The juicy and scrumptious watermelon is truly one of summertime’s sweetest treats. With a name like ‘watermelon’, it’s no wonder that eating it on a hot and exhausting day leads to refreshing and hydrating our bodies.
On Wednesday, May 17th, 2023the young Scholars of KINDERGARTEN celebrated ‘Watermelon Day’ in a unique way.
It was to enhance the children’s knowledge about it. They were told the health benefits and were made familiar with the extended vocabulary around the theme. In addition, hygienic ways to consume it were also inculcated in them.
It was also quite a sensory experience as they explored the texture, colour, seeds and taste of the fruit. Students had to fish out watermelon seeds from shell of the watermelon which was filled with frothy foam. A watermelon ‘Golf Activity’ was also conducted. Finally, they all drank watermelon juice which was rejuvenating. It was all a fun-filled and learning experience for the children.
Even those young ones who are somewhat hesitant about tasting this energizing fruit at home, were encouraged by their fellow peers and teachers to give it a try.
There is no doubt that maintaining a child’s diet in a balanced and nutritious way is becoming more of a challenge day by day. This was a wonderful way of encouraging children to include fruit
