Today was another wonderful and engaging session at both MH Marathi Shala and Manteca Marathi Shala. Despite a busy day filled with Science Fair, Olympiad, and other activities, we had a strong attendance of 43 kids at MH Marathi Shala, with Batch 1 – 28 kids and Batch 2 – 15 kids.
MH Marathi Shala Session Highlights
Batch 1 – Group 1
- Started the session with Prarthana to set a positive tone.
- Revised Swar through interactive learning methods.
- Enjoyed singing Marathi songs (Gani) to make language learning fun.
- Engaged in Marathi conversation practice to build confidence in speaking.
- Conducted a Show & Tell activity, encouraging kids to express themselves in Marathi.
Batch 1 – Group 2
- Began with Ganesh Aarti and Yoga, integrating spirituality and mindfulness into learning.
- Divided into two focused groups for better learning outcomes:
- Group 1: Revised Swar with written practice in both Marathi and English pronunciation to enhance understanding. Kids also practiced words starting with each Swar.
- Group 2: Focused on word formation and writing practice to strengthen literacy skills.
- Both groups came together for a fun combined activity, reinforcing the concepts learned.
Batch 2 – Group 1 & Group 2
- Started with a discussion on recent assessments, where kids cross-checked their answers with teachers for better clarity.
- Group 1: Focused on Swar reading and writing, colors, and numbers, ensuring a strong foundation in Marathi basics.
- Group 2: Worked on word formation, improving vocabulary and writing skills.
- The session concluded with a combined activity, bringing both groups together for interactive learning.
Manteca Marathi Shala Session Highlights
- Kids learned Gurur Brahma and Shubham Karoti prayers.
- Practiced Swar reading and writing, strengthening their foundational skills.
- Learned Ank 1 to 5, with a focus on recognizing and writing numbers.
- Asked for revision of letters and Ank, reinforcing previous lessons.
- Focused on learning Marathi concepts through engaging and structured lessons.
- Reinforced previously learned topics, ensuring a strong grasp of the fundamentals.
- Participated in interactive activities to keep learning enjoyable.
- Kids focused on learning Marathi concepts through engaging and structured lessons.
- Reinforced previously learned topics, ensuring a strong grasp of the fundamentals.
- Participated in interactive activities to keep learning enjoyable.
A Day Full of Learning & Fun!
Despite a busy schedule with multiple external activities, our students showed great dedication to Marathi learning. Thank you to all the parents and volunteers for supporting the Shala and encouraging kids to participate actively. We look forward to another exciting and enriching session next week!
– Aapli Marathi Shala and Community