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Class 4

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Building Foundational Skills

In Class 4, the curriculum continues to build upon the foundational knowledge from earlier years, while introducing more complex concepts and encouraging critical thinking and creativity. Here’s a detailed overview of the subjects typically covered in Class 4:

Work Process

**1. Languages (English and Regional Language)

English:

  • Reading:

    • Books and Stories: Reading and understanding more complex stories, poems, and chapters from prescribed textbooks.
    • Comprehension: Answering questions based on reading passages to develop comprehension skills.
  • Writing:

    • Paragraph Writing: Crafting well-organized paragraphs on various topics.
    • Creative Writing: Writing short stories, descriptive essays, and personal experiences.
    • Letters and Applications: Writing formal and informal letters, and simple applications.
  • Grammar:

    • Parts of Speech: Detailed study of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, and interjections.
    • Sentence Structure: Constructing sentences with correct grammar, including complex sentences.
    • Punctuation: Using punctuation marks like commas, periods, question marks, exclamation marks, and quotation marks correctly.
  • Vocabulary:

    • Word Usage: Learning new words, their meanings, synonyms, and antonyms.
    • Homophones and Homonyms: Understanding words that sound alike but have different meanings, and words that have multiple meanings.
  • Oral Skills:

    • Public Speaking: Developing skills in speaking clearly and confidently.
    • Debates and Discussions: Engaging in structured discussions and debates on simple topics.

Regional Language (e.g., Hindi, Tamil, Bengali):

  • Reading and Writing:

    • Books and Stories: Reading more advanced stories, poems, and passages.
    • Paragraph Writing: Writing descriptive paragraphs and simple essays.
    • Letters: Writing formal and informal letters.
  • Grammar:

    • Parts of Speech: Study of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in the regional language.
    • Sentence Structure: Forming complex sentences with correct grammar.
    • Punctuation: Proper use of punctuation marks.
  • Vocabulary:

    • Word Lists: Expanding vocabulary with new words, synonyms, and antonyms.
  • Oral Skills:

    • Conversations: Engaging in dialogues and discussions in the regional language.
    • Recitation: Reciting poems and stories.

**2. Mathematics

  • Numbers:

    • Place Value: Understanding place value up to 1,00,000.
    • Number Operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of larger numbers.
  • Arithmetic:

    • Multiplication and Division: Multiplying and dividing multi-digit numbers, solving word problems.
    • Fractions and Decimals: Basic concepts of fractions and decimals, addition and subtraction.
  • Geometry:

    • Shapes and Angles: Identifying and drawing 2D shapes, understanding angles and their types (acute, obtuse, right).
    • Perimeter and Area: Calculating the perimeter and area of basic geometric shapes like squares, rectangles.
  • Measurement:

    • Units: Understanding units of measurement for length, weight, and capacity.
    • Time: Reading clocks and understanding time, calculating elapsed time.
    • Money: Understanding the value of different coins and notes, and performing simple transactions.
  • Data Handling:

    • Graphs: Creating and interpreting bar graphs and pictographs.
    • Data Collection: Simple data collection and analysis.

**3. Environmental Science (EVS)

  • Our Environment:

    • Natural Resources: Types of natural resources (water, air, soil), conservation, and protection.
    • Pollution: Understanding types of pollution (air, water, soil) and ways to prevent it.
  • Living Beings:

    • Animals and Plants: Classification of animals (vertebrates and invertebrates) and plants (herbs, shrubs, trees).
    • Habitats: Understanding different habitats (forests, deserts, oceans) and how living beings adapt to their environment.
  • Human Body:

    • Systems: Introduction to the major body systems (digestive, respiratory, circulatory) and their functions.
    • Health and Hygiene: Importance of balanced diet, exercise, and personal hygiene.
  • Community and Culture:

    • Diverse Cultures: Introduction to different cultures, traditions, and festivals.
    • Community Helpers: Roles and responsibilities of various community helpers.

**4. General Knowledge

  • Geography:
    • Maps: Understanding basic map skills, identifying continents, countries, and major landmarks.
  • History:
    • Famous Personalities: Learning about notable historical figures and their contributions.
  • Current Affairs:
    • News: Introduction to current events and basic news literacy.

**5. Art and Craft

  • Drawing and Painting:

    • Techniques: Learning different drawing and painting techniques, such as shading and blending.
    • Projects: Creating art projects based on themes and topics.
  • Craft Activities:

    • Materials: Using various materials for craft projects (paper, fabric, clay).
    • Designs: Creating models, decorations, and functional items.

**6. Physical Education

  • Games and Sports:

    • Skills: Developing basic skills for sports such as soccer, basketball, and athletics.
    • Fitness: Engaging in physical exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and coordination.
  • Health Education:

    • Nutrition: Understanding the importance of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle choices.

**7. Music and Dance

  • Music:

    • Songs: Learning and performing simple songs and musical activities.
    • Instruments: Introduction to basic musical instruments and their sounds.
  • Dance:

    • Steps: Learning basic dance steps and rhythms.
    • Choreography: Simple choreography to music.

**8. Moral Education

  • Values:
    • Ethics: Teaching values such as respect, empathy, responsibility, and honesty.
  • Social Skills:
    • Interaction: Encouraging positive interactions and conflict resolution skills.

Teaching Approach:

  • Interactive Learning: Use of visual aids, storytelling, and hands-on activities to make learning engaging and effective.

  • Play-based Learning: Incorporation of games and activities to reinforce concepts and make learning fun.

  • Assessment: Regular assessments through quizzes, classwork, and project work to monitor understanding and progress.

  • Supervision of a babysitter
  • Childcare for all age groups
  • Solutions for Baby care