Sangya (Noun) – 1.The naming words for Preschool

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!!!!