SAFETY NET FOR ELDERLY SATYA BHARTI SCHOOL, RAJASTHAN, INDIA

Circle Time

CONTENT

Circle Time

Writing for purpose

Character

Introspection

Global Goal

Skill

Critical Thinking

Age Group

9-10 years / Grade 4

Learning Standards

Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. (McREL W.3.10)

Prerequisite

None

LEARNING GOAL & PURPOSE

This is an inspiring story of children reaching out to their grandparents through storytelling. Loneliness amongst senior citizens is a pervasive malaise. To combat this, children from Satya Bharti School in Rajasthan,  India decided to regularly meet with their grandparents, listen to their stories and note them down. They would then come back to school and share these stories with their classmates. The storytelling sessions reinvigorated the elders in the community and they became more involved in the school, finding meaning in sharing their stories. From the collection, the students set up a small library of stories to share with all.

Lesson Plan

  • Hook: Show the video to students.Introspection: You can ask them to write down in their notebooks their key takeaways from the video.
  • What three things would you do if you had to reach out to somebody lonely?
  • Which part of the video stayed with you?
  • Why do you think the elderly people felt lonely?
  • Pair Share: Students can share their responses with each other and discuss in pairs.
  • TIP: Ask the students to listen with senses – eyes, ears, and heart!
  • Teacher can ask 5-6 students in which way has this video helped us to be more mindful?