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<html><head></head><body><p>Mental mathematics is a skill that is easy to acquire – if you layout these techniques to your child.</p>
<p>Maths can be scary if your child doesn’t grasp numbers, carryovers and large number addition as fast his peers</p>
<p>But with these three easy tricks addition will become easy peasy</p>
<h2 id="trick1addallthenumberfrom1through10">TRICK 1 – ADD ALL THE NUMBER FROM 1 THROUGH 10</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-104744 aligncenter" src="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/a-3-300x300enpkx58a.jpg," sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" srcset="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/a-3-300x300enpkx58a.jpg, 150w,  https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/a-3-768x768.jpg 768w,  https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/a-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w" alt="ADD ALL THE NUMBER FROM 1 THROUGH 10" width="300" height="300" loading="lazy"></p>
<p>Lay out flash cards in front of your child.</p>
<p>On these cards make them write down the basic addition of each numbers from 1 all the way through 10</p>
<p>You will have 10 groups of flash cards</p>
<p>The first group will have the number one as the main additive and you will add all the numbers from one to ten with the number one as the group leader</p>
<p>Example – The group of flashcards with one as the leader will contain,</p>
<p>Flashcard 1 – 1+1 = 2</p>
<p>Flashcard 2 – 1+2 = 3</p>
<p>Flashcard 3 – 1+3 = 4</p>
<p>Flashcard 4 – 1+5 = 6</p>
<p>Flashcard 5 – 1+6 =7</p>
<p>Flashcard 6 – 1+7 = 8</p>
<p>Flashcard 7 – 1+8 = 9</p>
<p>Flashcard 8 – 1+9 = 10</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>These will be the flashcards for the one’s group</p>
<p>Next for the two’s group – you will have;</p>
<p><img class="size-medium wp-image-104737 aligncenter" src="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/a-1-300x300mv57gemr.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" srcset="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/a-1-300x300mv57gemr.jpg, 150w,  https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/a-1-768x768.jpg 768w,  https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/a-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w" alt="ADD ALL THE NUMBER FROM 1 THROUGH 10 picture 2" width="300" height="300" loading="lazy"></p>
<p>Flashcard 1 – 2+1 = 3</p>
<p>Flashcard 2 – 2+2 = 4</p>
<p>Flashcard 3 – 2+3 = 5</p>
<p>Flashcard 4 – 2+4 = 6</p>
<p>Flashcard 5 – 2+5 = 7</p>
<p>Flashcard 6 – 2+6 = 8</p>
<p>Flashcard 7 – 2+7 = 9</p>
<p>Flashcard 8 – 2+8 = 10</p>
<p>Flashcard 9 – 2+9 = 11</p>
<p>And so on…until you have replicated this process all the way through the number 10.</p>
<p>The Flashcards with 10 as the group leader would be</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-104729 aligncenter" src="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/a-2-300x3005wuyxln4.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" srcset="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/a-2-300x3005wuyxln4.jpg,  150w,  https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/a-2-768x768.jpg 768w,  https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/a-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w" alt="ADD ALL THE NUMBER FROM 1 THROUGH 10 picture3" width="300" height="300" loading="lazy"></p>
<p>Flashcard 1 – 10+1 = 11</p>
<p>Flashcard 2 – 10+2 = 12</p>
<p>Flashcard 3 – 10+3 = 13</p>
<p>Flashcard 4 – 10+4 = 14</p>
<p>Flashcard 5 – 10+5 = 15</p>
<p>Flashcard 6 – 10+6 = 16</p>
<p>Flashcard 7 – 10+7 = 17</p>
<p>Flashcard 8 – 10+8 = 18</p>
<p>Flashcard 9 – 10+9 = 19</p>
<p>Flashcard 10 – 10+10 =20</p>
<p>Onward</p>
<h2 id="trick2helpthemgetusedtocarryovers">TRICK 2 – HELP THEM GET USED TO CARRY OVERS</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-104748 aligncenter" src="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/6-01-300x300v5leltfg.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" srcset="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/6-01-300x300v5leltfg.jpg, 150w,  https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/6-01-768x768.jpg 768w,  https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/6-01-1024x1024.jpg 1024w,  https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/6-01.jpg 1250w" alt=" HELP THEM GET USED TO CARRY OVERS" width="300" height="300" loading="lazy"></p>
<p>Let’s Say they have to solve the problem 29+65 = 94</p>
<p>First make them refer to the Flashcards they made above. Ask them add 9+5</p>
<p>On a separate paper let them write 9+5 =14</p>
<p>Now bring them back to the problem and ask them to place to place the extra 1 ( from 14 ) above 2+6=8</p>
<p>1 ( Carry Over )<br>2<br>+6<br>—–<br>9<br>——</p>
<h2 id="trick3revisereviserevise">TRICK 3 – REVISE REVISE REVISE</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-104739 aligncenter" src="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/studying-300x300fitvk1pb.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" srcset="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/studying-300x300fitvk1pb.jpg,   150w,  https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/studying.jpg 600w" alt=" REVISE REVISE REVISE" width="300" height="300" loading="lazy"></p>
<p>The technique laid out above may be time consuming – at first – but the goal here is to build mental math abilities in your child’s mind.</p>
<p>So when your child sees the above problem ( 29+65 ), they immediately hear a mental voice that says;</p>
<p>“ 9+5=14, Carry over the one, So 6+2+1=9. Therefore 29+65 = 94 “</p>
<p>Help your child practice these techniques. Below you find downloadable links to Free Two Digit AdditioN worksheets – designed to help your child practice their addition powers.</p></body></html>

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<h2 id="Introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>Several studies done over the years by educationists and neurophysiologists have shown that music has a big influence on the cognitive and psychophysical development of humans&mdash;especially children.</p>
<p>It is believed that when children are exposed to music, especially when they are toddlers or even before they are born, it has a deep impact on their cerebral cortex region. It creates neuron pathways in the brain making them understand the world and language in a faster and easier.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Imagine if just listening to music has such a deep impact, how much impact will be <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com">playing musical instruments</a> have on a student? There are several benefits that a student can get when they learn music at school.</p>
<p>Music is an extremely critical subject at schools as it leads to better brain development, increases human connection, improves grades, helps to socialise, and even lowers stress levels.</p>
<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/media/Screenshot-2025-01-22-124406.jpg" alt="the importance of music" width="333" height="217"></p>
<h2 id="Benefits">Benefits of Music Education In Schools</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Breaks Monotony</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Music classes are a great way to break class monotony. It helps students to unwind and get a break from their classes.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Fastens Language Development</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>School music classes help improve and spur language development because music is closely related to our everyday speech and conversation. The part of the brain that supports language and learning also supports music, so one can make a connection as to why music, learning, and languages are closely aligned. Music also helps students to develop good reading skills.</p>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Helps to Remove Stress</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Students are just like us. They can get stressed due to many factors like competition among students to stay top in the class, fluctuating grades or preparations for exams. This can be both emotionally and physically draining. Music classes at schools can help them reduce stress and depression, thus preventing physical health issues. <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/">Music classes in schools</a> help students relax by synchronising with the beats and this way they are able to concentrate on subjects.</p>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Helps With Better Problem Solving</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>It&rsquo;s said that music and mathematics go hand in hand. Music education helps to develop cognitive abilities and students that are good in music are good at solving mathematical problems like algebra and geometry. Researchers believe that the part of the brain that stimulates music is also responsible for problem-solving and working on solutions.</p>
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<ul>
<li><strong>Promotes Creative Thinking</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>All top musical bands in the world have one thing in common: they all met in schools or universities, found they had common interests and formed musical acts. That&rsquo;s the power of music. It promotes creative thinking among students.it&rsquo;s interesting and uplifting for students. not only does it help them become innovative but it also helps them innovate in the science and technology field. They are also able to find solutions to everyday problems&mdash;both personally and professionally.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Memory</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>We all have that one favourite song that we remember and there are certain songs or tunes that linger in heads for a very long time and we often remember the situation associated with the song. This shows how powerful is music is enhancing our memory. Music is very crucial as it helps in enhancing information retention. Music helps students in improving their memory and retain knowledge.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Team Work</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>When students learn music in schools, they are required to work in groups&mdash; either with other students or teachers. This is an effective way to learn social relations and teaches them teamwork. Students that work in a team or as part of a band work together&mdash; both during practice as well as performance. The life lessons learned here are teamwork and coordination.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Leadership</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Musc classes in schools are an effective way to learn leadership qualities. Imagine a student who has been asked to sing as the lead singer or lead the team of students musician learns leadership skills. They gain confidence or leading a team or coordinating with people.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Career</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Music makes for a wonderful career choice today. Take a look around all top musicians or musical acts and you will know they all started young. There are many instances of people having picked up their first music lessons in schools and have moved on from there. So, yes, learning music in schools really does wonder for making a career in music.</p>
<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <img src="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/media/Screenshot-2025-01-22-124934.jpg" alt="the importance of music" width="342" height="220"></p>
<h2 id="Music">Music Activities for Kids</h2>
<h3>1.&nbsp; Drumming</h3>
<p>Drumming is one of the best music activities for kids and can be performed by children as young as 4 years old. It helps to develop their gross motor skills, increase concentration, help with self-expression and teach them about rhythm.</p>
<h3>2. Dance</h3>
<p>Another popular music activity for kids, which enhances the ability to follow rhythm, movement and coordination. It also helps create self-expression through creative movements and activities.</p>
<h3>3. Singing</h3>
<p>Singing is a great way for children to learn how to express themselves creatively. Performances help them gain confidence and they can also teach them about tone, pitch and rhythm</p>
<h3>4. Playing an instrument</h3>
<p>Learning to play a musical instrument can help children develop their coordination, concentration and listening skills. It is also an excellent way to express themselves creatively.</p>
<h2 id="Conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>It&rsquo;s important to know that music both inexpensive and fun. It also has mental and therapeutic benefits for students. It&rsquo;s because of these attributes that makes appeaing to students as well as parents. The more we talk about music, the more benefits we learn.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s without a doubt to say that music has been integral to communities and civilisations from time immemorial. All praises, whether to god or to nature or even to humanity, have been musically written which shows how much importance has been ascribed to music.</p>
<p>At Orchids The <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com">International School</a>, we give as much importance to music as we give to academics. That&rsquo;s because we believe music has the power to change our students into good human beings and change the world.</p>
<p>Every branch of Orchids The International School is equipped with a full-fledged music room complete with all latest musical equipment to help our students become musically active.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/learning-music">8 tips to get your kid into learning music</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/?p=122441">Playing Violin Instrument : It&rsquo;s More Than Just Music!</a></p>
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<h2 id="Introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>There are two types of parents (i) those who push their child to go further than just in school activities and (ii) those who feel that extracurricular activities are too much pressure for their child. We have found questions like &ldquo;How important are extracurricular activities?&rdquo;, &ldquo;Do they really benefit my child?&rdquo; &ldquo;It is not part of their academic requirements will it benefit their career?&rdquo; and &ldquo;Will it add value to my child&rsquo;s knowledge?&rdquo; Frequently pop into parents&rsquo; minds. It is believed that even top-performing students may not be able to meet their full potential without the opportunity to add and diversify their interests and skills with the help of extracurricular activities. In many ways, the benefits of extracurricular activities for students are primarily in shaping up the personality of children along with lighting up their fun moments.</p>
<p>Although essential, good grades are not the only aspect that helps in your child&rsquo;s future career. Having a successful career needs more than just bookish knowledge; these extra qualities can be obtained by engaging in activities outside the classroom. Let&rsquo;s dive into what extracurriculars are and how children can benefit from them.</p>
<h2 id="What">What are extracurricular activities?</h2>
<p>Extracurricular is a combination of two words, namely &ldquo;extra,&rdquo; which means &ldquo;on the outside&rdquo; and &ldquo;curriculum,&rdquo; meaning &ldquo;a running course.&rdquo; In simple terms, extracurricular activities are activities that are done apart from the standard syllabus or <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/">CBSE curriculum</a>. If you choose an extracurricular activity and complete it, you are doing more than required in your school year.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, not everything you do outside is an <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/parent-resources/skill-development/importance-of-extra-curricular-activities">extracurricular activity.</a> Any such activity needs to have a regular commitment of time as well as initiative. The most common extracurricular activity examples are being on a sports team, playing an instrument in an orchestra, forming a student newspaper, or even joining an online course that has nothing to do with your schoolwork.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 id="Benefits">Benefits of Extracurricular Activities for Students</h2>
<h3><strong>Excel in academics</strong></h3>
<p>Most parents believe that extracurricular activities divide the child&rsquo;s focus and cause them to lose academically. They usually dissuade the child from joining such activities due to fear that they will not get enough time for their schoolwork and thereby get lower grades.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, this is not the case. On the contrary, studies have shown that taking part in extracurricular activities can boost the child&rsquo;s overall grades. Participating in activities they like is said to improve the students&rsquo; brain function. It was also found that participating in high endurance sports in schools such as football, athletics, badminton can help build the child&rsquo;s stamina and give them an edge while writing exams. Along with higher academic goals, kids participating in extracurricular activities also had positive attitudes towards themselves, their school, and others.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Social Circle&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>This is probably one of the essential benefits of extracurricular activities as the child is meeting and bonding with many other students that share similar interests. This builds strong friendships in the kids that can last a lifetime. These activities also complement a child&rsquo;s education and allow them to interact with children from different classes and institutes.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Making the child future-ready</h3>
<p>Any extracurricular activity helps a child gain an edge above other students they would not usually find in the classroom. Extracurricular activities in school, such as joining a science club, can help the child be part of a project that they would not have usually been exposed to. On the other hand, joining a sports club can help the child develop team-building skills and understand making long term goals.</p>
<h3><strong>Time Management</strong></h3>
<p>School time is usually very hectic, and students hardly get any time to do anything once they are done with school. But whenever a child is part of an extracurricular activity that they like, they automatically find the time to do it apart from their school work. Making time for their passion will help them learn time management skills and be more efficient working professionals</p>
<h3>Explore Interests</h3>
<p>Extracurricular activities allow the child to spread their wings wider than just their school work. They get exposed to several other activities and usually find a few they like and ultimately become passionate about. Some kids may even make it a career that they would not have conventionally chosen.</p>
<h3><strong>Broader Perspectives</strong></h3>
<p>While class education opens up the child&rsquo;s academic perspective choosing an extracurricular activity can give them a more in-depth perspective of the world as a whole. As the child diversifies their interests, the more exposed to worldly views they get, which can help them in the long run.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Self-Esteem</strong></h3>
<p>When you start achieving success through your non-academic activities, your self-esteem improves. For example, when you become successful in chess, which is an extracurricular activity, you see it as a success of your hard work and that will ultimately percolate down to your studies as well.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Break From Studies</strong></h3>
<p>Studies can get monotonous at times and the only way to break the monotony is to engage in meaningful extracurricular activities. These provide a welcome break from studies and homework. Depending on what activities your child likes to do or is persuing, these can help them destress and relax their mind.</p>
<p>Most western universities prefer students that have spent time doing extracurricular activities. They do this to know you as an individual and want to know your likes and dislikes. The more activities you do, the better are your chances of getting entry into a foreign university. Extracurricular activities show the personal side of the student such as their likes, interests, passions, and more.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This is not likely to be the case with Indian universities as they look mostly at the scores. So if you are keen on studying at a foreign university, then your extracurricular activities count.</p>
<h2 id="Conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>While studies are important, non-academic activities are equally important for the healthy development of the students. There&rsquo;s no one-strategy-fits-all strategy at work here. Every parent and student has a different take on the importance of activities in their life. However, what&rsquo;s important is to find activities you enjoy and help you learn and grow.&nbsp;</p>
<p>At Orchids International School, our focus is on developing students that are good in both sports and activities. All our branches are completely equipped to offer sports, music, and other non-academic activities. With this, we maximize your passion. We believe that the lesson you&rsquo;ll learn from participating in extracurricular activities will help you with getting a job or just living your life to the maximum.&nbsp;</p>
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8 Key Benefits of Extracurricular Activities for Students

In many ways, the benefits of Extracurricular Activities for Students are primarily in shaping up the personality of children.

Benefits of Extracurricular Activities for Students

<h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>Drama and skits for kids are already part of children&rsquo;s lives even before they start their school in the form of fictional plays at home such as doctors, nurses, pilots, engineers, dentists and more. This allows them to create their own identity by creating situations that have many similarities in the real world.</p>
<p>Globally, schools are recognizing that one of the best ways to encourage and promote soft skills and emotional intelligence in children is through drams. T<span data-sheets-root="1">he benefits of drama in education, t</span>hese are the skills that the traditional educational system cannot provide.</p>
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<p>Learning skits for kids has many benefits&mdash; it improves communication skills and helps to learn teamwork, dialogue, negotiations, and socialization. It also stimulates the imagination and creativity of the students. It also helps them get a better understanding of human behaviour and situations. It helps students to develop their critical thinking abilities which allow them to make better decisions. The other benefit of learning theatrics is that it allows children to learn better morals and to speak up for what&rsquo;s right.</p>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits of Learning Drama</h2>
<p>There are several benefits that students can see from skits for kids in their schools.</p>
<h3>Develops Speech and Communication Skills</h3>
<p>The first benefit that students get from drama or theatrics is they learn to speak, communicate, and present better. Look at all the actors around and you&rsquo;ll find that they are some of the well dressed, well presented, soft-spoken, and well-read people and this is what drama does to your child too. Right from learning new lines for a skit or drama to enacting communication games to writing and presenting a script, theatrics, and drama help children to develop their vocabulary, speech, and communication skills.&nbsp; Dramas also help children to become better communicators in life as it involves using voices and tones, facial expressions, body language, and movements, all of which are crucial in making students better and effective communicators in life.</p>
<h3>Prepares Students for Life&rsquo;s Problems</h3>
<p>Drama and skits for kids teach children to deal with life&rsquo;s problems. These activities give children the chance to rehearse roles and characters and enact many real-life situations. This, in many ways, help them to make a sense of happenings in their real life at a later stage.</p>
<h3>Builds Confidence</h3>
<p>When children play roles in dramas, they are enacting in front of several people, so even the shyest of the student will learn to keep their inhibitions away and face the world and people confidently.</p>
<h3>Builds Creativity</h3>
<p>Drama and theatrics are all about creativity and creative people have the knack of viewing problems and opportunities from a different angle. When confronted with a problem, they will always manage to make their way out of it&mdash; think of it as a crucial life skill. This is one of the crucial ingredients for innovation and entrepreneurship.</p>
<h2 id="helps">Helps Improve Concentration</h2>
<p>Skits for kids are all about the right timing and concentration. When children are actively involved in theatrics, they need to focus on several things&mdash;timings and concentration included. Children learn to use these important skills in their daily lives, both at home and at school. This will lead them to use these skills even when they grow old and are professionally engaged.</p>
<h3>Develops Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Skills</h3>
<p>Dramatic arts and skits for kids are known to support students with problem-solving skills as well as give them the knowledge on how to react and behave in a certain situation.</p>
<h3>Encourages Team Work</h3>
<p>Dramas, like sports and other group activities, are the perfect time to learn teamwork and cooperation. When students take part in dramas, they need to work coherently with other students in order to get everything right and this is where they learn to gel and cooperate with others.</p>
<h3>Supports Development of Empathy</h3>
<p>When children enact their roles with diverse emotions, they get the opportunity to clearly understand their own emotions and develop sympathy for others. Through dramas and enactment of plays, children explore all kinds of conflict and challenging characters, and this allows them to understand the reason for the existence of each character and situation. This way they learn empathy for others.</p>
<h3>Helps with Physical Development</h3>
<p>Dramas, which sometimes include dancing and lots of movement, help students with physical development. Just like sports, dramas are physically demanding, which in turn help young children to gain body strength and control.</p>
<h3>Help Make Friends for Life</h3>
<p>Whether music or business, when people have common interests, they build upon that interest. Similarly, dramas bring people with similar interests together and in all probability, they will form a friendship of a lifetime.</p>
<p>Drama is all about cross-curricular learning. It&rsquo;s a valuable resource that can be used to learn many subjects, specifically in learning literacy skills&mdash; to learn languages as well as to develop reading and speaking skills. It also helps students to understand different points of view and speak up for what is right. Dramatic arts are known to help students to read and write for a range of purposes.</p>
<p>Drama and theatrics give children opportunities to understand and deal with a range of difficult issues. It also encourages them to think, act, and behave creatively in all areas of learning as well as life. With dramas, children take up responsible roles that go a long way in helping them lead better lives.</p>
<h2 id="ideas">Ideas for skits for kids</h2>
<h3>1. Mad Libs</h3>
<p>-Ask the audience to provide certain keywords for your skit (three adjectives, three nouns, etc.)</p>
<p>-Have kids fill in blanks with their provided words to create a story.</p>
<h3>2. What&rsquo;s My Line?</h3>
<p>-Kids can play actors/actresses or different characters from movies or television shows.</p>
<p>-The skit host could give them clues about their character (actor/actress, age, personality traits) before they ask yes or no questions to figure out who they are.</p>
<h3>3. Forgetting Something Important</h3>
<p>-Have kids act like adults leaving for work in the morning (or school), but something important is left behind.</p>
<p>-Kids can dramatize the set-up as long as it makes sense (e.g., a pencil, watch, homework assignment).</p>
<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>Drama is all about cross-curricular learning. It&rsquo;s a valuable resource that can be used to learn many subjects, specifically in learning literacy skills&mdash; to learn languages as well as to develop reading and speaking skills. It also helps students to understand different points of view and speak up for what is right. Dramatic arts are known to help students to read and write for a range of purposes.</p>
<p>At <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/">Orchids The International School</a>, we have drama as part of our co-scholastic activities, which help them learn with ease and become better at whatever they do- now and at a later stage in life.</p>
<h4>Also Read:</h4>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/drama-and-arts-in-education"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Understanding the Role of Drama and Arts in Education</span></a>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/cultural-events-dramas-and-music-showcases"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cultural Events, Dramas, and Music Showcases&nbsp;</span></a>&nbsp;</p>
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Benefits of Drama in Education for kids | Orchids INTL

Ten Benefits of Learning Drama at Schools

<h2 id="Introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>You are lucky to have kids, but you are more fortunate to have kids that aren&rsquo;t bored and are self-engaging.Keeping up with kids is the modern-day problem all couples are facing. It is not that there aren&rsquo;t many options but to go with the right choice takes a lot of time and decision making.Children are full of energy, and they continuously need a source to channel that energy. But with quarantine and experiencing lockdown, kids are having a much tougher time than us. Handling over phones and laptops may seem to provide a short span of relief from their demands, but we have to find indoor games at home or you can say some fun activities for kids and get involved with them for a long-term solution. One of the significant concerns with kids and children are they get bored almost all the time, and in such a situation as a parent, it becomes challenging to come up with new activities every time that is fun for kids.</p>
<h2 id="10 Fun">10 Fun and Entertaining activities for kids</h2>
<p>Here we have 10 super awesome fun activities for kids with which you can keep your child engaged for some hours.</p>
<h3>Draw on the wall</h3>
<p>Well, it sounds more of an attack, but isn&rsquo;t that what kids do with their crayons all the time?</p>
<p>Growing up as a kid, we all have left our masterpieces on the house walls. But you don&rsquo;t want your kids to repeat your history, right? Don&rsquo;t worry, here is an easy way.</p>
<p>Grab some sheet paper and tape them on the wall. Make sure the canvas that you provide them is more prominent than their regular drawing book. Now just give your little artist some crayons, and they are good to go. Let the little Picasso in them come out.</p>
<p>This is the most straightforward <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com">way to keep your child engaged</a> and has always been a fun activity for kids. This is the most simple way to keep your child engaged. Also there are some best family games online available for your kids, but these indoor games are really fun.</p>
<h3>Shape hunt: fun activities for kids</h3>
<ul>
<li>Gather some objects which he/she uses regularly.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Draw an outline of those objects on paper and then keep them back to their regular place.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>If you want to keep them engaged for more time, give this game some level. After completion of each class, reward them with candy or a little snack. And thus, they can be engaged for hours searching for the objects.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>This may take some of your involvement at first, but since we are all in the quarantine scenario, these are some of the best things to do kids would love to get engaged in.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Find The Color</h3>
<p>Make a similar colour palette for your kid and ask them to collect objects having that colour. You can make changes according to your preference, such as 3 objects of each colour or 5. This will help you develop your kid&rsquo;s understanding of colours in their early years as well!</p>
<p>You can even restrict the area or even get them to write the objects they collected. In this way, you can even have a spelling game with the kids and even a handwriting test if you want. Activities for kids indoors can be entertaining if you let them explore themselves.</p>
<h3>A fun round of indoor bowling</h3>
<p>Collect some leftover paper rolls lying around your home and similarly arrange them. They just need to be standing on their own. Let your kid throw balls or roll them any way they like. After all, it is their version of the game.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If not with rolls, you can always use empty or half-filled plastic water bottles as per your child&rsquo;s age and interest.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img class="wp-image-116306" src="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/Indoor-bowlingw36djpqg.jpg," sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" srcset="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/Indoor-bowlingw36djpqg.jpg,  768w" alt="A fun round of indoor bowling is a great activities for kids" width="850" height="450" loading="lazy"></figure>
<p>You may also mark every bottle with some points and encourage your kids to score as much as possible. It is always fun for kids as children love to compete, and you both can have a match time together.</p>
<h3>Glitter Volcano</h3>
<p>Watching a homemade volcano can be quite fascinating for the kids. But let&rsquo;s do it with a twist. Let&rsquo;s make a glitter volcano. And this activity will<a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com"> encourage them to learn science</a>!</p>
<p>For this, you will require a tall glass, baking soda, vinegar, glitters, and of course, a tray so that things won&rsquo;t get messy.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img class="wp-image-116308" src="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/Glitter-Volcano4jd17js2.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" srcset="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/Glitter-Volcano4jd17js2.jpg,   768w" alt="Teach the kids some fun DIY crafts to play at home" width="850" height="450" loading="lazy"></figure>
<p>Place a tall glass on the tray and then add some baking soda. Now, before adding vinegar add some glitter and mix it well. Then add vinegar to it and watch the colourful bubbles rise and flow out of the glass.</p>
<p>Kids will love it and you may experiment with various colours. Instead of glitters, you may also add food colours.</p>
<h3>Teach them some fun DIY crafts</h3>
<p>If you are looking for more activities to do, kids love to engage in is arts and crafts.</p>
<p>There are literally thousands of ideas that are fun for kids, from empty plastic bottles to ice cream sticks from paper mache use anything and everything to get your kid excited. You will be amazed to see how kids engage themselves in mundane things once they get the knack of it. Just keep an eye on them as a general precaution, and they are set for hours.</p>
<h3>Some thumbprint art as engaging activities for kids</h3>
<p>You can make a lot of paintings with your thumb impressions. You just need some watercolours and a drawing book. Make a tree or balloons or even cute animals with your thumb impressions.</p>
<h3>Clay &amp; Dough</h3>
<p>If you are looking for more activities for kids that are creative and engaging, you can always buy them wet clay readily available in the market in different colours, shapes, and thicknesses. This is one of those fun games for kids to play at home.</p>
<p>Or you can just add some food colours to your regular dough and give them to your child. It may get messy at first, but these are cool things to do. Kids would love to make their own small toys and tiny animals to play with.</p>
<h3>Scratch Art</h3>
<p>Give your child plain white paper and some oil pastel crayons to fill the paper with colours. Ask them to use as many colours as they like. The more colours, the better.</p>
<p>In a separate bowl, mix a black acrylic colour with a dish, spreading the mixture evenly. Allow it to rest before applying a second coat. Make sure the paper is thick enough, or else you might not get the desired results. Then give your child a toothpick to scratch his way towards his masterpiece.</p>
<p>You can say it to be an updated version of the drawing itself. The more you let your kids be free, the more fun activities for kids you can think of.</p>
<h3>A game of Hopscotch &amp; some puzzles</h3>
<p>Play a hopscotch game and introduce some new rules in it.</p>
<p>Take some coloured paper and cut them into different shapes. Then as you call out the shape&rsquo;s names, they have to jump on that shape (circle, triangle, square). This way, you can teach them shapes while playing and having fun.</p>
<p>And a Jigsaw puzzle has always been fun for kids and is an excellent way of testing your kids&rsquo; patience and mental skills. A good mystery can engage them for hours, and you don&rsquo;t have to worry about them.</p>
<h2 id="Conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>Understand that your involvement is necessary for such arts and activities for kids. If you are not willing to participate in these activities for kids, you can&rsquo;t complain about how bored your children feel all day.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/best-outdoor-activities-for-kids">Outdoor Games and It&rsquo;s Benefits for Kids</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/reading-during-the-summer">Top Ways to Engage your Child in Reading During Summer</a></p>

10 Fun and Entertaining Activities For Kids -ORCHIDS INT. SCHOOL

Kids are having a tougher time than us because of COVID. So, here are 10 super fun activities for kids that are so much fun

10 Fun and Entertaining Activities For Kids -ORCHIDS INTL

10 Fun and Entertaining Activities for Kids

<h2 id="note">A Note For Teachers</h2>
<p>As an educator have you come across questions like, &ldquo;Is this student the best in my class or is the other one better than him/her?&rdquo; The answer to that is &ldquo;Every child is a genius, every day.&rdquo;</p>
<p>It is not just a healthy statement anymore but a major point of difference in itself. Every child is unique and every child is special in his or her own way. No parent or teacher should ever distinguish among them based on any moral or social grounds.</p>
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<p>This should be a core belief for every facilitator when it comes to a student. When I say each child is a genius, I am inherently saying that I care deeply, about the growth of each &amp; every child. It means that I understand, that each student is unique &ndash; that each child comes from a unique background and each child learns at their own pace.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s not only about me, but we all need to ensure that every child grows at their pace and we must care to cultivate the genius within each one of them.</p>
<h2 id="help">Help Students Identify Their Strengths</h2>
<p>When I repeatedly say that &ldquo;Every child is a genius&rdquo;, I aim at each and every potential that a child might have within him or her. A student can be good at Math because he loves to work with numbers. That same student may not be good at English as that is not a native language at his place. It doesn&rsquo;t mean that we as educators need to keep pressurizing him to keep learning English, all we need to do is give him some time to grasp the language.</p>
<p>Similarly, there can be a child who is not good at any of the subjects, but can be a fantastic dancer! So be it, let him be the best of what he can be &ndash; encourage him, support and help him overcome his weakness by supporting his strength. No one knows that tomorrow he/she may launch his own dance academy or may start his own dance school.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img class="wp-image-120381" src="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/imageedit_3_2501029678gbf9wlxy.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px" srcset="https://cdn-cms.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/imageedit_3_2501029678gbf9wlxy.jpg" alt="Students interested in dance should be given opportunities to showcase their talent." width="912" height="484" loading="lazy"></figure>
<h2 id="let">Let Every Student Grow Their Interests</h2>
<p>As an educator there can be a time when you come across students who are very fussy about learning and are hyperactive about all other activities like dancing, playing, and making fun all the time, what you need to do at this time is help them to channelize their energy in the right direction.</p>
<p>When I used to teach in the <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/">8th grade</a>, there were a group of 3 students who always remained glued to each other. They were very shy in class and managed to get satisfactory results in examinations. I had never seen them participate in any of the <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/activities/sports">sports</a> activities and wondered &ldquo;what is it that they are really interested in?&rdquo;</p>
<p>One day while passing by an empty classroom during lunch break, I heard some noise. It was the three musketeers beatboxing and singing! I listened to them for some time and then went inside. They were baffled to see me! I asked them why they didn&rsquo;t consider taking part in the school band. They have such talent! To which they said, &ldquo;Ma&rsquo;am our parents want us to concentrate on our studies, not on this.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The very next day I called their parents together and tried to talk to them about this. Luckily they understood and even encouraged them to enroll their names in the upcoming inter-school fest. While leaving I told them with great confidence &ldquo;One day I&rsquo;d like to see you all forming your own band!&rdquo; It brought huge smiles to their faces.</p>
<p>If the energy of every child is channelized in the right direction, each child will be enthusiastic, and bring their enthusiasm and real-world experience into the classroom to benefit themselves.</p>
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<h2 id="be">Be More Than Just a Teacher</h2>
<p>Every student needs a mentor, be a mentor, a guide, a friend and bring out the best in every child. Be an inspiration to them, as nurturing a spark of genius begins with inspiration.</p>
<p>Imagine if &ldquo;Sachin Tendulkar &ldquo; was forced to learn music as a child, would we have the best cricketer?</p>
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<p>There are few parents who have been the best students and have persuaded their ambitions and expect the same from their children, which leads to <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/how-to-help-teenage-depression">depression</a> and loss of self-development and self-awareness in the children. So my message to the parents is,&rdquo; Don&rsquo;t put the pressure of your ambitions on your child&rsquo;s shoulder.</p>
<p>Students who aren&rsquo;t encouraged to change their fundamental beliefs about their own abilities may never progress in subject areas that they don&rsquo;t already feel inclined toward.</p>
<p>Oftentimes, students are numbers defined not by their unique personalities and potential but by their current exam scores. Our students/ children deserve to be seen for their own potential to each one of them can grow into the genius he/she is.</p>
<p>Last but not the least, I strongly believe in the saying that &ldquo;Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.&rdquo;</p>
<h2 id="about">About the Author</h2>
<p>These thoughts were shared by our teacher Ms. Wahida Jamadar Ma&rsquo;am from <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/mumbai-branches/koparkhairane">Orchids International School in Koparkhairne</a>. Her passion is reading &amp; making students feel that every child is special with the learning &amp; the World around them.</p>
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Every Student is Special!

Tips to Boost Creativity in Children In A Fun Way

<h2 id="Introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>Creative thinking is one of the important elements of early childhood development. With imagination and creativity activities, a child can enhance their skills physically, socially, mentally, and emotionally. It is one of the most significant elements for establishing self-expressions. With the help of creativity, <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/social-skills">toddlers</a> can find pleasure in expressing their ideas through sounds, colors, and shapes. Creative learning also encourages problem-solving and <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog">critical thinking skills</a>.</p>
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<h2 id="Top 6">Top 6 Activities to Instill Creativity in Children</h2>
<h3>There are various benefits of encouraging creativity in children</h3>
<ul>
<li>One of the most important benefits of organizing creative thinking activities for kindergarten is that it helps in building social communication skills among your toddlers.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Creativity is one of the best ways to express. Thus, it helps children in expressing their emotions and when your child grows up the use of art and craft provides them a safe way to socialize with other children. It also teaches them about building relationships and how to work together&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/tips-for-problem-solving-skills">Problem-solving</a> skills, critical thinking skills, and even <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/improve-the-maths-of-child">math</a> skills improve through creative plays hence making them intellectually strong.</li>
<li>The use of a pencil, crayons, and paintbrushes motivates children to develop their motor skills</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="Ways">Ways to Develop Creativity in Children</h2>
<p>If you are thinking of how to encourage creative thinking, then below mentioned are some of the best imagination and creativity activities that promote creative thinking among your toddler, which are:</p>
<h3><strong>Cut and Glue Activity</strong></h3>
<p>It is one of the most creative art activities that help your kid in building their creativity level. The only things that you need are a scissor, color, glue, paper, and board. Ask your child to cut the paper in different shapes, color it, and paste it on the board. This can also help you in creating a memorable piece of art. It also helps you in enhancing the motor skill of your tot.</p>
<h3><strong>Clay Modeling Activity</strong></h3>
<p>It is one of the most fun-oriented and creative items to play. Just give your child some <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog">clay</a> and let them take over their imaginations. It also encourages the child to make different shapes, thus improving their mental skills.</p>
<h3><strong>Finger Painting</strong></h3>
<p>If you are still thinking of how to encourage creativity in a child then you can think of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1qOIIBKFFs">finger painting</a> activity. It is one of the messiest and the most interesting activities that your child can do. For conducting this activity, you only need watercolor and drawing paper. For doing this activity spread some drawing paper on the table and leave your child free to do the painting with fingers.</p>
<h3><strong>Dramatic Play</strong></h3>
<p>The other way of encouraging creativity in children is through dramatic play. This is the most fun-loving activity that every toddler will love to do. Ask your child to behave like a tiger walking in a jungle, a pot with boiling water, or anything and perform a dramatic play. It will not only build your toddler&rsquo;s creative thinking but it will also help them in enhancing their abstract thinking, emotional, and language skills as well.</p>
<h3><strong>A New Ending</strong></h3>
<p>Kids love to hear good stories, like fairy tales. Read their favorite <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/story">story</a> and ask them to give a new ending. Encourage them to change the story using a character from other stories. This activity will not only improve creative thinking but you will also come to know about the rich fantasy of your school-goer.</p>
<h3><strong>Creative Role-Playing</strong></h3>
<p>Give your child a couple of stuffed animals and let them act in whatever way they like. By having role-play, kids will create conversations and situations in such a way that it will also help them in improving their<a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/social-skills"> social skills</a>.</p>
<h3><strong>A Creative Out-of-the-Box</strong></h3>
<p>You can also help your child in thinking out of the box by giving those creative games and activities. These games will also help them in developing skills like coordination, self-expression, and fine motor skills.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Painting</strong></h3>
<p>Painting is another way of developing children&rsquo;s creativity. All you need is watercolor and a sheet. Buy your child those colors and let them explore their imaginations. It is one of the messiest, funnier, and the most entertaining ways of encouraging creativity in children.</p>
<h3><strong>Cooking</strong></h3>
<p>This activity is for grownups. Give your children the full right to the kitchen and let them make the best out of the ingredients that are present in a kitchen. Apart from <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com">improving their creativity</a>, it will enhance their cooking level as well.</p>
<h2 id="Conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>Creativity is more than talent and skill. Being creative will not only allow your child to be more flexible, but it will also help them in becoming better problem solvers and critical thinkers.&nbsp; Creativity also makes them more capable in terms of adapting to technological advancement and provides them with many new opportunities. Thus, make your child free and let them explore their level of creativity.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 id="Also">Also Read:</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/teach-child-mindfulness">Why and How to Teach Your Kids Mindfulness?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/kids-and-mobile-phones-a-dangerous-friendship">Kids and Mobile Phones&hellip;A Dangerous Friendship</a></p>

Innovative ideas to boost creativity in children- ORCHIDS INT. SCHOOL

Creativity in children helps them cope better with discomfort. It aids in development of confidence, social skills, & academic performance

Innovative Ideas to Boost Kids' Creativity

Fun Ways to Boost Creativity in Children

<h2 id="Introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>School newsletters are an essential communication tool. They help keep parents and guardians informed and involved in everything that&rsquo;s happening in the school. Creating an effective school newsletter can take lots of time and effort, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean the process has to be stressful. Just a little bit of practice in your writing skills can help you excel in writing newsletters. Are you a student looking for some ideas to make your school newsletter more interesting? You&rsquo;re not alone. Many students find it hard to come up with creative topics and write engaging content. The following blog post includes 10 tips on how to improve writing skills so that you can write better articles for your school newsletter, making them more interesting!</p>
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<h2 id="What Is">What Is a School Newsletter?</h2>
<p>A school newsletter is a type of magazine or publication that highlights student achievements and news-worthy events at the school. These newsletters are usually published periodically, often monthly, quarterly or yearly. School newsletters also provide an opportunity for students to develop their journalistic skills by writing articles about happenings in the classroom as well as community members connected with the school. They can even help form meaningful connections between people and classrooms within schools if they&rsquo;re written well enough!</p>
<h2 id="Why Are">Why Are Writing Skills Important in Making a School Newsletter Interesting?</h2>
<h3>Help You Convey the Message in a Better Way.</h3>
<p>Writing skills are important for making school newsletters interesting because they help you convey your message in a better way.</p>
<h3>The Content Would Be Boring Without Writing Skills.</h3>
<p>Writing skills are important to make a school newsletter interesting because without them the content would be dry and boring. Students often struggle with this when they&rsquo;re assigned articles that don&rsquo;t involve their personal interests or experiences. This leads to readers not engaging as much with what&rsquo;s being written about which then affects how successful it is overall.</p>
<h3>Newsletters Seem More Readable.</h3>
<p>Writing skills are critical for making school newsletters more readable from beginning to end easily by providing clear instructions on where each paragraph starts and ends; this helps students understand the structure of an article so that they can become better writers themselves!</p>
<h2 id="Different">Different Writing Skills Required for School Newsletter.</h2>
<p>Students should have the following writing skills to write an effective school newsletter:</p>
<ul>
<li>be able to write in the first person, from a personal perspective.</li>
<li>have an understanding of grammar and sentence structure so that ideas can be communicated accurately.</li>
<li>use <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/parents-corner/reading-games-for-kids">creative writing techniques</a> like metaphors or different types of imagery.</li>
<li>be able to summarize events in succinct sentences without including too much detail.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 id="Different">Different Ways to Improve Writing Skills for School Newsletters.</h2>
<h3>Use Active Verbs.</h3>
<p>First, it&rsquo;s important to use active verbs and avoid passive voice in order to make writing more interesting. This engages the reader right from the get-go and makes them want to read further into what you have written about.</p>
<h3>Students Should Be Encouraged to Take Risks.</h3>
<p>Second, students should be encouraged not just to think outside of the box but also to take risks when they write&mdash;giving themselves permission for their work not to be perfect is one step towards becoming better writers!</p>
<h3>Students Should Have a Clear Understanding.</h3>
<p>Students should have a clear understanding of how to write an essay. They need to know what the point or thesis is for their writing and then they can go on from there in order to create something coherent.</p>
<h3>Students Should Be Aware of Sentence Structure.</h3>
<p>It is important that students are aware of sentence structure so that they can use appropriate punctuation; this will help them to be more expressive and descriptive in their writing.</p>
<h3>They should be able to use sentence variety.</h3>
<p>Students should also have a broad understanding of how to use sentence variety; this includes using different lengths, connecting sentences with conjunctions such as &ldquo;but&rdquo; or &ldquo;however,&rdquo; varying the openings for sentences (e.g., starting with an action verb), and adding variety by using different word choices.</p>
<h3>They Should Identify the Present Tense.</h3>
<p>Students should also be able to identify the present tense of a verb and use it correctly in their writing, which will help them keep descriptions alive with action verbs instead of making everything seem static or dull. They can then add sensory detail by using adjectives, adverbs, similes, metaphors, personification, and onomatopoeia.</p>
<h3>They Should Know How to Use Dialogue.</h3>
<p>To improve on writing skills they should know how to use dialogue effectively, and be able to point out the difference between a direct quotation and indirect speech.</p>
<h3>They Need to Understand the Subject.</h3>
<p>To improve on writing skills it is also important for students to understand sentence structure &ndash; that it can include a subject, predicate verb, or linking verb; object(s) of the action if there is one; and a complete thought.</p>
<h3>They Should Know About Punctuation.</h3>
<p>Students should also know how to use punctuation, such as commas, semi-colons, colons, dashes (or parentheses), bullets or numbers for lists, ellipses to show trailing off in mid-sentence. They need to be aware of the following: quotation marks around dialogue; the use of italics for thoughts and emphasis.</p>
<h3>They Should Have a Basic Vocabulary.</h3>
<p>To improve on writing skills students should have a basic understanding of vocabulary, including some obscure words that might be useful in their writing. If they are going to write about <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/class1-maths-ncert-solutions">mathematics</a> or science subjects, then it&rsquo;s very important for them to know the difference between likely and probable outcomes.</p>
<h2 id="Conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>I hope following these tips can help you be a pro at writing newsletters. Include a reminder in every newsletter with your email for suggestions on topics or improvements. And when you are all done, don&rsquo;t forget to ask parents for feedback on your newsletter. Parents will appreciate your effort to improve your school newsletter and appreciate you being open to their suggestions.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Have you applied these writing principles in your own newsletters?If not, do it now!</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/child-self-development">Your Child&rsquo;s Path Towards Self Development</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/positive-attitude-of-kids">7 Ways To Help Your Children Develop A Positive Attitude</a></p>

Top 10 Ways to Improve Writing Skills for School Newsletter - ORCHIDS

Wondering how to write the best school newsletter just through writing skills? These tips are a must read.

Top 10 Ways to Improve Writing Skills for School Newsletter

How to Make a School Newsletter Interesting Through Writing Skills?

<h2 id="Introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>It is long-discredited that creative development is limited to paintings, pencils, and colours. This way of thinking is believed to be equally crucial for people working in STEM fields as it is for those in the arts.</p>
<p>One study even highlighted creativity as one of the most desirable traits for an employee amongst 1500 CEOs worldwide. As such, success depends on how much exposure we’ve had to creative thinking and learning, making the school the perfect place to begin creative development.</p>
<p>In this article, we have compiled for you seven creative school approaches for the creative development of children.</p>
<h2 id="Why is">Why is the School Environment Essential for Creative Development?</h2>
<p>In the areas of expression, problem-solving, invention, and faster and more effective learning, creative development schools focused on cultivating creativity in children generate long-term success for life. The seemingly contradictory signals about creativity that instructors give may have adaptive value. Creativity is the component of cultural development that creates innovation. Novelty is balancing by preservation in any evolutionary process.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/creativity/creative-thinking-in-kids/">Creativity</a> is a style of thinking, not an activity. It appears inextricably linked to everything we do when considering how many activities in life require us to think differently about an existing notion.</p>
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<p>Even if our creative development produces no “results,” it is still a helpful learning method. Engaging in creative task-solving is engaging and interesting, resulting in an energetic atmosphere that forces us to concentrate on the work at hand. You’ll know from personal experience that creatively engaging with knowledge is considerably more enjoyable than penning lines and lines of text in a notepad.</p>
<h2 id="encourage">How to Encourage Creative Development in the School?</h2>
<p>It is up to you, as the teacher, to infuse some creative development into your school setting as the facilitator of your pupils’ learning. Here are 7 strategies to help your pupils enhance their creativity.</p>
<h3>1. Recognize and Promote the Creative Atmosphere.</h3>
<p>If you don’t cultivate a general climate of creativity, it won’t be easy to create a creative school. As your student’s guide to creativity, you have the opportunity to nurture it through encouragement, prizes, and the use of organized ways to scaffold abilities.</p>
<p>When promoting <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/creativity/promote-kids-creativity/">creative conversation</a>, don’t only moderate or mediate; educate your students on how to incorporate these abilities into their discussions by having them put the following questions into their workbooks or sticking them to the wall in poster form. Alternatively, enjoy the many hobbies of carpentry, home bread baking, and other open-ended tasks that complement a different skill set.</p>
<h3>2. Allow Space for Visual Reflection.</h3>
<p>Reflective exercises allow students to take in knowledge more thoroughly, which improves their creative and contextual comprehension of the material. When <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/health-nutrition/the-benefits-of-meditation-for-children/">meditative learning exercises</a> are exhibited graphically in the school, they benefit the students who share them and everyone in the class.</p>
<p>One illustration of this idea in action is a board of mindset moments. Doing that will create a fantastic chance for guided reflection by allowing students to pin their learning or “changed attitudes” to the board. Use a customized template to reflect some newly discovered concepts and pin them to your wall utilizing this method.</p>
<h3>3. Maintain a Flexible School Configuration.</h3>
<p>Throughout the school year, your students will be working in various settings, including group projects, solo exams, and listening groups to presentations, among other things. The key to keeping the creative juices flowing across different learning environments is to keep your school layout flexible and reorganizable.</p>
<h3>4. Introduce Novel Educational Resources.</h3>
<p>Textbooks and tried-and-true lesson plans are lovely, but adding more unique learning resources (and becoming creative yourself!) may encourage your pupils to think outside the box and connect more deeply with the subject. Introduce students to a new or exciting subject</p>
<p>Introducing your pupils to something they’re not typically exposed to will elevate their thinking and allow them to build connections across different fields. They’ll be able to draw parallels in ways that may never have occurred before because of their preconceived ideas about the area, concept, or stimulus.</p>
<h3>5. Encourage Conversation and Hands-On Learning.</h3>
<p>Students can express new ideas, think critically, and share their thoughts by engaging them deeper via hands-on learning and channeling essential dialogues. Learn to help students work as a team</p>
<p>While it’s crucial to encourage independent learning and thought, it’s also essential for students to communicate. This will help them navigate their future career paths with multiple people on their projects or teams.</p>
<h3>6. Don’t Confine Assignments to a Single Format.</h3>
<p>Allowing students to pick the style of their projects helps them explore the work in the manner they like. It makes them more naturally motivated to use their imagination.</p>
<p>Imagine that students were obliged to study social issues like caste and race as part of a social studies curriculum. Rather than having students write essays, give them various forms to examine the idea of racism and societal acceptability, such as a presentation, documentary, or speech, allowing them to be more creative.</p>
<h3>7. Motivating Children Through Rewards and Recognition.</h3>
<p>Encouragement improves everyone’s performance, and the ultimate kind of encouragement is a reward. Visually rewarding accomplishments in school encourage kids to continue performing excellent work while also instilling a feeling of pride. It also teaches kids that there are no right or wrong solutions to creativity and exploration. Make customized certifications that represent the specifics of the achievement.</p>
<h2 id="Conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>As role models for students throughout their most formative years, teachers have a significant impact on whether creativity is encouraged or suppressed in the school environment. The school environment isn’t exclusively the duty of the educational system. But it’s worth noting that nearly all kids have considerable creative talents before enrolling in school.</p>
<p>A good teacher’s job is to bring out the best in students. It also contributes significantly to improved health, allowing them to continue to progress academically and in the realm of creative development.</p>

How Does School Environment Affect Creative Development? - ORCHIDS

Is your child gifted in being creative? Well put them in the right school environment and watch their creative development bloom.

The Importance Of A Good School Environment For Creative Development

<h2 id="Introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>It&rsquo;s no secret that <span data-sheets-root="1">activities to develop&nbsp;</span>creativity is an important part of <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/the-impact-of-school-life">childhood development.</a> It helps children to develop their imagination, divergent thinking skills, and empathy for others. In this blog post, we will discuss the 12 benefits of creative<a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/parent-resources/educational-trends/hands-on-activities"> activities </a>for children!</p>
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<h2 id="What">What Is Meant by Creativity?</h2>
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<p>Creativity refers to the process of making new and original ideas, images, sounds or performances. Creativity is often associated with artistic pursuits such as drawing pictures or writing stories; however, creativity can be applied in any number of fields from marketing to cooking.!</p>
<h2 id="Different">Different Types of Creativity</h2>
<p>Following are the different types:</p>
<h3>1. Artistic Creativity</h3>
<p>This includes producing, exploring, and expressing original ideas in art forms such as painting or sculpture.</p>
<h3>2. Functional Creativity</h3>
<p>Functional creativity means the use of <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/creativity">creative thinking to develop new solutions</a> for a problem. For example, when someone invents a new device that we didn&rsquo;t know we needed until now!</p>
<h3>3. Social Creativity</h3>
<p>Using your imagination and skills to invent ways to innovate social situations like ending poverty or reducing violence between different ethnic groups. This could also be called &ldquo;doing good&rdquo; through creativity!</p>
<h2 id="What Are">What Are the Benefits of Creativity?</h2>
<p>Following are the top 12 benefits:</p>
<h3>1. Creative Activities Increase Cognitive Skills</h3>
<p>One of the most immediate effects that creative activities can have on kids is an increased ability to think creatively &ndash; or flexibly solve problems as they come up. For example, one study found that when adults were asked if someone could use all six sides of a cube with images drawn on each side so that every image was seen just by rotating the cube, those who did not do any creative activities could solve the problem with an average of only one to three minutes. However, people who had done a boosting activity beforehand solved the dilemma in less than thirty seconds on average!</p>
<h3>2. Creative Activities Develop Talent and Interests</h3>
<p>Fostering children&rsquo;s talents through creative projects helps them find their passions as they grow up. Children will become more engaged when the tasks are challenging but manageable; There is room for self-expression or original ideas; The process is fun and rewarding.</p>
<h3>3. Creative Activities Build Skills</h3>
<p>Solving creative problems builds<a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/creativity"> critical-thinking skills</a> and teaches children to distinguish between strong ideas and weak ones. Children will analyze a problem, make connections with other things they know or have seen before, and come up with innovative solutions. They&rsquo;ll be more motivated if the activity is fun!</p>
<h3>4. Creativity Boosts Learning</h3>
<p>Engaging in an art project stimulates your child&rsquo;s brain by helping them think about how their different experiences are connected. Arts lessons can teach kids scientific concepts like gravity or engineering principles like gears while also developing their understanding of space, time, color theory&hellip; The sky&rsquo;s the limit for what you could explore together!</p>
<h3>5. Creatively Engaged Kids Are More Emotionally Resilient</h3>
<p>Creative activities have been shown to boost emotional intelligence, which helps children deal with stressful situations. Creative activities help kids develop a variety of skills that can be applied in other areas of their lives&ndash;they&rsquo;ll feel more confident and connected to others.</p>
<h3>6. Creativity Improves Self-Esteem of Children</h3>
<p>Creative activities have been shown to boost self-esteem in children, which is an important part of emotional well-being. Creatively engaged kids are more likely to be happy and find success outside the classroom as adults.</p>
<h3>7. Develops Problem-Solving Skills</h3>
<p>Learning how to solve problems creatively will help your child think laterally when faced with issues or challenges&ndash;helping them become a creative thinker that can tackle any challenge head-on!</p>
<h3>8. Creativity Improves the Ability for Greater Concentration</h3>
<p>Engaging in artistic pursuits like drawing and painting teaches kids about focus and attention span by improving their ability to concentrate. Children who take time out from screens each day may even see improvements in mental health over time!</p>
<h3>9. Creativity Is Good for the Brain</h3>
<p>Studies have shown that it can literally make you smarter. Creative thinking helps your child build and strengthen their cognitive ability, improving memory and sequencing skills while teaching them how to problem solve with out of the box solutions!</p>
<h3>10. Creativity Develops Empathy</h3>
<p>Research has shown creative pursuits help teach children about empathy by putting themselves in someone else&rsquo;s shoes. It teaches kids compassion through understanding what it feels like to be a different person&ndash;helping them become more empathetic people who are less likely to bully or discriminate against those they don&rsquo;t understand.</p>
<h3>11. Helps Kids Feel Happier</h3>
<p>Creative interests help boost your child&rsquo;s mood, as research has shown that children who are engaged in creative pursuits have higher self-esteem and better well-being. The things they create may also make their friends jealous which boosts their social status!</p>
<h3>12. Creativity Improves Foresight Vision</h3>
<p>Creativity improves foresight, it is the ability to think of new and different ways to solve problems. This builds a child&rsquo;s resilience as they will be able to see more than just one solution when faced with an obstacle.</p>
<h2 id="Conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>Creativity is the spark that ignites a child&rsquo;s imagination. Creative children are more likely to grow up to be creative adults who use their skills and talents in their careers, hobbies, and everyday lives. Give your child an advantage with these 10 benefits for kids.&nbsp; We know it can seem overwhelming at times raising our little ones into independent young people but we hope this list will help you feel encouraged as well as informed about what traits may develop thanks to childhood creativity!</p>
<h4><strong>Also Read:</strong></h4>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/creative-thinking-in-kids">6 Fun Creative Activities to Develop Creative Thinking in Kids</a> Discover six engaging activities that can help kids enhance their creative thinking skills in fun and exciting ways.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/promote-kids-creativity">10 Ways to Promote Kids Creativity</a> Explore ten effective strategies to nurture and encourage creativity in children for their overall development.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/creativity-in-children">Fun ways to boost creativity in children</a> Learn fun and interactive methods to inspire and boost creativity in children for imaginative thinking.</p>
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12 Benefits of Creativity For Children | Orchids International

Creativity is important for every kid to shine in life. This blog will help us understand their creativity, By Orchids International

12 Key Benefits of Creativity for Kids | Orchids Intl

12 Benefits of Developing Creativity Through Creative Activities for Children

Fun Ways To Train Your Child's Creativity

<h2 id="Introduction">Introduction</h2>
<p>Child&rsquo;s Creativity is considered a gift by many, but if you look at it for it, creativity seems more like a skill than a gift. It takes patience and practice to develop skills such as creativity, and children are often the best subjects because they learn faster than adults.</p>
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<p>Kids&rsquo; imaginations run wild at times, which can seem almost impossible to control. While this may not be an issue when your child is drawing dinosaurs or practising shapes with sidewalk chalk outside, letting kids explore their imagination for too long can cause trouble in other social situations (and even danger). Children who constantly flit from idea to idea usually present challenges that drive parents mad &ndash; mainly when those ideas include taking apart the television or climbing up something tall. Let us proceed to know how to develop creativity in children.</p>
<h2 id="10 Ways">10 ways to enhance your child&rsquo;s creativity</h2>
<p>Here are ten fun ways for you to train your child&rsquo;s creativity development:</p>
<h3>1. Encouraging them to make things from found objects&nbsp;</h3>
<p>Taking familiar objects from around the house and turning them into something new is an excellent way for kids (and adults) to use their imaginations. It teaches art skills such as color theory, perspective, and how to build 3-D objects.</p>
<h3><strong>2. Let them explore&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>One of the best ways children can learn about their world is by experimenting with it. The child who plays in a self-made mud pit will understand where mud comes from (and bath time will be her new favorite!). The child who helps you water all your plants will understand how food becomes available on the dinner table (and probably want to eat kale all day). And a child who has access to different tools or household items can feel empowered enough to fix things around the house. This is a great way for your child&rsquo;s creative development.</p>
<h3><strong>3. Teach them the basics of computer code&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Kids would be amazed at what they could accomplish if they knew how to write (or at least read) computer code. It&rsquo;s not as hard as it seems, and once they understand the basics, it&rsquo;s easy to move forward on their own.</p>
<h3><strong>4. Help them discover nature&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Making a child appreciate nature at an early age is essential because these are the times when they would be most open to trying new things. Being exposed to nature becomes more difficult as they get older because their routines are filled with schoolwork or <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/nine-ways-to-encourage-creativity-in-children-through-arts-and-crafts">extra-curricular activities</a> that keep them inside for extended periods. The child who learns how to identify different types of trees will always have something amazing to share every time you go out into the woods together!</p>
<h3><strong>5. Read or introduce stories about other cultures&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>This one requires that you do some research ahead of time. Every child is unique, and reading stories about different people will help them realize that they are not the only child on earth. Learning how other children live can be very eye-opening for some kids!</p>
<h3><strong>6. Introduce a child to games like Chess</strong></h3>
<p>A child who knows how to play chess is automatically more likely (and capable) of solving problems in real life by using their head instead of being ruled by emotions. This could have an impact on his/her ability to deal with adults as well as other children in a friendly manner since he has already learned how different pieces can work together towards achieving a common goal!</p>
<h3><strong>7. Teach a child how to draw or paint&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>As you can see, art is a <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/creativity-in-children">great way to enhance a child&rsquo;s creativity</a>. And since you have already started showing the child that he can do it, just give the child the tools and let your child explore his imagination!</p>
<h3><strong>8. Play word games with children&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Gather some key vocabulary words for various subjects like science, history, grammar, etc., and quiz children on these words in an informal way. This will enhance the child&rsquo;s creativity because the child would constantly be thinking about new comments and their meanings, thus strengthening the child&rsquo;s vocabulary!</p>
<h3><strong>9. Encourage the child to write a diary&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Writing is something that encompasses both your child&rsquo;s creativity as well as analytical skills. Therefore it should not be surprising if the child starts expressing his/her opinions on certain things <a href="https://www.orchidsinternationalschool.com/blog/project-ideas-for-kids">clearly and understandably </a>while writing in a diary!</p>
<h3><strong>10. Participate in social activities with children&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>It has been found that children who take part in social activities have better abilities to think creatively. Than those who do not take part in any social activities. If the child likes playing football, go out there and play with him too! Or if the child likes to dance, you can also go and dance with the child. Creative play child development is as important as education.</p>
<h2 id="Conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>Enhancing your child&rsquo;s creativity is an essential step towards a child&rsquo;s success in life. Your child will be much more successful if the child has good creative skills. Therefore you must try to do it in a fun and learning way so that your child can make the most out of it.</p>
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