NISHTHA Activities

Please write and draw your childhood experiences of the rainy season. Instructions: This activity is for sharing your childhood memories / joy of the rainy season. You can write your experience based on suggested points as given below; Kind of sounds you remember – sound of rain, rain falling on roof, wind, thundering,  of birds, of waterfalls, etc. Kind of smell of the rainy season that you remember- of vegetation, of wet soil, dampness, of special food during the season, etc. Clothing at that time. Food during the rainy season, songs of the season. Festivals and crops that you remember? Any disease that people thought could affect them during the period? Problems or difficulties faced due to heavy rains. Anything else you like to share? Take a moment  to Reflect and post your comment in the comment box.

Reflect on the following statements and share why certain institutions/ideas and practices require to change o    Sons are legal heirs of family property o    Early marriage of girls o    Men are caregivers/nurturers o    Practice of Dowry o    Preference of sons over daughters o    Menstrual taboos and myths o    Restrictions on physical mobility of girls o    Girls are non- permanent members of the family.   Take a moment   to Reflect and post your comment in the comment box.     

Share how art integrated learning experience can benefit students in meaningful learning of your subjects. Take a moment to Reflect and post your comment in the comment box.

  Take a moment to Reflect and post your comment in the comment box.

  Take a moment and think what does ICT refer to? Post your comment in the comment box.

Think of an advertisement that reinforces gender stereotypes and another advertisement that is gender friendly. You may copy and paste the link of the advertisement video.   Take a moment  to Reflect and post your comment in the comment box. 

Everyone has different core strengths, be it values, traits, dispositions, characteristics, attitudes, beliefs or resources. Some of the core strengths can be forgiveness, kindness, teamwork, athletic ability, musical talent, humility, creativity, curiosity, courage, kindness, team work, humor, and so on. Let us reflect on our own core strengths, and identify “I am” , “ I have” , and “ I can”. say for example I am honest, I am a good cook, I have 2 close friends, with whom I can share everything, I can express my feelings and emotions clearly. Now your turn to share your core skills. I am.... I have.... I can....      Take a moment  to Reflect and post your comment in the comment box.  

Games, sports and some physical activities that we do in day to day life promote emotional health and well-being. Examples of some activities are  Indoor activities:  Crawl under tables, Use an object to practice balance, Jumping jacks, Dancing, Yogic activities ….  Outdoor activities: Climbing a ladder, Jumping, crawling, and walking from one area to another, Zig-zag running between obstacles, Jump over various objects, Walking, ...Share some games, sports and activities, which help in fitness under each column. Take a moment to Reflect and post your comment in the comment box.

What is the role of personal-social qualities in our everyday life? Do they  help in learning? Do teachers play a role in developing the personal-social qualities? Take a moment to Reflect and post your comment in the comment box.

  What action points emerge from the fable for addressing diversity in your classroom? Take a moment  to reflect and post your comment in the comment box.

  Imagine  SNOW. Share what comes to your mind immediately. How will you feel if someone shares something about SNOW which is very different from what you shared? What could be the reasons for this difference? Take a moment to Reflect and post your comment in the comment box.

 During COVID-19, how did you remain in touch with your students? What major changes did you introduce in your teaching? Share your experiences.  Take a moment to reflect and post your comment in the comment box.