease in new surroundings amidst new people.They work on building essential skills of communication in them and generate awareness around people they interact with outside their family. The ‘Mother & Child’ activity was part of their exploration of the topic 'Family'. Through the activity the children realised and appreciated the critical role their mother has in their lives.Using imprints of their hands and those of their mothers', the children created images of plants, while engaging in wholesome interactions during the process and learning that the bond of a mother and child is ever-growing, like that of a plant! Sharing their sentiments with the peers and the teachers, children expressed their love and affection for their moms. Their learning was enriched with new vocabulary, sensory experiences and social-emotional learning.

KG celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi-31st August, 2022

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated across India as devotees offer prayers to Lord Ganesh for intellect and prosperity. To mark the occasion, the students of Kindergartenunleashed their artistic skills to create their own idols of Lord Ganesh using clay.Moral based story-narration sessions, and music and dance activities, were enjoyed by all students. They learned that traditions and festivals are essential as they not only bring joy and a sense of community spirit to our lives, but also keep our culture and traditions alive.

Grade 6 learns Coding with Pictoblox-27th August, 2022

Coding is fun and simple with Pictoblox, a graphical programming tool based on the most recent version of Scratch. It is the perfect partner for taking the initial step into the world of programming because of its user-friendly interface and drag-and-drop capabilities. Through a group activity, the students learnt to write a code by using the human body detection extension of Pictoblox to move the sprite with their fingertips. Using the face detection extension of the software, the learners also coded for recognition of facial expressions.

Grade1-Real-time model implementation-26th August, 2022.

Using LEGO 9656, the students of Grade 1 were able to construct simple models of a hand drill, a fishing boat, a digger, a hand-driven fan and several kinds of dwellings. Lego gives young, creative minds the capacity to anticipate problems and make the required adjustments to ensure that the puzzle pieces come together as intended. Improved eye/hand coordination, enhanced visual-spatial ability, and development of skills related to planning and team work are some benefits of working with Lego.

A child has a special way of adding Joy to everyday-26th August, 2022.

Addition is the first big mathematical step, taken by early learners after building basic number sense. Grade 2 students were introduced to the topic of "adding some more" as they worked with wooden blocks. The aim was to lay a strong foundation of the concept of addition and help them connect with numbers. They worked in groups and were able to count and add some more to their set of blocks. The young learners also created some wonderful designs while learning addition. It is important to give children opportunities to learn abstract concepts with the help of concrete objects wherever possible.

Shape and Create for Grade 2, 3rd August, 2022

Nursery Explores New Worlds of Wonder, 4th August, 2022

A Special Session for Grade 2- 28th September, 2022

Grade 1 explores Book Tasting-15th September, 2022

“Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”–Warren Buffett-8th September.

Learning about Natural Phenomena-6th September.

Exploring the environment and learning all about nature and natural phenomena is an important part of early learning. During this monsoon season, the students of Pre-Nursery indulged in various activities around the rainy season. They learned to work together in the same space as they co-created scenes of a rainy day. They shared what they love about the rain, be it muddy puddles, umbrellas, raincoats, clouds, raindrops or rainbows. They explored, experimented, created, and correlated their learning with practical life.

Expressions of Joy-21st October, 2022

Show and Tell activities set a platform for our tiny tots to take the centre stage and express their individuality. When the subjects for show and tell are derived from the child's own life, it creates a relaxed and playful environment that encourages them to speak and enhance their linguistic skills. Pre Nursery children brought their favourite toys from home and were eager to share them with their classmates. The aim of the activity was to enhance early literacy skills besides helping children build self-confidence and socio-emotional connections, vital to overall development of young minds.

Integrating Numeracy with Expedition-19th October, 2022

“Autumn is the season that teaches us that change can be beautiful.”

Integrating numeracy with the ongoing expedition - ‘Fur, Feather and Fall’, the students of Nursery used cut-outs in different shapes and colours to create an autumn tree. The activity depicted their sharp attention to detail as they came up with insightful observations on the changes occurring in nature and in their own lifestyles due to the changing weather. They were appreciative and grateful for the abundance and beauty in nature and expressed their joy by singing along, ‘Autumn leaves are falling down’!

Trees are Alive-18th October, 2022.

As a culmination of the Expedition, 'Trees are Alive’, the Kindergartners gained valuable insights on plants and trees as they learned about the different stages in the life cycle of trees and participated in nature walks, excursions and group activities. They reflected on the importance of the green world around them and expressed their love and gratitude for trees by making THANK YOU cards and hanging them in the green spaces. This expedition left them with a newfound love for nature and an appreciation not just for the usefulness of plants and trees, but also for their aesthetic beauty that makes our world a happier place.

The Secret World of Pollination-15th October,2022

"All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds today."

Humans have many reasons to grow plants, but plants have only one reason to grow and reproduce, which is to make more plants! In the course of their ongoing Expedition – the Secret world of Pollination, Grade 2 learners explored the school campus and pondered upon the beautiful flowers all around, with the objective of understanding the flower and seed connection. They observed the parts of flowers - stamen, petals, and most importantly, the pollen. They were excited to spot butterflies fluttering their beautiful wings around flowers. They also examined a flowering plant brought to the class by their teacher and were thrilled to know that when petals dry up and the flower folds itself inwards, it turns into a tiny seed. Understanding this wondrous cycle of life overwhelmed children both emotionally and cognitively.

Visit to Humayun's Tomb-15th October,2022

As a part of their Expedition 'Incredible India', the students of Grade 3 got an opportunity to visit and explore Humayun's Tomb and understand its historical significance. They observed the similarities between the architecture of Humayun’s Tomb and the Taj Mahal, both of which incorporate the Charbagh structure of landscaping and dome shaped roofs. The guided tour began with the students visiting and learning about Isa Khan, followed by visiting the complex called Arab ki Sarai, which was historically used by the artisans building Humayun's complex. This was followed by an exploration of the main structure of Humayun's Tomb. This history-rich tour taught the children about the significance of Humayun's tomb as the first Persian-inspired garden tomb monument of India. A few mind boggling facts shared with the enthusiastic students were about Humayun's love for reading, and how he commissioned the construction of a library wherever he went. The tour ended with the guide sharing several stories about the Nizam, Sher Shah and Akbar, and how they impacted Humayun's life. Students took home a number of facts, tales, and definitely, a love for history!

Grade 1 visits the National Science Centre -30th November, 2022

Knowledge about weather phenomena helps young students understand and tackle the consequences of global warming, which is a worldwide emergency already. Observing weather and discussing climate are great ways to sensitise children on their immediate environment and also address global concerns.Grade 1 students visited the National Science Centre and observed a virtual model of the atmosphere of planet earth, and other planets. They also experienced how day and night occur in the specially conceptualized dome called Science on Sphere. They learnt how the position of planets and the sun in the solar system affects weather and seasons. The visit was a thrilling experience as students got an opportunity to expand their learning, strengthen their classroom concepts and assimilate new information.

“Learning is experience, everything else is just information.”-Albert Einstein -25th November,2022

To closely observe and explore the amazing world of flowers, pollinators, habitats, and their interdependence with plants, Grade 2 students visited the Botanical Gardens in Noida. This exposure helped in broadening students’ outlook about native plants and the pollinators in their neighbourhood. Students were able to reinforce classroom learning as they made connections about how pollinators are critical for food production, healthy ecosystems, and the overall well-being of the planet!

‘I am a Pollinator-2nd November, 2022

Though we never think about bees, bats, flies or other pollinating species in our day-to-day life, we are affected by their presence and absence, both. Our forests, meadows, gardens, and even our dinner tables would look much different without the help of pollinators. Continuing the journey of their ongoing Expedition – ‘The Secret World of Pollination’ and with the objective of understanding the role of pollinators in the growth and survival of plants, grade 2 classrooms were all abuzz as students geared up for their presentation ‘I am a Pollinator’. On completion of Module 2, where the focus was on how pollinators help propagate plants, students were asked to choose their favourite pollinator from a list and research its characteristics and behaviour. They then designed and created a headgear representing their favourite pollinator and presented their findings to the whole class. It was delightful to see the creativity and collaboration between the students as they shared their learning about how pollinators are critical for food production, healthy ecosystems, and the overall well-being of the planet!

Expert Talk by Head of Gram Panchayat Mr. Ajeet Singh Tomar-30th December,2022

As a part of their Expedition - Active Citizenship, the students of Grade VII got the opportunity to interact with Mr Ajeet Singh Tomar, former Pradhan of ShahpurGoverdhanpur Gram Panchayat, Noida. Along with holding the esteemed position as the Pradhan of Gram Panchayat for 13 years, Mr. Tomar has also been a farmer, philanthropist and an erudite writer. He has worked hard in bringing about positive changes in the villages under him, setting up schools, fighting for democratic and civil rights of the residents in the area.

In this enriching session students got a first-hand account of the working of Panchayati Raj, the third tier of the Indian government. Starting from the two essential components of a Panchayat - the Gram Sabha and the Gram Panchayat, The interactive session was planned keeping in mind the immersive understanding of democratic decentralization and learning about local self-governments, from Mr. Tomar’s experience of holding the esteemed office. The students asked him questions about his work and also got to know minute details about how a Panchayat is constituted.

Nursery Visits a Farm -24th December,2022

As an extension of the expedition ‘Fur, Feather and Fall’, the visit to Beejom Farm was intended to provide a tangible experience for the students of Nursery to understand what farm life is all about. The concept was introduced with illustrative read aloud sessions and rhymes on farm animals, and the students were familiar with the sounds, physical features, food habits and characteristics of different farm animals. They were delighted to watch the animals they had been reading about, and also observed how fruits, vegetables and flowers grow. All five senses were rewarded as they touched and felt the freshly grown leafy vegetables, held the exquisite red roses and lettuce, and smelled the lemons. Back in their classrooms, every student reflected on his favourite part of the visit, discussed the importance of farm animals and the care they deserve, and learnt that rain and weather conditions play a vital role in farming.

Learning about Water Conservation at Ugrasen ki Baoli-16th December,2022

To understand how water was tapped, stored and made accessible to people in olden times, the students of Grade 3 visited Ugrasen ki Baoli at Hailey Road, New Delhi, an ancient water reservoir made of an assortment of red stand stones and rocks. They learned that water was collected in large reservoirs to be used throughout the year, with the steps enabling accessibility whenever the water level went down. A fine architectural marvel, the reservoir still serves its ancient purpose as the lower parts of the baoli can be seen submerged in water on some occasions. The students learned that such stepwells were also used as shaded spaces for social interaction. They sketched the picturesque baoli and had a discussion about the structure and purpose of baolis -thus concluding, that water conversation has always been an integral part of community living.

Environmental Sciences-15th December,2022

“When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” - Benjamin Franklin
Climate Change is a serious issue that has been plaguing the modern world for decades now. In the recent past, we have seen complete transformation of certain landscapes. Once lush green, some forests are now deserts, oases have dried out, and summers are breaking heat records year on year.
Not all of us feel the effects of Climate Change equally, which is why most people dismiss it, but it is occurring on a global level, though limited to some geographical locations at the moment.
To combat this issue that has disrupted lives across the globe, and is continuing to do so, there is now an increased focus on Environmental Sciences. Studies are being heavily funded, finally getting the recognition they deserve, and students are interested in pursuing the stream as they feel truly concerned.

Interaction with an Author-2nd December,2022

A story is a letter that the author writes to himself, to tell himself things that he would be unable to discover otherwise. ~Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Understanding how authors choose what to write and how they bring their ideas onto the page is essentialto learning the craft of writing. Students of Grades 2 to 5 got an opportunity to interact with Sumona Bagchi, author of Jungle Trails: Stories for Little Wild Ones, and enthusiastically asked her questions about writing. Their delight and wonder were palpable as the author explained, through a simple game, the importance of authenticating their information. She also shared with the students how her passion for wildlife fuelled her desire to make children aware of the diverse species of wildlife found in the forests of India and their interesting traits.

Grade 2 Visits a Farm-20th February,2023

As an extension of their ongoing expedition My Healthy Plate, the students of Grade 2 embarked on an educational excursion to a nearby farm. The visit helped children connect closely with nature and learn in a different environment. Besides the many opportunities for sensory experiences of a varied nature such as feeling the texture of animal fur, the dryness of the hay, the wet grass and the smooth vegetables from the farmer’s market, learners also got introduced to concepts of botany, agriculture and horticulture.They understood the significance of natural resources and appreciated the role of farming and animal products in their daily food ritual. Overall, it was a valuable and immensely enjoyable learning experience for the students.

Grade 1 visits Okhla Bird Sanctuary-2nd February,2023

Experience is a very powerful tool for knowledge acquisition. Educational excursions offer students valuable insights and opportunities for observing, listening, examining, questioning and gathering data. During the expedition - ‘Feathered Friends-Birds’, a field visit to the Okhla Bird Sanctuary was planned for Grade 1 students to observe Migratory and Residential Birds. Located at the border zone of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, this sanctuary is home to around 300 different species of birds. The learners spotted the Northern Shoveler, Common Pochard, Eurasian Coot, Greylag Goose, etc. resting around the pristine lake in the sanctuary. Based on their observations, students made drawings and enjoyed walking on the nature trail along the lake. The long distance covered by different birds to reach the sanctuary, and spend their winter there, was a source of amazement and fascination for the students.

KG learns more about Seasons-13th March, 2023

The Expeditionary module on Seasons gave Kindergarten children an opportunity to gain knowledge and awareness about different seasons and how transition from one season to another brings a change in everything around us. They appreciated the uniqueness and beauty of Mother Nature.As a culminating activity, children participated in a class exhibition showcasing their posters and art work on different seasons. It was a delight to watch children confidently share their thoughts and express emotions with awe and wonder for each season.