The British Council Project

Children of Grades 1, 2, and 3 did a Project with the British Council on the Topic ‘The Hues of the World.’ They were given information on 5 different places — Pakistan, China, Asia, Africa, and Australia. All the students gathered in Grade 1 and were introduced to maps of the above places pinned on the soft board. Cut-outs of monuments like Taj Mahal, Opera House, and Buddhist Temple were shown to children and information was shared about them.

Cut-outs of animals like Giraffe, Lion, Elephant, and Buffalo were shown and explained that they belong to the Savanna Jungles of Africa. Models of Kangaroo and Panda, too, were displayed and explained that they are the National Animals of Australia and China respectively. Artifacts of Africa like tribal masks and paintings were also showcased.

Children of Grade 2 came dressed in colourful attires to portray the national clothes of different countries — Sari and Kurta Dhoti (India); Salwar Kameez and Dupatta (Pakistan); Skirts and Blouse, Jeans and T-Shirt (Australia). After sharing information, a quiz was conducted and little ones enthusiastically answered. Worksheets were prepared for Grade 3 which comprised match the words with pictures, fill in the blanks, and questions & answers. Children were exposed to the Culture, Animals, Flags, Clothes, etc.