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Holidays are all about staying out playing until it’s dark. Endless chit-chat with friends and playing around with no time-bound. Holidays are the most awaited moments for children after a long exam period. Children enjoy their holidays till the very last day, but listening to them saying “I am Bored” can bring the biggest question of how to keep them occupied and entertained at the very same time. In the world of technology, we all want our children to do something creative and productive. If the children are at home it doesn’t mean they stop learning. To provide them with something exciting and less boring is a task for parents. Having an amazingly fun day with your child is all about a holiday. Apart from reading the storybooks, let’s have some fun with craft activities.

Turn Your Old Crayon Into a Crayon Candle: Ingredients you need:

• Old Crayons.
• Wax
• Wicks (a strip of porous material up which liquid fuel is drawn by capillary action to the flame in a candle, lamp, or lighter.)
• Container

Procedure:

• Pick out 4 different colours of crayons.
• Break the crayon into 4 pieces and melt. It’s best if you can grate or chop the crayons into the smallest pieces possible so it won’t take a long time and will melt properly.
• To melt the wax, you have to create a double boiler for this use, an empty vessel or a can and a pot.
• Fill the pot with about 1-2 inches of water and bring to a slow simmer.
• Add the wax to the vessel/can and allow the wax to melt until clear. Use an old spatula to stir the wax.
• Once the wax is melted, turn the burner down to low.
• Pour hot wax into the bowl or container with the broken crayon. Use a craft stick to stir and allow the crayon to melt.
• This is also the point where you would add any essential oil. If you want to have a scented candle. You can also use 1 drop of lavender oil per layer.
• Place a wick in the jar and then carefully pour the wax into the jar.

Once the last layer is set, your candle is ready to light!

Make Your Own Paper Mache Bowls

Nobody thought that turning papers into a bowl would be possible until now! Paper Mache bowls is a material that is made of paper mixed with water, glue, and other substances and that hardens as it dries. If your child loves to decorate and is exceptionally creative, paper mache bowls are the most amazing project he/she will enjoy.

Ingredients you need:

• Glass Blow
• Newspaper
• Water
• Flour
• Aluminum Foil
• Acrylic Paint
• Scissors
• PaintBrushes

Procedure:

• Cut your newspaper into 1-inch strips.
• Make your Paper mache mixture.
• For this, you’ll need a 1 part All-purpose white flour(maida), 2 parts Water, Salt (optional), Bowl and a Whisk or spoon.
• Combine the flour and water in a large bowl and stir it well.
• Let the mixture be thin and consistent.
• Continue mixing until there are no lumps left.
• Add a few tablespoons of salt to the batter.
• Use the paper-mache glue immediately for a project or store the paste in a covered bowl or jar in the refrigerator for a few days.
• Grab a kitchen bowl that will be used as a mould for your paper mache.
• Completely cover the outside of the bowl with aluminium foil.
• For some beautiful texture to your bowl let the foil crumple a bit.
• Lightly spray the outside of the foil-covered bowl with cooking spray. This will make it much easier to remove the paper mache from the glass once the bowl is dry.

Further next,

• Dip the strips of newspaper into the paste.
• Wipe your strips after dipping in the past so they don’t drip and litter the place and apply the strips on top of the bowl.
• Repeat this process with the newspaper strips, laying them in different directions until the whole bowl is covered.
• Allow the bowl to dry. For better results let it dry overnight; however, you can take it off of the bowl mould after two hours. For a quick dry set up a fan blowing on the bowl.
• Once completely dry, pop the paper mache off the bowl, separating the foil carefully.
• Apply a coat of gesso (plaster of Paris or whiting in glue) to the inside of the bowl and let it dry.
• If there are slight drips on the edge of the bowl, use sandpaper to remove.

And, finally,

• Use beautiful acrylic paints to decorate your bowl the way you wish, with a variety of colours and pattern designs.
• Apply a varnish coat to finish the bowl.
• Brush two to three coats of artist acrylic varnish onto the bowl, doing the inside first and then the outside.
• Allow the varnish to dry in between coats.

Hand Painting:

Being messy when you were a child must be the most amazing memories of your childhood. Why not experience it again with your child. Hand Painting is one of the easiest and fun craft activities that your child will enjoy the most.

Ingredients:

• Set of beautiful acrylic paint
• A plate for colours to spread
• A paper or cardboard to present its creative thoughts
• An old cloth or newspaper to avoid the messiness from spreading around.

Make sure the paint you are using is not harmful and is easily washable. Be there with your child the whole time if he/she is a tiny toddler so that they don’t eat paint, being messy, spilling the paint and walking all over it is what all children’s love .So,let them enjoy that experience. Admire their creativity by accompanying them in these fun activities. Try printing their palm or fingerprint. Paint infinite shapes and colours with fingers and recreate the scene.

Paper Chain:

Making a paper chain is an amazing and fun craft idea to do along with your child.

Ingredients:

• Colourful sheets of paper
• Scissors
• Sticky tape

To start,

• Draw multiple vertical lines on the paper at the same distance.
• Using a safety scissor let you cut the paper into strips along the line
• After cutting the paper into strips, fold the paper into a round shape and stick the ends with tape.
• Once the strips are stuck well, then moving forward the activity involves feeding the paper through the previous chain by colour coordinating paper and attaching the sticky tape.

Rock painting:

Rocks are something we all found in our backyard and neighbourhood. And painting them into an animated character is the most fun activity ever. All you need is to hunt for a perfectly shaped rock, acrylic colours and a paintbrush. With a treasure of imagination paint, the rock with a solid colour let it dry and draw on the solid colour rock with a contrasting colour to make it look attractive.

The benefit of Craft Activities:

Craft is the most creative and most fun activity your child can enjoy. It not only engages them in fun & productive learning but also develops Fine motor, Gross motor, Sensory skills and much more. These simple activities will keep the children engaged ,give them an amazing experience and add wings to their creativity. Let’s help nurture their creative spirit with these fun activities and spark their imagination.

The foundation of your child’s brighter future depends on the education he/she receives at an early age of learning. The experience they carry will always go a long way to make them successful and happy. Choosing a preschool for your child can seem such an overwhelming task. With quality education, proper guidance, and care, preschool is the first step for your child in a world full of challenges!
Looking for the best preschool for your child is the toughest job a parent has to go through. As your child spends most of their time in school, being a parent you need to make sure you’ve made the right choice. To help you make a decision, we are here with 5 important things to check before choosing the best preschool for your child.

Academic & Non-Academic Faculty:

Children spend more time in school than at home. Children need to have a transparent relationship with their teachers for better learning. While looking for a preschool you must assure the staff is polite speaking and warm towards children. Positive learning takes place only when the teacher is willing to teach and students are willing to learn. The teacher should be easy to interact with, where students feel free to ask their doubts. A classroom with encouraging words by teachers will make the students feel warm and tender. Qualities that make students love their teacher:

• She/He must be Caring & Friendly with whom they can discuss their problem.
• A teacher must be positive and should motivate students.
• Teachers must appreciate students’ work and encourage them for future work.
• Creative in her ways of teaching.

At TAS, we have experienced teachers that help students build confidence in their academics as well as their co-curricular activities. Our teachers at TAS are passionate about working and highly qualified in making the classroom a Happy Place for students.

Safety:

A child’s safety is of paramount importance for every parent. Safety at school allows children to look forward to being in an encouraging environment, promoting social and creative learning. At TAS we take the responsibility to keep a safe environment for all students The travel from home to school and back home is planned and organized keeping in mind the safety security measures. Our staff are well trained and equipped to manage any adverse circumstances. We make sure that the school safety rules are readily available to every person who enters the campus. From the moment your child boards the bus to the moment they leave, we assure you of their safety. Efficient & trained security guards are in & around the campus. We at TAS have installed cameras as well on the campus to ensure your child is safe at school. Our trained and alert staff takes every precaution to keep your child safe & secure at school. To ensure that our campus and classrooms are hygienic and safe, we have tied up with Sodexo for the same. We at TAS, create a place where only happy and safe learning takes place.

Environment:

With quality education, students need to have a wholesome and welcoming campus. Children need to feel secure and comfortable on their campus where they can move around freely. Classrooms that will encourage students to explore and learn more, campus where they can move around freely and enjoy sports activity, will have a positive impact on their development. A positive atmosphere will motivate students to work harder and help them stay calm. The TAS Campus is built on a 4-acre lush green area, designed with the needs of your child in mind. We believe that the surroundings have to be conducive for effective learning. With this as our foundation, we have ensured that our campus is welcoming, wholesome, and world-class. A campus where your child will learn about academics and understand the true spirit of nature.

Curriculum:

One of the key ingredients for a skilful and quality educational experience is the curriculum which is the most important aspect of learning. We impart knowledge to students with practical experience and engage them in activities that will help in developing their skills and have a better understanding of the subject.TAS is an ICSE based board that provides overall education with exceptional learning experiences. We at TAS believe engaging students in the learning process increases their attention and focus, motivates them to practice higher-level critical thinking skills, and promotes meaningful learning experiences.

Communication:

Parents and teachers equally play a great role in a child’s life. Transparent communication between parents and teachers is the most important thing for the healthy and positive growth of a child. Communication is both receptive and expressive. At TAS, our Teachers are skilled at listening to their students as well as explaining things clearly. Teachers break down complex ideas into simpler parts and smaller steps to transmit to their students. A pleasant conversation with teachers will always have a positive impact on the academics of the student. Building a nurturing relationship with children will help teachers understand their doubts better. A conversation with teachers will help you to track your child’s academic growth. Parents should feel free to ask their queries to teachers about their child. Complete growth of a child is only possible if the parent and teachers have a healthy conversation. Parents are also benefited from being involved in their children’s education by getting ideas from school on how to help and support their children, and by learning more about the school’s academic program and how it works.

Conclusion:

As we all know a person is known by a company he keeps. Children always learn from their peers and it is important to develop their character at an early age. Children influence and learn from each other, so it is essential to keep them in good company. Preschool is the first step of your child in the competitive world. When you look for a school you must look for a foundation that will equip your child with the overall development. A foundation that will develop the mind and character of your child and help him/her in its future challenges. TAS is a combination of fun and effective learning. A place where your child will feel at home and master their skills to be a better citizen. We believe in building the future of our nation by providing them with world-class education.

INTRODUCTION:

Preschool is the most exciting time of childhood. You won’t understand much but you will treasure the memories forever! Do you remember your first bench partner? Or your friend whom you shared your lunch with? Okay, how about your class teacher! wasn’t she the sweetest? Flashback memories are the best. Just like that, every child deserves his/her best experience of early learning with fun!! Preschool is a combination of happiness with learning, where children spread the wings of their imagination & creativity wide open and explore their new journey. It is a place where curiosity and doubts are gladly welcome and no one will ever question them for asking! But the most important question we have is, which is the best preschool for our children?

Why Preschool is Important:

Children are eager and curious to learn. They want to explore and paint the world with the colors of their imagination! The activities that are carried in preschool creates a new and different pathway for children to learn and play. Preschool helps your child in developing writing habits, gross motor & fine motor skills, discipline, self-care skills, builds confidence and fitness along with sensory play that allows children to learn ,explore and enhance their senses to the best of their abilities. Science activities and brain games generate sparks of curiosity. At TAS, every activity is well designed for the healthy growth of the child’s mind and body. We provide a set of outdoor and indoor activities for children that will help them in the long run for their better and brighter future. Below are the preschool activities at TAS:

Brain Teasers:

Engaging the tiny tots with fun learning activities is what we aim for. With fun activities that turn spark in the classroom among students is what we strive for. A brain teaser is game-based learning that not only entertains children but will help them generate a sense of creativity and inspire new thoughts. Brain games such as Riddles, Math Games, Spot the difference not only help in the growth of the brain but also motivates children in exploring more.

Story Telling:

Children are enthusiastic and curious to learn. Storytelling activities are the best activity to load their brain with creativity and imagination. Exciting stories urge the curiosity of children to ask questions and encourage them to find their answers on their own. Our teachers engage students in fun and exciting stories. This not only helps them in understanding but also boosts their imagination. Storytelling sharpens their memory and also improves their social skills.

Dance & Music:

Dancing on the rhythms of music is nothing but happiness. Dance & Music helps kids in their physical and mental growth. They understand the coordination of dancing in the groups on the tunes of music. There is no better way to express yourself than dancing to the tune of music. It fosters their imagination and engages their brain to learn new things such as sounds, words, tunes, and patterns. These activities are great for development and stimulate connections in the growing brain. Dance helps children to learn balance and control their movements. This is a great activity to encourage students in creative fields.

Yoga & Meditation:

Yoga and Meditation if practiced regularly may bring very good results among students. Yoga and meditation are exercises that have been practiced for years and have always proven beneficial. Yoga improves the physical as well as mental health of an individual while meditation provides peace of mind and brings control over the body. These exercises not only help in building concentration and focus but also develop positive nature and calm your senses. Another advantage of practicing yoga is the flexibility of the body. Yoga also provides strength and endurance if practiced regularly. At TAS, we make sure that Yoga & meditation is practiced regularly in every sports period by our students.

Conclusion:

The journey of school is the most fun and exciting part of one’s life. We believe in inculcating values and helping students in their early growth. We at TAS, make sure your child enjoys every moment of his/her school life. Our teachers are passionate and tender in teaching values and discipline. Searching for the best preschool for your child seems like a tough job! But, we are here with the best teaching staff and welcoming campus that will provide the complete learning experience for your child and keep them #HappyAtSchool.

In an era where even kids are heavily involved in the digital world, there is a basic necessity for fun learning activities to help them stay active. Along with academic learning, fun activities for kids are an essential part of their development that you must not let them miss out on. The benefits of Co-curricular activities are countless, from life lessons beyond the four walls of the classroom and the importance of physical exercise to appreciating nature, building confidence and leadership skills. Every child has a unique personality, and we, at TAS, plan a list of co-curricular activities at our school that is beneficial for every student. Our activities are the perfect mix of learning and fun, after which your child will always come back home having a great time and with lots of stories and lessons to share.
Here are a few activities that TAS focus on engaging our children in:
Importance of Art education:

Art education has changed radically in recent years. For decades teachers have emphasized the importance of art in a child’s growth and development. Engaging with art is essential for the human experience as it lets you communicate and be in touch with yourself through artistic expressions. Whether it is dance, music, painting, theatre, fancy dress, debate, or speech TAS has always focused on keen participation of students in these activities that will help them learn essential life skills. Performing arts students show greater flexibility and adaptability in thinking than those who do not engage in such activities. Activities such as Dance are specially conducted during the concert period. Concerts are theme-based where each class gets a special theme given by the Principal where students can showcase their creativity with their imagination and talent. Art education is just another doorway for them to learn the importance of empathy. Art education sparks communication and allows students to learn about each other, along with their struggles. Music activities are done for every event such as sports day, 15th august and many more. These activities are conducted thrice a week to help students develop a better taste of music and create a relaxing atmosphere. As we know, everybody has their own set of struggles, and we must not forget to treat people with kindness. That is why art education is crucial for making students well-rounded and thoughtful individuals.