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Art & Craft

Initiative for Moral and Cultural Training Foundation (IMCTF)

Published : 2015

Published by : Initiative for Moral and Cultural Training Foundation (IMCTF)

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CONTENT Sl. Topic Pg No. No.

Class-1 1 TraditionalCulinary - 12 2 Drawing/Painting - 14 3 Kolam - 15 4 PaperCraft - 15 5 Bead Work - 16 6 Art Work - 17 7 Eco Art - 18 8 Tailoring - 19

Class-2 1 TraditionalCulinary - 20 2 Drawing/Painting - 22 3 Kolam - 24 4 PaperCraft - 24 5 Bead Work - 25 6 Art Work - 26 7 Eco Art - 28 8 Tailoring - 29

Class-3 1 TraditionalCulinary - 30 2 Drawing/Painting - 32 3 Kolam - 33 4 PaperCraft - 34 5 Bead Work - 34 6 NeedleCraft - 35 7 CraftfromWasteMaterials - 35 8 Art Work - 36 9 Eco Art - 37 10 Tailoring - 38

Sl. Topic Pg No. No.

Class-4 1 TraditionalCulinary - 39 2 Drawing/Painting - 40 3 Kolam - 41 4 PaperCraft - 42 5 Bead Work - 43 6 NeedleCraft - 44 7 Art Work - 44 8 Eco Art - 46 9 TraditionalArt - 47 10 Tailoring - 47

Class-5 1 TraditionalCulinary - 48 2 Drawing/Painting - 49 3 Kolam - 50 4 PaperCraft - 51 5 Bead Work - 52 6 NeedleCraft - 52 7 CraftfromWasteMaterials - 53 8 Eco Art - 54 9 TraditionalArt - 56 10 Tailoring - 56

Class-6 1 TraditionalCulinary - 57 2 Drawing/Painting - 59 3 Kolam - 60 4 PaperCraft - 61 5 Bead Work - 61 6 NeedleCraft - 62 7 CraftfromWasteMaterials - 63 8 Eco Art - 64 9 TraditionalArt - 65 10 Tailoring - 66

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AcknowledgementInitiativeforMoralandCulturalTrainingFoundation[IMCTF]isgratefultothededicatedteamofTrustees,membersofOrganisingCommitteeandeminentscholarsfromdiversefieldsfortheirtotallyvoluntaryworkandsupportforcompilingthe8-volumesofmagnumopusfromthevarioussourcesforcompetitionsbasedonthesixthemesoftheIMCTF,namely—ConserveForestandProtectWildlifePreserve EcologySustain EnvironmentInculcate Family and Human ValuesFoster Women’s HonourInstilPatriotismInaddition,therevisedsetoftheabovementionedsixthemes’compilationhave been completed by the IMCTFInordertoimpartthroughcompetitionsandgamesthevaluesembeddedin the six themes the IMCTF sought the co-operation of the Trustees,OrganisingCommitteemembers,schools,andtheteacherstovolunteerandworktobuildliteraturebasecompiledfromourancientliteratureandtraditional lifestyle for theabove themes toconceptualiseandconductcompetitionsandgames.Withtheirco-operationalargecorpusofliteratureon1.Devotion—OnevolumeinTamizhandasecondinHindiandSanskrit2.PersonalityDevelopment—OnevolumeinTamizh,secondinHindiandSanskrit and third in English3.ArtsandCrafts—OnevolumeinEnglish4.CultureandFinearts—OnevolumecomprisingTamizhandEnglish5.TraditionalGames[IndianNativeGames]—OnevolumeinEnglishhas been compiled for the use of students belonging to hundreds ofschoolswherecompetitionsbasedonthesixthemesareheld.Thevolumestotallingtoseveralhundredpagesaretheoutputoftirelesseffortsbytheteamofscholars,artistsandteacherswhohavetoiledhardtostudy,identifyandselectrelevantmaterialsfromhundredsofancientscriptures and literary works by various saints and seers. All these values havebeensub-stantiatedwithscientificsupportwhichisreferredinthebook at the appropriate places.

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Weexpressourgratitudetotheeducationalinstitutionswhohaddeputedcompetentteachersforhelpingandaccomplishingthisherculeantask.Wewillnotbeableadequatelytoexpressourgratefulnesstotheteacherswho helped in compiling the volumes1.Sri.Balaji.G—KaligiRanganthanMontfordSchool,Perambur2.Smt.Deepaveni.S—KaligiRanganthanMontfordSchool,Perambur3.Smt.Jayalalitha.S—KaligiRanganthanMontfordSchool,Perambur4.Smt.Jayanthi.M—SriRMJainVidyashram,Thiruvallur5.Smt.Malarvizhi.N—KaligiRanganthanMontfordSchool,Perambur6.Smt.Sarojadevi.J—Smt.NarbadaDeviJAgarwalVivekanandaVidyalayaJunior College, Vysarpadi7.Smt.Tamilarasi.S—SriRMJainVidyashram,Thiruvallur8. Smt.Uma.A— Smt.NarbadaDevi J Agarwal VivekanandaVidyalayaJunior College, VysarpadiThestaffmembersofSriRamDayalKhemkaVivekanandaVidyalayaJuniorCollege,Thiruvottiyur,assistedineditingthisvolumeofthebook.Weexpressourhappinessforthepersistentassistancefromthefollowingvolunteers belonging to Gargi, the IMCTFHQ:1. Ms. Priya. S2. Ms. Sowmiya.JWe appreciate the innovative inputs by the in-house designers Sri.Premkumar and Sri. Sivakumar.

Smt. R. Rajalakshmi Managing Trustee, IMCTF

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PrefaceThereisaparadigmdifferencebetweenhowartsandcraftswereperceivedintheIndiantraditionandhowtheverysameartsandcraftsareperceivedinthecontemporarywesternworld.Thetwobasicdifferencesare:oneintheIndiantraditionartsandcraftswerelikeanyartorliterature,wasawayofcelebratingthedivine.An individual talented in literaturewroteon the divine, a talented painter imagined the divine in diverse formsanddedicatedhis or her painting to thedivine. So didwhether itwasamusicianorapotter.Whetheritisapotterwhoturnsclayintovesselorapainterwhodrawsonapaper,firstdedicateshisorherworktothedivine.Thisattitudewasfoundedonthebasicphilosophythateverythingisamanifestationofthedivine,thereforesacredandnothingissecularinthesenseofnotbeingsacred.Sothesacred-seculardistinctionoftheWesternsocietydoesnotapplyinIndia.IntheWest,forinstance,ahousepropertyisanassetwhichcarriedaprice.ButinourtraditionhouseisnotjustahomebutGruhaLakshmi—asacredconcept.So there is nothing like secular arts or crafts. Everything is divine andthereforesacred.Whetheritisrangoliorpaintingorarchitectureitwasalldedicatedtothedivine.ThegreatesttemplesofIndiawereproductsof architecturededicated to thedivine. TheSthapathisof Indiaearnedrecognitionforbuildinggreattemplesoutoftotaldedicationofthemselvestothesacredideaoftempleasabodesofthedivine.Notonlythattheverypracticeofartsandcraftswasawayofelevatingoneself.Rangoliisjustnotanart.Itiscelebrationofthedivine.Itevolvedaroundthedivine.Soitissacredinitself.Itbecamethesymbolofgoodthingsathomeandelsewhere.Likewise,paintingordrawingtooisacelebrationofthedivine.The divine was not necessarily an idol. A tree, or plant or mountain or riverorsunormoonoranymanifestationincreationwhichwasasubjectof painting or drawing toowas sacred. This was because nothing wasbereftofsacredness.Nooneexchangedartorcraftformoney.Itwasnotasubjectofexchange.Itwasnosubjectofcommerce.Wherecommerceenters there is no sacredness.Sacrednessonlybuildsvaluesandcharacter.Soartsandcraftsolongasitwassacredautomaticallywereinstrumentsandescalatorsofvaluebuildingand evolution of character. In contemporary times when everythinghas become subject of commerce the IMCTF which endeavouring to

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buildvaluesandcharacterisalsostrivingtobringartsandcraftsoutofcommerce back to where they originally belonged namely sacred domain where they remained dedicated to the divine. The divine in the IMCTF conceptionisnot idolbutconceptsbasedonsymbols.Symbolsarenotidolsbutremindersofideals.TheIMCTFseekstodefinedivineintheformofsixthematicvalueswhichareuniversal valueswhich transcendtimesandgeographiesand races.TheIMCTFhasdesignedthethematicvaluesbasedonsamskaramsandsymbolismwhicharescientificallyevaluatedandestablished.TheIMCTFthemes connect the contemporary world which is regarded as modern withthetraditionandvaluebasedlifestyleandimpartsvaluesbasedontraditionalsamakarams.For imparting and inculcating values in students which makes themtranscendasjustindividualsbutasemotionallyandsentimentallypartofthelargerhumanityandeventheinfiniteideaofcreationtheIMCTFhas,afterextensivestudyandresearch,designedsixthemesorvaluesystems.The themes or values are imparted and implanted by samskarams by use of symbols. For example, the value of forest conservation is impartedthroughthesamskaramofReverenceforplantsandwildanimalsthroughworship of trees [Vriksha Vandanam] and snakes [Naga Vandanam] byusingthetreesassymbolofforestsandsnakesassymbolsofwildanimals.Thesixthemes,samskaramsandsymbolsare:These six values are contemporary need, in fact a compulsion. Butto develop these values the mind has to melt and evolve. It cannot be acquired by reading books or listening to lectures. Samskarams or mental training which melts the mind is needed to ingrain these values. Mere intellectual appreciation will not penetrate the deeper consciousness,subconscious,ofapersonwhichisnecessarytoinfluenceandshapeone’sconduct and lifestyle. For thatadeeplypenetrating training isneeded.Thisiscalledassamskaramsinourtraditions.How this deep consciousness is created? If a person worships tree asdivinethroughtheSamskaramsandSymbolismoftree,hesubconsciouslyrealisesandestablishesemotionallikeandrelationwiththetreeandtheforestandmakesoneseethetreeaspartofone’sownlife.Destroyinga tree becomes a huge sin in his mind. This puts a restraint on human propensities tosee treesand forestsas just resources forconsumption

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and conserves forests and wild life which laws are unable to do. Thismakes a person intensely feel that growing trees is a sacred puny anddestroyingatreeisagravesin.Atthatlevelofconsciousness,oneceasestoseetreesasjusttreesbutasdivinityintreeform.Likewise, whether it is Cow or Tulasi, Snake or Elephant, Ganga or Bhumi, Father, Mother, Teacher or any elder, Kanya girls or Women who have attainedMotherhood,itismotherlandorthosewhohavelaiddowntheirlivesforthemotherland,reveringandworshippingthemallingrainsthevalueseachofthemsymbolises.Theartsandcraftsbookvolume isdesignedto impart thesix thematicsamskaramsbasedonSymbolism.Theartsandcraftsaresoconnectedtothesixthemesthattheybecomevaluebuildingsamskaramsandnotjustmereartorcraft.Theartsandcraftsbecomesacredbecausetheyarenotjustinstrumentsbuttheytransformintosamskaramsthemselves.ThecompetitionsinartsandcraftsarecentredonthesixthemesoftheIMCTFthemselvesmanifestthesamskarams.Thisvolumecontainsthefollowing:1. TraditionalCulinary2. Drawing/painting3. Kolam4. PaperCraft5. Bead Work6. NeedleCraft7. Eco Art 8. TraditionalArt

S.Gurumurthy Chairman, Advisory Committee

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Panagam

Paal Aval

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Class - I

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Aval(Poha), Milk, Sugar, Cardamom Powder and Grated CoconutScientific reason:Milk and Milk products play an important rolefromtheinfanttogeriatricleveloflifebecauseofourcattlepopulation.

1. Traditional Culinary

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Water, Powdered jaggery, pepper, Cardamom Powder, Dry ginger powder.Scientific reason:Panagam is a healthy drink specially suited forhotsummer.Beingrich in ironcontent, it would quench our thirst and provide energy. It can be served alone as an afternoon drink especially to peoplereturningfromhotsun.

Students have to prepare Paal Aval in the given time duration.

Students have to prepare Panagam in the given time duration.

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Paruupu Sadam Pisaindhu Saapiduthal3

Materials required :Dhal RiceScientific reason:To insist this, child should eat their food by mashingwith their hands. Moreover eating with handsscientifically proves howhealthy it is. Millions ofnerveendingsinyourfingersrelaythemessagethatyou’reabouttoeat,includingthetemperatureofthefood,levelofspiciness,etc.toprepthestomachfordigestion.Handlingthefoodwithyourfingersreleasesdigestivejuicesandenzymes.Thesmellofyourcookingfillsyourhome.Thefeastlooksappetizing.Youhearhowcrunchyitisasyoutakethatfirstbite.Andofcourseittastesdelicious.Eatingwithyourhandsaddsa tactiledimensiontoyourmealandengagesallofyoursenses.Reference: http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/why-eating-with-your-hands-is-good-for-health/

To eat the dhal rice with hands and also the children should mash the dhal and rice with their hands.

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Joining the dots1

2. Drawing / Painting

Join the dots with numbers mentioned and identify the picture.

Colour the picture using crayons. Also identify the name of the picture.

Materials required :Crayons with different colours, chart,dotted picture related to the theme,pencil, eraser and sharpener.Scientific reason :Paintingishelpfulduringthegrowthanddevelopment stages of children as wellas in adulthood when it is very valuable to fight illnesses like Alzheimer. Paintingboosts imagination; the imagination ofAlzheimerpatients,whosememorystartsto vanish, is strengthened.

Colour the picture using crayons2

Materials required :Crayons with different colours,chart, dotted picture related tothe theme, pencil, eraser and sharpener.Scientific Reason :• Helps the child to concentrateandfocusthedotstoconnectwithanobjectandenhancesthewritingskill.

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3. Kolam

4. Paper Craft

Draw a kolam in the given time duration.

Make a paper boat using different colour papers and should be placed in the tub filled with water.

One Triangle represents Desam, Deivam and Dharmam. Another triangle represents Theme, symbol and value. This is thebasic coremessageof Initiative forMoralandculturalTrainingFoundation[IMCTF].Materials required :Semi Solid Rice Flour

Drawing the Kolam using Rice Flour

Paper Boat

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1

Onecancrosstheriverwiththehelpofboatlikewisewehavetocomeacrosstheearthlylifewiththehelpofparentsandteachersbytheirguidance and support.Materials required :WaterinaTubanddifferentColourPapersScientific Reason:• Workingtoimprovethekineticenergyandintellectasithelpstoco-ordinate between the hand and mind, eyes, thinking, and this type oftraininginthebestinterestofchildreninearlyyearstocome.• Preventschildrenfromreachingthestageoffrustration• Papercraftgivesthemasenseofprideinthecommunity• GivesthemthegiftofgivingReference : http://papercraftforkids.blogspot.in/2012/08/five-reasons-more-simple-i-important.html

Scientific Reason :Kolamaredrawnincoarsericeflour,sotheantswouldnothavetowalktoofarortoolongforameal.Thericepowderalsoinvitesbirdsand other small creatures to eat it, thus welcoming other beings intoone’shomeandeverydaylife:adailytributetoharmoniousco-existence.To draw the two parallel lines by using the wet rice flour givesconcentrationandCompositemind.Reference : http://guruprasad.net/posts/why-do-indians-draw-rangoli-scientific-reason/

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5. Bead Work

Paste the beads in the given drawing using different colour and size of the beads.

Paste the Beads on the Pictures1

Pictures of Famous Gurus like Bishma,Drona, Viswamithra, Vyasa,, Ramanuja, Adi Sankara, Buddha, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda and Ganesha with lord shiva and parvathi, Yasodha and Krishna pictures for familyvalues.Materials required :Different Colour beads in various sizes,Glue and pictures related to the themeScientific Reason:• Grasping• In-handmanipulationskills• VisualDiscrimination,Scanning,VisualMemory• Eye-Handco-ordination• Planning• MathSkills• SocialSkillsVarioussizesofbeadspromotedifferentgrasps.Largerbeadsoftenpromote the “3-jaw chuck” grasping technique, similar to holding a large pencil or marker. Smaller beads encourage children to use their pincergrasp,thusstrengtheningthesmallmusclesoftheirhands.Reference: http://www.beadingbuds.com/developmental-benefits-of-beading-for-children

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6. Art Work

Design a symbol using ice cream stick. Given picture is an example.

Make a model of Teachers, Parents, Elders and Guest using artificial clay. Given picture is an example.

Making Symbols using Ice Cream Sticks

Artificial Clay Moulding

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2

By using the ice cream sticks and adesigned card board, children will paste their Parents or teachers photo.Materials required :IceCreamSticksandGlue.Scientific Reason:• Enhancescreativityofthechildren• EcoFriendly

Scientific Reason:• Thechild’sbrainistakingshape along with the clay. Such self-initiated activitycanbetheperfectmatchforthedevelopmentalneedsofthechild.Claystimulatesthechild’s curiosity. Intelligence,

Materials required :Differentcoloursofartificialclay,Brushes,Roller,Cutter.

imagination,andcreativityareengagedandfostered.• Helps to develop hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills(playing with play doh is also recommended as a pre-cursor forhandwriting)

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By using nava thaniyam, Students should design the picture of Teachers, Parents, Elders and Guest. Given picture is an example.

By using dried flowers or leaves, Students should design the picture of Teachers, Parents, Elders and Guest. Given picture is an example.

Symbols Using Navathaniyam

Designing the symbols with Dry flowers/Dry Leaves

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2

Materials required :Chickpeas [kondai kadalai], Horse gram[kollu], Peanut [Nilakadalai], Green gram[pachaipayaru],Redkidneybeans[Rajma],Cowpeas[thattapayir],Blackkidneybeans[Black turtle bean], Green peas [pachaipattani] , Black-eyed peas [black eyedbeans,karamani,vellaikaramani].Scientific Reason:Helpsthechildrentoidentifythedifferent

Scientific Reason:• Helps the children toidentify the different shapesoftheleavesandcolouroftheflowers• Also Creates awarenessabout preserving things.

7. Eco Art

typesofcerealsorpulsesintheiroriginalformandalsoitenhancesthe creativity of the children. This is to make them understand,consumptionofthesepulsesishealthy.

Materials required :DifferentDryFlowers/Dryleaves,Glue,Pictureofasymbolrelatedto the theme

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Needle and Thread

8. Needle Craft

Students have to insert the thread in the needle in the given time duration and also make a knot in the thread

so that it will not fall from the needle.

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Materials required :Needle, Thread and ScissorScientific Reason:• Concentration power increasesbyfocussingtheobject.• Checkingof theeye sight at theearly stage.

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Sweet Aval

Lime juice

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2

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Aval, Jaggery, Grated Coconut, Cardamom Powder.Scientific reason:


Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients:Lemon, Water, Salt and SugarScientific Reason:ThefreshlimejuicecontainsvitaminC.VitaminCisanatural antioxidant that protects our body from freeradicals, which are made by our body as it breaks down

Carbohydrates are the major source of energy. Carbohydrates areneeded to help our body store energy, and perform various otherfunctions. But getting carbohydrates intake fromhealthy sources isvital and poha is one healthy source.Reference : http://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/health-benefits-of-poha-k214/

Students have to prepare sweet aval dish in the given time duration

Students have to prepare the lemon juice in the given time duration

food.Freeradicalscancauseprematureagingandmayincreaseourrisk forheartdiseaseand cancer.VitaminCalso givesour immunesystem a boost, and it is needed to make collagen, which our body usesforwoundhealing.

Class - II

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Curd Rice Pisaindhu Saapiduthal3

Materials required :Curd , Cooked Rice and salt.Scientific reason:To insist this, child should eat their food by mashingwith their hands. Moreover eatingwithhandsscientificallyproves how healthy it is. Millions of nerve endings inyourfingersrelaythemessagethatyou’reabouttoeat,includingthetemperatureofthefood,levelofspiciness,etc.toprepthestomachfordigestion.Handlingthefoodwithyourfingersreleasesdigestivejuicesandenzymes.Eatingwith your hands adds a tactile dimension to yourmeal andengagesallofyoursensesNutritive value of Curd Rice:1. Helpsimprovedigestion,2. Healthyforyourheart3. Milksubstituteforthosewhoarelactoseintolerant4. Helps boost immunity5. Goodforyourteethandbones6. HelpsreleasestressandanxietyReference : http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/why-eating-with-your-hands-is-good-for-health/

To eat the Curd rice with hands and also the children should mash the curd and rice with their hands.

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Drawing the picture with thumb impression1

2. Drawing/Painting

To draw any picture like elephant, domestic animals, plants, insects, birds using the impression of thumb. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Food coloring, Fine-point, permanent-ink markers, Non-absorbent paperwith smooth surface (cut into 6-inch squares), Paper towels(withaslittleembossingaspossibleandusethesmootherundersideofthetowel),Plasticplates,PlasticwrapandNewspaperpadstoworkon.Scientific Reason :• The human thumb is full of sensitive nerve endings. Applyingpressuretothesethumbpressurepointscanhelpproviderelieftoalonglistofailments.• Thethumbnailpressurepointisusefulforhandandforearmpainaswellasheadaches,congestionandthroatproblems.• The pressure point between the thumb and index finger isoften effective treating tooth andmouth pain, joint problems, andnervousness. • Thepressurepointattheintersectionofthethumbandthewristisgoodforexhaustion,insomniaandnausea.Reference : http://www.livestrong.com/article/279775-thumb-pressure-points/

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To colour any picture of elephant, domestic animals, plants, insects, birds and also design it with waste buttons.

Given picture is an example.

2 Colouring the picture using crayons, and designing with Waste Buttons

Materials required :WasteButtons,Picture,Crayons.Scientific Reason :• To make our vision and outlook broader about the nature &society.• Todeveloptheabilitytothinkandorganizethethinkingtocreatesomethinguseful.

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Thulasi maadam - Ezhai Kolam

Paper Crafts

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1

3. Kolam

4. Paper Craft

To draw a kolam of Tulasi plant using the wet rice flour. Given picture is an example.

To make a model like elephant, domestic animals, plants, insects, birds using chocolate wrappers. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Semi Solid Rice FlourScientific Reason:• Kolamsaredrawnincoarsericeflour,sotheantswould not have to walktoofarortoolongforameal.The rice powder also invites birds and other small

Papercraftsareagreatway toco-ordinatebetween the hand and mind, eyes, thinking, andthistypeoftraininginthebestinterestofchildreninearlyyearstocome.Materials required :Chocolate Wrappers and Sketch pens

creatures to eat it, thus welcoming other beings into one’s home and everydaylife:adailytributetoharmoniousco-existence.• Whenapersonlooksatsuchageometricpattern,itmanifestsintovibrations inside themindof theobserverwhich in turn calms themind.Andthisisexactlywhattherangolidoestoone’smind.i.eIthasasoothingeffect.Reference : http://guruprasad.net/posts/why-do-indians-draw-rangoli-scientific-reason/

Scientific Reason:• Workingtoimprovethekineticenergyandintellect.• Preventschildrenfromreachingthestageoffrustration• Papercraftgivesthemasenseofprideinthecommunity• GivesthemthegiftofgivingReference : http://papercraftforkids.blogspot.in/2012/08/five-reasons-more-simple-i-important.html

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Paste the Beads on the Pictures15. Bead Work

To design any picture like elephant, domestic animals, plants, insects, birds using beads. Given picture is an example.

Visual Discrimination, Scanning, andVisual Memory: The child must be able to remember the beading pattern todetermine the bead they want to use. Once they know what bead they want, visual discrimination assists them inselectingthebeadthatfitstheirmentalimageofthedesiredbead.Finally,thechildmustscanacrossmanydifferentbeadsbeforefindingthedesiredbead.

Materials required :Coloured beads in different size and picture related to the themePreserve Ecology.Scientific Reason:• Grasping• In-handmanipulationskills• VisualDiscrimination,Scanning,VisualMemory• Eye-Handco-ordination• Planning• MathSkills• SocialSkillsReference: http://www.beadingbuds.com/developmental-benefits-of-beading-for-children

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CD Wall Hanger1

6. Art Work

Materials required :Old CD, colour papers (to make fishfins),1googleeye,tape,glue,scissors.Scientific Reason:• Enhances creativity in thechildren• Wastematerialscanbemadein to divine art.

Design a symbol using cotton2

Materials required :Cotton Roll, Picture related tothe theme, GlueScientific Reason:• Visualising the object anddesigning the picture with the respectivecolours.• Thechilddevelopsthekeenobservationskill.

To make a design like elephant, domestic animals, plants, insects, birds using the waste CD. Given picture is an example.

To make a design like elephant, domestic animals, plants, insects, birds using the cotton. Given picture is an example.

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Making Symbols with Ice Cream Sticks

Artificial Clay Moulding

3

4

Materials required :Ice Cream Sticks, Poster Colours,Colour Chart Papers, Sketch and Glue.Scientific Reason:• Enhances the creativity of thechildrenandrecyclingofthings.

Scientific Reason:• The child’s brain is taking shapealongwiththeclay.Suchself-initiatedactivity canbe theperfectmatch forthedevelopmentalneedsofthechild.Clay stimulates the child’s curiosity.Intelligence, imagination, andcreativityareengagedandfostered.

To make a design like elephant, domestic animals, plants, insects, birds using the ice cream sticks. Given picture is an example.

To make a design like elephant, domestic animals, plants, insects, birds using the artificial clay. Given picture is an example.

• Helps to develop hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills(playingwithplayartificialclayisalsorecommendedasapre-cursorforhandwriting).

Materials required :Differentcoloursofartificialclay,Brushes,Roller,Cutter

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Symbols Using Navathaniyam

Designing the symbols with Dry flowers/Dry Leaves

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2

Scientific Reason:• Helps to identify the differenttypes of cereals or pulses in theiroriginalformandalsoitenhancesthecreativity of the children. This is tomakethemunderstand,consumptionofthesepulsesishealthy.

Materials required :Different Dry Flowers or leaves,Chart and GlueScientific Reason:• Helps the children to identifythedifferent shapesof the leavesandcolouroftheflowers• AlsoCreatesawarenessaboutpreserving things

To make a design like elephant, domestic animals, plants, insects, birds using navathaniyam. Given picture is an example.

To make a design like elephant, domestic animals, plants, insects, birds using dry flowers or leaves. Given picture is an example.

7. Eco Art

Materials required :Chickpeas[kondaikadalai],Horsegram[kollu],Peanut[Nilakadalai],Green gram [pachai payaru], Red kidney beans [Rajma], Cowpeas[thatta payir] , Black kidney beans [Black turtle bean], Green peas[pachaipattani],Black-eyedpeas[blackeyedbeans,karamani,vellaikaramani]

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Materials required :Fabric, Needle, Thread and Scissor.Scientific Reason:• Stitching is a great art fordeveloping problem solving skills,attentiontodetailandalsoenhances the hand and eye co-ordination.

To make a design in the fabric like elephant, domestic animals, plants, insects, birds by running stitch method.


Running Stitch18. Tailoring

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Paruppu, Rasam and Curd Rice Pisaindhu Sapiduthal2

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsScientific reason:• Toinsistthis,childshouldeattheirfoodby mashing with their hands. Moreover eating with hands scientifically proves howhealthy it is. Millions of nerve endings in

To eat the Paruppu, rasam and curd rice with hands and also the children should mash the dhal and rice with their hands.

Neer Moru1


Materials required :Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Curd, Water, Green chillies, Ginger, Curry leaves, Coriander leaves, Hing(Perungayam), Salt.Scientific reason:• Helpscalmthestomachafteraspicymeal• Agreattoolagainstdehydration• Givesyoucalciumsansthefat• Washesdownfats • Aidsindigestion• Preventsvitamindeficiency • Reduceshighbloodpressure• Bringsaboutadropincholesterol • Combatsacidity

To Prepare the neermoru in the given time duration.

Class - III

yourfingersrelaythemessagethatyou’reabouttoeat,includingthetemperatureofthefood,levelofspiciness,etc.toprepthestomach

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fordigestion.Handlingthefoodwithyourfingersreleasesdigestivejuices and enzymes.• The smell of your cooking fills your home. The feast looksappetizing.Youhearhowcrunchyitisasyoutakethatfirstbite.Andof course it tastes delicious. Eating with your hands adds a tactiledimensiontoyourmealandengagesallofyoursensesBenefits :a. Rasamisgoodfordigestion.Drinkacuporsmallglassofrasam

dailytobefreefromconstipationandacidityproblems.b. Rasamcontrolsvata,pittadoshaswhichcontrolbloodcirculation

and nervous system.c. It isgoodforsickpeople.Peopleattackedbyfeveroranyother

disease aremostly advised by Doctors not to take heavy food.Instead,theyareadvisedtohavealittlebitofsoftlycookedricemixedthoroughlyinrasamandconsumeitsafelyasasubstituteformeals.

d. Whenababyistobeintroducedtomealsforthefirsttime,thisrasamricethoroughlymixedtobecomepaste,canbeadministeredas first meals for some days till the baby gets accustomed todigestionofmeals.

e. Rasamcontrolsandminimisesgasformationinthestomach.f. Rasamalsoactsasanappetizerandisgoodforthosewhodonot

feelhungryduetosomeproblems.g. Manyotherbenefitsaretherewhichmaybefollowedwithyour

physician’s advice.Reference : http://venkatacharim.hubpages.com/hub/A-Healthy-side-dish-with-medicinal-benefits-known-as-Rasam

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Palm Print Painting

Cotton Roll Drawing

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Materials required :Cotton Roll, Chart and a pictureof symbol related to the themeConserve Forest and Protect Wild animals.Scientific reason:• Enhances the grasping skills ofthe object• Also develops the skill of usingthe appropriate things in the respectiveplaces

Materials required :Cotton Roll, Chart and a picture ofsymbol related to the theme Conserve Forest and Protect Wild animals.Scientific reason:• Improvesconcentration• Works as a acupressure whenpressing our palm

To make a design like trees or wild animals using palm printing. Given picture is an example.

To make a design like trees or wild animals using the cotton. Given picture is an example.

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Pulli Kolam

Ezhai Kolam

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2

3. Kolam

Materials required :Rice Flour and colour powder.Scientific reason:• Kolams are drawn in coarse rice flour, sotheantswouldnothavetowalktoofarortoolong for ameal. The rice powder also invites

Materials required :Semi-solidriceflour,Kaaviandcloth.Scientific reason:• Kolamsweredrawn inwet riceflour, sotheantswouldnothavetowalktoofarortoolongforameal.Thericepowderalsoinvites

birds and other small creatures to eat it, thus welcoming other beings intoone’shomeandeverydaylife:adailytributetoharmoniousco-existence.• Whenapersonlooksatsuchageometricpattern,itmanifestsintovibrations inside themindof theobserverwhich in turn calms themind.Andthisisexactlywhattherangolidoestoone’smind.i.eIthasasoothingeffect.

birds and other small creatures to eat it, thus welcoming other beings intoone’shomeandeverydaylife:adailytributetoharmoniousco-existence.• Whenapersonlooksatsuchageometricpattern,itmanifestsintovibrations inside themindof theobserverwhich in turn calms themind.Andthisisexactlywhattherangolidoestoone’smind.i.eIthasasoothingeffect.

To draw a kolam using the coarse rice flour. Design like trees or wild animals can be drawn. Given picture is an example.

To draw a kolam using the wet rice flour in the given time duration. Design like trees or wild animals can be drawn.


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Paste the coloured beads in the picture1

Materials required :Coloured beads in different size andpicture related to the Theme.Scientific reason:• VisualDiscrimination• Scanning

5. Bead Work

To design any picture like trees or wild animals using beads. Given picture is an example.

• VisualMemory:Thechildmustbeabletorememberthebeadingpatterntodeterminethebeadtheywanttouse.Oncetheyknowwhatbeadtheywant,visualdiscriminationassiststheminselectingthebeadthatfitstheirmentalimageofthedesiredbead.Finally,thechildmustscanacrossmanydifferentbeadsbeforefindingthedesiredbead.

Paper Craft14. Paper Craft

Materials required :Differentcolourpapers,Glue,Scissors.Scientific reason:• Workingtoimprovethekineticenergyand intellect.• Prevent children from reaching thestageoffrustration• Papercraftgivesthemasenseofpridein the community• Givesthemthegiftofgiving

Paper crafts are a greatway to co-ordinate between the hand andmind,eyes,thinking,andthistypeoftraininginthebestinterestofchildren in early years to come.

To make a design like trees or wild animals using the paper. Given picture is an example.

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Hand Embroidery1

Materials required :Needle,Threadindifferentcolours,Fabric,Scissor, and Pencil.Scientific reason:• Trainingthebraintohelpwithcreativityanddevelopingcreativesolutions• Loweringofbloodpressure• Increasingconfidence

6. Needle Craft

To make a design in the fabric like trees or wild animals by Hand Embroidery using running stitch method.


Making design with Waste bottle cap1

Materials required :Waste bottle caps, Needle, Thread andFevicol.Scientific reason:• Enhancethecreativityinthechildren• Upcyclingofthematerial

7. Craft from Waste Materials

To make a design like trees or wild animals with Waste bottle cap. Given picture is an example.

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Making design with Ice Cream Sticks1

Materials required :Ice Cream Sticks, Poster Colours, Sketch,Card Board and Glue.Scientific reason:• Enhancesthecreativityofthechildrenandrecyclingofthings.

8. Art Work

To make a design like trees or wild animals using ice cream sticks. Given picture is an example.

Paper Collage2To make a paper collage using waste paper.


Materials required :Waste Paper, White Chart Paper, Scissor and Glue.

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Artificial Clay Moulding2To make a design like trees or wild animals using the artificial clay.


Materials required :Different colours of Artificial Clay,Brushes,Roller,Cutter.Scientific reason:• The child’s brain is taking shapealong with the clay. Such self-initiatedactivitycanbetheperfectmatchforthedevelopmentalneedsofthechild.• Claystimulatesthechild’scuriosity.• Intelligence, imagination, andcreativityareengagedandfostered.

Symbols Using Navathaniyam1

Scientific Reason:• Helps to identify the different typesofcerealsorpulsesintheiroriginalformandalsoitenhancesthecreativityofthechildren. This is to make them understand, consumptionofthesepulsesishealthy.

To make a design like trees or wild animals using navathaniyam. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Chickpeas[kondaikadalai],Horsegram[kollu],Peanut[Nilakadalai],Green gram [pachai payaru], Red kidney beans [Rajma], Cowpeas[thatta payir] , Black kidney beans [Black turtle bean], Green peas[pachaipattani],Black-eyedpeas[blackeyedbeans,karamani,vellaikaramani]

9. Eco ArtNo.ofparticipants:4 members for a Team Category : Boys / Girls

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Back Stitch1No.ofparticipants:Minimum 3 students Category : Boys / Girls

Materials required :Fabric, Needle, Thread and Scissors a symbol of picturerelated to the theme.Scientific Reason:• Stitching is a great art fordeveloping problem solving skills,attentiontodetailandalsoenhances the hand and eye co-ordination.

Students have to stitch in the fabric by back stitch method and to make a design like trees or wild animals.

10. Tailoring

Designing the symbols with Dry flowers/Dry Leaves2

Materials required :DifferentDryFlowersorleaves,Chartand Glue.Scientific Reason:• Helpsthechildrentoidentifythedifferent shapes of the leaves andcolouroftheflowers• Also Creates awareness aboutpreserving things

To make a design like trees or wild animals using dry flowers or leaves. Given picture is an example.

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Uppu Seedai (No frying)

Paasiparuppu Laddu

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Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :RawRiceflour(Pacharisimavu),Uraddal flour, Butter, Grated coconut,Chilli powder, Hing and Salt.Scientific reason:

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Yellow Moong Dal(Paasi Paruppu), Sugar, Melted Ghee, Cashews broken and Cardamom powder.• Helpsyouloseweight

• Exercisetohandswhilerollingthedoughintosmallballs.• Developstheskillofaccuracysincethedoughisrolledevenlyinsame size.

• ActsasHelpscontrolbloodpressure• ActsasGoodsourceofiron• ActsasProtectsfromskincancerhttp://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/health-benefits-of-green-gram-or-moong-dal/

To prepare raw uppu seedai in the given time duration.

To prepare Paasiparuppu Laddu in the given time duration.

Class - IV

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Pencil Drawing related to the theme

Water Colour

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Materials required :Chart Paper, Pencil and EraserScientific reason:• Helpstocommunicateourideas• ActsasaTherapy• SelfEsteem• Mobility• ConcentrationandHealing

Materials required :Chart Paper, Pencil and Water ColourScientific reason:• FineMotorSkills• Recognition• Hand-EyeCo-ordination• Creativity

• Helpstobalancethementalhealth• Controlsthebrainactivity• EnhancestheEmotionalIntelligence• ArtAppreciation• PromotingOurCulture

To draw a picture related to nature and colour the picture by Water colour. Given picture is an example.

To draw a picture in the given time duration using pencil only. The picture must be related to nature. Given picture is an example.

Reference : http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/preschoolers-learn-watercolor-painting-44608.html

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Pookolam1To draw a kolam related nature and design it with flowers

in the given time duration. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :DifferentFlowers,Leaves.Chalktodrawthesymbol.Scientific Reason:• Childrencanidentifydifferentflowerswithcolours.• Colourful Flowers, contemplation, dedication, team work andtranquillityaretheessentialsforcomposingstrikingPookolam.

3. Kolam

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Paper Craft1

To make a model related to nature like earth, sun, moon, etc... using paper. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Differentcolourpapers,Glue,ScissorsScientific Reason:Paper crafts are a great way to coordinate between the hand andmind,eyes,thinking,andthistypeoftraininginthebestinterestofchildren in early years to come.• Workingtoimprovethekineticenergyandintellectual• Preventschildrenfromreachingthestageoffrustration• Papercraftgivesthemasenseofprideinthecommunity• GivesthemtheartofgivingReference : http://papercraftforkids.blogspot.in/2012/08/five-reasons-more-simple-i-important.html

4. Paper Craft

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5. Bead Works

To make a design related to nature like earth, sun, moon, etc... using beads. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :VariousColouredBeadswithdifferentsizes,Glue,Thread,needleandpicture related to the ThemeScientific Reason:• FineMotorSkills• In-handmanipulationskills• VisualPerceptualSkills• Eye-Handco-ordination• CognitiveSkillslikePlanningandMathSkills• BuildsTeamWork

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6. Hand Embroidery

To make a design related to nature like earth, sun, moon, etc... in a cloth and design the outline by chain stitching.

Materials required :Needle, Thread, and Fabric to stitchScientific Reason:• Trains the brain to helpwith creativity and developingcreativesolutions• Lowersbloodpressure• Increaseconfidence

Chain Stitch1

7. Art Work

To make a design related to nature like earth, sun, moon, etc... using match sticks in the given time duration.


Materials required :MatchSticks,ChartpaperorCardboard,Colour pencil, Glue.Scientific Reason:• Creates somethinguseful,beautiful,orboth,reusingcreativelyisveryfunandfulfilling.• Everything does have potential tobeusedinUpcycling,itisalotoffuntoimagineanewuseforsomething

Art made out of Match Sticks1

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Making Symbols with Ice Cream Sticks2

Materials required :IceCreamSticksandGlue.Scientific reason:• Decreases unnecessary and wastefulpurchases • Enhancestheteamworkbysharingideas,communicate and support each other.• EnergySaving

To make a design related to nature like earth, sun, moon, etc... using ice cream sticks in the given time duration.


Artificial Clay Moulding3

Materials required :Differentcoloursofartificialclay,Brushes,RollerandCutter.

To make a model related to nature like earth, sun, moon, etc... using artificial clay. Given picture is an example.

Scientific reason:• The child’s brain is taking shapealongwiththeclay.Suchself-initiatedactivity can be the perfectmatch forthedevelopmentalneedsofthechild.Clay stimulates the child’s curiosity.Intelligence, imagination, andcreativityareengagedandfostered.• Helps to develop hand-eye co-ordinationandfinemotorskills(playingwith play clay is also recommended as apre-cursorforhandwriting)

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Design the symbols using Dry flowers/ Leaves2

Scientific reason:• Helps the children toidentify the different shapesoftheleavesandcolouroftheflowers• Also Creates awarenessabout preserving things.

The picture related to nature like earth, sun, moon, etc... should be given Students have to decorate it using dry flowers or leaves.

Symbols Using Navathaniyam1

Materials required :Chickpeas[kondaikadalai],Horsegram[kollu],Peanut[Nilakadalai],Green gram [pachai payaru], Red kidney beans [Rajma], Cowpeas[thatta payir] , Black kidney beans [Black turtle bean], Green peas[pachaipattani],Black-eyedpeas[blackeyedbeans,karamani,vellaikaramani].Scientific reason:• Helpstoidentifythedifferenttypesofcerealsorpulses intheiroriginalformandalsoitenhancesthecreativityofthechildren.Thisistomakethemunderstand,consumptionofthesepulsesishealthy.

To make a design related to nature like earth, sun, moon, etc... using navathaniyam.

8. Eco Art

Materials required :DifferentDryFlowersorleaves,ChartandGlue.

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Poo Thoduthal (Kadambam)

Hemming

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Scientific reason:• The different coloursthat constitute the strand ofKadambam are pleasing to the eyes.• Hand and Eye Co-ordination

Materials required :Needle, Thread, Scissor and Fabric.Scientific reason:• Sewingrequiresustofocusbothphysically and mentally on a task.• Hand-eye co-ordination is goodfor our brains and for keeping ourfingersnimble.• Sewing skills can also open upoursociallife.

To string the mixture of flowers by using banana fibre in the given time duration.

To make a design related to nature like earth, sun, moon, etc... by hemming.

Materials required :Flowerslikemalli,samandhi,sprigsofmarjoram,davanam,marudaniflowers,sampangiandthazhambu.

10. Tailoring

9. Traditional Art

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Thinai Laddu1


To prepare Thinai Laddu in the given time duration.

Class - V

Ingredients :Thinai / Foxtail millet, Kambu / Pearlmillet, Ragi / Finger millet, Kuthiravali / Barnyard millet, Varagu / Kodo millet, Saamai/Littlemillet,Moongdal,Barley, Grated jaggery cup, Cardamom seeds, Melted Ghee.• MilletsaregenerallyrichinProtein,fibre,calcium,Iron&MineralsespeciallyMagnesium,copper&phosphorous.• Ithelpstoreducecholesterol,lowersbloodpressure&Ithelpsinthedevelopment&repairofbodycells&tissues.• IthelpstolowertheriskofType2Diabetesespeciallyforwomen.• ItshighinsolublefibrehelpstopreventGallstonesformation.http://www.chitrasfoodbook.com/2014/07/milletstypes-of-milletshealth.html

Maavilakku Maavu2

Ingredients :Raw Rice, Grated Jaggery, Cardamom and GheeScientific reason:• Cleanseyourbody• Actasadigestiveagent• Sweetenyourfoodinahealthymanner• Providegoodamountsofminerals.

To prepare Maavilakku Maavu in the given time duration.

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Vegetable Printing

Cartoon Drawing

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Materials required :Poster colours, Chart PaperScientific reason:• Enhancesthecreativityofthechild.• Helps to identify the shapes of thedifferentvegetablesand fruitswhichareto be designed.

Materials required :Chart Paper, Pencil and EraserScientific reason:• Drawing skills will be acquired in theprocessofmakingcartoons.• Improves hand eye co-ordination andobservation skill will serve you lifelong nomatterwhatprofession in futureyouchooseforyourself.• The use of Cartoons as a Teaching Toolto Enhance Student Learning in Economics Education

To draw a cartoon picture related to `Womanhood’. Given picture is an example.

To draw a picture related to `Womanhood’ using the vegetable impression. Given picture is an example.

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Pookolam

Idhaya Kamalam

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3. Kolam

Materials required :Differentflowersandleaves.Scientific reason:• Identifyingthedifferentflowersandleaves.• Enhancescreativityinchildren.• Awarenesstoplantthesaplings.• Smellingfloralscentsalsoseemstoputusinagoodmoodandmakeusfeellessanxious.

• Kolamsaredrawnincoarsericeflour,sotheantswouldnothavetowalktoofarortoolongforameal.Thericepowderalsoinvitesbirdsandother small creatures to eat it, thus welcoming otherbeingsintoone’shomeandeverydaylife:adailytributetoharmoniousco-existence.• When a person looks at such a geometricpattern, it manifests into vibrations inside the

To draw a kolam related to `Womanhood’ by using different flowers and leaves. Given picture is an example.

• Neurologistshavefoundthatchildrenwithautismmaybehelpedbytheuseofcolour• Thereareindicationsthatusingacolourfilterorlookingthroughcolourparticularlyblue,mayhelpdyslexicstoread.Reference : http://www.color-medicine.com/

Draw a pulli kolam in the given time duration. Given picture is an example.

mindoftheobserverwhichinturncalmsthemind.Andthisisexactlywhattherangolidoestoone’smind.i.eIthasasoothingeffect.

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Paper Craft1

4. Paper Craft

Materials required :Poster colours, Chart PaperScientific reason:• Paper craftsareagreatway to co-ordinate between the hand and mind, eyes,thinking,andthistypeoftrainingin thebest interestof children inearlyyears to come.

To make a design related to `Womanhood’ using Paper. Given picture is an example.

• Workingtoimprovethekineticenergyandintellectual• Preventschildrenfromreachingthestageoffrustration• Papercraftgivesthemasenseofprideinthecommunity• Givesthemtheartofgiving

Ezhai Kolam3

Materials required :Semi-solidriceflourandcloth.Scientific reason:• A kolam is like a painting which isdrawnonthefloorusingriceflour.• Kolams were originally drawn notonly for adornment, but also becausethericeflourinthekolamscouldserveasfoodforantsandotherinsects.• GoodExerciseforfingers.

Draw a kolam using the wet rice flour, in the given time duration. Given picture is an example.

Reference : http://guruprasad.net/posts/ why-do-indians-draw-rangoli-scientific-reason/

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Hand Embroidery

Bead Works

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6. Needle Craft

5. Bead Works

Materials required :Needle,Threadindifferentcolour,Fabric,Scissor, and Pencil.Scientific reason:• Trainsthebraintohelpwithcreativityanddevelopingcreativesolutions• Lowersbloodpressure• Increasingconfidence

Materials required :Colouredbeadsindifferentsizes,Needle,Thread and Scissor.Scientific reason:• FineMotorSkills• In-handmanipulationskills• VisualPerceptualSkills• Eye-Handco-ordination

Draw a design related to `Womanhood’ by Hand Embroidery. Given picture is an example.

To make a model related to `Womanhood’ using beads. Given picture is an example.

Reference : http://stitchingcow.blogspot.in/2012/05/health-benefits-of-hand-embroidery.html

• CognitiveSkillslikePlanningandMathSkills

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Symbols drawn using Pencil Scrappers1

7. Craft from Waste Material

Materials required :Pencil, Scrapper, Pencil, Sharpener, Glue and Eraser.Scientific reason:• Recycled crafts develop a habit ofsaving things among children.• Also enhances the creativity in thechildren.

To make a design related to `Womanhood’ using the pencil scrappers. Given picture is an example.

Crochet2

Scientific reason:Crochet heals the followingsufferingsofaperson• Depression• PhysicalPain• Insomnia• Anxiety• Grief

To make a design related to Womanhood in crochet. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Crochet hook, Yarn and Scissor.

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Making Symbols out of Ice cream Sticks2

Materials required :Pencil, Scrapper, Pencil, Sharpener, Glue and Eraser.Scientific reason:• Decreases unnecessary and wastefulpurchases • Enhances the team work by sharingideas, communicate and support each other.• EnergySaving

To make a symbol related to `Womanhood’ using Ice cream Sticks. Given picture is an example.

Artificial Clay Moulding1

Scientific reason:• The child’s brain is taking shapealong with the clay. Such self-initiatedactivity can be the perfect match forthe developmental needs of the child.Clay stimulates the child’s curiosity.Intelligence, imagination, and creativityareengagedandfostered.• Helps to develop hand-eye co-ordination and finemotor skills (playingwith play clay is also recommended as a pre-cursorforhandwriting)

To make a model related to `Womanhood’ using artificial clay . Given Picture is an example.

Materials required :Differentcoloursofartificialclay,Brushes,RollerandCutter.

8. Eco Art

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Materials required :DifferentDryFlowersorleaves,ChartandGlue.Scientific reason:• Helps the children to identify thedifferentshapesof the leavesandcolouroftheflowers• Also Creates awareness aboutpreserving things.

To make a symbol related to `Womanhood’ using dry flowers or leaves. Given picture is an example.

Symbols using Navathaniyam2

Materials required :Chickpeas [kondai kadalai], Horsegram [kollu], Peanut [Nilakadalai],Green gram [pachai payaru], Redkidney beans [Rajma], Cowpeas[thatta payir] , Black kidney beans[Black turtle bean], Green peas[pachai pattani] , Black-eyed peas[black eyed beans, karamani, vellaikaramani]

To make a design related to `Womanhood’ using navathaniyam. Given picture is an example.

Scientific reason:• Helpstoidentifythedifferenttypesofcerealsorpulses intheiroriginalformandalsoitenhancesthecreativityofthechildren.• Thisistomakethemunderstand,consumptionofthesepulsesishealthy.

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Button Stitching with hole1

10. Tailoring

Materials required :Needle, Thread, Scissor and Fabric.Scientific reason:• Sewingrequiresus to focusbothphysically and mentally on a task.• Hand-eye co-ordination is goodfor our brains and for keeping ourfingersnimble.

Students have to sew the buttonhole and also they have to stitch button.

Poo Thoduthal (Mullai)1

Materials required :Mullai Poo, Banana FibreScientific reason:• Helps to improveConcentration• Exercisetofingers.

By using banana fibre, the given flowers must be stringed in the given time duration.

9. Traditional Art

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Coconut Poornam & Kozhukattai Munayal1


Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Riceflour,Water,Oil,Salt.Coconut filling :Grated fresh coconut, GratedJaggery, Finely cut cashewnuts, Ghee, Cardamom powder, Roasted gram

Scientific reason:Coconuthasstronganti-oxidantPropertiesandhenceitcanbeusedto• Lowercholesterol• Improvedigestion• Wardoffwrinkles• Stabilizeglucoselevels• Fightoffviruses• Buildcells• Regulatehormones• Increasethyroidproduction• Loseweight• Increasemetabolism• Fightinfections• Staveoffmemoryloss• Killbacteria

To prepare Kozhukattai in the given time duration.

Class - VI

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Moru Kozhambu

Vengaya Vathal

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Scientific reason:• ImprovesDigestion• Bonesandteethgetstronger.• Helpstoloseweight• RemovesDandruff• ImmunityBooster

Scientific reason:• Thepossiblehealthbenefitsof consuming onions includeloweringtheriskofseveraltypesof cancer, improvingmood andmaintaining the health of skinand hair.• Onions are also a source ofthe strong antioxidant vitaminC that helps to combat the formationoffreeradicalsknownto cause cancer.

Ingredients :Vegetable(Ladysfinger,Poosanikai)Thoordhal,Dhaniya,Jeera,Rice,Fenugreek (Vendhayam), Green chilly, Dried Red chilly, Mustard, Turmeric powder, Grated coconut, Fresh Curd (without sour), Gingely oil (Nallennai) and Salt.

Ingredients :Boiled rice ( Idly Rice), Green chillies, Jeera, Sago, Small Onion, Salt and Water.

To prepare Moru Kozhambu in the given time duration.

To prepare Vengaya Vathal in the given time duration.

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Scientific reason:• ActsasaTherapy

• ArtAppreciation

• PromotesOurCulture

• ConcentrationandHealing

• Controlsthebrainactivity

• SelfEsteem

• Mobility

• Helpstocommunicateourideas

• Helpstobalancethementalhealth

• EnhancestheEmotionalIntelligence

Coffee Painting1


Materials required :InstantCoffeePowder,SquareCanvasBoardandBrush.

To paint pictures like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols using coffee painting. Given picture is an example.

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3. Kolam

Ezhai Kolam

Rangoli

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Materials required :Rice Powder, Colour Powder.Scientific reason:• Kolamsaredrawn in coarse riceflour,sotheantswouldnothavetowalktoofaror too long for a meal. The rice powderalso invites birds and other small creatures to eat it, thus welcoming other beings

Draw a kolam of pictures like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols using wet rice flour. Given Picture is an example.

Draw Rangoli kolam of pictures like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols. Given Picture is an example.

intoone’shomeandeverydaylife:adailytributetoharmoniousco-existence.• When a person looks at such a geometric pattern, itmanifestsintovibrationsinsidethemindoftheobserverwhichinturncalmsthemind.Andthisisexactlywhattherangolidoestoone’smind.i.eIthasasoothingeffect.

Materials required :Semi-solidriceflourandcloth.Scientific reason:• A kolam is like a painting which isdrawnonthefloorusingriceflour.• Kolamswereoriginallydrawnnotonlyforadornment,butalsobecausethericeflourinthekolamscouldserveasfoodforants and other insects.• GoodExerciseforfingers.Reference : http://www.artplatter.com/2010/10/kolam/

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Symbols made out of paper craft

Bead Works

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4. Paper Craft

5. Bead Works

Materials required :Different colour papers, glue, Scissor, Penciland Eraser.Scientific reason:• Papercraftsareagreatwaytoco-ordinatebetween the hand and mind, eyes, thinking, andthistypeoftraininginthebestinterestofchildren in early years to come.

Materials required :Colouredbeadsindifferentsize,Thread,Needleand scissor.Scientific reason:• FineMotorSkills• In-handmanipulationskills• VisualPerceptualSkills• Eye-Handco-ordination• CognitiveSkillslikePlanningandMathSkills.

To design pictures like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols using paper craft. Given picture is an example.

To design pictures like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols using beads. Given picture is an example.

• Workingtoimprovethekineticenergyandintellectual• Preventschildrenfromreachingthestageoffrustration• Papercraftgivesthemasenseofprideinthecommunity• Givesthemtheartofgiving

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Crochet2

Given picture is an example. Similarsymbols related to theme must be designed.Materials required :Crochet hook, Yarn and Scissor.Scientific reason:Crochethealsthefollowingsufferingsofa person• Depression• PhysicalPain• Insomnia• Anxiety• Grief

To make a design like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols in Crochet. Given picture is an example.

6. Needle Craft

Hand Embroidery1To make a design like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols by using hand embroidery. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Needle, Thread in different colours,Fabric, Scissor, and Pencil.Scientific reason:• Trainsthebraintohelpwithcreativityanddevelopingcreativesolutions.• Lowersbloodpressure.• Increasesconfidence.

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7. Craft from Waste Material

Materials required :Pencil, Scrapper, Pencil, Sharpener, Glue and Eraser.Scientific reason:• Recycled crafts develop a habit ofsaving things among children.• Alsoenhancesthecreativityinthechildren.

Paste the waste pencil scrappers in a picture like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols. Given Picture is an example.

Making Symbols out of Ice cream Sticks2To make a design of any national symbols by using Ice cream Sticks.


Scientific reason:• Decreases unnecessary andwastefulpurchases• Enhances the team work bysharing ideas, communicate and support each other.• EnergySaving

Materials required :IceCreamsticks,Glue,Cardboard,Scissor,Postercolurs.

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8. Eco Art

Artificial Clay Moulding1By using artificial clay, Students should make a model of pictures

like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols. Given Picture is an example.

• The child’s brain is taking shapealong with the clay. Such self-initiatedactivity can be the perfectmatch for thedevelopmentalneedsofthechild.• Claystimulatesthechild’scuriosity.• Intelligence,imagination,andcreativityareengagedandfostered.• Helps to develop hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills (playingwith play clay is also recommended as a pre-cursorforhandwriting)

Materials required :DifferentcoloursofArtificialClay,Brushes,RollerandCutter.Scientific reason:


Materials required :Different Dry Flowers or leaves,Chart and Glue.Scientific reason:• Helps thechildrento identifythedifferentshapesoftheleavesandcoloursoftheflowers• AlsoCreatesawarenessaboutpreserving things.

Decorate with dry flowers or leaves in a picture like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols. Given Picture is an example.

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Symbols using Navathaniyam2To make a design of pictures like Bharath matha, War heroes or

any national symbols by using navathaniyam. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Chickpeas[kondaikadalai],Horsegram[kollu],Peanut[Nilakadalai],Green gram [pachai payaru], Red kidney beans [Rajma], Cowpeas[thatta payir] , Black kidney beans [Black turtle bean], Green peas[pachaipattani],Black-eyedpeas[blackeyedbeans,karamani,vellaikaramani]Scientific reason:• Helpstoidentifythedifferenttypesofcerealsorpulses intheiroriginalformandalsoitenhancesthecreativityofthechildren.• Thisistomakethemunderstand,consumptionofthesepulsesishealthy.

Poo Thoduthal (Saram)1

Materials required :DifferentFlowers,BananaFibreScientific reason:• HelpstoimproveConcentration• Exercisetofingers.• Hand&EyeCo-ordiantion


9. Traditional Art

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Hook and loop

No.ofparticipants:Minimum 3 students Category : Boys / Girls

10. Tailoring

Materials required :Needle, Thread, Scissor and Fabric.Scientific reason:• Sewing requires us to focus bothphysically and mentally on a task.• Hand-eyeco-ordinationisgoodforourbrainsandforkeepingourfingersnimble.

Students have to sew the hook and loop.

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Kai Murukku Sutral - 2 lines1


Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Homemadericeflour,Hing,Salt&water,Roasted urad dal flour, Butter - 2 tsp,Warm oil and Black sesame seeds.Scientific reason:• Ithasatherapeuticeffectonthephysicallychallenged,especiallyintheco-ordinationofhandmovement.

Paal Kozhukattai2

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Rice flour, Idiyappam flour, Water,Coconut milk, Jaggery, Milk, Cardamom powder and Ghee.Scientific reason:Duetoitsricharrayofvitaminsandminerals,benefitsofcoconutmilkforhealtharemany.Theyarelistedbelow:• StrongBones • TreatmentofArthritis• LowersCholesterol • GreatSourceofMagnesium• AidsinWeightLoss • StrongerImmuneSystem• NourishestheHair • Anti-ageingBenefitsReference : http://www.seedguides.info/coconut-milk/

To prepare handmade Murukku Sutral in the given time duration.

To prepare Paal Kozhukattai in the given time duration.

Class - VII

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Sundakkai (Turkey Berry) Vatha Kuzhambhu3

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Sundakkai Vathal (Dried Turkey Berry), Tamarind, Small Onion, Garlic pearls, Sambar powder, Water, Powdered Jaggery, Salt (to taste), Gingelly Oil,

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Millet(Kexhavaraghu),water, salt,Buttermilk, curry leaves, Uraddhal, green chiili and Hing.Scientific reason:

Mustard Seeds, Jeera, Chana Dal, Fenugreek seeds, Red Chillies and Curry Leaves.Scientific reason:Turkeyberryhasthefollowinghealthbenefits:• Killsgerms • ControlsDiabetes• Strengthensthebones • Preventsgastrouble• CuresParalysis • PreventsTeethrelateddiseases

• HelpsinWeightloss • IncreasesBoneStrength• ControlsDiabetes • ReducesCholesterol• AidsRelaxation • TreatsAnaemia• Helpsdigestion • Increaseslactation• RevertsSkinAging• GoodSourceofproteinandAminoAcidsReference: http://www.thefitindian.com/10-best-health-benefits-of-ragi-4-oil-free-recipes-for-weight-loss/

Kali Seithal (Kezhavaraghu)4

To prepare Sundakkai Vatha Kuzhambhu in the given time duration.

To prepare Kezhavaraghu Kali in the given time duration.

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Pot Painting12. Drawing / Painting

Materials required :EnamelPaints(DifferentColours),Brush,Water, Container and Earthen Pot.

Scientific reason:• Enhancestheconcentrationpowerandcreativityinthechildren.• Improvesthehandlingoftheobjects• ActsasaTherapy • Helpstocommunicateourideas• SelfEsteem • ConcentrationandHealing• Mobility • Helpstobalancethementalhealth• Controlsthebrainactivity • ArtAppreciation• PromotesOurCulture • EnhancestheEmotionalIntelligenceReference: http://artblanco.com/blog/55991/11-great-benefits-of-painting

Draw the picture related to ‘family or human values’ like teachers, parents, elders

on a pot. Given picture is an example.

Arisi Upma5

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Raw rice, Thoor dhal, Pepper, Jeera, Urad dhal, Bengal gram, Mustard, Red chilli, Salt, Water, Coconut oil, Curry leaves.

Scientific reason:• Greatsourceofenergy • Cholesterolsfree• Bloodpressuremanagement • Preventscancer• Curesskinailments • Richinvitamins• PreventsAlzheimer’sDiseaseReference : https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/cereal/health-benefits-of-rice.html

To prepare Arisi upma in the given time duration.

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3. Kolam

Pulli Kolam1Draw a pulli kolam in the given time duration.

Given picture is an example.Materials required :Rice Powder, Colour Powder.Scientific reason:• When a person looks at such ageometric pattern, itmanifests intovibrations inside the mind of theobserver which in turn calms the mind. And this is exactly what therangoli does to one’s mind. i.e It has asoothingeffect.Reference : http://guruprasad.net/posts/why-do-indians-draw-rangoli-scientific-reason/

Ezhai Kolam2

Materials required :Semi-solidriceflourandcloth.Scientific reason:• Akolamislikeapaintingwhichisdrawnonthefloorusingriceflour.• Kolams were originally drawnnot only for adornment, but alsobecausethericeflourinthekolamscould serve as food for ants and

Draw a kolam using the wet rice flour, in the given time duration. Given picture is an example.

other insects.• GoodExerciseforfingers.Reference : http://www.artplatter.com/2010/10/kolam/

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Symbols made out of Paper Pulp1

4. Paper Craft

Materials required :Differentcolourpapers,glue,Scissor,PencilandEraser.Scientific reason:• Papercraftsareagreatwaytoco-ordinatebetweenthehandandmind,eyes,thinking,andthistypeoftraininginthebestinterestofchildren in early years to come.• Recyclingofpaper• Workingtoimprovethekineticenergyandintellectual• Preventschildrenfromreachingthestageoffrustration• Papercraftgivesthemasenseofprideinthecommunity• Givesthemtheartofgiving

To make a model using Paper Pulp in the given time duration.

5. Bead Works

Bead Works1To make a model related to ‘family or human values’ using beads.

Materials required :Colouredbeadsindifferentsizes,Thread,Needleandscissor.Scientific reason:• CognitiveSkillslikePlanningandMathSkillswillbeenhanced.• FineMotorSkills • In-handmanipulationskills• VisualPerceptualSkills • Eye-Handco-ordinationReference : http://www.beadingbuds.com/developmental-benefits-of-beading-for-children

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Crochet2

Materials required :Crochet hook, Yarn and Scissor.Scientific reason:Crochethealsthefollowingsufferingsofaperson• Depression• PhysicalPain• Insomnia• Anxiety• Grief

To make a design related to ‘family or human values’ in crochet using Herring bone stitch method. Given picture is an example.

6. Needle Craft

Hand Embroidery1To make a design related to ‘family or human values’ using lazy daisy stitch. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Needle, Thread in different colour, Fabric,Scissor and Pencil.Scientific reason:• Trainingthebraintohelpwithcreativityanddevelopingcreativesolutions.• Loweringofbloodpressure.• Increasingconfidence.

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To make a design related to ‘family or human values’ in vegetables or fruits by carving them. Given picture is an example.

7. Artwork

8. Eco Art

Fruit / Vegetable Carving1

Materials required :DifferentFruitsorvegetablesandKnifeScientific reason:• Helping kids boost their fruit andveggie intake.

• Learningvegetablecarvingtakespatience.• With just a few swift, deft cuts , a vegetable or fruit can betransformedintoaworkofartbeforeoureyes

Givenpictureisanexamplesimilarsymbolscanbemadeinvegetablesorfruitsbycarvingthem.

By using Natural clay, make a model related to ‘family or human values’. Given picture is an example.

Natural Clay Moulding1

Materials required :Natural clay, Brushes, Poster colours, Roller and Cutter.Scientific reason:• Thechild’sbrain istakingshapealongwiththeclay. Such self-initiated activity can be the perfectmatchforthedevelopmentalneedsofthechild.• Claystimulatesthechild’scuriosity.Intelligence,imagination,andcreativityareengagedandfostered.Reference : http://optimistworld.com/Therapeutic-benefits-clay-modelling-disturbed-teenagers

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Make a model of teachers, parents, elders or guest using coconut fibre. Given picture is an example.

Symbols made out of coconut fibre3

Materials required :Coconut fibre, Acrylic Paint, Small ColourBeads and Glue.Scientific reason:• Eco-Friendly• Useful products are made out of thecoconut husks

To make a design related to ‘family or human values’ in Pakkumattai (Arecanut plate).

Materials required :Arecanutplate,PosterColour,Knife,Brush,BlackPencil, Sketch Pencil and Marker.Scientific reason:• Eco-Friendly• Enhancesthecreativityinthechildren• Createawarenesstopreservetrees.

Making Symbols in Pakkumattai (Arecanut plate)2

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Pillow Cover and Stitching

10. Tailoring

Materials required :Needle, Thread, Scissor and Fabric.Scientific reason:• Sewing requires us to focus bothphysically and mentally on a task.• Hand-eye co-ordination is good forour brains and for keeping our fingersnimble.

To make pillow covers by cutting and stitching in the given time duration.

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Poo Thoduthal (Kundu Malli)1

Materials required :Kundu Malli, Banana FibreScientific reason:• HelpstoimproveConcentration• Exercisetofingers.• Hand&EyeCo-ordination

9. Traditional Art

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Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Homemade rice flour, Roasted urad dalflour, Butter, Warm oil, Black sesameseeds,Asafetida/Hing,Salt&water.Scientific reason:• Ithasatherapeuticeffectonthephysicallychallenged,especiallyintheco-ordinationofhandmovement.

Milahu Kuzhambhu2

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Peppercorns, Fenugreek, Red Chillies, Asafoetida, Tamarind, Bengal gramDal, Mustard Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Jaggery, Oil, Salt, Curry leaves.Scientific reason:Blackpepper is anexcellent sourceofmanganeseandvitaminK, averygoodsourceofcopperanddietaryfiber,andagoodsourceofiron,chromium,andcalcium.Otherbenefitsarelistedbelow:• Improvesdigestion • Antioxidant• Antibacterial • HelpsinweightlossReference:http://www.whfoods.com/ genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=74#healthbenefits

To prepare handmade Murukku Sutral in the given time duration.

To prepare Milahu Kuzhambhu in the given time duration.

Class - VIII

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Elai Vadam Seithal3

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Raw rice, Javvarisi, Green chillies,Salt, oil, Ajwain or Jeera and Hing.Scientific reason:• Steaming in banana leafitselfishealthy.

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Raw Rice, Boiled rice, Coconut Milk, Warm water, banana and Salt.

Scientific reason:• StrongBones • TreatmentofArthritis• LowersCholesterol • GreatSourceofMagnesium• AidsinWeightLoss • StrongerImmuneSystem• NourishestheHair • Anti-ageingBenefitsReference: http://www.seedguides.info/coconut-milk/

Aappam Seithal4

To prepare Elai Vadam in the given time duration.

To prepare Aappam in the given time duration.

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Fabric Painting1


Materials required :Cotton fabric, Brushes, Framescolour palette, Water bowl,Designs, Rags (for cleaning),Fabric/Acrylic colours.Scientific reason:• Therapy • GivesSelf-esteem• ConcentrationandHealing • Improvesmentalhealth• EmotionalIntelligence • ArtAppreciation• Strengthensthebrainactivity • Culture• Helpstocommunicateourideas• HandandEyeco-ordinationgivesthefinemotorskills

Pictures like domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc., must be painted on a Fabric.

3. Kolam

Pulli Kolam1Draw a pulli kolam like domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc.


Materials required :Rice Powder, Colour Powder.Scientific reason:• Whenapersonlooksatsuchageometricpattern, it manifests into vibrations insidethemindoftheobserverwhichinturncalmsthemind.Andthisisexactlywhattherangolidoestoone’smind.i.eIthasasoothingeffect.

Reference: http://guruprasad.net/posts/ why-do-indians-draw-rangoli-scientific-reason/

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Poo Kolam3To draw a kolam like domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc.,

using flowers. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Differentflowersandleaves.Scientific reason:• Enhancescreativityinchildren.• Awarenesstoplantthesaplings.

• Identifyingthedifferentflowersandleaves.• Smellingfloralscentsalsoseemstoputus inagoodmoodandmakeusfeellessanxious.• Neurologistshavefoundthatchildrenwithautismmaybehelpedbytheuseofcolour• Thereareindicationsthatusingacolourfilterorlookingthroughcolourparticularlyblue,mayhelpdyslexicstoread.Reference : http://www.color-medicine.com/

Ezhai Kolam2

Materials required :Semi-solidriceflourandcloth.Scientific reason:• Akolamislikeapaintingwhichis drawn on the floor using riceflour.• Kolams were originally drawnnot only for adornment, but alsobecausethericeflourinthekolams

To draw a kolam like domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc., using the wet rice flour. Given picture is an example.

couldserveasfoodforantsandotherinsects.• GoodExerciseforfingers.Reference : http://www.artplatter.com/2010/10/kolam/

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4. Paper Craft

Materials required :Paper pulp, Pencil.Scientific reason:• Paper crafts are a great way toco-ordinate between the hand and mind, eyes, thinking, and this type of training in the best interest ofchildren in early years to come.

To make a model of domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc., using Paper Pulp. Given picture is an example.

5. Bead Works

Bead Works1

Scientific reason:• FineMotorSkills• In-handmanipulationskills• VisualPerceptualSkills• Eye-Handco-ordination• CognitiveSkillslikePlanningandMathSkills.

Materials required :Colouredbeadsindifferentsize,Thread,Needleandscissor.

• Recyclingofpaper• Workingtoimprovethekineticenergyandintellectual• Preventschildrenfromreachingthestageoffrustration• Papercraftgivesthemasenseofprideinthecommunity• Givesthemtheartofgiving

To make a model of domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc., using beads. Given picture is an example.

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Crochet2

Materials required :Crochet hook, Yarn and Scissor.Scientific reason:Crochet heals the followingsufferingsofaperson• Depression• PhysicalPain• Insomnia• Anxiety• Grief

To make a design like domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc., in Crochet. Given picture is an example.

6. Needle Craft

Hand Embroidery1To make a design like domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc.,

using hand embroidery. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Needle, Thread in different colour,Fabric, Scissor and Pencil.Scientific reason:• Trains the brain to help withcreativity and developing creativesolutions.• Lowersbloodpressure.• Increasesconfidence.

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To make a model of domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc., in vegetables or fruits by carving them. Given picture is an example.

7. Artwork


Scientific reason:• Helps kids boost their fruit andveggie intake.• Learningvegetable carving takespatience.• Withjustafewswift,deftcuts,avegetableorfruitcanbetransformedintoaworkofartbeforeoureyes

Materials required :DifferentFruitsorvegetables,ToothpickandKnife.


Materials required :Pencil, Scrapper, Pencil Sharpener, Sketch Pencil, Chart, Glue and Eraser.Scientific reason:• Recycled crafts develop a habit ofsaving things among children.• Also enhances the creativity in thechildren.

Paste the waste pencil scrappers in a picture like domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc. Given picture is an example.

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To make a model of domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc., have to be done by using Natural clay. Given picture is an example.


Scientific reason:• The child’s brain is taking shapealongwiththeclay.Suchself-initiatedactivity canbe theperfectmatch forthedevelopmentalneedsofthechild.• Clay stimulates the child’scuriosity. Intelligence, imagination,and creativity are engaged andfostered.

Materials required :Naturalclay,Brushes,Postercolours,RollerandCutter.

To make a model of any domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc., by using Pakkumattai (Arecanut plate).

8. Eco Art

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Materials required :Arecanut plate, Poster Colour, Brush, Pencil, Sketch Pen, Marker and Scissor.Scientific reason:• Eco-Friendly• Enhancesthecreativityinthechildren• Createawarenesstopreservetrees.

Making Symbols in Pakkumattai (Arecanut plate)

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To make a model of domestic animals, plants, insects, birds, etc., have to be done by using coconut fibre.



Materials required :Coconut fibre, Acrylic Paint,Colourfulsilkycloth,SmallColourBeads and Glue.Scientific reason:• Eco-Friendly• Usefulproductsaremadeoutofthecoconuthusks


Poo Thoduthal (Kondai Kattuthal)1

Materials required :DifferentFlowers,BananaFibreScientific reason:• HelpstoimproveConcentration• Exercisetofingers.

9. Traditional Art

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To make Saree Petticoat by cutting and stitching

To make baniyan by cutting and stitching

10. Tailoring

Materials required :Needle, Thread, Scissor, Chalk and Fabric.Scientific reason:• Sewing requires us to focus bothphysically and mentally on a task.• Hand-eyeco-ordination isgoodforourbrainsandforkeepingourfingersnimble.

Materials required :Needle, Thread, Scissor, Chalk and Fabric.Scientific reason:• Sewing requires us to focus bothphysically and mentally on a task.• Hand-eye co-ordination is good forour brains and for keeping our fingersnimble.

To make baniyan by cutting and stitching in the given time duration. Given picture is an example.

To make Saree Petticoat by cutting and stitching in the given time duration. Given picture is an example.

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Kai Murukku Sutral - 5 lines11. Traditional Culinary

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Homemade rice flour, Roasted urad dalflour,Butter,Warmoil,Blacksesameseeds,Asafetida/Hing,Salt&water.Scientific reason:• Ithasatherapeuticeffectonthephysicallychallenged,especiallyintheco-ordinationofhandmovement.

To prepare the handmade murukku in the given time duration.

Class - IX

Kambu Adai2

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Kambu/pearl millet, Idly rice, Whole black gram (without skin)/Ulunthu, Fenugreek seeds,Saltasneeded,Onion(choppedfinely),Cuminseeds,Pepperpowder(freshlyground),Curry leaves (chopped finely), Corianderleaves(choppedfinely)andAsafoetida.Scientific reason:• Goodforlactatingmothers • Helpstoreduceweight• Curestheconstipationproblem • Goodfordiabeticpatients• KeepsthehairandskinhealthyReference: http://www.wildturmeric.net/2015/01/5-best-health-benefits-of-kambu-bajra-sajjalu-bajri.html

To prepare Kambu Adai in the given time duration.

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Sarkkarai Pongal3

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Raw Rice, Green Gram Dal, Milk, Jaggery (powdered), Ghee, Cashewnuts, Raisins,Cardamoms (powdered), Cloves (powdered), Nutmeg (grated or powdered), SaffronandWater.

Scientific reason:• Jaggerycanbearemedyforailmentslikecough,constipationandindigestion.• Oneoftheoutstandinghealthbenefitsof jaggery isthat itmayreducetheriskofdiabetes.• Jaggeryhasreducingsugarslikefructoseandglucose.• GreenMoong is full of complex carbohydrates in form of highfibre,whichaidsdigestion.Complexcarbsalsostabilizesbloodsugarandcontrolsitssuddenriseaftermeal,whilekeepingbody’senergyatabalancedlevel.GreenMoongcanbehighlybeneficialforpeoplehaving a high blood sugar level.• Ghee is rich in medium chain fatty acids which are absorbeddirectly to the liver (like carbs) and burnt as energy.

To prepare Sarkkarai Pongal in the given time duration.

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Upma Kozhukattai4

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Peppercorns, Fenugreek, Red Chillies, Asafoetida, Tamarind, Bengal gramDal, Mustard seeds, Coriander seeds, Jaggery, Oil, Salt, Curry leaves.

Scientific reason:• Rice contains no gluten, which makes it one of the best non-allergicfoods.• peoplewhoareallergictoglutentotakeinmanygreatnutrientsricecontains,includingdifferenttypesofVitaminB,D,calcium,fiber,iron,andavarietyofmineralsthatareessentialforourbodies.• Rice, on the other hand, can help you with lowering yourcholesterol levels, as it does not contain bad cholesterol, making your heart even healthier.• Rice contains a lot of carbohydrates that give our bodies theenergy we need.• Havingallthehealthbenefitsofeatingriceinmind,it issafetosaythatriceisalsogoodformaintainingorreachingyouridealbodyweight.Reference : http://www.justforhearts.org/2013/04/top-4-health-benefits-of-eating-rice/

To prepare Upma Kozhukattai in the given time duration.

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Making of Appalam5

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Rice flour, Sabudhana (sago), GreenChillies, a small piece of Pirandai,Asafoetida, Lemon juice, Coconut Oil,Water, Salt and Roller to roll the knead.Scientific reason:• GoodExerciseforhandswhilerolling

To prepare handmade Appalam in the given time duration.

• Canbepreserved• Improvestheconcentrationwhileshapingtheknead

Sago Vathal6

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Sago / Javvarisi / Tapioca pearls, Green chilli, Cumin seeds/ jeera, Lemon juice, Water, Salt.

Scientific reason:Thehealthbenefitsofsabudana(sago)aremainlyinthecarbohydrates.• Helps muscle growth• Improvesbonehealth• Preventsbirthdefects• Improvesdigestion• Keepsbloodpressureundercontrol• Helpsyougainweight• Helpsgiveyourenergylevelsaboost

To Prepare the raw sago vathal in the given time duration.

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Glass Painting

Caricature

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Materials required :Markers, Tracing paper, Painter’s tape, Glass, Paint brush, Acrylic paints, Out- liner, etc.

Given picture is an example, draw similarpaintingsrelatedtothethemeincaricature.Materials required :Pencil, Eraser and sharpener.Scientific reason:• GoodExerciseforfingers.• Eye-hand-mindco-ordination.• Helpstodeveloptheobservationskill.

Scientific reason:• Helpstocommunicateourideas• ActsasaTherapy• GivesSelf-esteem• ConcentrationandHealing• Improvesmentalhealth• Strengthensthebrainactivity• EmotionalIntelligence• ArtAppreciation• Culture• HandandEyeco-ordinationgivesthefinemotorskillsReference : http://artblanco.com/blog/55991/11-great-benefits-of-painting

Draw pictures like trees and wild animals in glass painting. Given below is an example.

Draw caricature of trees or wild animals. Given picture is an example.

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3. Kolam

Poo Kolam1Make designs of trees and wild animals in Pookolam.

Given below is an example.

Materials required :Differentflowersandleaves.Scientific reason:• Identifying the different flowers andleaves.• Enhancescreativityinchildren.• Awarenesstoplantthesaplings.

Ezhai Kolam2

Materials required :Semi-solidriceflourandcloth.Scientific reason:• A kolam is like a painting which isdrawnonthefloorusingriceflour.• Kolams were originally drawn notonly for adornment, but also becausethericeflourinthekolamscouldserveasfoodforantsandotherinsects.• GoodExerciseforfingers.

To draw a kolam using the wet rice flour.

Reference : http://www.artplatter.com/2010/10/kolam/

• Smellingfloralscentsalsoseemstoputus inagoodmoodandmakeusfeellessanxious.• Neurologistshavefoundthatchildrenwithautismmaybehelpedbytheuseofcolour• Thereareindicationsthatusingacolourfilterorlookingthroughcolourparticularlyblue,mayhelpdyslexicstoread.Reference : http://www.color-medicine.com/

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4. Paper Craft

Materials required :Paper pulp, Pencil.Scientific reason:• Paper crafts are a great way to co-ordinate between the hand and mind, eyes, thinking,andthistypeoftraininginthebestinterestofchildreninearlyyearstocome.• Recyclingofpaper• Working to improve the kinetic energyand intellectual

To make a model of trees or wild animals, using Paper Pulp. Given picture is an example.

To make a model of trees or wild animals, using beads. Given picture is an example.

5. Bead Works

Bead Works1

Scientific reason:• FineMotorSkills• In-handmanipulationskills• VisualPerceptualSkills• Eye-Handco-ordination• CognitiveSkillslikePlanningandMathSkills.

Materials required :Colouredbeadsindifferentsize,Thread,Needle and scissor.

• Preventschildrenfromreachingthestageoffrustration• Papercraftgivesthemasenseofprideinthecommunity• Givesthemtheartofgiving

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Crochet2


To make a design of trees or wild animals in crochet. Given picture is an example.

6. Needle Craft

Hand Embroidery1To make a design of trees or wild animals by using

hand embroidery. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Needle, Thread in differentcolours, Fabric, Scissor and Pencil.Scientific reason:• Trains the brain to helpwithcreativity and develops creativesolutions.• Lowersbloodpressure.• Increasesconfidence.Reference : http://stitchingcow.blogspot.in/2012/05/health-benefits-of-hand-embroidery.html

Reference : http://www.rodalenews.com/crochet-benefits

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To make a design of trees or wild animals in vegetables or fruits by carving them. Given picture is an example.

7. Artwork


Scientific reason:• Helps kids boost their fruit andveggie intake.• Learning vegetable carving takespatience.• Withjustafewswift,deftcuts,avegetableorfruitcanbetransformedintoaworkofartbeforeoureyes.

Materials required :DifferentFruitsorvegetables,ToothpickandKnife.

Artwork using cooker gasket1

Materials required :Cooker gasket, decoration materials,designed satin cloth roller, fish wire andwollen thread.Scientific reason:• Recycled crafts develop a habit ofsaving things among children.• Also enhance the creativity in thechildren.

Decorate the cooker gasket using a design of trees or wild animals. Given picture is an example.

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To make a model of trees or wild animals, using Natural clay. Given picture is an example.


Scientific reason:• The child’s brain is taking shapealong with the clay. Such self-initiatedactivitycanbetheperfectmatchforthedevelopmentalneedsofthechild.• Clay stimulates the child’s curiosity.Intelligence, imagination, and creativityareengagedandfostered.


8. Eco Art

To make a design of trees or wild animals by using Pakkumattai (Arecanut plate).

Materials required :Arecanut plate, Poster Colour, Brush, Pencil, Sketch Pen, Marker, Glue and Scissor.Scientific reason:• Eco-Friendly• Enhancesthecreativityinthechildren• Createawarenesstopreservetrees.


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To make a design of trees or wild animals by using coconut fibre. Given picture is an example.


Materials required :Coconut fibre, Acrylic Paint, SmallColourBeads,SilkyClothandColourfulGlue.Scientific reason:• Eco-Friendly• The texture of coconut fibre givestheacupressuretothefingertipswhiledoingthecraft• Because of this property, it is alsoused in orthopaedic beds.• Coconut fibre is also mixed withsoilforplantingsothatitwillretainthewaterformorehours.

By using banana fibre, the given flowers must be stringed in a design at the given time duration.

Poo Thoduthal1

Materials required :DifferentFlowers,BananaFibreScientific reason:• HelpstoimproveConcentration• Exercisetofingers• Sitting for some time at samepositionisatypeofyoga

9. Traditional Art

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To make Full Skirt by cutting and stitching

To make Pyjamas by cutting and stitching

10. Tailoring

Materials required :Needle, Thread, Scissor, Chalk and Fabric.Scientific reason:• Sewing requires us to focus bothphysically and mentally on a task.• Hand-eyeco-ordinationisgoodforourbrainsand for keepingourfingersnimble.

Materials required :Needle, Thread, Scissor, Chalk and Fabric.Scientific reason:• Sewing requires us to focus bothphysically and mentally on a task.• Hand-eyeco-ordination isgoodforourbrainsandforkeepingourfingersnimble.

Students have to make Pyjamas by cutting and stitching in the given time duration. Given picture is an example.

Students have to make Full Skirt by cutting and stitching in the given time duration. Given picture is an example.

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Kai Murukku Sutral - 7 lines11. Traditional Culinary

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Homemadericeflour,Hing,Salt&water,Roasted urad dal flour, Butter - 2 tsp,Warm oil and Black sesame seeds.Scientific reason:• Ithasatherapeuticeffectonthephysicallychallenged,especiallyintheco-ordinationofhandmovement.


Making of Murukku Vathal2

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Raw Rice, Sabudhana (sago), Green Chillies, Jeera and Salt.Scientific reason:Thehealthbenefitsofsabudana(sago)are mainly in the carbohydrates.

To prepare Murukku Vathal in the given time duration.

• Helpsmusclegrowth • Improvesbonehealth• Helpsyougainweight • Preventsbirthdefects• Improvesdigestion• Keepsbloodpressureundercontrol• HelpsgiveyourenergylevelsaboostReference: https://beautyhealthtips.in/health-benefits-eating-sago/

Class - X

101Art & Craft

Paruppu Adai3

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Raw Rice, Channa Dhal, Toor Dhal, Urad dhal, Moong Dhal, Small Onions, Coriander leaves, Asafoetida,Salt,Redchillies,Curryleaves.Scientific reason:• HealthBenefitsofDhalaregivenbelow:1. Toor dhal : Contains folic acidwhichhelpspreventanaemiaandis also important for pregnant women as it is essential for foetaldevelopment and can help prevent neural tube birth defects suchasspinabifida.Itislowincaloriessoisgoodforpeoplewhoareonweight loss diets. It also helps control blood sugar levels.2. Moong Dhal :Moongdal is adieter-friendlydal rich in ironandpotassium. Iron helps maintain haemoglobin levels and potassium helpsreducebloodpressure,aboonforhypertensivepeople.3. Channa Dhal :Containsfulloffibrewhichhelpsdiabeticstocontroltheirbloodsugarlevels.Italsohaspotassiumandfolicacid.Thefibreinithelpslowercholesterollevelspreventingheartproblems.4. Urad Dhal :Richiniron,folate,fibre,potassium.It isalsoagoodsource of calcium which is important for vegetarians and elderlypeoplewho require high amounts of calcium formaintaining bonehealth.Italsoboostsyourenergyandkeepsyouactive.Reference: http://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/dal-or-lentils-packing-a-healthy-punch/

To prepare Paruppu Adai in the given time duration.

102Art & Craft

Thiruvathirai Kali & Ezhukari Kootu4

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Raw rice, Jaggery, Grated coconut, Ghee, Cardamom and Cashewnuts,Mixedofanysevenvegetables (red pumpkin, white pumpkin, eggplant, sweet potato, potato, peas, plantain (raw banana), yam, colocasia, green beans, cluster beans, chayote squash(chow chow), snake gourd, carrot, etc.) Toor dal , Turmeric powder, Tamarind, Coriander seeds, Bengal gram, Red chilli and Coconut (grated) Oil, Hing, Mustard seeds, Fenugreek seeds, Red chilli and Curry leaves.Scientific reason:• Basically all fruits and vegetables offer outstanding healthbenefits.Nutritionalresearchshowsthateachonecontains itsownsetofvitamins,minerals,antioxidants,andotherimportantnutrients.To get themaximum health benefits, experts recommend eating avarietyoffruitsandvegetablesalongwithothernaturalfoods.Reference : http://www.chitrasfoodbook.com/2009/01/thiruvaathirai-arudhra-darshan-special.html

To prepare Thiruvathirai Kali & Ezhukari Kootu in the given time duration.

103Art & Craft

Dasavatharam - Tanjore Painting1


Materials required :Plywood, White cotton cloth, Chalkpower, Fevicol, Flat Brush (above 3” width), Sand Paper (emery sheet), Arabic Gum, Coloured Stones, Gold foil (paster on papar), Poster Colors,Rounded Brushes (000, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8), Black Pilot Pen, Multi colourstransparent ink(photocolor), Cutter,Ruler, Yellow carbon paper, pencil.

Scientific reason:• Enhancestheconcentrationpowerandcreativityinthechildren.• Improvesthehandlingoftheobjects• Helpstocommunicateourideas• ActsasaTherapy• SelfEsteem• Mobility• ConcentrationandHealing• Helpstobalancethementalhealth• Controlsthebrainactivity• EnhancestheEmotionalIntelligence• ArtAppreciation• PromotesOurCultureReference : http://artblanco.com/blog/55991/11-great-benefits-of-painting

Draw small pictures of Dasavatharam in Tanjore painting. Given picture is an example.

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3. Kolam

Pulli Kolam1Draw Pulli kolam in the given time duration.


Ezhai Kolam2

Materials required :Semi-solidriceflourandcloth.Scientific reason:• Akolamislikeapaintingwhichisdrawnonthefloorusingriceflour.• Kolamswereoriginallydrawnnotonlyforadornment,butalsobecausethericeflourinthekolamscouldserveasfoodforantsandotherinsects.• GoodExerciseforfingers.

To draw a kolam using wet rice flour. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Rice powder, colour powder.Scientific reason:• When a person looks at such ageometric pattern, it manifests intovibrationsinsidethemindoftheobserverwhich in turn calms the mind. And this is exactlywhat the rangoli does toone’smind.i.eIthasasoothingeffect.Reference : http://guruprasad.net/posts/why-do-indians-draw-rangoli-scientific-reason/

Reference : http://www.artplatter.com/2010/10/kolam/

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4. Paper Craft

Materials required :Differentcolourpapers,glue,Scissor,PencilandEraser.Scientific reason:• Paper crafts are a great way to co-ordinate between the hand and mind, eyes, thinking,andthistypeoftraininginthebestinterestofchildreninearlyyearstocome.• Recyclingofpaper• Working to improve the kinetic energyand intellectual

To make models related to nature, using Paper Pulp. Given picture is an example.

5. Bead WorksBead Works1

• VisualPerceptualSkills• Eye-Handco-ordinationReference : http://www.beadingbuds.com/developmental-benefits-of-beading-for-children.html

To make designs related to nature using beads. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Colouredbeadsindifferentsizes,Thread,Needle and scissor.Scientific reason:• CognitiveSkillslikePlanningandMathSkills.• FineMotorSkills• In-handmanipulationskills

• Preventschildrenfromreachingthestageoffrustration• Papercraftgivethemasenseofprideinthecommunity• GivesthemtheartofgivingReference : http://papercraftforkids.blogspot.in/2012/08/five-reasons-more-simple-i-important.html

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Crochet2

Materials required :Crochet hook, Yarn and Scissor.Scientific reason:Crochethealsthefollowingsufferingsofa person• Depression• PhysicalPain• Insomnia• Anxiety• Grief

To make a design related to nature in crochet. Given picture is an example.

6. Needle Craft

Hand Embroidery1To make a design related to nature by using hand embroidery.


Materials required :Needle, Thread in different colours, Fabric,Scissor and Pencil.Scientific reason:• Trains the brain to helpwith creativity anddevelopingcreativesolutions.• Lowersbloodpressure.• Increasesconfidence.Reference : http://stitchingcow.blogspot.in/2012/05/health-benefits-of-hand-embroidery.html


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To make a design related to nature in vegetables or fruits by carving them. Given picture is an example.

7. Artwork


Materials required :DifferentFruitsorvegetablesandKnife.Scientific reason:• Helps kids boost their fruit andveggie intake.• Learning vegetable carving takespatience.• With just a few swift, deft cuts , avegetable or fruit can be transformedintoaworkofartbeforeoureyes.

8. Eco Art

To make a model related to nature by using Natural clay. Given picture is an example.


Scientific reason:• The child’s brain is taking shapealong with the clay. Such self-initiatedactivitycanbetheperfectmatchforthedevelopmentalneedsofthechild.• Clay stimulates the child’s curiosity.Intelligence, imagination, and creativityareengagedandfostered.


Reference : http://www.bartelart.com/arted/Clay&Toddlers.html

108Art & Craft

To make a design related to nature in Pakkumattai (Arecanut plate).

Materials required :Arecanutplate,PosterColour,BrushesandKnife.Scientific reason:• Eco-Friendly• Enhancesthecreativityinthechildren• Createawarenesstopreservetrees.

To make a design related to nature by using coconut fibre.


Materials required :Coconutfibre,AcrylicPaint,Colourfulsilkycloth,SmallColourBeadsand Glue.Scientific reason:• Eco-Friendly• Thetextureofcoconutfibregivestheacupressuretothefingertipswhiledoingthecraft• Becauseofthisproperty,itisalsousedinorthopaedicbeds.• Coconut fibre is alsomixedwith soil for planting so that itwillretainthewaterformorehours.


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Jadai Pinnal1

9. Traditional Art

Materials required :KunduMalli, Different colour flowers, Banana Fibre, Beads, Threadand Needle.Scientific reason:• HelpstoimproveConcentration• Exercisetofingers.• Hand&EyeCo-ordination• Sushrut rishi, the foremost surgeon of Ayurveda, describes themastersensitivespotontheheadasAdhipatiMarma,wherethereisanexusofallnerves.Theshikhaprotectsthisspot.Below,inthebrain,occurstheBrahmarandhra,wherethesushumnã(nerve)arrivesfromthe lower part of the body. In Yog, Brahmarandhra is the highest,seventhchakra,withthethousand-petalledlotus. It isthecentreofwisdom.Theknottedshikhãhelpsboostthiscentreandconserveitssubtle energy known as ojas.• Whileplaitingthehairwecanseeonlytwosectionandwearenot able to see the third one as it goes under like in triveni sangam we can see the river ganges , Yamuna and we are not able to see the saraswathi (Knowledge) river.Reference : http://www.indiatimes.com/culture/who-we-are/15-scientific-reasons-behind-popular-hindu-traditions-228328.html

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10. Tailoring

Materials required :Needle, Thread, Scissor, Button andFabric.Scientific reason:• Sewing requires us to focus bothphysically and mentally on a task.• Hand-eye co-ordination is good forour brains and for keeping our fingersnimble.

Students have to make Kurta in the given time duration.

To make Kurta by cutting and stitching1

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Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Raw rice, Urad dal flour, Butter, Sesameseeds,Asafoetida,Salt,WaterandOil

Scientific reason:• Ithasatherapeuticeffectonthephysically


Making of Vazhaippu Vadai2

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Tur dal, Onion, Vazhaipoo, Red Chillies, Sombu, Curry Leaves, Coriander leaves and Salt.Scientific reason:Thehealthbenefitsofbananaflowerare:• Increaseshaemoglobinlevel

To prepare Vazhaippu Vadai in the given time duration.

• Excellentsourceofcrudefibreinthehumandiet• As a traditional medicine to treat bronchitis, constipation,menstrual cramps and ulcer problems• Controlsexcessivepainandbleedingduringmenstrualcycles• Helpstolowerthebloodcholesterol,andpromotesthefunctionalefficiencyofkidneys• Regulatesthebloodpressure • MakeshealthsupplementsReference : http://www.livestrong.com/article/401844-what-are-the-benefits-of-banana-flowers/

challenged,especiallyintheco-ordinationofhandmovement.

Class - XI

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Kali Seithal - Ulandan

Pesarattu Dosai

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Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Urad Dal, Jaggery, Oil, Cardamom Seeds, Water.

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Moong dal / Pachai Payaru, Rice, Ginger, Cumin seeds, Green chilly, Onion, Coriander leaves, Oil, Salt.

Scientific reason:UradDalhasthefollowinghealthbenefits:• EnergyBooster • Proteinrich• Antiinflammatoryproperties • Anti-Aging• ImprovesDigestion • BoostsHeartHealthReference : http://healthytips-foryou.blogspot.in/2014/11/health-benefits-of-urad-dal.html

Scientific reason:Greengramhasthefollowinghealthbenefits:• Helpstoreduceweight • Controlsbloodpressure• GoodSourcesofiron • ProtectsfromskincancerReference : http://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/health-benefits-of-green-gram-or-moong-dal/

To prepare Ulandan Kali in the given time duration.

To prepare Pesarattu Dosai in the given time duration.

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Painting of Varalaskhmi Face1


Materials required :Face in white cloth / white chart, Disposable table cloth, Fabric paint, Paper plate, Stencils and Paint brushes.

Painting of Varalaskhmi Face.

Materials required :Canvas Rolls, Water Colour Canvas, Brush and Paints.Scientific reason:• ActsasaTherapy• SelfEsteem• Mobility• ConcentrationandHealing• Controlsthebrainactivity• ArtAppreciation• PromotingOurCulture• Improvesthehandlingoftheobjects• Helpstobalancethementalhealth• EnhancestheEmotionalIntelligence• Enhancetheconcentrationpowerandcreativityinthechildren.• HelpstocommunicateourideasReference : http://artblanco.com/blog/55991/11-great-benefits-of-painting

Students have to make painting of Ashtalakshmi on Canvas. Symbol related to the theme foster women’s honour.


Canvas Painting of Ashtalakshmi2

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3. Kolam

Pulli Kolam1

Materials required :Rice Flour and colour powder.Scientific reason:• When a person looks at such ageometric pattern, it manifests intovibrationsinsidethemindoftheobserverwhich in turn calms the mind. And this isexactlywhat therangolidoes toone’smind.i.eIthasasoothingeffect.Reference : http://guruprasad.net/posts/why-do-indians-draw-rangoli-scientific-reason/

Draw a Pulli kolam, and the design should be related to womanhood. Given picture is an example.

Draw a kolam using the wet rice flour, and the design should be related to womanhood. Given picture is an example.

Ezhai Kolam2

Materials required :Semi-solidriceflourandcloth.Scientific reason:• Akolamis likeapaintingwhichisdrawnonthefloorusingriceflour.• Kolams were originally drawnnot only for adornment, but alsobecausethericeflourinthekolamscould serve as food for ants andother insects.• GoodExerciseforfingers.Reference : http://www.artplatter.com/2010/10/kolam/

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4. Paper Craft

Materials required :Differentcolourpapers,glue,Scissor,PencilandEraser.

Scientific reason:• Paper crafts are a great way to co-ordinatebetween the hand and mind, eyes, thinking, and thistypeoftraininginthebestinterestofchildreninearly years to come.• Recyclingofpaper

To make a model related to related to womanhood using Paper Pulp. Given picture is an example.


To make a design related to related to womanhood using beads. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Colouredbeadsindifferentsize,Thread,Needleandscissor.Scientific reason:

• Workingtoimprovethekineticenergyandintellectual• Preventschildrenfromreachingthestageoffrustration• Papercraftgivesthemasenseofprideinthecommunity• GivesthemtheartofgivingReference : http://papercraftforkids.blogspot.in/2012/08/five-reasons-more-simple-i-important.html

• FineMotorSkills• In-handmanipulationskills• VisualPerceptualSkills• Eye-Handco-ordination• Cognitive Skills like Planning andMath Skills.

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To make a design related to related to womanhood in crochet. Given picture is an example.

Crochet2


6. Needle Craft

Hand Embroidery1To make a design related to womanhood by using hand embroidery.


Materials required :Needle, Thread in different colours, Fabric,Scissor and Pencil.Scientific reason:• Trainsthebraintohelpwithcreativityanddevelopingcreativesolutions.• Lowersbloodpressure.• Increasesconfidence.Reference : http://stitchingcow.blogspot.in/2012/05/health-benefits-of-hand-embroidery.html


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To make a design related to womanhood in vegetables or fruits by carving them. Given picture is an example.

7. Artwork


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Scientific reason:• Helpskidsboosttheirfruitandveggieintake.• Learning vegetable carving takespatience.

Givenpictureisanexamplesimilarsymbolscanbemadeinvegetablesorfruitsbycarvingthem.Materials required :DifferentFruitsorvegetablesandKnife.

8. Eco Art

To make a design related to womanhood by using Natural clay, in the given time duration. Given picture is an example.

Natural Clay Moulding

Materials required :Natural clay, Brushes, Poster colours, Roller and Cutter.Scientific reason:• Thechild’sbrainistakingshapealongwiththeclay. Such self-initiatedactivity canbe theperfectmatchforthedevelopmentalneedsofthechild.• Claystimulatesthechild’scuriosity.Intelligence,imagination,andcreativityareengagedandfostered.Reference : http://www.bartelart.com/arted/Clay&Toddlers.html

• With just a few swift, deft cuts , a vegetable or fruit can betransformedintoaworkofartbeforeoureyes.

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To make a design related to womanhood by using coconut fibre, in the given time duration.


Materials required :CoconutfibreScientific reason:• Eco-Friendly• Thetextureofcoconutfibregivestheacupressuretothefingertipswhiledoingthecraft• Becauseofthisproperty,itisalsousedinorthopaedicbeds.• Coconut fibre is alsomixedwith soil for planting so that itwillretainthewaterformorehours.

To make a design related to womanhood by using Pakkumattai (Arecanut plate), in the given time duration.

Materials required :Arecanutplate,PosterColourandKnife.Scientific reason:• EcoFriendly• Enhancesthecreativityinthechildren• Createsawarenesstopreservetrees.


To make a design related to womanhood by using Palm leaves or Coconut leaves, in the given time

duration. Given picture is an example.

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Materials required :PalmLeavesorcoconutleavesandKnifeScientific reason:• Eco-Friendly• Enhancesthecreativityinthechildren

Symbols made out of Palm leaves or coconut leaves

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Poo Thoduthal (Jadai with symbols)

To make Shirt by cutting and stitching

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Materials required :Differentflowers,BananaFibreScientific reason:• HelpstoimproveConcentration • Exercisetofingers.• Hand&EyeCo-ordination• Sushrut rishi, the foremost surgeon of Ayurveda, describes themastersensitivespotontheheadasAdhipatiMarma,wherethereisanexusofallnerves.Theshikhaprotectsthisspot.Below,inthebrain,occurstheBrahmarandhra,wherethesushumnã(nerve)arrivesfromthe lower part of the body. In Yog, Brahmarandhra is the highest,seventhchakra,withthethousand-petalledlotus.It isthecentreofwisdom.Theknottedshikhãhelpsboostthiscentreandconserveitssubtle energy known as ojas.• Whileplaitingthehairwecanseeonlytwosectionandwearenot able to see the third one as it goes under like in triveni sangam we can see the river ganges , Yamuna and we are not able to see the saraswathi (Knowledge) river.Reference : http://www.indiatimes.com/culture/who-we-are/15-scientific-reasons-behind-popular-hindu-traditions-228328.html

9. Traditional Art

10. Tailoring

Students have to make a Shirt by cutting and stitching

Materials required :Needle,Thread,Scissor,ButtonandFabric.Scientific reason:• Sewing requires us to focus bothphysically and mentally on a task.• Hand-eye co-ordination is good for ourbrainsandforkeepingourfingersnimble.

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Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Raw rice, Urad dal flour, Butter, Sesame seeds,Asafoetida,Salt,WaterandOilScientific reason:• It has a therapeutic effect on the physically

To prepare Kai Murukku Sutral in the given time duration.

Making of Murungai Ilai Adai2

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Parboiled Rice ,Raw Rice, Thuvar Dhal, Urad dhal,BengalGramdhal,RedChillies,Asafoetidapowder,Salt,Onion,Coconutgratings,MurungaiKeerai(DrumstickLeaves)andGingellyOil.

To prepare Murungai Ilai Adai in the given time duration.

Scientific reason:ThehealthbenefitsofDrumstickleavesare:• ReducesHighBloodpressure• Healsthewoundsinthestomach.• Reducesheadacheandblooddiarrhoea.• Purifiesbloodandexcretestoxinsoutofthebody.• DrumstickleaveshavevitaminAandvitaminC.AlsocarryplentyofAminoacidandcalcium.• Helpstoavoidconstipationproblem.• Helpstodeveloptheboneandteethstronger.• Helpsinbraindevelopmentandnervesbuilding.Reference: http://www.deborahexports.com/murungai.php

challenged,especiallyintheco-ordinationofhandmovement.

Class - XII

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Kezhvaraghu Dosai

Thinai Pongal

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Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Ragi Flour, Sour Curd, onion, Green chilli, Coriander leaves, Cooking oil, Water, Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Curry leaves.

Materials required :Cooking Vessels and ingredientsIngredients :Thinairice(FoxtailMillet),Moongdal,Camphor(Pachai Karpooram) – less than peppercorn size, Cardamom powder, Cashew nuts, Ghee, salt and Water.

Scientific reason:• Helpsinweightloss • Increasesbonestrength• ControlsDiabetes • ReducesCholesterol• AidsRelaxation • TreatsAnaemia• HelpsDigestion • Increaseslactation• RevertsSkinAging• GoodSourceofproteinandAminoacids

Scientific reason:• Helpstolowercholesterol. • Protectsagainstbreastcancer.• Helpswithfatmetabolism,bodytissuerepairandcreatingenergy• Reducetheaffectsofmigrainesandheartattacks.• Helpstolowerriskoftype2diabetes.• Protectsagainstchildhoodasthma.Reference: http://bodyecology.com/articles/millet_nutrition_benefits_uses.php

To prepare Kezhvaraghu Dosai in the given time duration.

To prepare Thinai Pongal in the given time duration.

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Oil Painting in Canvas1


Materials required :Paints, Brushes, Palette, Palette knives,Thinner, Medium Canvas, Gesso, Saving Colours,Easel,Studio/Lighting,CleaningUp and Varnish / Retouch Varnish

Scientific reason:• ActsasaTherapy • SelfEsteem• Mobility • ConcentrationandHealing• Controlsthebrainactivity • ArtAppreciation• PromotingOurCulture • Helpstocommunicateourideas• Helpstobalancethementalhealth• EnhancestheEmotionalIntelligence• Improvesthehandlingoftheobjects• Enhancestheconcentrationpowerandcreativityinthechildren.Reference : http://artblanco.com/blog/55991/11-great-benefits-of-painting

Paint pictures like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols using oil painting. Given picture is an example.

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3. Kolam

Pulli Kolam1

Materials required :Rice powder and colour powder.Scientific reason:• When a person looks at such ageometric pattern, it manifests intovibrations inside the mind of theobserver which in turn calms the mind. Andthisisexactlywhattherangolidoestoone’smind.i.eIthasasoothingeffect.Reference : http://guruprasad.net/posts/why-do-indians-draw-rangoli-scientific-reason/

Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols have to be drawn by using the method Pulli kolam.


Ezhai Kolam2

Materials required :Semi-solidriceflourandcloth.Scientific reason:• Akolamislikeapaintingwhichisdrawnonthefloorusingriceflour.• Kolams were originally drawnnot only for adornment, but alsobecausethericeflourinthekolamscould serve as food for ants andother insects.

Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols kolam have to be drawn by using the wet rice flour. Given picture is an example.

• GoodExerciseforfingers.Reference : http://www.artplatter.com/2010/10/kolam/

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Poo Kolam3Draw kolam of Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols

by using flowers. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Different flowers, leaves andchalk.Scientific reason:• Children can identifydifferentflowerswithcolours.• Colourful Flowers,contemplation, dedication,team work and tranquillity are the essentials for composingstriking Pookolam.


4. Paper Craft

Materials required :Differentcolourpapers,glue,Scissor,Penciland Eraser.Scientific reason:• EcoFriendly• Enhancesthecreativityinthechildren

To make a model of Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols by using Paper Pulp. Given picture is an example.

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Making a kite2

Materials required :Differentcolourpapers,Thread,Scissor,Cellotape, wooden skewer and Ribbon.Scientific reason:• Recyclingofpaper• Working to improve the kinetic energyand intellectual• Preventschildrenfromreachingthestageoffrustration• Papercraftgivesthemasenseofprideinthe community• Givethemtheartofgiving

To make a kite using paper and also design a symbol like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols in the kite.


Reference : http://papercraftforkids.blogspot.in/2012/08/five-reasons-more-simple-i-important.html


Scientific reason:• FineMotorSkills• In-handmanipulationskills• VisualPerceptualSkills• Eye-Handco-ordination• CognitiveSkills likePlanningandMath Skills.

To make a design like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols by using beads. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Colouredbeadsindifferentsizes,Thread,Needleandscissor.

Reference : http://www.beadingbuds.com/developmental-benefits-of-beading-for-children

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To make a design like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols by using hand embroidery. Given picture is an example.

Crochet2


6. Needle Craft

Hand Embroidery1

To make a design like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols in Crochet. Given picture is an example.

Materials required :Needle, Thread in different colours,Fabric, Scissor and Pencil.Scientific reason:• Trains the brain to help withcreativity and developing creativesolutions.• Lowersbloodpressure.• Increasesconfidence.Reference : http://stitchingcow.blogspot.in/2012/05/health-benefits-of-hand-embroidery.html


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Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols have to be designed in vegetables or fruits by carving them.


7. Artwork


Scientific reason:• Helpskidsboosttheirfruitandveggie intake.• Learning vegetable carvingtakespatience.• With just a few swift, deftcuts , a vegetable or fruit can betransformed into a work of artbeforeoureyes.

Materials required :DifferentFruitsorvegetablesandKnife.

Making Symbols using Button

Materials required :WasteButton,Glue,Chart.Scientific reason:• Enhance the creativity in thechildren.

To make a design like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols by using Waste button. Given picture is an example.

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To make a design like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols by using Natural clay, in the given time duration.



Scientific reason:• Thechild’sbrainistakingshapealong with the clay. Such self-initiatedactivitycanbetheperfectmatch for the developmentalneedsofthechild.• Clay stimulates the child’scuriosity.Intelligence,imagination,and creativity are engaged andfostered.


Reference : http://www.bartelart.com/arted/Clay&Toddlers.html

8. Eco Art

To make a design like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols by using Pakkumattai (Arecanut plate).


Materials required :Arecanut plate, Poster Colour and Knife.Scientific reason:• EcoFriendly• Enhancesthecreativityinthechildren• Creates awareness topreserve trees.


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To make a design like Bharath matha, War heroes or any national symbols by using coconut fibre, in the given time duration.



Materials required :Coconut fibre, Acrylic Paint, Colourfulsilky cloth, Colour Beads and Glue.Scientific reason:• Eco-Friendly• The texture of coconut fibre givestheacupressuretothefingertipswhiledoingthecraft• Because of this property, it is alsoused in orthopaedic beds.• Coconut fibre is also mixed withsoilforplantingsothatitwillretainthewaterformorehours.

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9. Traditional Art


Poo Thoduthal (Jadai With symbols)1

Materials required :Kundu Malli, Banana FibreScientific reason:• HelpstoimproveConcentration• Exercisetofingers.• Hand&EyeCo-ordination• Sushrut rishi, the foremost surgeon ofAyurveda,describes themaster sensitive spoton theheadasAdhipatiMarma,where thereis a nexus of all nerves. The shikha protectsthis spot. Below, in the brain, occurs the Brahmarandhra, where the sushumnã (nerve) arrives from the lower part of the body. InYog, Brahmarandhra is the highest, seventh chakra, with the thousand-petalled lotus. It is thecentreofwisdom.Theknottedshikhãhelpsboost this centre and conserve its subtle energy known as ojas.• Whileplaitingthehairwecanseeonlytwosectionandwearenot able to see the third one as it goes under like in triveni sangam we can see the river ganges, Yamuna and we are not able to see the saraswathi (Knowledge) riverReference : http://www.indiatimes.com/culture/who-we-are/15-scientific-reasons-behind-popular-hindu-traditions-228328.html

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To grind the leaves of Henna using the grinding stone and they have to design to other child

Materials required :Henna(Marudhani leaves), Ammi (Grinding stone) to grindScientific reason:Health benefits of henna are asfollows:• CoolingAgent• Remedyforhairloss• Totreatasmedicineforcrackednails• Itcancureheadacheandliverdisorder• TotreatmedicineforvariousskinproblemsReference: http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/herbs/henna.html

StudentshavetogrindtheleavesofHennausingthegrindingstoneand they have to design to other child.

Marudhani (Henna Leaves) Iduthal {Artificial Mehandi Powder &

Cone stid not to be used}2

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To stitch a Pant

To make Paavadai Blouse by cutting and stitching

10. Tailoring

Materials required :Needle, Thread, Scissor and Fabric.Scientific reason:• Sewingrequiresustofocusbothphysicallyandmentally on a task.• Hand-eyeco-ordination isgoodforourbrainsandforkeepingourfingersnimble.

Materials required :Needle, Thread, Scissor, Chalk and Fabric.Scientific reason:• Sewing requires us to focusboth physically and mentally on a task.• Hand-eye co-ordinationis good for our brains and forkeepingourfingersnimble.

To make Pant by cutting and stitching. In the pant they have to make a design like Bharath matha,

War heroes or any national symbols.

To make Paavadai Blouse by cutting and stitching. In the Blouse they have to make a design like Bharath matha,

War heroes or any national symbols.

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