A Unique Learning Experience: The Petting Zoo at EYC

Our Petting Zoo is open, offering young learners a unique opportunity to connect with nature, develop empathy, and engage in hands-on experiences. This interactive space is thoughtfully designed to complement our classroom activities, appearing whenever it enriches our learning themes to ensure each visit is meaningful and engaging. 
At NMAJS EYC, we believe the petting zoo is more than just a fun outing—it serves as a living classroom where children can explore care, responsibility, and respect for animals. 
Witnessing these connections develop has been truly heartwarming, and we look forward to creating unforgettable memories together! Join us for an enriching experience that nurtures curiosity and fosters a love for nature in every child.

Celebrating the Joy of Reading at EYC

Our Parent Reading Program is in full swing, bringing the magic of storytelling to life! Parents and grandparents joined us to share their love for books, reading stories in multiple languages, making every session a rich and immersive experience for our young learners.

From engaging narratives to expressive storytelling, these moments foster a love for reading, build connections, and celebrate the beauty of language diversity. 

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful families for making reading a shared joy!

Celebrating the Legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 

Our learners recently participated in engaging storytelling sessions and discussions focused on the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. These conversations allowed them to delve into his remarkable bravery, inspiring leadership, and visionary ideals for Swaraj. 
By listening to tales of his courage and wisdom, our young learners developed a deeper curiosity and admiration for this historical figure, fostering a meaningful connection with history. We believe such initiatives play a crucial role in nurturing appreciation for our rich heritage. 

Celebrating Mother Language Day

From our earliest years, languages play a crucial role in shaping our identity, culture, and cognitive development. Speaking and hearing multiple languages from a young age strengthens brain connections, enhances problem-solving skills, and fosters empathy. Our mother tongue connects us to our heritage, while exposure to diverse languages broadens our perspectives and deepens our cultural understanding. 

On International Mother Language Day, we celebrated the importance of language in early childhood and beyond. Language helps preserve traditions, enrich communication, and build a more connected world. Every language matters, and every voice deserves to be heard!

Water Play Fun and Learning at EYC!

Our youngest learners at the NMAJS-EYC have been diving into the wonderful world of Water Play, a fantastic and fun way to develop a multitude of key skills. 
 
More than just fun in the water, our Water Play activities are carefully designed to support holistic development: 

• Sensory Exploration: Little hands and bodies engage with the unique textures, sights, and sounds of water. 

• Cognitive Growth: Pouring, scooping, and experimenting with water naturally encourages problem-solving and sparks their innate curiosity. 

• Fine & Gross Motor Skills: These activities help strengthen essential hand-eye coordination and develop both fine and gross motor skills. 

• Language Development: As they play and interact, children naturally expand their vocabulary and communication skills. 

• Social Skills: Water play provides wonderful opportunities for teamwork, sharing, and learning the important skill of turn-taking. 

Through pouring, scooping, splashing, and endless experimentation, our Water Play sessions are fostering creativity, nurturing curiosity, and building confidence in our young explorers. It's learning through laughter and splashes! 
 

World Wildlife Day Celebrations

Our young learners at NMAJS Early Years came together to celebrate World Wildlife Day, learning about the importance of protecting animals and their natural habitats. They discovered how trees provide shelter to many birds and animals and why we must care for our environment by preserving green spaces.

The celebration included a fun quiz on wildlife and animal-themed songs, making learning exciting and interactive. The children also took a pledge to protect nature, care for animals, keep their surroundings clean, and use their own water bottles to reduce waste.

Small actions today will help create a better world for all living beings! 

Parents at Partners in Learning

Our UKG learners had an engaging session exploring the concepts of migration and hibernation with our expert visitors!

Migration: Through a wildlife video and an interactive game, learners pretended to be flamingos migrating from Africa to India.

Hibernation: A bear puppet story time helped learners understand bear behaviour. To immerse themselves in the experience, they ate berries like bears and cosied up to soft music, simulating the hibernation process, wearing their pyjamas. 

A Sweet Surprise: Each child received honey sticks as a takeaway from this wonderful session!

Hands-on learning at its best!

HOLI HAI

Our little learners soaked in the vibrant Holi vibes with a day full of colours, stories, and joy! They listened to the story behind Holi, created beautiful rangolis, and had a blast playing Phoolon ki Holi—celebrating with petals instead of colours!

Laughter, learning, and love filled the air as they explored this festival of togetherness. Wishing everyone a Holi as bright and colourful as their smiles!

Our Little Learners Celebrate Gudi Padwa!

At NMAJS EYC, we welcomed the new year with joy and tradition! Our little learners celebrated Gudi Padwa by listening to the story behind this vibrant festival and creating their own colourful gudis. 
Through storytelling and hands-on experiences, our children connected with the cultural roots of this Maharashtrian festival, ushering in prosperity, happiness, and new beginnings.

Joyful Eid Celebrations with Our Little Learners
 

Our learning floor was filled with joy, curiosity, and celebration as our little learners explored Eid through thoughtfully designed centres and hands-on engagements.

From listening to heartwarming stories about kindness and togetherness to creating beautiful Eid cards and intricate patterns inspired by henna designs, each moment was filled with wonder and meaning.

Through play, stories, and shared experiences, our learners discovered the spirit of Eid — compassion, gratitude, and community.