A Vibrant and Productive Session with 39 Kids!
Last Saturday’s Marathi Shala session was a great success, with a total of 39 enthusiastic kids attending. The dedication and energy displayed by both the students and teachers made the session truly memorable. Here’s a detailed recap of the activities and lessons from the session:
Batch 1 – Group 1
The focus for Group 1 was on building foundational knowledge and conversational skills. The session included:
- Teaching Swar (Vowels): The teacher guided the students through a recap of Swar knowledge, emphasizing pronunciation and usage in daily conversations.
- Building Vocabulary: Through general conversations, kids learned how to use Marathi words effectively.
- Marathi Ank (Numbers): Teachers checked the children’s understanding of Marathi numbers and ensured they were progressing well.
- Homework: Students were assigned to watch and listen to Marathi Badabad Gite to reinforce their learning.
Batch 1 – Group 2
This group delved into slightly advanced concepts, laying the groundwork for Barakhadi. The activities included:
- Swar and Vyanjane (Consonants): Teachers completed the Swar and Vyanjane lessons and introduced the concept of Barakhadi.
- Combining Swar and Vyanjane: Students began learning how to combine these to form new words.
- Days and Numbers: Kids practiced saying days of the week and counting from 1 to 20 in Marathi.
- Conversational Skills: Fun activities helped the kids improve their ability to converse naturally in Marathi.
- Homework: Students were tasked to complete writing exercises for Swar and Vyanjane.
Batch 2
Batch 2 focused on enhancing word-building and cultural knowledge. The highlights included:
- Marathi Word-Making: Kids learned how to construct words using their understanding of Swar and Vyanjane.
- Marathi Divas: The concept and significance of days in Marathi were discussed.
- Animal Names in Marathi: Teachers introduced the names of various animals in Marathi, helping expand the children’s vocabulary.
- Numbers in Marathi: Students practiced their Marathi counting skills.
- Assessment Preparation: Teachers began preparing the kids for upcoming oral and written assessments.
- Homework: Students were asked to recap Swar, Vyanjane, and Ank (numbers) in Marathi.
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Assessments
Teachers are planning oral and written assessments to evaluate the students’ progress. Here are the details:
Batch 1: Primarily oral assessments to be conducted during the last week of January 2025 (January 25th and 26th).
Batch 2: Both oral and written assessments will be carried out.
Gratitude and Appreciation
A heartfelt thanks to all the parents, teachers, and volunteers who make these sessions possible. Your support ensures that the kids not only learn Marathi but also build a strong connection to their cultural roots.
Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s continue to make every Shala session a joyful and enriching experience for our kids!
-Balasaheb