Republic day - elocution finals - Grade 2 2018

GM everyone. Today I am going to talk about Republic day.

This year we are celebrating our 69th independence day. This is a great occasion for all of us to remind the importance of this day.

We all know that India got independence from british rule on 15th august 1947.

After getting independence, India was not a self governing country. India became a self-governing Democratic country, when its constitution came into effect on Jan 26th 1950.

So we celebrate Jan 26th as Republic day every year.

India is a democratic country means the people of this country is the ruler. Every one of us has equal rights to become prime minister or chief minister when the people vote for them.

Our Constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly (389 members). It took around three years to be written. The Constitution was formed under the Chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Some important members were Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Rajendra Prasad, Sarojini Naidu, Vijayalakshmi Pandit, etc.

India s constitution is the largest in the world. We have to be proud of our constitution makers.

Republic day is celebrated in the honour of the constitution makers.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India on Jan 26th 1950.

Republic day is celebrated all over India. A series of events are organized in the national and state capitals. The events include lighting of Government buildings for a week, a grand parade from Rashtrapati Bhavan by the three wings of armed forces, performances by tribal and folk groups.

It displays the unity in diversity in India.

We need to take a pledge today for solving problems in our society and to make our country the best country of the world.

Thank you! Jai Hind!

National Symbols of India - Second grade - First in class :)

Very Good morning to everybody. Today I am going to talk about the National Symbols of India.

A national symbol is an entity demonstrating itself to the world as a representative of all the people of the nation.

India is a unique country with rich bio-diversity. The National symbols of India represent a quality unique to us.

There are several symbols including the national flag, anthem, song, emblem, bird, animal, tree, flower, fruit and game.

1.    The National Flag of India consists of three equal strips - Saffron at the top, white in the middle and green at the bottom. The center of the white portion is a navy blue “Ashoka Chakra”, a wheel with 24 spokes. The saffron represents courage and sacrifice. The white represents peace and truth. The green represents faith. The "Ashoka Chakra" represents the law of dharma.

2.    The National Anthem of India is the first verse of the song ‘Jana Gana Mana’ written by Rabindranath Tagore. It instils patriotism.

3.    The National Song of India is ‘Vande Mataram’ composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. It is a reminder of India’s Struggle for freedom.

4.    The National Emblem of India has been taken from the Sarnath Lion capital erected by Ashoka. Its moto means Truth Alone Triumphs.

5.    The National Bird of India is the peacock that symbolizes beauty, joy, grace, pride and love.

6.    The National Animal of India is the tiger. It symbolizes strength, power and intelligence of the nation.

7.    The National Tree of India is the Banyan tree. It represents longevity.

8.    The National Flower of India is the Lotus. It represents spirituality and purity.

9.    The National Fruit of India is Mango. It represents rich natural resources of the country.  Mango is a rich source of Vitamins A, C and D.

10.  The National Game of India is Hockey. The country’s excellence in the field is legendary.

The National Symbols of India signify a rich history, culture and traditions. They should be preserved and cherished and will remain in the heart of every Indian.

Vande Maatram! Jai Hind!

Independence Day elocution - First in class

Good Morning Everybody. Now I am going to talk about Independence Day.

We celebrate Independence Day on 15th August every year. This year we are celebrating our 71^st independence day.

It is a very important day in the Indian history. It was on this day in 1947 that India became independent from the British rule after 200 years of slavery.

On 15th Aug 1947 our first Prime Minister Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru unfurled The National Flag at The Red Fort for the first time. 

Every year, the prime minster unfurls the national flag at The Red Fort. A salute of 21 guns is fired. The military band plays the national anthem.

The Independence Day is celebrated all over India with great joy. People hold meetings. Fly the tricolour and sing the national anthem.

We celebrate Independence Day every year to remember the great leaders who have sacrificed their lives in getting freedom for India.

In 1857 an Indian soldier, Mangal Pandey had first raised his voice against Britishers for the independence of India. We have struggled for several decades from 1857 to 1947 get our independence.

We should remind ourselves the sacrifices of great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Subhash Chandra Bose, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Rani Laxmi Bhai, etc.

On this day we should take an oath to sincerely perform our duty and lead this nation successfully.

Jai Hind, Jai Bharat.

July 2017 - May 2018 goals for DD1

DD1 is in Second grade now. Vow... She is growing fast.

1. Hindi opted as second language. We have not yet started to speak even a single sentence in hindi on our own. So, I am setting a target myself. Learn 2 short stories every month.

2. Also, we need to groom her Math skills. Should start Khan Academy.

3. English : I am sure, she needs more reading and listening practice. I have to sit with her. Let me see.

4. Started Karate on June 15th. Should be regular to karate classes. She should get her first belt in next 5-6 months according to her Master.

5. Throw ball or volley ball practice with her father!!

Questions of my DD1 -May 2016

DD1-- This is for you to see when you grow up. You are 5 Years, 10 months now. You are asking so many questions. As your dad kept on saying to keep a note of them, I am putting this as blog.

1. Why the water level rises when the crow puts the stone in  the pot?[Thirsty crow story]


2. Why do some people have grey/white hair? [pointing to an 35+years person]
Answer: They are intelligent

3. Why do some people have fair skin?
Answer: God gave them
Mamma, They are very pretty na?
Answer: Who said? If you smile you are pretty. Also, people who read so much and intelligent are pretty. 
Mamma, Can girls have short hair?
Answer: Ofcourse. [Thanks to google]

4. Why do we have five fingers?

5. Is there yellow colour sheep? I am wearing yellow colour dress.
No. Sheep is not in yellow colour. Also, you are wearing cotton dress. I comes from farmers. The colours are added as dye.

6. Where do colours come from?
Naturally from Tomato, Turmeric. Artificially from chemicals. 

7. What are chemicals?

8. Who created God?

Drawings of Daughter DD1- 6 Year 6 month Year old

DD1 drawing while DD2 colours/scribbles her book. DD2 so troublesome at times. But lovely girls and so attached to each other. 

 

Drawings of DD1 6 Year old

Since my DD2 will not let me help DD1, I have given Drawing Videos from Youtube. :) DD1 was so awesome in copying from it. :)