Lucknow,

02 May (HS): To increase the general knowledge of children, an initiative is

being taken to connect them with newspapers. Also, the fear of mathematics will

be removed through games, puzzles and mathematics kits. The objective of this

scheme is to develop the students holistically and give them a better

understanding of various subjects. From the session 2026-27, children in the

council schools of the state will get an opportunity to learn something new

every day. The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has

prepared a calendar of daily activities for the entire year, which will soon be

implemented in all the schools. This initiative is being considered unique in

itself.

This

calendar, designed to promote innovation-based learning, has been named

Arunodaya. Each day, children will be informed about a topic, such

as the environment, health, birth anniversaries of great personalities, rivers,

vocabulary, art, stories and poems, patriotism, and independence.

These

activities will be held during the morning assembly. The relevant teacher or

headmaster will provide information about the subject and conduct related

activities. Importantly, each subject has a QR code attached, allowing teachers

to easily access additional information. The calendar has been developed separately

for primary and upper primary levels, so that children can access material

appropriate to their class.

All-round

development will take place through various subjects: The calendar includes

topics ranging from sharing holiday experiences with children to the benefits

of seasonal fruits and vegetables, alphabets, word formation, antonyms,

storytelling, road safety, traffic sense, cleanliness, nutrition and health.

In

addition, information will be provided on rainwater conservation, tree

planting, flood protection, communicable disease prevention, school etiquette,

musical instruments, and folk songs. Children will also be taught good habits,

sensitivity toward animals and birds, life values, nature, disaster management,

knowledge of the seasons, and science through humorous play.

Initiative

to connect with newspapers also: According to Dr. Pawan Sachan, Joint Director

of SCERT, children will also be exposed to newspapers to enhance their general

knowledge. They will be made aware of the usefulness of new and old newspapers,

understanding news, and engaging in discussions about them. Additionally,

games, puzzles, math kits, and information about Indian mathematicians will be

provided to alleviate the fear of math. This initiative aims to foster

children's all-round development, enabling them to gain comprehensive knowledge

of various subjects. It will soon be implemented in schools across the state.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi