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Writing is the second-fastest tool to let a person communicate with the other (or oneself) and the only possible tool that has a record of the communication. Writing of one stays as letters and words until it gets comprehended by the other and becomes a medium of communication. To make the communication better, student handwriting must be legible. What is the use of writing when no one understands it clearly? Handwriting is an art, but never a modern art.

Student Handwriting if poor

If a student has bad handwriting, they may not be able to understand it themselves. This will limit their interest in reading their own class notes and assignments, their study time turns boring, shrinks in duration, efforts turn light and obviously their results in exams get poor. If a student doesn’t have good handwriting, then the teacher will have a hard time deciphering their work and this too can lead to lower grades. The hazards of poor handwriting run deep into a child’s psychological and attitudinal behavior.

The Karadi Path methodology is an award-winning innovation in education that creates an immersive English language environment in thinkrooms. Its non-linear and non-instructional approach allows children to learn English by discovery, by intuition, and by sensory engagement. Children derive English the same way they pick up their mother tongue or any other language from the environment. For this to happen, stimulating story-based and functional contexts are created in the thinkroom.

The Karadi Path method can be described as:

The Karadi Path methodology comprises of four modules – Action, Music, Reading and Story and integrates features of theatre to capture the elements of natural language acquisition

Action Path
Learn English grammar using body movements

Action Path is a kinesthetic module where body movements and expressions are used to acquire language patterns.
It helps:

• Build phraseology and elementary vocabulary.
• Lay the foundation for speech and writing.
• Internalise sentence constructions without any formal introduction to grammar.

Music Path
Make language patterns stick in your head with music memory

Music Path is a module that integrates music-memory with language learning, using scientifically scripted songs set in an Indian milieu.
It helps:

• Tune the ear to absorb specific language elements
• Use music as a springboard for pattern-recognition and simple conversations.

Reading Path
Build reading with touch, sight and sound

Reading Path is a multi-sensory reading module that introduces the basic phonetic sounds of the English language and builds sight-word recognition.
It helps:

• Develop phonetic reading using the unique Tarjani Tactile Reading Workbook.
• Visually reinforce the shapes of letters and words with their associated sounds.
• Reading fluency by transitioning to reading by sight and contextual prediction.

Story Path
Immerse in talking books to build deep ties with language

Story Path is an immersive module which creates a gripping story listening experience with exciting visuals, rich narratives and an evocative soundtrack.
It helps:

• Develop prediction skills to derive language from context.
• Promote reading comprehension and critical thinking.
• Build a theatre experience through expressive reading, miming, conversations and skits.

At Ashvattha the curriculum has been designed so as to enable children to be well-prepared and future ready and to lead them in a progressive and phased manner to derive full advantage of the ICSE syllabi. The curriculum has been planned in a meticulous and scientific manner, keeping in view the prevalent trends and requirements in the field of education. The Curriculum delivers a plethora of opportunities with an inclusive approach so that every child enjoys the learning experience through integration of generic skills, values and attitude in key learning areas.

The salient features of the Curriculum :

• The Curriculum is Theme based
• The Curriculum is Child Centred
• Focus on using a wide range of learning experiences
• Sequential arrangement of learning experiences
• Encourages an Integrated approach
• Provides scope for Contextualization
• Encourages development of Life Skills