Republic Day Vocabulary Cards

Integrating literacy into a theme gets me super excited and while I was planning activities for the republic day, I thought of making some vocabulary cards which would help in introducing children to words associated with the republic day festivities.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab this freebie and help your kids to read the words. Just print these vocabulary cards, cut the words apart and get the kids to  match them to the pictures. You can  do a whole group activity first, by placing them in a pocket chart and reading with your whole class. 

Later place them in your literacy centers and let them work with these cards independently. For younger kids, print two copies of each page. Cut pictures from one set and let them match the pictures.

Have fun using these CARDS.  

Independence Day

Today I am sharing a free number game which you can incorporate, if teaching a unit on India or doing activities related to the Independence Day.

It is a board game which can be played with two players or even a single player.

Download this freebie by clicking HERE.

My little kiddos worked on learning what each color of the national flag signifies. And we followed it up with a kite craft with Tricolors. Children tore the colored paper into little bits and stuck on the kite. Great activity for those fine motor skills!

Hope you enjoyed viewing these. If you try them out with your children, I would love to know how it went.

Indian Independence Day- Weekly Wednesday Book Talk

"We,The Children Of India" is a very simple book written for children above 6 years by former chief justice Leila Seth. Her book talks about  the constitution of India in an uncomplicated manner. It has numerous photographs and colorful illustrations which makes the understanding of concepts easier for visual learners. 

Since Indian Independence day is fast approaching , this book is a perfect read for young learners who are keen to learn more about their country.

Few glimpses from the book:

Grab your copy from HERE.

Weekly Wednesday Book Talk- Independence Day

India's independence day is around the corner and I shortlisted some books that I would be reading to my kids.  Though the books don't really talk about India's independence, I feel they are great discussion starters about India. I love doing an India unit during this time and the books provide us with a lot of information. 

This is an alphabetic book on India and the author has used each letter of the alphabet to tell something special about our country. It covers quite a lot from food, festivals, cities and dances to the diverse culture of India.

 

Books from Scholastic always have great illustrations. Get this book if your kids like non fictional text. The real life pictures add to the beauty of this book and it does give a lot of information about India.

I loved Prodeepto Das "I is for India" and had to get a copy of this book too. This book is perfect if your kids are visiting India for the first time. It is told in first person and offers a fresh perspective of India. 

If you would like to talk about the capital of India, this book is a great read. It talks about popular monuments, important places and even the Delhi Metro. A great peek into the capital city!

In case you would like to talk particularly about the independence, you can grab my printable copy from HERE