Event - Kalyani

At Vivero incursions are an integral part of our learning process with a purpose and intention to create meaningful experiences for our young learners. As part of Unit 2 our PN children are learning about Animals and Birds around us. Nursery is learning all about Farm to table - the elements of a farm and the process of making food. Our K1 K2 are learning about - Living things go through a change and Materials in the environment respectively. In line with our pedagogy we had arranged for an animal petting incursion in school on Friday 26 Sept 2024. We had an animal expert bring to us 15 species of animals and birds for all our children to see and pet. All our children were ecstatic and excited to see the animals like- Fan tailed pigeon, parakeets, rabbits, Black and golden finch, ducks, fish, turtle, cat, a hamster, guinea pig, white mouse, cockatiel, Budgerigar, grey parrots and more. Each class got an opportunity to come to the lunch area and see all the animals and birds closely. Children had an amazing time seeing live animals at school!!

On Day 1 of our Literacy week the K2 children were introduced to the importance of literacy, sparking great excitement as they brought their favourite books from home to share with their friends. We explored the different elements of a book, including the roles of the author, illustrator, and editor, helping the children understand how books are created. In addition, we introduced the class to various types of books, and the children were particularly engaged during a reading of a wordless book. They eagerly contributed their own ideas and interpretations to the story, showcasing their creativity and understanding of storytelling. This activity set a strong foundation for their journey into literacy.

Children in Nursery, started the day by showing the story books they had got from home. They were introduced to the various books around them ,like a register, diary the Vivero cook-book, newspaper ,files. Children learnt the importance of books and that there are different pictures, print and font on them. They were also told the importance of taking care of our books and how to stack them in the book shelf. Children thoroughly enjoyed listening to the story of a Mixed-up Chameleon too!

At Vivero Kalyaninagar we commenced our Green School initiative on 23 Aug 2024. Green School Projects move beyond theories and textbooks and concentrates solely on ‘doing’. It is an environmental initiative directed to subtly sensitise our K1 & K2 children to the environment through hands-on and thought provoking engagements. We spoke to our K1 & K2 children about caring for the Earth. We discussed about Air pollution, water pollution, and electricity wastage. We then brainstormed ways to reduce wastage of resources, like turning off taps, using buckets for baths, and switching off unused lights. We all pledged to protect our planet and adopt these habits daily. The children created a collage, illustrating various ways to save our planet Earth, reinforcing their learning through art. This collage is placed in the parent lobby as a reminder to all about saving energies.

Our K1 children had a visitor at school on Friday as part of our unit on All living things go through a change. Arya Tiwari had brought their pet dog and turtle to our school. As part of our new unit the children learned that both the dog and turtle are living beings with characteristics such as breathing, feeling hungry, growing, and having babies. The incursion was a memorable one for everyone because the children were enthusiastic and thoroughly enjoyed the chance to interact with the animals.

At Vivero Kalyaninagar we commenced our Green School initiative on 23 Aug 2024. Green School Projects move beyond theories and textbooks and concentrates solely on ‘doing’. It is an environmental initiative directed to subtly sensitise our K1 & K2 children to the environment through hands-on and thought provoking engagements. We will be introducing the various facets of sustainability and creating awareness about the environment we live in by touching upon areas like- pollution, water, and electricity wastage and more. To initiate the discussion our K1 & K2 teachers along with the children brain stormed about the various steps they would like to take to ensure we are using energy resources efficiently, being mindful about waste segregation, saving water, etc. To begin with our K1 & K2 children learned about waste segregation by sorting kitchen waste into wet (like peels) and dry (like plastic). This helped them see how wet waste can be composted, while dry waste harms the environment. We all pledged to protect our planet and adopt these habits daily.

We recently organized exciting activities to teach children about the Olympics. The event was designed to introduce them to the spirit of the Games and the values they represent. To kick off the day, we introduced the children to the concept of the Olympics, explaining how athletes from different cities come together to compete in various sports. We highlighted the importance of the Olympic Games as a global event that brings people from all over the world together. As part of the learning experience, we played an Olympic song to set the mood and energize the group. We then introduced the Olympic symbols, focusing on the iconic five interlocking rings. We explained that these rings represent the continents of the world, symbolizing unity and cooperation among nations. To make the experience more interactive, the children used paints and cups to create their own versions of the Olympic rings. This hands-on activity allowed them to engage creatively with the theme and learn through play. We also informed them that the next Olympic Games will be held in Paris, generating excitement about the upcoming event. To conclude the day, the children participated in Olympic-themed games, including a ring toss and jumping challenges on colorful rings. They enthusiastically engaged in these activities, demonstrating teamwork and sportsmanship. Each child decorated their own medal, which they proudly wore as they completed the challenges. The joy and pride on their faces as they received their medals were truly rewarding. Overall, the Olympic Day celebration was a great success, providing the children with a fun and educational experience that fostered an appreciation for the Olympic spirit.

In our recent class discussion, the Sapphires learned about the important roles played by various professionals who help us in our daily lives. We talked about doctors, policemen, and firemen, and how their work which makes our communities safer and healthier. After learning about these everyday heroes, the students were given some time to think about what they want to be when they grow up. Each student then drew a picture of their chosen profession and provided a reason for their choice. The exercise helped the Sapphires appreciate the vital roles played by these professionals and allowed them to envision themselves in these roles in the future. It was inspiring to see their enthusiasm and thoughtfulness as they considered how they could contribute to their communities when they grow up.

In our pre nursery classroom, where giggles and tiny footsteps echoed, a unique and unexpectedly engaging activity unfolded: brushing teeth. The children eagerly lined up, each taking their turn to practice the art of brushing. Through this playful exercise, the little ones not only learned about oral hygiene but also embraced a moment of camaraderie, turning a simple task into a memorable classroom adventure.

As part of our ongoing unit, "I Am Unique," the Sapphires created an "All About Me" book. In this activity, each student wrote their name, age, favourite food, and details about their family. Through this project, they learned that everyone is unique and special in their own way. This exercise helped them celebrate their individuality while recognizing the diversity and uniqueness of their peers.

At Vivero Kalyaninagar our children have added a Kitchen patch and a Herb Garden. They created a kitchen garden, learning the farming process hands-on. They sowed seeds in groups, using farming tools to plough the field and plant vegetables like tomatoes, lady fingers, beans, and coriander.
Each child enjoyed watering the seeds, watching their garden grow. They also visited the herb garden, discovering different kinds of herbs like lemongrass, mint, Tulsi, aloe vera, carom seed, and hibiscus. This experience taught them about the benefits and uses of various herbs. Overall, the project was educational and fun, instilling a sense of responsibility and a love for nature in our children.

On International Yoga Day, children participated in a delightful session exploring various balancing poses. The session began with "Five Finger Breathing," a calming technique that helped the children focus and prepare for the asanas ahead.
Next, the children tried the Tree Pose, a balancing pose that required concentration and stability. It was wonderful to see them enjoy the challenge of maintaining their balance while standing on one leg, their arms reaching upwards like branches.
The Snake Pose came next, where the children lay on their stomachs and lifted their chest, mimicking the graceful movement of a snake.They attempted the Camel Pose, a deep backbend that provided a good stretch for their entire front body. It was a bit challenging, but the children showed great enthusiasm and perseverance.
The children then moved to the Forward Bend, which stretched their hamstrings and helped improve their flexibility. This was followed by the Backward Bend, an invigorating pose that opened up their chest and shoulders.
To conclude the session, the children performed Shavasana, also known as the Corpse Pose. This relaxation pose allowed them to lie down comfortably and let go of all tension, helping their bodies and minds to fully relax.
The children thoroughly enjoyed trying different asanas, and the session ended on a peaceful note with everyone feeling rejuvenated and calm.

The contributions and sacrifices made by our fathers in our lives do not need a specific day for celebration.
A father, who is our role model and superhero, is that one special man who is a friend, parent, philosopher and guide who always protects us in every phase of our lives. Our children at Vivero created some mementos, for their father.

The first day of school for the children was a memorable event filled with joy and excitement. The highlight of the day was the Photo Booth, where the children eagerly clicked photos, capturing their happy smiles and enthusiastic poses.
In addition to the Photo Booth, the children indulged in creative handprint crafts. These vibrant and personalized crafts served as delightful back-to-school takeaways, allowing the children to express their creativity while making lasting memories of their first day.
The children were overjoyed to meet their old and new friends and begin this exciting journey together. It was a fantastic start to what promises to be an exciting school year.

The first week of our Eco Adventure summer camp was a huge success! The children had an incredible time exploring and learning about the natural world around them.
We kicked off the camp with a nature hunt, where our Rainbow Rangers collected leaves, flowers, and twigs to create beautiful frames. The children also got to indulge their culinary skills by making yummy ice lollies, which they thoroughly enjoyed. It was a refreshing treat on a hot summer day! Another hit was the spray painting activity, which allowed them to express themselves through art.
One of the camp highlights was bark etching. The children explored the texture of tree bark and made unique art pieces using paper and crayons. They loved learning about the different types of trees and their bark patterns.
Passing the water balloon was a fun and exciting group activity that the children couldn't get enough of! Their laughter filled the air as they played and splashed around.
Lastly, Rainbow Rangers made dinosaur footprints on playdough, which sparked their imaginations and brought out their inner paleontologists.

The Holi celebration at school was a blast of colours and laughter! Children danced to lively Holi songs, sprayed vibrant colours with pichkaris and bonded with their friends. They had great fun making Holi frames, by dipping pompoms in various hues and creating splashes of colour. Later they engaged in culinary activities, making refreshing Rose Squash drinks garnished it with mint leaves and lemon juice. They also enjoyed delicious snacks like jalebis, batata wada, and chips, prepared by our beloved chef which added to the festive spirit. Finally, our children crafted beautiful Holi cards for their parents, spreading love and joy. It was a delightful day filled with fun and happiness, leaving everyone with cherished memories of a fantastic Holi celebration!

The experience of visiting the fire station and learning about a Fire-Fighter, one of the Community Helpers, was very intriguing for our Pre-Nursery & Nursery children.
They had the opportunity to see the various equipment and vehicles that firefighters use in an emergency, such as the fire engine, water sprinklers, hose pipes, and extinguishers.
The fire truck's unique qualities and how it rescues those in need of assistance were demonstrated to the children! Our children had a terrific time meeting this community volunteer—the firefighter!

Kindergarten 2 children’s visit to the Science Park was a thrilling exploration of science, energy, and the natural world. From engaging in outdoor activities to delving into the complexities of renewable energy, they embraced the wonders of discovery and learning.
Through interactive exhibits, captivating demonstrations, and immersive experiences, they left the park with a renewed sense of curiosity and a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of science and the environment.

At Vivero, Sports is not about competition, but it is about having fun, being physically active, collaboration and teamwork as it offers our children an opportunity to display, self-confidence, patience, zeal, and sportsmanship.
The theme of our Sports Day this year was Traditional vs Modern sports. Our children and teachers showcased the best of the traditional and modern games through all our races. Right from the sack race, to Langdi (one legged race), to the old tyre run game were displayed by our children with great enthusiasm. This was not all!! We had fun races and games for all our parents individually and with their child as well.
We also felicitated our young K2 graduates with our grand Graduation Ceremony. Graduation Day is always a day of rejoicing, as it marks the culmination of an educational journey and the commencement of another. It has been a wonderful year, and we wished our K2 children great success ahead.
The Annual Sports Day & Graduation ceremony was a collaborative effort of our children, teachers, support staff and Parents which made it a successful and fun filled event.

On 3rd February 2024 we invited our Pre Nursery and Nursery parents to witness the learning journey of our Unit 3. Our Pre Nursery had explored through Life on the Farm and Nursery children had learnt about Animal Habitats through the unit.
Culmination is where our young learners share the knowledge and understanding of their investigation and celebrate their learning. Children are actively involved in the planning of the culmination. They decide what to make, how to present the information with guidance from their teacher.
Our young learners at Vivero were a true inspiration to many as they navigated through the various displays and walked their parents through all the hard work done during the unit. Our Pre Nursery children came dressed as their favourite farm animal and the Nursery children were ready to go on a habitat hunt with their binoculars. We began our event with an animal parade and moved to the music and movement segment where our parents and children danced to some fun filled farm songs. The Pre Nursery parents and children then went on to explore the farm elements, displayed. The parents were given cue cards, to engage in meaningful conversations with their child. Learning domains brought the classroom learning in a very different light where all our parents were happy and surprised to witness the knowledge and understanding of their children.
As children reviewed what they had learnt and done, they reconnected with experiences, synthesized information and determined which aspects were the most important to share with others.

The Republic Day celebrations were a vibrant spectacle at Vivero Kalyaninagar, with each class participating in a range of engagements to commemorate this significant occasion. Our children embraced the spirit of Republic Day with enthusiasm and creativity. The vibrant atmosphere was enhanced as the children arrived dressed in captivating Tri-colour attire.
Our Pre-nursery children engaged in free painting using orange and green paints, experimenting with various mediums like sponge brushes and leaves. The little ones listened to some patriotic songs and savoured Tri-colour idlis, bringing a delightful touch to their Republic Day experience.
Our Nursery children created Tricolour bookmarks and enjoyed snacks in the hues of the national flag. They listened intently to a Republic Day story emphasizing the rules we follow at home, school, and beyond.
In K1, the young participants engaged in a Republic Day talk, drawing parallels between school rules and the Indian constitution. They showcased their creativity by making a Tricolour headgear, sang and danced to patriotic tunes, and even enjoyed a spirited game of the Pyramid. The highlight was a special dance performance that added an extra layer of enthusiasm to the festivities.
Our K2 children spoke about the significance of the day and sang patriotic songs. Adding a visual touch, the children crafted vibrant Tri-colour fans. Deepening their understanding of India's rich heritage, the children engaged in a discussion about the national animal and delved into the tenets of the Indian constitution emphasizing the importance of adhering to rules. Taking the celebrations outdoors, the students played games infused with the theme of saffron, white, and green, fostering a sense of unity through playful camaraderie.

This Open House was conducted on Saturday, 20th Jan 2024. It was designed to share an overview of our preschool and child care programme. It presented a valuable insight into the key fundamentals of our philosophy; as well as a beautiful tour of the school! This open house gave all our parents an opportunity to meet a community of confident and compassionate learners at Vivero – ‘The Children’!
There were stations with our core learning domains where children demonstrated various interactive engagements. Parents had the opportunity to ask questions to our young learners. Our 21st century skill stations- Tech and Culinary were a highlight of the event.
They experienced the core values and our unique inquiry based curriculum as children took up the leadership roles to take them on this exciting journey of progressive education! All our parents and children spent a meaningful engaging Saturday morning.

An enchanting evening unfolded at Vivero Kalyaninagar on 8th Dec 2023, as our K1 and K2 children gathered at school for a unique camping experience. The school transformed into a campsite, completed with tents, pillows and blankets that set the stage for an unforgettable adventure. The children joyfully engaged in setting up a pretend campfire for a complete camping ambience.
Our little campers crafted their own binoculars, eager to explore the night sky during a delightful session of star gazing. The evening was filled with laughter and excitement as they participated in engaging games like tic-tac-toe, cone snatch, pass the ring, creating lasting memories and reinforcing the importance of teamwork.
Around the cozy campfire, the children relished simple joys of sharing delicious pasta meal and roasting marshmallows to perfection. To sweeten the experience, the little campers made a delightful smores mix. Popcorn, chocolate chocos and marshmallows mixed into a scrumptious treat reflecting their culinary skills and their creativity.
Beyond fun and games, this camp played a crucial role in fostering positive relationships and bonding among the children. These shared experiences contribute to their overall development and emphasizing the importance of teamwork, friendship and collaboration in their journey of growth and learning.

Excursions form a vital part of a child’s early education. They introduce a child to a range of different experiences and enable them to gain a sense of the world in which they find themselves. Excursions encourage a child to embrace the unfamiliar and often, every sense is employed in observing and understanding what they’re experiencing.
We at Vivero create these wonderful experiences for our children through excursions. Vivero Kalyaninagar went on a field trip to the Wadia Stud Farm on 1st December 2023. Our children were overjoyed to take the bus ride from school to the farm on a winter Friday morning. Our Pre-Nursery children are learning about, 'Life on the farm,' in their current unit and they were very excited to see the cows, bullocks, calves & horses at the farm. Our Nursery children are learning about different habitats, and they too saw the stables. The K1 & K2 children inquired about the life cycle of a horse and watched the stallions, mares & foals in the stables. They got a wonderful opportunity to feed the horses too! Children also collected natural material like, hay, fodder and more.
All the children enjoyed their mid-morning snack at the farm under the shade of huge trees, and watched the horses graze near them. It was an enriching new experience full of excitement and learning.

Celebrating Joy of giving is a wonderful way to introduce young children to empathy, kindness, and the importance of helping others. The objectives of such engagements is typically centered around promoting social and emotional development, fostering a sense of community, and instilling values of generosity and compassion. The parents of Vivero Kalyaninagar donated generously and we handed over the collections to the HOPE FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION team on 21st Dec at the school. Our K2 class to the lead to handover the collectibles to the team.

It was a great school day for Numeracy at Vivero Kalyaninagar! All our children went to fun stations where they crafted and learnt number lines, learned how to count backwards, made patterns, and also did colour sorting. There was a palpable excitement for form puzzles and number sequencing. As facilitators, the K1 and K2 students led their Pre-nursery and Nursery peers through an array of activities and centers. A fun dance to a song about numeracy marked the end of the day, which was filled with numbers and educational activities!

We initiated our unit 3 – Life on the farm by discussing about the physical features of a farm. As a provocation we displayed the model of a farm. Children explored the farm setup and they were excited to name the animals on the farm. They can now recognize a few homes of each animal and their babies. Children are also learning about the unique characteristics of each farm animal and the food they eat. We will delve deeper into the life on a farm as we progress in our unit.

In the exploration of the environment, K2 children had a delightful experience engaging in activities that involved separating man -made and natural resources. They have achieved a milestone by distinguishing between natural and man-made products. They have developed a clear understanding that natural resources are elements found in the environment, while man-made resources are crafted by humans using these natural elements.

At Vivero Kalyaninagar our K1 children concluded the unit by celebrating a ‘Multicultural Day’. Carnations gathered information about the country, they were representing and brought objects and food connected to their cultures. They are aware that there are different reasons and ways to celebrate various festivals and occasions around the world. They also know that every country is different in some ways, and we need to respect all cultures. Most of all they know that any celebration calls for decoration, wearing lovely clothes, sharing food and displaying love and affection to all. It helps children to build social skills by interacting with others and learning how to communicate effectively. They can practice important social skills like sharing, taking turns, and being respectful towards others.

We at Vivero Kalyaninagar celebrated the International Food and Cultural Festival on 28th October 2023.
The International Food and Cultural Festival was all about showcasing Vivero through the lens of diversity, and to reiterate that Vivero International Pre School is open to all countries and cultures as part of their integrated approach in the most formative years of a child.
We had set up of countries like- India, Mexico, Italy, Japan and Africa. Children enjoyed making a Mexican hat, Warli pot painting, Italian headgear, Japanese fan and African hair beading. They also enjoyed the jumping castle, tattoo art, candy floss, balloon art, making different country key chains, playing the monument memory game and many more engagements from all over the world.
There was cuisine from around the world, Italian pizzas & pasta, Japanese sushi, Mexican nachos and tacos and the Indian Chaat counter.
It was a fun filled evening with the vibe of excitement in the air with lovely music, food and activities.

With the festive season round the corner we had the dandiya celebrations at school. Our children were dressed in colourful traditional attires. The parents too were dressed in their best colourful traditional dresses. They all danced to the live dhol and dandiya music and songs. The children enjoyed the dandiya dance with newspaper dandiya sticks which they had made at school.

As a part of the ongoing Unit- 'Art', children have been introduced to a variety of art and art forms. Art is not only limited to drawing, painting or sketching ,but also dance and music is also a form of art. Similarly, cooking too is an art. Hence keeping that in mind children were a part of a wonderful incursion and were shown the process of baking butter cookies in school. The incursion was conducted by our School head- Ms. Nazura Ajaney (Nazura Ma'am!!) Children learnt about the ingredients, the process and the final baking as part of the incursion. They thoroughly enjoyed watching the whole process of mixing, kneading and baking the butter cookies!! All children loved the cookies as they relished them in class.

Through patterning, children learn to make predictions, to understand what comes next, to make logical connections, as well as to use reasoning skills. This also helps children to focus on, and later understand, a range of mathematical structures and relationships. The Nursery children enhanced their numeracy skills by learning the ABAB patterns using two different objects. All the children collected natural materials available outdoors like the flowers and leaves and created the ABAB pattern using one leaf one flower. They are now aware that pattern is completed by repetition of objects.

Art is not just an expression of emotion but also a medium for communicating ideas. It can act as therapeutic relief, a medium for self-expression, or simply a way to appreciate. The Nursery children were introduced to different art forms. They are now aware that people who love telling stories using puppets are the puppeteers and musicians love singing songs and playing musical instruments. They also learned about different types of dance styles like- Bharatanatyam, hip-hop, bhangra, dandiya. They also enjoyed singing songs along with the musical instruments. They had fun making finger puppets using origami art.

K2 children learned how to count in 2’s and 5’s with this creative hands on activity! Skip counting is a method of counting numbers by adding a number every time to the previous number. It helps to speed up one's ability to count. The Chamomiles enjoyed getting messy with this hand painting activity which also helped improving fine motor development.

In line with our current unit on Celebrations our K1 children were introduced to the concept of Ganesh Chaturthi through an incursion by Mrs. Bandekar, Nihira's Mother. She spoke about the the importance of this festival. She also shared with us how to decorate the house, during the Ganesh festival. The little dancing stars rocked on the medley of a Ganesh song. We enjoyed making a Toran using cut-out and decorated it with colourful stickers. We also learnt about the unique attire of this festival. Our Neeta aunty was also dressed in traditional clothes, and she showed us how people in Maharashtra dress up during the Ganesh festival with a special saree called Navari saree (nine yards), jewellery like Nath (nose ring) bangles etc. Our K1 children learnt and had a very meaningful experience during this incursion.

On the occasion of the Ganpati festival, Nursery Tulips and Bluebells, learnt about the festival by watching a video and listening to the story of Ganesha. Children also learnt about Lord Ganesha's favourite food- Modak. Later, they engaged in a culinary activity of making modaks in class using desiccated coconut and milkmaid. They were amazed to see the modak making mould. Children relished the modaks they had made.

The Literacy week is all about the joy of reading and writing. At Vivero Kalyaninagar, our young learners are exploring magazines, newspapers, comics, dictionaries, cookbooks, road signs, and encyclopedias, as they discover the magic of words. Here we are nurturing a lifelong love for reading and writing in them.
As part of our literacy exploration, we are not only reading these enchanting tales but also introducing your children to the magic of authorship and illustration. This special week allows our young learners to appreciate the art of storytelling, understand the role of authors and illustrators, and immerse themselves in the adventures of the Little Miss characters, Roger Hargreaves, starting with the delightful book 'Little Miss Helpful.' We are looking forward for an eventful week with enriched learning.

Vivero Kalyaninagar commenced their Literacy week on Monday 11th September, which designed to raise awareness about the importance of reading and to inspire Vivero children and families to make reading a part of their daily routine. On day one of the Literacy week, the Nursery children were encouraged to bring books from home. They were introduced to the various reading materials like notebooks, story books, novels, number and colour books, and pamphlets etc. Nursery children were then narrated the story of the 'Thirsty Crow' and later engaged in an interesting craft activity of making their own crows using the shape cutouts. It was a fun filled day of learning about the books and stories!!

Creating enjoyable mealtimes and snacks in a child care program helps young children learn healthy eating habits and develop a positive attitude towards food. At Vivero we believe that meal times in childcare are important as it encourages and provokes children to learn new vocabulary and practice skills such as taking turns and sharing, social etiquette. Children sit around a table so they can talk with and observe one another. Group meal times encourage children to try a new food, and are more likely they are to accept it. They learn to compare the new food to foods that are already familiar with.

Children love to explore with different kinds of art activities. At Vivero Kalyaninagar, our children from the Senior Childcare were encouraged to make a Masquerade mask with the help of open-ended materials like- glue, glitter paper and a yarn. They were given some cut-outs of the masquerade masks. They were then encouraged to decorate their masks with feathers and other art resources. Children were very excited to wear the mask and to see themselves in the mirror; they even tried a dance and ramp walk.

Our Pre-Nursery Daisies and Daffodils enjoyed making corn salad in class. They had fun mixing different ingredients like corn, tomato, boiled potato, coriander leaves, salt and pepper to make the corn salad. Stirring and measuring are just a few of the kitchen tasks that allow children to develop their fine motor and eye and hand coordination skills. They explored different ingredients and enjoyed the delicious salad.

Teacher's Day is celebrated every year on September 5 to honour and celebrate our teachers. Teachers have the power to cultivate self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth. They lay the foundation for meaningful relationships, for understanding feelings, and help young children navigate through preschool years with great ease. At Vivero Kalyaninagar we saw the power of Parent Partnership and the strength of a community as a whole, when our parents planned a surprise for the teachers to appreciate and recognize the efforts and dedication of our teachers on this special day!! It was an emotional moment for our teachers and our parents as this day has created a memory for a lifetime!!

Grandparents - a whole world of wisdom , experience and unconditional love!! Vivero Kalyaninagar celebrated Grandparents day on Friday 8th September to show gratitude and appreciation towards the contribution of all grandparents in the lives of our young children. Our K1 & K2 children welcomed the grandparents with a lovely song!.

At Vivero Kalyaninagar our Parent Toddler program has been designed to give our toddlers a wonderful experience as they step into the world of preschool learning. Sensory exploration can be a way to develop tactile discrimination in the hands and feet, while broadening basic concepts, such as soft/ hard, rough/ smooth, wet/ dry, pokey. Our toddlers enjoyed walking and touching the different textures and had a fun filled session.

At Vivero Kalyaninagar our Parent Toddler program has been designed to give our toddlers a wonderful experience as they step into the world of preschool learning. Sensory exploration can be a way to develop tactile discrimination in the hands and feet, while broadening basic concepts, such as soft/ hard, rough/ smooth, wet/ dry, pokey. Our toddlers enjoyed walking and touching the different textures and had a fun filled session.

At Vivero International Kalyaninagar, as a part of our current Unit in K1 - 'All about Celebrations' , we invited Mrs. Neethi Kurup, parent of Kritarth for an incursion. Mrs Kurup shared the story about Onam and explained to the children why Onam is celebrated. The children also tried their hand at making Pukalam- the flower rangoli. They enjoyed decorating the tiger masks, and learnt about the significance of the Tiger in the traditional dance form called PuliKali , which is an integral aspect of the Onam festival. Children were served food on the banana leaves as a part of the tradition. We invited our chef Motina aunty who was dressed in a traditional cream saree with a golden border and had prepared the traditional menu for all our children. Children enjoyed the celebration!!

At Vivero Kalyaninagar we began our unit started by showing them a colorful map on the globe and pointing to where India was. We discussed different celebrations like birthdays , cristmas, Holi, Diwali, new born etc.We also discussed about our historic moment which is a biggest reason for celebration. We spoke to our K1 children about Chandrayaan-3 and explained to them that it's a special machine that India has sent to the moon to learn more about it. It's like a big robot with cameras and tools that take pictures and collect things from the moon. Scientists use it to discover new things about the moon and space. Just like how we explore and learn new things, Chandrayaan-3 helps scientists explore the moon! Our children then created their own graphical representations about Chandrayaan 3, and it was a treat to watch them illustrate!!

Our second unit is about celebration. We at Vivero, Kalyaninagar have begun the second unit with a Start of New Unit Party. We had sent out invitation cards to the children and decorated our classroom as a provocation to encourage inquiry. During circle time we spoke about different kinds of celebrations and decoration. Our children were dressed in party clothes and with party hats. We all danced to music and played group games like - Fire on the Mountain and the Musical Chairs. The day culminated with a culinary activity where children created their own Bear sandwich and used fine motor skills to learn the art of spreading and layering.

In a burst of excitement giggles and glee our young learners gathered for a delightful Pajama Party Celebration. With the sun shining bright, our children at Vivero Kalyaninagar arrived dressed in their most favourite pajamas, ready for a day of joyous activities.
The party began with a cheerful welcome, as teachers greeted each child with a smile and a high-five. Children enjoyed popcorn and cake while watching a movie. We played the guessing game and as we know no pajama party is complete without music and movement, and the children danced on their favourite songs. All our children had great fun!!

Our infant care program is designed in a way so as to engage the child’s five senses in order to promote the natural instincts of curiosity and discovery. We design opportunities to encourage children in our childcare to become independent in the daily tasks like meal time in the infant care.

We celebrated Buddy Day at Vivero Kalyaninagar on Saturday 5th August 2023. Our children came to school with their ‘Buddies’ looking forward to have a fun filled Saturday morning. We had planned for an array of engagements under the beautiful umbrella of an Art fest! The children were delighted to create colourful palm prints with their buddy on the palm painting tree, and made adoring recollections at the photo booth corner. They had the most astounding time sprucing up their buddy as they made buddy bands for one another.
Children created loving memories at the dress up your Buddy corner. They had great fun creating a collaborative art piece with variety of art tools. Foam art was loved by the children where they created colourful leaf patterns to take home. Kinesthetic sand and water beads added to their excitement! The parents and children partook in the unexpected component of the Dance and Freeze which was arranged by our educators where at a point in the occasion every one of the commitments froze and everybody gathered in the Dance party room. All the children and their Buddies had a great time and were radiating pride at showing off their very own Vivero school to their Buddy!!

The jubilance and fanfare that enveloped the Kharadi branch of Vivero Preschool and Child care over the weekend for celebrating the Buddy Day day aka Friendship Day for our little children was worth all the effort that went into prepping up the premises to welcome the young ones.
Some children came with their buddies whereas some with their dear siblings and yet some others were happy having their father or mother with them as their best friend and yet one little champ wanted to take a buddy picture with this grandmother!
The excitement and fun was so contagious that it rubbed off on to the parents and teacher as well as Support Staff too. The Vivero-ites celebrated Friendship day with an amazing art fest. The art fest comprised of different Art stations and a Ribbon Dance station for the children. Art stations had children experiencing 'Pointillism Art' inspired by Henry Mattese, Nature art using ingredients found in nature, Fizzy Art on reused CDS as well as Collage artwork using different paper shapes.
To give a fitting culmination to the Art Fest parents and children participated in Ribbon Dance with the teachers and then captured selfies at the photo booth or posed for group photographs.
A weekend designated to such fun was the best thing that could have happened for the children over the Friendship weekend.

Our Enrichment Program children at Vivero Kalyani Nagar are currently on a world tour! After exploring India they are now visiting 'Japan'. They are thrilled to wish and greet each other in Japanese saying "Konichiwa". Children, have also marked Japan on their pretend passport. They enjoyed making Sushi (with clay), a popular food delicacy of Japan!!

In line with the ongoing unit-'Countries Around the world' , the EP children were introduced to the globe, maps, and places on the globe. They also learnt about the four cardinal directions(NSEW). To enhance their knowledge, children crafted the globe using papier mâché during a group engagement. The country we chose was India. Further, children drew on the slate and exhibited their knowledge about India by drawing the national bird, national animal or the national flower. They had fun with learning!

Vivero International is known for its nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters a love for learning. During the Joy of Learning event, celebrated on 15th July at Vivero Kalyaninagar, our parents witnessed their children engaged at the various learning corners and together they explored other engaging spaces, interacted with their teachers and learnt while at ‘play’. They got an opportunity to see their children own their spaces as they exhibited their sense of belonging. 'Joy of learning', truly celebrated the achievements of our children as they walked their parents through their classrooms. All this and more has been possible only because of our exceptional teachers and supportive parents. This event was a testament of their pure dedication to the children and skilled facilitation of learning.

At Vivero International our Pre-Nursery children-Daisies and Daffodils are settling in the new environment. They are exploring the different corners of the classroom. A few children enjoy the ball pool while the others prefer the kitchen corner and the construction corner. They are getting accustomed to the classroom routine and transitions. They enjoy doing yoga followed by singing rhymes during circle time. Daisies and Daffodils are fond of doodling on slates and free painting. They love grooving on the music of baby shark.

As we began the new academic year the children in K2 were encouraged to select a class name. We chose Chamomile as our class name , flowers being the theme. The children enjoyed make paper chamomile flowers. We then discussed the uses of this flower and found out that it can be used to make floral tea. We arranged for a tea party in school. The children enjoyed preparing some Chamomile floral tea. All in all, it was a fun learning experience.

The children at Vivero International had a happy and exciting first day at school. They were warmly welcomed as they enjoyed taking pictures at the photo booth. Circle time was fun and frolic with thumb painting, and at snack time the class was abuzz with laughter along with new friends and old. Children also played some outdoor games and enjoyed going on a class tour. They played an ice braker - introduction game in class too. It was a day well spent.

The children enjoyed their first day, said goodbye with a smile, and were looking forward to coming to school the next day.

Vivero International launched its Transition Program for all grade levels on April 17, 2023. At Vivero, Kalyninagar we believe that environments and routines that encourage shared endeavour, or special time in small groups, are invaluable for children building new friendships and developing a sense of security following a transition. We are aware that our young learners are steadily and gradually forming bonds with new companions and facilitators as they progress through the grades. The children are enjoying the experience of adapting to the new classrooms, routine and the teachers. Here are a few glimpses from our transition program...

On the occasion of our Sports day, conducted on 25th Feb, we all sent out a message to save the earth and GO GREEN- which was the theme for the day. It is imperative for all to realize that every little deed matters when it comes to saving the environment. At Vivero, Sports is not about competition, but it is about having fun, being physically active, learning the basics of sports and building coordination and teamwork to give the students an opportunity to display, self-confidence, patience, zeal, and sportsmanship. Our Pre-Nursery children raced to save food and water the trees to save the environment. Our Nursery children displayed their environmental awareness by racing to segregate waste and say no to plastic. Our K1 children showed us how we can use recycled resources to create accessories and our K2 children sent out a message to save every drop of water. Our parents enjoyed various races with their child and it surely was a treat to watch strategy and team work at its best!! It was a funfilled Saturday morning with a strong message to GO GREEN!!

As a part of the current Line of Inquiry – Using and reusing materials, the K2 Flamingos were introduced to the concept of 3R’s – Reduce Reuse and Recycle. We read books and watched videos related to the concept. We then visited the Pune Handmade paper factory to understand how paper is made from waste materials. We acquired a first-hand experience about the process of making paper from the cotton fabric. The children were amazed to find out that paper can also be made from fabric. The children took great interest in understanding the process involved. They were happy to receive a bundle of handmade papers as a take away. It was a great leering experience for all.

An aquarium offers a broad visual stimulation that is perfect for children’s intellectual development, making it a great choice for a day out where they can further develop their vocabulary through identification. As a part of our current Unit - Habitats - our Nursery Children had a wonderful time visiting the aquarium located in Sambhaji Park, Pune. They were delighted to learn about different fishes of various sizes, colours and names. We all came back with a lot more knowledge and understanding on the aquatic habitat.

Excursions form a vital part of a child’s early education. They expose a child to a range of different experiences and enable them to gain a sense of the world in which they find themselves. Excursions encourage a child to embrace the unfamiliar and often, every sense is employed in observing and understanding what they’re experiencing. These field trips enhance critical thinking skills and give children a chance to think about a concept learnt in school, from a different perspective. We at Vivero create these wonderful experiences for our children through excursions. Vivero Kalyaninagar went on a field trip to the Wadia Stud Farm. Our children were overjoyed to take the bus ride from school to the farm on a winter Friday morning. Our Pre-Nursery children are learning about, 'Life on the farm,' in their current unit and they were very excited to see the cows, bullocks, calves & horses at the farm. Our Nursery children are learning about different habitats, and they too saw the stables and a cow shed. The K1 & K2 children inquired about the life cycle of a horse and watched the stallions, mares & foals in the stables. Children also collected natural material like, hay, fodder and more. All the children enjoyed their mid-morning snack at the farm under the shade of huge trees, and watched the horses graze near them. It was an enriching new experience full of excitement and learning.

At Vivero Kalyaninagar, our K1 class celebrated the 'Multicultural Day' with a lot of enthusiasm! As a part of the celebration of our Unit 2 coming to an end, they all had come beautifully dressed in the costume representing their culture and, had also brought delicious snack representing their respective cultures. The spoke about the culture which they were representing and appreciated their peers as well. The teachers and children had a potluck sitting in the garden and had a great time.

At Vivero Kalyaninagar, we celebrated Children's Day on 14th November. We welcomed our children to the school with happy music and balloons. The children came in colourful clothes looking forward to a day full of excitement. The teachers had planned a fun-filled day for our young learners. There were games like the ball pool, ring the animal, feed the bear, aim the pyramid, parachute play and last but not the least children enjoyed an art engagement where they did leaf printing on paper bags as a take away. The Pre-Nursery ,Nursery ,K1 and K2 children enjoyed delicious snacks as they assembled outdoors.
It was a fun and memorable day for all our children.

The joy of giving is an indescribable feeling because it takes courage to give something from your life to others. But if we have the heart to do something for others without expecting anything in return that is what makes the difference, and this is precisely what our children at Vivero International do with great ease.
At Vivero International Kalyaninagar we culminated the one-month long Joy of Giving initiative on 16th November 2022 in association with The Hope For Children Foundation. Our children and parents contributed equally to the noble cause with meaningful donations. The collections were segregated, categorized and packed neatly in boxes. All the children gathered outdoors to share these donations with the team from Hope for Children foundation. It was a wonderful feeling to see that our children understand the core feeling of Joy as they shared all the collections with the Foundation.

Vivero International Kalyaninagar celebrated Diwali Dazzle on 15th Oct 2022. The excitement began a week prior where the school adorned a festive look as the decorations were being put up. Children were looking forward to this event. It was a fun-filled evening, which was enjoyed by every child and parent alike. We had a wide array of exciting engagements - pottery, lac bangles, Diwali paper bag decorations, diya painting for children, popcorn, candy floss, balloon art and colours of Diwali a counter where children made their own colourful mocktails with flavours like cotton candy, minty mojito, and blue current and they loved it!!. There were spaces with a difference which were appreciated by all parents. We had ethnic wear for children, a counter put up by one of our parents, Diwali Hampers, Diwali delicacies and chaat for the evening. There was a special space designated for the NGO 'Hope for children' which had handicrafts, diyas & jewellery made by women and children.
With festive music and a lovely weather, it was a perfect evening for our Parents and children who enjoyed every moment at the Diwali Dazzle !!

Vivero International Kalyaninagar, celebrated their Grandparents Day on 30 September 2022. A heartwarming participation from all our Grandparents, was amazing to see. They enjoyed fun activities, one-minute games, culinary engagements and puzzles with their grandchild. A happy flashback with grandparents singing old songs was a highlight at the event. They made a lovely photo frame with mosaic cloth patterns, a memory to cherish for a long time. Photo booth, I love you because were some lovely experiences they shared with their grandchildren. We would like to thank all our grandparents for such an overwhelming response and for being part of this event. We want all Grandparents to know that they are an integral and an important part of their grandchild's life!!

At Vivero International we celebrated the Literacy week from 12 to 16 September like we do every year to highlight the importance of books and stories. The last day was culminated into a Literacy Fest where children and parents enjoyed a walk through the school. The children had a 'Book Character Parade'. They came dressed as their favourite character from a book they love and enjoyed the parade and marching around the school campus. Our children spoke about why they were dressed up as that character. We had set up a library in our classrooms for the better understanding of the rules and concept of borrowing books from a library. We also had a book reading incursion by Ms. Suman earlier in the week . The children are now aware of the various aspects involved in storytelling as well as the importance of taking care of books. The K2 children were introduced to the Theme ' Literacy Week Camp site' where parents made book marks, Read books and played Book scavenger Hunt. We also visited the literacy week room and played some fun games and clicked pictures at the photo booth. The children walked around the school for the story character parade. The children & parents had a great time!

The K2 children celebrated Ganesha Festival over the course of a week. They did a directive drawing activity, where they first drew Lord Ganesha and then did dot painting to decorate the same. They also created their own Ganesha out of playdough.

Raksha Bandhan is a festival which celebrates the beautiful bond between a brother & a sister. Festivals encourage children to celebrate the joy of being together with their family and friends. At Vivero we introduce the cultural values of various festivals to our children through their learning journey . The Nursery children celebrated Raksha Bandhan during the iLearn session. They shared about how they spent their weekend celebrating the Raksha Bandhan with their family and friends. They also made a beautiful card by drawing a Rakhi and colouring it for their loved ones. Enhancing our fine motor skills along with the celebrations, children used playdough to makes different sweets. Riga, Aadit said they love to eat jalebi, Burhanuddin loves to eat laddoo. Saliha wants her mummy to eat the sweets she made. Riyana loves to eat Jalebi and laddoo. Janhvi loves Gulab Jamun. Anusha loves to eat lollipop, Rutvika loves to eat an icecream and Raaghav named jalebi as snake sweet which he loves to eat.

At Vivero Kalyaninagar we celebrated the JOY OF LEARNING on 6th August 2022. Parents were invited to get a glimpse of our pedagogy. Children were excited to walk into class with their parents to take them through the learning that has been achieved in class so far. They enjoyed exploring sensory corners & engaged in painting self-portraits as well as fine motor activities. They were as delighted to invite their parents for circle time where-in they sang our favourite ‘fire song’ and danced on baby shark. They have also explored a few other corners like Playdough library & the Music Atelier. It was an experience that created great home school connections for our children.

A Grandparent's LOVE is the most wonderful emotion which is filled with MEMORIES to cherish. To acknowledge and show our love, we celebrated Grandparents Day on 15th Sept 2021. Our Nursery children invited their grandparents with a beautiful Kandinsky flower card. They enjoyed making Masala Poori Chaat with them. The Grandparent's shared beautiful memories of their grandchildren. Children also shared pictures and their fond memories with Grandparent's.

Our Independence Day is celebrated cheerfully and with excitement throughout the country. At Vivero International Pre-school we too celebrated this Independence Day in our own beautiful way! The children came dressed in the colours of the National flag. We made a tricolor sandwich and learnt about our National animal , bird and flower. We spoke about how India became an independent country. We also showed our respect to the national flag of India and watched a video of the independence day celebrations at the Red Fort.

Vivero International Preschool and Childcare, Kalyani Nagar celebrated 'Graduation Day' for the young learners of Kindergarten 2. The ceremony though held on a virtual platform on 20th March 2021, was nonetheless a very special one. It was a celebration of the milestones achieved by the graduating class of 2021.
Extremely excited, the children dazzled in their graduation robes and mortarboard hats as the ceremony began with a heart-warming video message from the Chairman, Edvance Group. Dr. Arun Arora. This was followed by a photo presentation of all the graduates, where each child was welcomed with rapturous applause. In keeping with Vivero's tradition, children performed the graduation song with smiling faces and a lot of enthusiasm. It indeed was a joyous moment to see them toss their hats up in the air. We are proud of each one of our K2 Graduates and wish them all the very best!
A video compilation with photos of the learning journey of each child brought back delightful memories of the year gone by. It definitely was a nostalgic moment for all. Parents too shared their thoughts on their child's journey at Vivero. Overall, the day was marked with mixed emotions - an overwhelming experience for all us.

The central idea for the last unit was “Journey of food from farm to table”. We initiated the unit with an interesting discussion on the different food that we eat. Children shared their everyday food items that they eat. We extended our discussion by inquiring about the source of the food. Some of them said that the food comes from the shop and some said that their mother orders it online. For better understanding of the journey of food we read a book, “The little red hen.” Also for an experiential learning and for observation, we planned an excursion to Domino’s Pizza as pizzas are the easiest to relate to and the excitement was visible. Children were excited to board a bus and visit their ‘favorite’ place with their friends. K1 morning Puffins, Walruses and White Tigers visited the kitchen in batches. They got to observe the various stations at which the dough travels and turns into a pizza. They also got to experience, working at each of the stations. They were fascinated by the size of the oven and the ‘walk-in’ fridge. They ‘made’ their own pizza and ate it too. Overall it was a very enriching experience.

"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children." ⁃ Nelson Mandela
We at Vivero Kalyani nagar celebrated the Children’s Day at school on 14th Nov 2019. It was a celebration for our Preschool and Childcare children organized by the teachers. We had fun games and activities for the children.
The teachers had planned for the scroll painting activity where all the children took turns to create their own art on a common scroll using vibrant colours and imagination.
Children enjoyed the game, ‘Bucket the Ball’ where they were encouraged to throw the coloured balls into the respective coloured bucket. There was a dance session organized for our children inside the dome where they thoroughly enjoyed themselves as the moved to the music. Tatoos!! The most crowded station where teachers painted tattoos for the children and it was wonderful to watch them flaunt the same. Last but not the least there was a Magic Show organized for the children where they were awe struck at the tricks the Magician performed before them. In the end children enjoyed delicacies made by our chef on this special day.

We at Vivero Kalyani nagar celebrated the Founders’ Day at school on 14th Nov 2019. It was a celebration for our Preschool and Childcare Support Staff organized by the teachers. We had fun games and activities planned for them.
The teachers had planned for making this day a memorable day for all our Support staff.
The celebration began with a calming yoga session a few stretching and breathing exercises which can be useful in everyday life.
After which the teachers had put up a Pani puri stall for them and the support staff. The teachers reversed the roles where they made delicious paani puris and served the support staff. This was followed with a grand session of unique antakshari game which the support staff enjoyed thoroughly.
We concluded the celebrations with a small thank you note given to each support staff which conveyed our feeling of gratitude towards their services all-round the year.

Culmination Day for K1 and K2 was held on 19th October, 2019. It is a day which marks the end of a unit and an opportunity for the parents to be an active part in the learning journey of their child. It began with a walk through the classroom where parents were able to see a display of the children’s work. The children of K1 and K2 showcased what they had learned during the unit to their parents through a performance and presentation of information that celebrated their learning. It included music, song, dance, videos, storytelling and verbal interactions with their parents. This culminating event provided an opportunity for the children to gain confidence in language skills, to get comfortable talking in front of an audience and to learn teamwork and collaboration. It was wonderful to see the children confidently share the knowledge they had gained during the unit. The excitement could be seen not only in the children but in the parents as well.

Provocation is a very important part of the unit. Initiating the unit with a rich provocation, sets the tone of the inquiry in the right direction. So, to begin our third unit we planned an excursion to Empress Garden. Children were excited to board a bus and visit a new place with their friends. K1 morning Puffins and Walruses along with K1 Late morning White Tigers reached Empress Garden filled with curiosity a lot of enthusiasm. Their journey to the destination was exciting as they saw, the railway tracks that they crossed and various shops. When they reached Empress Garden, they all were overwhelmed by the nature they saw around. All their senses were activated and they keenly observed everything around them. Teachers led the children through a route where we first visited the amazing bamboos trees. They seemed unreal, standing tall in the woods. Children started comparing their heights with them. Then we walked through some climbers and trees with hanging roots. While strolling, some children spotted a centipede and they were amazed to see it crawling. We also had a scavenger hunt where children picked up things- living and non living. They also got an opportunity to observe the interdependency of living things through a banyan tree which had a growth of mushrooms. These mushrooms were home to some insects like the ants, the centipedes and snails. This excursion has definitely created a great sense of curiosity in the minds of our K1 Children and was an enriching experience for them at the beginning of the 3rd Unit.

‘We can express ourselves through Art’
On Thursday, the 10th of October, the nursery class had been on an excursion to the ‘Sky blue art centre’. The tour as per the curriculum was of creative importance. The expected outcome for the children was to learn and get acquainted with the process of Art from ‘A canvas to the gallery’.
Excursions have the potential to help improve a child’s memory and concentration skills. It also helps improve their self-esteem and social skills.
The children created beautiful masterpieces with the help of an artist at the art centre. Involvement with a rich variety of art materials instilled a sense of confidence and pride in them. They experimented with different colours, designs and techniques.
The children were thrilled to visit and explore an art gallery. They will cherish this experience for a lifetime.

As we come to the last leg of the second unit which is about festivals and celebrations, Puffins from the K1 morning class celebrated a Multicultural day on Friday, the 4th of October 2019. Children were dressed in their traditional dresses and were excited to talk about them for the Friday-show and tell. Each one of them shared unique information about their culture and the celebrations. Some of them also got their cultural food to share with their friends. One of the student also exhibited her cultural dance, resulting in all of them showcasing their dancing talent of their cultural songs. It was a treat to see them perform.
Children have not only developed acceptance for various cultures but also respect for them. They are also aware of the variety of celebrations we have. It was an amazingly enriching experience.

Literacy Week is an important way to inspire a love for reading and highlight the importance of books. We at Kalyani nagar celebrated the Literacy Week from 9TH Sept to 13th Sept 2019.
We had a Story telling session by Smriti Rathi author of children’s book ‘The Dream Seller.’ The children enjoyed a delightful, interactive story session full of dreams and magic with Smriti as her book ‘The Dream Seller’ whipped up unique fantasies prepared with exquisite ingredients for the customers who visited the dream seller’s shop.
We also had a Book Character Parade. The children came dressed up as their favourite character from a book they love. They were dressed in a variety of creative and colourful costumes. We had children dressed up as characters like Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, Rapunzel, witches, princesses and fairies from popular fairytales, as well as mythological characters like Sita from the Ramayana.
We had set up a library experience for our Nursery, K1 and K2 children. They learnt the rules to be followed in a Library, and code of conduct inside a library. They pretended to borrow a book from the Librarian and read it quietly in the library set up. It was indeed a splendid experience for all our children.
We had incursions by parents who read out stories to our children with great enthusiasm and children enjoyed it equally.

We at Kalyani nagar celebrated ‘Brunch with Daddy’ on Saturday 31st August 2019. It was a special day for the Daddy’s & children at school where they both enjoyed engagements which created a morning full of fun.
We had game stations, a culinary station, and outdoor games for all.
We had a fishing game where the child with the father were invited to catch fish with a magnetic fishing rod and collect them in a dry tub.
All the children had made colourful ties for their Dads which were displayed in the common areas, & the Dad was asked to find their tie and put it on.
Children and their Daddy’s had a great time at the culinary station where they made sweet and savory chaat for each other as per their liking.
Another interesting game was ‘Pin the Dad’ where children were blind folded and asked to pin the picture of Dad with a moustache.
An impromptu game for the Dads was teams of 2 where they were invited outdoors to pass a Hula-Hoop through a human chain without letting the chain of hands break.
The Brunch with Daddy event featured activities that appealed to all present, and created memories of a fun-filled morning that will be remembered by all.

Vivero Kalyani Nagar celebrated ‘Buddy Day’ on Saturday, 10th August, 2019 as children form a bond with their buddies in their preschool years. It was a morning dedicated to friendship and the children came along with their buddies to school. To bring out the real essence of ‘Buddy Day’ we conducted fun games and activities related to building the bond of friendship. The children used their creativity to decorate heart and star cut-outs and made friendship bands for each other. They were excited to make jam sandwiches and enjoyed munching them together with their buddies. All of them had a blast as they put on their dancing shoes and grooved to the beats of the music while playing ‘Dance Freeze’. The children painted the palm of their hand with their favourite colour and left an impression of their friendship between each other through the ‘handprint art’ activity. It was a wonderful bonding exercise for the children and a fun filled day for all.

We celebrated ‘Joy of Giving’ at Vivero International, Kalyaninagar by showing appreciation to our support staff, who are with us every step of the way. The day started with the children of K1 and K2 making sandwiches and lemonade. We then invited our ‘aunties’ to join us in the school garden, where the children took turns serving what they had made for them. Some of the K1 children had also made photo frames, which were gifted to the support staff. The children then stood up and applauded the ‘aunties’ while thanking them for all they do for us. It was a touching experience, which the support staff truly appreciated and which taught the children the value of doing good for others.

The Dandiya event held on the 28th of September 2018 was a huge success. The school looked extremely festive and was decorated with drapes of colored saris and dandiya sticks. The children looked adorable dressed in Indian wear and they were accompanied by their mummies who were also dressed the part. There was a dandiya decoration stall, where the children enjoyed sticking beads onto dandiya sticks made of newspaper rolls. They then danced with their mummies to the beats of the authentic dholwala. Munching on jalebis and dhoklas and taking pictures at the photo booth was also part of the experience. It was great to see the enthusiasm and festivity shared by teachers, parents and children alike.

Literacy Week was held between 17th to 21st September and was celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm at Vivero Kalyaninagar.
The goal was to promote the love of stories and to encourage children to read more. Each class focused on a different set of books and did literacy activities throughout the week. The children enjoyed reading books and learning about different forms of storytelling. They also learned about the various aspects of stories like characters, setting, author and illustrator. There were story telling sessions conducted by parents, as well as visits to the nursery classes by K2 children, who used props to make their stories come to life. The K2 children enjoyed making books of their own and felt extremely proud to share their stories with their peers. The highlight though was a puppet theatre put up near the cafeteria, which the children thoroughly enjoyed.

The Children of K2 were introduced to the Spanish artist Salvador Dali and some of his works. Salvador Dali was involved in a huge variety of art forms, but surrealism is considered his true forte. Apart from his funny moustache and his melting clocks children were shown his famous paintings depicting his Surreal art. Surreal art is the depiction of subconscious mind , dreams and imagination. It might not be logical to the onlookers but it has a deep meaning to it, his most famous being The elephant . The children were fascinated by the surreal art and they were inspired to create their own masterpieces. The children illustrated their surreal art using their creativity and imagination. One of the children made a girl walking on the clouds and the other made the face of a girl and used a number as the body.

We celebrated pyjama party on Friday, 28th July. The children came to school dressed in their pajamas, carrying their favorite stuffed toys and pillows. The school was divided into different zones. The slumber room, the movie room and the photo booth outdoors. The décor in every room was magical and was truly reminiscent of a starry night. They started the day with ‘mock pillow fights’ and dancing, followed by a music session with Deepti teacher. Story time was next, where they curled up with their pillows and toys listening to teachers narrating their favourite stories. They enjoyed painting tshirts too! The children ate popcorn as they watched a movie. The ‘bhuttawala’ (corn man) enthralled the children while roasting the corn and they took turns to eat corn on the cob outdoors. The weather helped us celebrate the day as it was ‘dry’ and children could use both indoors and outdoors.