On 19th August 2026, a productive and rejuvenating Capacity Building Programme was organised at VIVEKANANDA KENDRA VIDYALAYA RANGAT by Shri *RAVINDRA GODBOLE JI*, Master of Metallurgical Engineering, a Resource Person from Pune.The main objectives of the programme were to enhance observation skills among children by connecting activities based on NCERT with sense Organs and to make classroom teaching more interactive and child-centred by using toys and play based resources. The programme was conducted in *Two sessions*.
The *First Session* was exclusively meant for science teachers.
* The session focused on *Observation Skill* - an important Scientific skill based on our five senses—touch, smell, taste, sight, and sound.
* During the session, Respected *Ravindra Godbole ji* explained how observation skills can be effectively developed among the children by connecting activities with the NCERT contents being taught.
* A hands-on activity was also conducted based on the five senses, which helped teachers understand practical ways of developing observation skills among students.
* In the morning session *SMTI M. SUDEVI & MR. ANAND RAO* actively took part.
* The session was actually an interactive and fruitful one the Science teachers.
* The *Second Session* was organised in the School Auditorium for all teachers at about 12:30 pm.
* The session Commenced with a Spiritual note with three Omkaras and Sahana Bhavatu followed by the Introduction session by the HOI.
* Respected Ravindra Godbole ji, briefly explained about the objective of the session. He explained about the importance of using *Toys as Teaching Aids* as children naturally have the intuition towards toys.
* After the explanation, two videos were projected based on the topic *Building an Automated and Complicated Automated Toy*. He asked the teachers to observe the concept.
* After the projection, he very patiently interacted with the teachers to ensure any doubts regarding toy making.Then he demonstrated about effective and proper handling and placement of tools during toy making.
* This was followed by a practical session where teachers worked in pairs , explored different ways of using toys as teaching aids across various subjects.
* After that, teachers shared their experiences such as concept used, problem faced and practical application etc.
* Overall the Capacity Building Programme was very fruitful and informative as it was a practical platform for the teachers to explore creativity & critical thinking along with Communication and Collaboration.
* The session came to a conclusion at about 3:30 pm after a small feedback session and Shanti Path.
* A total of 16 teachers strengthened their professional skills.
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