Showing posts with label My name is cinnamon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My name is cinnamon. Show all posts

Friday, 24 January 2025

GSA Calendar February 2025


My Good School
2nd February 2024 
Meet and Greet with KC Jain. 
Honorary Director of Adhyatma Sadhna Kendra an Institution dedicated to Preksha meditation and also working in the field of meditation and health.

Book Reading: The Inner Life Of Animals

9th February 2025
Amardeep Singh Screening of Episode 14                    
Allegory: A Tapestry of Guru Nanak's Travels
Setu Bandh
Bridge of Transition
Metaphoric expositions for a transition from negativity to positivity are expounded by Guru Nanak at ‘Setu Bandh’.

Book Reading: My Name Is Cinnamon

16th  February 2025
Meet and Greet with Mr. Vikas Prakash Joshi
Book Reading: My Name Is Cinnamon
Book Reading: The Inner Life Of Animals

23rd  February 2025
The YES workshop with Lina Ashar
We aim to inspire young minds, helping them navigate while embracing their dreams and aspirations. 

Book Reading: The Inner Life Of Animals

The Teacher's Academy

Professional Learning Program (PLP)
AFA Special Edition
Is Your Child Ready To Face The World (Hindi Session)
Exclusive event for our five DEI Member Schools 
20th February 2025
Please email Manisha Khanna MK@LearningForward.Org.IN, or send her a WhatsApp message for details.

Masterclass Webinar
Book reading: Shomie Das, The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
Masterclass every Saturday at 5:30 pm - except 8th February 2025.
We invite you to join our Saturday Evening webinars! To secure your spot, please use the link 🔗 to register immediately: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FaZLwScqRLiqAFlCbQIiFA

JDS Weekly Reading Sessions
Book Reading: My Good School Where Passion Meets Education
Every Friday at 2.00 PM over Zoom
Please contact us for details by email LF@EBD.IN

Meetings
Arthur Foot Academy Monthly Meeting
1st February 2025 at 11 am - WhatsApp Video Call

GSA Monthly Meeting 
22nd  February 2025 at 7 pm 

Wednesday, 25 December 2024

GSA Calendar January 2025

   

My Good School every Sunday

5th January 2024 
Meet and Greet with 
Lt. Col A Sekhar
Universal Education

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Soldier Educationist, Leader, trainer, mentor, resource person
Dec 2024 to Present · 1

The Inner Life Of Animals

12th January 2025

Amardeep Singh Screening of Episode 13
Allegory: A Tapestry of Guru Nanak's Travels

The Inner Life Of Animals

19th January 2025
The YES workshop with Raghu Pandey, Founder iMature
We aim to inspire young minds, helping them navigate while embracing their dreams and aspirations. 
My Name Is Cinnamon

26th January 2025

My Name Is Cinnamon 
The Inner Life Of Animals

Professional Learning Programs and other events
8th January 2025
Arthur Foot Academy
Professional Learning Program (PLP) AFA Special Edition
Is Your Child Ready To Face The World (Hindi Session)

AFA Monthly Meeting
7th January 2025 at 11 am - WhatsApp Video Call

The Teacher's Academy
Masterclass every Saturday at 5:30 pm
Book reading: Shomie Das, The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
4th January 2025, 11th January 2025, 18th January 2025, 
and 25th January 2025

GSA Monthly Meeting 
25th January 2025 at 7 pm - WhatsApp Video Call

DSOBS Impact Project Meeting
26th January 2025 - only for invitees

Sunday, 27 October 2024

Reflection Sunday The 27th October 2024

Sunday School No. 160
- From My Name Is Cinnamon- 1. What was your takeaway from the session today? 2. What were the key points in the chapter? 3. Who is Rabindranath Tagore? 4. What's so special about T Rex 5. Importance of reflection and clear thought 6. Have you ever read a magazine? What do you like most about it? 7. Smartphones in today's world 8. Life is all about balance - From The Hidden Life Of Trees 1. Why is the world full of colour? 2. What is your takeaway from today’s session? 3. What do we do for trees? 4. Do trees have a life of their own? How can humans learn to respect that? 5. Importance of "balance" in the forest 6. Taking care of trees and nature 7. How can we have a bolder approach to wilderness?
"If we use our knowledge to look after them, they will look after us in the future." These are some suggestions you can choose from. Looking forward to seeing your wonderful and thoughtful reflections! You can email your reflections to - mk@learningforward.org.in

Key Takeaways:
  • Launched the "Joy of Giving" initiative, inspired by Doon School's legacy of service. Introduced on the 27th of October, the day the school opened in 1935.
  • Read and discussed chapters on forests/trees and My Name is Cinnamon - emphasising reflection
  • The upcoming Retreat (Nov 13-16) at Arthur Foot Academy will focus on service and experience nature on groind zero.
    New book "The Inner Life of Animals" will open at The Retreat on 15th November 2024

    Joy of Giving
  • Aims to promote service, skills, sports, and study among partner schools
  • Activities include resource sharing, volunteering, community projects
  • Kunal drafted a comprehensive post outlining the initiative's vision and activitie
The poll results for the questions- Do you read books/magazines?

Saturday, 26 October 2024

GSA Calendar November 2024


My Good School every Sunday
3rd November 2024
Christa Campsall MGI Book II Chapter 7
My Guide Inside
My Name Is Cinnamon

10th November 2024
My Name Is Cinnamon 
The Hidden Life Of Trees - concluding session
The Impact Team Meeting

13th – 16th November

Fireside Chat with Christa Campsall - Book III Chapter 2

We turn the pages of two new books!
The Inner Life Of Animals 
My Good School - 4.00 PM on 15th Nov
Shomie Das The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
The Teachers’ Academy 5.30 PM on 15th Nov
Both sessions will be live on Zoom

17th November 
Amardeep Singh
Screening of Episode 11
Allegory: A Tapestry of Guru Nanak's Travels
The Inner Life Of Animals

24th November 2024
My Name Is Cinnamon
The Inner Life Of Animals
The Impact Team Meeting

Good Schools India Journal
2nd November 2024
Joy Of Learning - post by Sandeep Dutt
15th November 2024
2 Girls 1 Mic - Oshi and Simar
29th November 2024
Where Passion Meets Education – Nisha Bhakar

The Teacher's Academy
2nd November - book concludes
Chapter 11 Wanted Back-bencher Last-ranker Teacher 
15th, 23rd and 30th
Book reading - Shomie Das The Man Who Saw Tomorrow


Sunday, 22 September 2024

Reflections Sunday the 22nd September 2024

My Name Is Cinnamon-
1. What is the significance of the Kohinoor diamond?
2. How is life at weekends different from weekdays?
3. What do you do when clothes fall off when you remove them from the clothesline?
4. What is discombobulate?
5. How do you feel when insignificant things blow up?
6. Why must you do a few chores at home or school? 

Hidden Life Of Trees -
1 Did the story connect with you today, and why?
2. Find out about
a. stoically
b. repertoire
c. impervious
d. proviso
3. Why do trees put on a thicker coat?
4. What do you mean by “as the tree battens down the hatches”?

Rishona: Reflections of the week

My Name Is Cinnamon- 
1. What was your takeaway from the session today? 
2. What was discussed in the chapter today?
3. Why is the protagonist's nickname "Cinnamon"?
4. What does discombobulate mean?
5. Experiences while playing scrabble
6. What did you do when your clothes fell off the line ?
7. My weekend - what makes it different? 
8. How can we normalize adoption? 
9. What is a zombie movie?
10. Never be ashamed of who you are


The Hidden Life Of Trees – 
1. Find out about anemones.
2. What is your takeaway from today’s session?
3. What happens when thicker coat is formed on leaves?
4. What do you mean by "hatches"? 
5. How do trees survive?
6. What is "repertoire"? 
 
These are some suggestions you can choose from. Looking forward to seeing your wonderful and thoughtful reflections! You can email your reflections at mk@learningforward.org.in

Otter AI adds
After the class at My Good School:
Sandeep Dutt discussed the Little Village School (near Dehradun, emphasizing its mission to inspire unselfishness and service. My Good School will host a retreat in November and aims to become a venue for future retreats. 

Jugjiv and Sandeep highlighted the importance of family relationships and the need for assertiveness. He also mentioned the adoption of Cinnamon and the family's efforts to normalise it. 

The conversation included tips for managing exam stress, such as breathing exercises and color-coded notes. The discussion also touched on the importance of adaptability, using trees as an example, and the need for behavioral and genetic variability to survive climate changes.

Listen to the podcast: www.LearningForwardPodcast.com

Interns Meeting and the forthcoming My Good School Reteat 2024








Based on the context provided:
1. Sandeep Dutt shard the excitment about the upcoming retreat at the Arthur Foot School (Little Village School). He sees it as an opportunity to support the Little Village School and further the mission of spreading the joy of learning that the Learning Forward Foundation is focused on.

2. Sandeep mentions that the Arthur Foot School will be the venue for the Retreat for years to come, as it is located near the Rajaji Sanctuary, which aligns with our vision of connecting education with the natural environment.

3. Sandeep encourages the attendees to visit the Arthur Foot Academy website to learn more about the retreat and the partnership between the Learning Forward Foundation and the Little Village School.

4. In terms of contributing, Sandeep suggests that the attendees, including interns and school captains, can get involved by visiting the school, participating in activities, and finding ways to collaborate and support the Little Village School as part of the Good School Alliance community.

Overall, Sandeep seems enthusiastic about the retreat and the opportunity to work with the Little Village School, and he is looking for ways for the attendees to get involved and contribute to this initiative.

Check out the Live Recording courtesy Sunbeam School Varuna.

Sunday, 8 September 2024

Reflections - Sunday School 8th September 2024

Here are the key questions and answers from the meeting:

1. What were Newton's laws discussed? The group was unsure about the exact number of Newton's laws, with some saying three and others saying four. Sandeep Dutt summarised that the first law concerns inertia, the second law concerns force and momentum, and the third law concerns action and reaction.

2. Where do Birch trees grow, and what are their characteristics? Birch trees are pioneer species that increase in open spaces. They have adaptations like white bark that reflects sunlight and oil in the bark, making it burn well.

3. What is the "Pando" tree, and how does it grow? The Pando is a single quaking aspen tree that has spread underground and grown over 40,000 trunks covering over 100 acres. It is an example of a tree that uses its roots to expand and defend itself.

4. What challenges do trees face in urban environments like school campuses? The group discussed how trees in schools may face challenges like lack of space, competition for sunlight, and damage from human activity. They were encouraged to observe the trees around their schools and share their observations.

From My name is Cinnamon - 

1. What is your takeaway from today's session?

2. Write a reflection on the book and characters

3. What, according to you, should be the reason for adoption?

4. What do you do between the class breaks?

5. Is it reasonable to be noisy during breaks? Why? Why not?

6. Do you like your nickname?

7. What is the importance of math in your day-to-day life? 

- From Hidden Life Of Trees -     

1. Did the story connect with you today, and why? 

2. Find out about-

a. Aurochs

b. Quaking Aspen

c. Pando

3. What is the difference between naturopathy medicine and allopathic medicine?

4. Where do the Birches grow?

5. Do you have any challenges in your school or neighbourhood? 

Students may create a school newsletter incorporating Joy of Learning content. These are some suggestions. We're looking forward to your excellent and thoughtful reflections, which you can email to mk@learningforward.org.in.

Based on the meeting transcript, the following key points were discussed at the intern meeting:

1. Video file sizes and challenges with sharing large video files.

2. The school calendar and upcoming events include the Allegory episode and a Good Schools India journal post.

3. Sharing reflections and messages for Teacher's Day.

4. Discuss the books "The Hidden Life of Trees" and "The Hidden Life of Animals", including animal adoption, tree defence mechanisms, and tree growth strategies.

5. Exploring Newton's laws and discussing a potential 4th law proposed by the students.

6. Reflect on why parents sometimes resort to physically punishing their children.

7. Discuss the challenges trees face in urban environments, like deforestation and lack of biodiversity.

8. Planning for an upcoming school retreat in November at the edge of the Rajaji sanctuary.

9. Encourage students to share their thoughts, reflections, and stories and potentially contribute to a newsletter or podcast.

The meeting covered various topics related to the school's reading program, student engagement, and plans for future activities.

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow details Shomie Das’s ideas about how education should be an experience that children enjoy and not one that has been thrust upon them. That entails a deep acknowledgement and respect for the child as a unique individual.




Sunday, 25 August 2024

Relections for the week - Sunday 25th August 2024

Summary: 
In brief we Discussion about Vikas Joshi's latest book, "My Name is Cinnamon," and discuss its themes of adoption, identity, and self-discovery in brief. Next, we highlighted the need for a more caring and supportive approach to tree care and upkeep while talking about the difficulties that urban trees endure. 

From My name is Cinnamon -
1. What is your takeaway from the author's session and book discussion?
2. Write a reflection on the book and characters
3. Is it proper to give names (like lambu, motu, etc) to your teachers or friends?
4. Why was Cinnamon trying to find his biological parents?
5. Write about the emotional challenge one might face when he comes to know that he/she is adopted.

- From Hidden Life Of Trees -
1. Did the story connect with you today, and why?
2. Find out about-
a. loutish behaviors
b. brazenly decadent
c. doped-up bodybuilders
3. Create podcasts or drawings about the plight of urban trees
4. Why does a good tree fall? What could be the impact of falling off a good tree?
5. Imagine being a tree in the city and write how it feels.
6. How do trees communicate with each other through "scent mail"?

These are some suggestions. We're looking forward to your excellent and thoughtful reflections, which you can email to mk@learningforward.org.in

Session summary for My Good School (08/25/2024)

We celebrated Independence Day by Yashraj giving his spirited speech. 

In the session we opened a new book, "My Name is Cinnamon," written by Vikas Joshi, and reflecting on its themes of adoption, identity, and self-discovery. 

We discussed the challenges faced by trees in urban environments, emphasising the need for a more nurturing and supportive approach to tree care and maintenance. 


We shared personal experiences and interests, and encouraged everyone to reflect on the book and share their thoughts.


Next steps

• Students could write a reflection on the book and characters.

• Students to write reflections on their takeaways from the author session and book discussion.

• Students to consider creating podcasts or drawings about the plight of urban trees.

• Manisha to publish student reflections on the Joy of Learning Diaries blog.

• The next chapter "Burnout" in The Hidden Life of Trees for the next session.

• Students to imagine being a tree in the city and write about how it feels.

• Jugjiv to read the next chapter of My Name is Cinnamon in the next session.

• Sandeep to continue reading The Hidden Life of Trees in the next session.

• Students to consider creating a school newsletter incorporating Joy of Learning, as we will not produce a common newsletter for all the schools.