Gaa-o Gaa-o! Sing along to some old favourites and learn new Gujarati songs with your children in these fun-filled classes, delivered both
ONLINE via Zoom, and
FACE TO FACE in Hatch End, London
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Stories and activities with exciting props make these classes interactive and enjoyable too, giving parents and grandparents plenty of new material to practice at home.
Ideal for children from 1 to 12 years old!
Classes
Under 5's
With all Gujutots Gujarati classes, whether online or in person, each week covers a different theme, so children learn across a wide range of subjects including cultural topics such as Diwali, Navratri and Christmas!
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At Gujutots, we place great emphasis on building children's confidence to speak in Gujarati and growing their vocabulary, as well as learning basic written Gujarati too.
More than anything though, we really want children to develop a love of learning Gujarati through immersive and interactive classes to help children retain their cultural heritage and strengthen bonds with family members of all ages!
Face to Face Classes
Under 3's
Mon 10.30am,
Harrow Arts Centre
Let's get kids loving to learn Gujarati! This class can be attended by children as young as 4 months all the way to 3 years old, and is an ideal class for parents or grandparents to bring their children to have fun learning the Gujarati language.
In class, you can expect to sing songs and listen to stories with props and plenty of interactive and sensory materials to keep children engaged and learning. All required materials are provided in class.
Under 5's
Sat 9.40am, 10.25am and 11.10am,
Harrow Arts Centre
This physical, face to face class is for children up to and including 5 year olds. We sing songs, listen to stories and play games that capture children's imagination so they are learning Gujarati without realising as they are having so much fun. We occasionally do craft activities too with kids hearing instructions in Gujarati. All materials are provided in class.
Online Classes
Under 4's
Saturdays 8.20am, Zoom
Children as young as 1 can join this class. Its focus is to engage our youngest students early on, getting them to love to learn Gujarati! We sing well known nursery rhymes in English and Gujarati in this class, along with new catchy Gujutots songs and stories with lots of simple actions, props, and puppets, allowing little ones to learn without realising.
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LEARNING INTENT: Allowing children to get familiar with the sounds of Gujarati words through song and play and helping them gain a basic grasp of Gujarati vocabulary.
Age 4-8 years
Sundays 9.30am, Zoom
The next stage up is for age 4-8 years. In this class, we want children to continue to have fun and develop a passion for learning Gujarati through songs and stories in both English and Gujarati. There is also more chance for interaction in this class, and children are encouraged to answer questions about what they have seen and learnt, as well as play interactive games & crafts. In these classes, the children are also introduced to the Gujarati alphabet, so, each week, practice writing too.
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LEARNING INTENT: To encourage children to speak in Gujarati with correct pronunciation, and to grow their knowledge of and correct use of vocabulary. To learn the basics of writing Gujarati.
Over 8's
Sundays 10.15am, Zoom
The over 8's class is designed to engage these older students, focusing less on songs and more on interactive conversations and question & answer sessions. It's a little bit more advanced as it's expected older children will find it easier to learn and build longer sentences. They see more of the Gujarati script and have a chance to write a little bit of Gujarati too. The children are expected to relate their learning more to the world they live in. They get homework too!
LEARNING INTENT: To give children the tools to start to create Gujarati sentences themselves and to grow in confidence to speak in Gujarati with correct pronunciation. To develop an understanding of how to write complete words in Gujarati
Mixed Ages
Sun 8.45am, Mon 5.30pm & 6.15pm, Zoom
The mixed age class caters for children from age 1 to 12 years. It's a broad age range in which the teacher can adjust the content depending on the ages of children attending class in any given week. The main emphasis of the class is to ensure the children have fun and develop a passion for learning Gujarati through the songs, stories, games and craft activities, with interactive elements to help children grow their confidence to speak in Gujarati too. In these classes, the children are also introduced to the Gujarati alphabet, so, each week, practice writing too.
LEARNING INTENT: To encourage children to speak in Gujarati with correct pronunciation, and to grow their knowledge of and correct use of vocabulary. To learn the basics of writing Gujarati.
Mixed Ages
Mondays 11pm (UK timing), Zoom
The international classes are held on Mondays at 11pm, UK timing, hence are appropriate for children from across the globe. Timing wise, this class works most appropriately for American and Canadian children, but any child is welcome to join any class. The learning intent is as per Mixed age class.
We really loved the interaction with everyday items and toys and knowing what to call them in gujarati - even I didnt know some of the underwater creature names in gujarati!!
Shreena Sedani, April 2018
Testimonials
Your material and format was great! engaging, fun and non intimidating for parents like me who would say they are not overly confident with speaking Gujarati
Priya Tailor, May 2018
I can't think of many improvements, as I've been to many classes and would put yours somewhere at the top!
Sheena Varsani, July 2018
Loved that it was not just singing, it involved stories and activities
Archna Mehta, May 2018
Merchandise
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The Gujutots CD's have some lovely tracks on them, including "Ek Hathu Bathak" and "Chaalo Aapde Nursery E Jaiye" that will have you and your little one singing along and learning Gujarati without even realising it!
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Some feedback from customers:
"OMG we love love love it! We've been bopping to the music all the way home!"
"Now this is something!!! The best CD yet!! Cannot believe how you made a song from telling the kids to hurry along...such a catchy tune!"
"My 4 year old is now speaking more Guju because of [Chaalo Aapde Nursery E Jaiye song] than she ever has!"
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Contact Me
Smitty Hindocha
As founder of Gujutots, I am passionate about getting more and more children to speak and understand Gujarati...the fun way!
Smitty Hindocha