Before kids are taught formal grammar, they
should be introduced to the basics of grammar by play way method in group
activities. e.g.- Sangya- naming words (Noun), Visheshan- describing words
(Adjectives), Kriya – action words (Verbs). There are many interesting
activities to introduce the basics of grammar at the preschool level.
Sangya or Noun is naming a word which identifies
people, animals, places and things. Before starting any activity to introduce
Sangya (Noun) we can ask kids the following set of general questions –
1. What is your name?/ Your friend’s name?
2. Are you a boy or a girl?
3. Where do you live?
4. Where do you go to study?
5. Name some animals.
6. Name some birds.
7. Which is your favourite bird?
8. Do you write with a pencil or crayon?
9. Which fruit do you like to eat?
10. Who all are there in your family?
The answers can be put
under each category people, animals, places and things on board, explain the
naming words and then ask them for more examples in each category.
Next group activity is
giving jumbled up cutouts/flashcard with names written at the back and ask
them to sort it out and place them in the right category of naming words. For
each category, we can put a box or a basket to put the cards. ( ref. Worksheet 10)
Colourful worksheets can be created with
pictures and ask them to colour as per instructions categorizing them as a
person, animal, place and thing.
These are a few simple activities for Sangya. Your
suggestions are most welcome. Happy teaching!!!!
