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Bala Summary
Bala Summary
Bala Summary
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Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) An Introduction
The possibilities are immense, even though for each school, they may not be identical. A
list of nearly 150 such design ideas grouped around 61 categories is enclosed. Note that
these ideas would need settings (existing or created) to become part of the built
environment. Also attached are photographic views of some government schools of remote,
rural Rajasthan, before and after such intervention was made. These will enable you to
understand what difference it can make.
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Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) Design Ideas
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Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) Design Ideas
Ways of Interacting with Language - 4x4 Magic Square
18. Writing Aids 29. Stapu Frame on Ground or Floor
- Writing Patterns on Window Grills
- Writing Patterns on Wall Surfaces Design Ideas that can be Used in Many Ways
- Writing Grooved Patterns on Walls 30. Tracing Surfaces
19. Writing and Displaying Surfaces - Tracing Tiles
- Writing Boards on Wall - Tiles for Tracing Three Dimensional Shapes
- Chalk Board on Wall - Tiles for Tracing Regular and Irregular
- Pin-up Boards on Wall Shapes
- Writing and Pin-up Boards on Wall - Tracing from Window Glass
- Hanging Display System on Ceiling 31. Tangram Tiles on Floor and Walls
20. Book Corners 32. Brick and Tile Patterns on Floor and Walls
- Classroom Book Corner - Simple Brick and Tile Patterns
- Cosy Book Corners in Corridors and - Complex Brick and Tile Patterns
Outdoors 33. Cubby Holes and Peep Holes on Walls
21. Play with Words
- Word Wall with Alphabet Border Fun Ideas
- Word Organiser on Wall Visual Fun
- Labelling Around Us 34. Play of Sunlight
22. Visuals Around Us 35. Mystery Wall
- Folk Art 36. Mirrors on Walls
- Traditional motifs
- Kolams 37. Periscope on Wall
- Visual Patterns 38. Perspective Lines on Walls
- Line drawings 39. Rainwater Wall
- Visuals for Giving Information 40. Display Museum on Walls
- Some Interesting Visuals
- Shape Images on Window Grills Fun with sound
- Highlighting Naturally Occurring Shapes in 41. Pipe Phone Railing
Buildings 42. Loud Speaker on Wall
23. Trails to Explore 43. Musical Railings
- Clue Boards 44. Bell / Chimes
Other fun ideas
Doing and Learning
45. Extrusion Moulds on Platform
24. Activity Boards and Surfaces on Walls
46. Shape Moulds on Platform
- Geometrical Patterns Board
- Hidden Shapes Board 47. Mazes
- Squiggles Board 48. Joy of Movement and Pause
- Thumb Prints Board 49. Post box
- Alphabet Shapes Board
- Shape Poem Board Developing and Enhancing the Natural Environment
- Children’s Wall
Enhancing experience & learning opportunities, naturally
25. Dot Boards on Floor and Walls
50. Natural Learning Materials
- Dots in Straight Rows
51. Colours, Naturally
- Dots Staggered in Straight Rows
- Geoboards on Walls 52. And Some Fragrance Too
26. Grid Boards 53. Inviting More Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Insects
- Wall Grid Boards 54. A Mini Waste Water Herbal Garden
- Window Glass Grid Boards 55. Climb, Jump, Swing... On Trees
- Floor Grid Boards 56. Nature and Culture
Enhancing the physical environment, naturally
Children’s Own Little Games
57. A Living Filter and Buffer Belt
27. Board Games on Floor and Seats
58. Creating a Visual Screen
- Indigenous Board Games
- Flat Dice 59. Natural Shade And Insulation for Buildings
28. Magic Squares on Floor and Walls 60. Shade / Grove / Nook / Corner for Everyone
- 3x3 Magic Square 61. Enhancing Rainwater Harvesting from Roof
Top and Surface Run-Off
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Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) Design Ideas
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Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) Photographic Views (Rajasthan)
Building as Learning Aid (BaLA) Photographic Views (Rajasthan)