{"id":20589,"date":"2025-09-02T13:24:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T07:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/?p=20589"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:09:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:39:36","slug":"purposeful-play-and-positive-habits-highlights-from-ekya-early-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/purposeful-play-and-positive-habits-highlights-from-ekya-early-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Purposeful Play and Positive Habits: Highlights from Ekya Early Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Every week in Ekya Early Years is a celebration of creativity and learning. The past weeks were no different- we witnessed heartwarming moments<\/span>, <\/span>from pretend vacations and hilarious jokes to healthy habits and tokens of gratitude !<\/span><\/p>

Vacation Mode Activated at Ekya<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In our <\/span>Atelier<\/b>, two young learners brought a beachside holiday to life through <\/span>pretend play<\/b> with a straw hat, sunglasses, and colourful feathers. One child became the star of the scene, while the other played the perfect stylist, adding a necklace made of large, vibrant beads. The imaginative play sparked giggles and storytelling, showing how simple props can inspire big adventures in our little ones\u2019 minds.<\/span><\/p>

A Whole Lot of Love for the Parents<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Meanwhile, at <\/span>Ekya Byrathi<\/b>, our pre-primary children melted hearts during <\/span>Parent Appreciation Day<\/b>. With tiny hands and big love, they decorated envelopes and filled them with handmade <\/span>love coupons<\/b> \u2014 sweet tokens of gratitude to thank their parents. Each creation was unique and full of feeling, proving that love does come in small packages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Learning to Care for Our Sparkling Smiles<\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We also took time to honour one of India\u2019s great medical minds, <\/span>Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy<\/b>, on his birth anniversary, July 1st. <\/span>Dr. Divya<\/b>, the guest for the day, visited our classrooms to share the importance of <\/span>oral hygiene<\/b> and healthy eating. The session was interactive and engaging, with children eagerly answering questions, sharing what they knew, and listening to fun stories about caring for their teeth.<\/span><\/p>

Laughter Takes the Centre Stage<\/b><\/p>

And finally, <\/span>Tell a Joke Day<\/b> at <\/span>EITPL<\/b> brought the house down with laughter! Armed with their funniest jokes, our little comedians had everyone in splits. To add to the fun, they played a game using colourful pegs and a \u201cTell a Joke\u201d sign, passed around like musical chairs. When the music stopped, the child with the paper had to tell a joke\u2014resulting in roars of laughter and unforgettable moments.<\/span><\/p>

Ekya believes that learning is a happy adventure! That’s why we created an environment that lets learners thrive with creativity, gratitude, healthy habits and humour.<\/span><\/p>

Together, let’s give children the space to grow with joy and purpose\u2014inside and outside the school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The event showed how children learn through play, creativity, and daily habits. It celebrated joyful learning at Ekya Early Years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How does pretend play help children learn? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Pretend play helps children imagine, speak, share, and work with others. It builds confidence while making learning fun.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Children made decorated envelopes and love coupons for their parents. This helped them express love, gratitude, and care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Children learned about oral hygiene and healthy food through an interactive session. They understood simple ways to care for themselves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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At Ekya, play helps children learn with joy, curiosity, and confidence. It supports creativity, good habits, and emotional growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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