Creativity is

Intelligence
Having fun
Welcome to Lancers
International School
ICE Creativity
Newsletter
2017

HANDICRAFT COMPETITIVE
MATHEMATICS
In handicrafts there tying shoe laces, using It is magic until you
are no mistakes, there fork and spoon etc. understand it; it is
are just amazing # Fine motor skills - magic thereafter
creations stronger fine motor skills We aim to encourage
This semester the students will help them in better our students to compete
will be focusing on creatively grip of pencil, using at the international
recycling materials readily scissors, dressing etc. level.
available at home. Some of We will explore, engage
the activities include - gift #Self regulation - and investigate the math
box from empty tissue rolls, engaging in craft concepts through Online
matchbox drawer from empty activities promotes self Math Games, Online
matchboxes, chair from ice- control, patience and Tests (Study Ladder),
cream sticks etc. flexibility in children. Math Manipulative, by
By participating in these Cognitive skills - planning Solving Puzzles,
craft activities students involving linear and Creating Math games,
receive strong sequential thinking to reach Cracking competitive
stimulations to develop the desired result math question papers
various skills. This like International
semester the focus will Singapore Math
be on enhancing skills Competition (ISMC),
such as - ACER's International
# Bilateral coordination - Schools'
use of both hands. It will Assessment(ISA),
help them in other areas National Math
of their lives, such as: Olympiad.

ICE ACTIVITY- CHESS
In chess, dont just
think. Just move In todays world, we
dont use technology,
Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to Chess provides students an
understand and apply approach to learn and use
the math concepts. reasoning skills. These skills
Grade5 will be focusing then carry over to other
on concepts like educational and life
numeration, percentage, endeavors. Throughout the
measurement, year, the students will be
geometry, data challenged to be the master
analysis, logic and of Chess.
ratio. The students o Chess is actually an
incredibly beneficial
grade4 will explore
pastime, because playing
areas like numeration,
chess results in better brain
fractions, geometry,
function, improved memory
measurement, data and cognitive abilities,
analysis. Students of strategic thinking and
grade3 will have fun attention improvement. All
genres of fractions, of these benefits are directly time apps which will help
measurement, geometry related to the practice of
and numeration. chess, both in real-life and
virtual environments, which
means that chess is the
answer to the question Is
there a game where I can
have fun AND get benefits
from?
ICE ACTIVITY
COMPUTER
EDUCATION
we live it
With activities like Hour of
code, Tynker,
programming basics the
students will gain an
insight into the computer
world which will in turn
enhance their logical and
problem solving skills.
Through the semester,
Students will be benefited
from a creating &
collaborating
environment .They will
learn flow of things.
Students will learn real
them in their daily life.
Computer education will
help the learners become
more creative, receptive
and dynamic.
 ICE ACTIVITY- DEBATE
There are no tough opponents in a
debate; but only tough issues
Debate is all about the ability to analyze,
evaluate and construct arguments and structure
them into speech. In this activity we will
promote and participate in intellectual activity.
Children will learn about public speaking. In
which they will follow the path of influential
speaking. They will use tools in vocal tool box-
Register, Timbre, Prosody, Pace, Pitch and
volume. Focus on the golden circle (5W and
1H). How to form connection with the audience
and body language.Children will also learn about
writing an opinion piece through OREO. They
will also learn how to memorize a speech.
Further they will focus on ETHOS,PATHOS and
LOGOS.
Journalism is an act of faith in the future
ICE ACTIVITY-
JOURNALISM
The purpose of education is to
make our young citizens better
people. So how do we do that?
We teach them to be empathetic.
We teach them to listen to others.
We teach them to understand how
to communicate with each other.
We teach them to be ethical in
their actions. We teach them to
consider both sides of an
argument. We teach them to adapt
to the changing world around
them. We teach them to view the
world through a different lens. We
teach them journalism.
Students will focus on various skills
such as collecting news, extracting
news, reporting events both orally and
via reports. They will understand the
role of a journalist in more detail and
the qualities needed for an individual to
be a journalist. The writing process of
writing a newspaper report will be
taught in detail using the different
stages of writing.
 ICE ACTIVITY ICE ACTIVITY PYP ARTISTS
DRUMS Art is not what you see, but what you make
others see
Lets dance to the ICE ACTIVITY
beat of our own
drums SCRABBLE
In this semester, Students Dont give up or the
will be taught on how to game is over
improvise in their playing As we begin semester II
technique and develop focus will be on
their playing, and prepare developing the phonemic
for the performance of a awareness of the children,
song. Theyll be provided a learn and memorize
range of instruction on specific and 'tricky'
T
playing drum techniques, spellings and students will
others specialize in areas This second session, as most be encouraged to contrive
such as Rolling techniques, of the group has already been words, look these words up
Rudiments and basic rock working together, self- in dictionaries, and focus
management and cooperation on their linguistic-
skills have been cognitive skills in a
acknowledged and practiced competitive format. In the
in an excellent way. following months, students
We will keep designing, will learn how to calculate
planning and effectively and record their score, tile-
transforming our ideas into tracking, letter
real artworks. New children, combinations, single-letter
this session, will be very
strategies and rack
soon encouraged to make
decisions and get
management. Students will
independent in the realization be demonstrating the
beat. of their creative process; to attribute of being thinker,
Song for this semester develop an adequate use of inquirer, and
Seasons in the Sun: This materials and tools as well as knowledgeable in this
song has been chosen for being able to discuss and game.
this semester. Sheet Music analyze artworks, using
will be provided to the proper art vocabulary and
students. Every student expressions.It is really
will learn the same song important the process of
planning and anticipating
weather he or she is in
probably outcomes, showing
keyboard, guitar or drums awareness of the effective
so that they all know the power of visual art.
song and theyll be able to
perform it together as a
group.
 ICE ACTIVITY ICE ACTIVITY
POTTERY KEYBOARD
Pottery and sculpture are ways of life The slower you go on
Pottery Making will enhance creativity, spatial the keyboard, the
intelligence and fine-motor skills development among faster you learn
children. It will allow children to explore clay as a
material. Children of all ages are a part of this activity
and they will be seen enjoying squishing, squelching,
pinching, rolling, poking, stretching and pounding the
clay. Little fingers and hands are strengthened whilst
working with clay due to its firm nature and the larger
muscles of the arms, back and shoulders are
strengthened when rolling slabs or coiling clay. Pottery
making curriculum at Lancers is unique as it focuses
on creativity-development and learning outcomes. The
curriculum helps to harness the childrens creativity, The Keyboard syllabus is
promote their thinking skills and enhance socio- designed for children of all
emotional development. Through Pottery making we age group and their
will be focusing on:- differentiated levels. It will
introduce the student to basic
Enhancing their creativity & spatial intelligence music notation and build a
solid foundation of basic
Nurturing their ability to create piano skills. After successful
Improving their fine-motor skills completion of this semester
your ward will be well
Enabling them to develop focus, concentration and prepared for further piano
perseverance studies in various styles of
musical performances.
Develop their 3-D visualization ability.
The development of
keyboard skills will be
enhanced through listening,
performing and composing.
Exploring varieties of genres
of music including qualities
development of teamwork,
creativity, leadership and
risk-taking.

The proper aim of

music education is to
strive to pursue this
philosophy in daily
life.
 ICE ACTIVITY ICE ACTIVITY
GUITAR VIOLIN
Guitar is said to be like an When youre playing a violin
orchestra with every string playing a piece, you are a kind of a
different note storyteller
The Violin courses are structured
In our guitar class, we will bring a wealth of keeping in mind the level and skills
knowledge of music teaching as well as of the child. Beginner students will
performance skills. be trained in handling the
Our teaching method for education offers instrument, correct postures, bow
primarily rhythm. We are looking forward control, coordination, intonation and
to interacting with each other as a team and theory. As the student progress
enhancing overall development in music. course constructed core components
including current music scenario of
Beautiful tone and Beautiful Heart We modern pop music while keeping in
believe that the proper aim of music touch with classical of the past.
education is to strive to pursue this Beautiful tone and Beautiful Heart
philosophy in daily life. Music plays an I believe that the proper aim of
extremely important role in the personal music education is to strive to pursue
development of our students and this philosophy in daily life. Music
contributes to our school specialism. The plays an extremely important role in
aim is to provide opportunity for students to the personal development of our
be creative and to understand, enjoy and students and contributes to our
appreciate Music for life! school specialism. The aim is to
Key stage provide opportunity for students to
Different forms of notation and music be creative and to understand, enjoy
elements. Listen to music from medieval and appreciate Music for life!
times up to the present day. Practical skills Goals
are developed using technologies. Students The development of music skills
will be encouraged to take part in solo/duet through listening, performing and
and group performances, both vocal and composing. Exploring varieties of
instrumental accompanied. genres of music including Jazz,
Classical, Rock & Pop and Blues
other skills and qualities
development of teamwork,
creativity, leadership and risk-taking.
 ICE ACTIVITY- DANCE
Dancing is like dreaming with
your feet
Jazz dance is identifiable by its
syncopated rhythms and isolated
moving body part. Jazz styles include
movement that are sharp or smooth,
fast or slow exaggerated or subtle.
Some of the related Vocabulary which
would be included are:
1. Lunge: Position in either 2nd or
4th where only one knee is bent
and the other straight
2. Pli: A knee bend with careful
alignment of the knees and
torso
3. Retir or pass: Position in
which the toe of one leg touches
the knee of the standing leg
4. Turnout: The outward rotation
of the feet and legs from the
hips. Toes to the diagonal.
5. Bal l Change: S yncopated
weight shift onto the ball of the
rear foot and back to the flat
front foot
ICE ACTIVITY- DRAMA
We are unique; we are
dramatically different
Drama opens up in semester II
with a plethora of activities
lined up for our budding
learners. Team work and
observation activities will be
taught to the children to
enhance their confidence and
problem solving abilities.
Children will be exposed to
Puppet making and character
building activities which would
in turn help them to improve on
their voice modulation and will
help improve on their creativity.
Self-portrait, mask making and
poem reading will thereafter be
done to hone Articulation.
Advertisements and working in
pairs will be seen being done by
the kids so that they can easily
face the audience and be
confident. Story buil ding
activities and Mime will then be
taught enhancing their Thinking
skills and acting skills.
 ICE ACTIVITY
MINDFULNESS
Breathe, step back, think and
then react
To begin with, the students will be
doing different forms of meditations
like taking in long deep breaths and
giving attention to every body part
with eyes closed and thanking God for
every body part as every part of our
body that the human body has plays a
very important and there are people
who are handicapped so we must be
grateful to God.
Secondly they will be exposed to open
eye meditation which will help them
to be more focused and patient. Then
there are meditations where you sit
with eyes closed and observe Mother
Nature which will take their complete
attention to the sounds around like
birds chirping, traffic noise, drums
playing etc.
The students will then be doing animal
yoga which will give them useful
knowledge like one must give love
and not demand love and the purpose
of human life is selfless service as it
gives immense joy and contentment.
Also they will be taught integrity by
playing games and making them
observe Mother Nature. For example
making them put a grape in their
mouth for 5 minute without taking a
bite. By this they will learn to be
ICE ACTIVITY- FRENCH
French is a language that makes
those who speak it both calm and
dynamic
The ability to communicate in multiple
languages is becoming more and more
important in the increasingly integrated
global community. The communication
skills that your child learns early in life will
be the foundation for his or her
communication abilities for the future.
Strong language skills are an asset that will
promote a lifetime of effective
communication.
In this semester, the student will explore the
beautiful language - French. The student will
be learning basic French and we will work
towards building a multilingual person.
The students will be learning alphabets,
greetings, numbers, colours, fruits, body
parts and rhymes. Students will learn to
introduce themselves in French.
The students will have different fun
activities, listen to audios and watch videos
as fun learning will encourage them to
continue learning the language.
patient.

ICE ACTIVITY ICE CREATIVITY

GERMAN KITCHENOMICS
The German language
speaks being, while all others Cooking with kids is not just
speak of being ingredients, recipes and cooking,
Its about harnessing imagination,
empowerment and creativity

The kitchenomics team over the

semester will focus on trying out
some delicious recipes which will
be made without using fire. The
following aspects of the kitchen will
be taken care of:
Health-Hygiene &
Nutrition
Table Etiquettes
Recipe writing
Cooking simple foods
In the initial days children will focus on without fire.
enhancing their communication and
thinking skills. This will be done by
repeating words and phrases, listening
to audio, watching videos. This will
also help them greet people in the
language. Further on to communicate in
the language easily, students will be
taught colors, numbers, through self-
introduction in German studies. Regular
recaps will be done during the ICE time
to check on the skills attained. Focus
will be given to honing the students
listening skills, speaking skills, thinking
skills.
 ICE ACTIVITY- SPANISH ICE ACTIVITY- VOCALS
To learn a different Music is the only medicine that
language is to have a the heart and soul needs
different soul
Spanish is the second most widely The Vocals courses are structured
spoken language after Mandarin and is keeping in mind the level and skills of
official language of 22 countries around the child. Beginner students will be
the world; learning the language and trained in singing in melody, correct
culture is a global experience. During last postures and coordination. As the
semester your children were exposed to student progress course constructed core
Spanish language and cultures in components including current music
American continent as a part of that scenario of modern pop music while
experience. As we know, our world is keeping in touch with classical of the
changing very fast and information is past.
everywhere in so many languages it GOALS
becomes important for us to make our In this semester, students will be
children multilingual. Spanish is instructed students on how to
interesting for them because they find improve their singing technique, take
vocabulary on TV programs or in care of and develop their voice, and
cartoons. prepare for the performance of a
song.
 ICE ACTIVITY- LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Great leaders inspire greatness in others

As the semester unfolds, the students will be seen

learning the nuances of debate and impromptu
speaking. Children will work on gathering their
thoughts, voice modulation, hand gestures and eye-
contact, which in turn will enhance their oral
communication skills. They will further explore the
areas of collaboration and team spirit. Children will
learn valuable skills like collaborating, planning and
working in teams. This will be followed by
presentation skills where children will write the script,
plan and present the student council assembly
showcasing their leadership qualities. During the end
of the semester, the students will be seen planning,
promoting and organizing PYP events such as book
swap day and spirits day.

For any other queries related to ICE activities

please contact the following
concerned facilitators:
ICE Co-Coordinator: Ms Ananya
ICE Supervisors: Ms Aditi
Ms Kiran

CONTACT US
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Haryana, India

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