Age 3+ years

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<li>Learn songs in the mother tongue - Kannada</li>
<li>Understand meaning of the songs and work on correct pronunciation of words</li>
<li>Build awareness of basic elements of music : Pitch and Rhythm</li>
<li>Build vocabulary in the mother tongue</li>
<li>Make learning fun by indulging in fun activities of word play, art and craft</li>
<li>Build confidence to attempt conversation in mother tongue</li>
</ul>

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<li>able to sing songs in Kannada</li>
<li>able to sing keeping the beat with claps</li>
<li>able to speak simple sentences in Kannada</li>
<li>able to build vocabulary in Kannada</li>
</ul>

This course aims at connecting a child to the mother tongue through songs. Music aids a child's sensory development. Learning a song enhances a child's natural ability to decode sounds and words. By learning the songs in the mother tongue a child not only builds a connect with his/her mother tongue but also catches a glimpse of the culture of his/her native region.
The activities based on the theme of the songs will make learning fun and engage the child effectively while helping build vocabulary in the mother tongue.
The course offers opportunities for the child and parents, grandparents to bond over songs,fun activities and artwork.
The course culminates in a performance class, where the student performs the songs learnt, showcases the art/craft work created during the course and speaks few lines confidently on any chosen topic, in Kannada.

Mother Tongue Series - Kannada