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Imaginative activities and projects to pack your students' summer holidays with creativity

13 July 2022

Bonus: Homework for teachers. Take some time over the summer to look after your own wellbeing (although maybe wait until just before the new term starts!) with these Dreamachine Teacher Wellbeing CPD videos and creative activities .

1. Dreamachine Resources At Home Pack

Print off the entire pack or just one or two from this collection of activities from the Dreamachine Schools resources, specially picked out for families at home. They include science, global citizenship and wellbeing activities suitable for all ages, but will need adults to support the delivery as they are written in a lesson plan style. The activities include an interactive science survey into the senses: Life’s Big Questions – with videos to watch presented by Newsround’s Martin Dougan and fun illusions to try out.

2. British Science Week Activity Packs

For child-facing activities that are print off and go try this year’s British Science Week activity packs , which include a Dreamachine optical illusion challenge.

3. Summer Reading Challenge 2022

This year’s summer reading challenge is online and even if your school didn’t sign—up, children can still register to join in online and get books form the library: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/

You could print out this resource from StoryTrails and Unboxed Learning , with lots of ideas for storytelling.

4. The Poetry Society and Stemettes About Us Competition

About Us is all about exploring the many ways life across the universe is connected. Young people aged 4-18 can enter their poems and/ or Scratch projects on the theme of ‘connectivity and the universe‘, to win books and tech goodies, talent development opportunities, and free workshops for their school. All entrants will receive an e-certificate for participating and the competition closes on 31 August 2022. www.aboutus.earth/about-the-competition

5. Teaching for Creativity Taster Cards

Our Teaching for Creativity Taster Card activities are short and simple so could easily be facilitated by a parent or carer!

6. Keep an alternative journal

Document your summer break in a diary, but try to do it without writing a word! Create a scrapbook (or box!) of your summer, to remind you of what you did and how you felt. Try to include something for every week, but you can include as many entries as you like. How many different types of entries can you do? Some ideas are:

• Draw or paint a picture of what you did
• Draw the weather that day
• Close your eyes and draw how you feel
• Take a photo
• Collect a memento e.g. a ticket, a receipt, a food packet, newspaper, a leaf, a stone
• Draw a list of the music you listened to / books you read / games you played
• Make a collage of something you are looking forward to
• Make a picture of the tastiest food you ate – try using something unusual in a collage like pasta, lentils or cut up food packaging
• Listen to the noises outside and draw what you think you can hear

7. Design a new invention

Invent something to solve the problem of ____________.

Draw your invention and label it or make a model of it and a short video explaining how it will work. Think about: How does it work? What size will it be if you made it for real? What material is it made of? Where does it get power or energy from to work? What will you call it?

Check out Little Inventors for inspiration: www.littleinventors.org/ideas

Insert a problem to solve that you think your students will know about / connects to your learning this year or look on www.littleinventors.org/mini-challenges/

Some ideas are: plastic food packaging, ocean pollution, keeping cool in the heatwave, keeping house plants alive, how to stay dry when camping, learning times tables, getting to school on time.

8. Put on an art exhibition

Visit Tate Kids and choose some of the activities to create your own artwork: www.tate.org.uk/kids/make

Once you have enough pieces, stage an art exhibition in your home or garden and invite families and friends. Think about how you want them to feel when they are in the exhibition. Do you want them to feel excited/calm/intrigued or think about issues you care about? How can you display your work to try and achieve this? Take photos and collect some quotes of how they found the experience!

9. Learn some origami

Learn to make something out of origami, the art of paper folding. Maths on Toast have some how-to-videos: www.mathsontoast.org.uk/activity-category/videos/

All you need is some squares of paper – even newspaper will do (an easy way to make a square of paper is to fold one corner over to the bottom edge and then cut along ).

10. Write a cultural review

Write a review of a film/book/computer game/album/podcast /play/day out/experience – anything cultural that interests you! How did it make you feel? What were the best bits? What could improve? What surprised you?

You could provide them with a quick list of family days out (preferably free and local) to spark ideas. If your students are London based, here is a list of some free goings on in the capital to get you started:

Greenwich + Docklands - International Festival 2022 (FREE) 26 August – 11 September / Festival - free theatre, art, dance and circus.

Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster: Alienarium 5 at Serpentine South Gallery (FREE) until 4 September / Art exhibition - a speculative environment that invites us to imagine possible encounters with extraterrestrials.

Covent Garden Cool Down – August Bank Holiday weekend / Experience - an annual ice cream festival on the streets of Covent Garden.

Take One Picture 2022 at the National Gallery (FREE) until 11 September / Art exhibition - primary schools from across the UK have responded creatively to 'The Finding of Moses' by Orazio Gentileschi.

Hew Locke: The Procession at Tate Britain (FREE) until January 2023 / Art exhibition – an installation of sculptures of people gathering and moving together to and ‘to celebrate, worship, protest, mourn, escape or even to better themselves’.

Kids Week – throughout August / Theatre - children 17 and under can go to theatre shows for free when accompanied by a full price paying adult.

Brent Biennial 2022: In The House Of My Love (FREE) until 11 September / Art exhibition - artists and community groups whose works explore the many meanings of homemaking.

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Summer Holiday Homework Ideas

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22 January 2024

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20 home learning ideas for the summer break. Tasks are varied, including: writing, math, creative and social-emotional skills.

Provide as a handout for children to select from. Why not challenge children to complete 3, 4 or 5 of their choosing?

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Use with caution - in this current financial climate, this pack of homework ideas could potentially exclude families that do not go on holiday or have do not relationships with their (extended) families. Not all children have a 'good' summer break. For those that do, it is great.

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Summer homework may start as early as elementary school, but you don’t have to do it the way it’s always been done! Veteran educators like third-grade teacher Alycia Zimmerman have spent time thinking about how to make summer homework meaningful and interesting enough that students buy in—and even want to do it.  

Read on for Zimmerman’s summer homework game plan and ideas for how to make summer assignments more fun for everyone.

1. Try a New Student Meet and Greet

If possible, meet your incoming students before summer break (even if it’s virtual!) to instill the importance of summer learning.

At the end of the school year, coordinate with the teachers of your incoming students to swap classes for a period. Introduce yourselves to your future students and build excitement for the fun and challenging learning ahead and the very “grown-up” summer homework you will assign.

“We’ve been far more successful in instilling the importance of our summer assignments when presenting about it face-to-face rather than just sending a packet of directions home cold,” says Zimmernan. “The students sit on the edges of their seats as we talk about the importance of summer reading and our certainty that they will do everything they can to 'keep their brains healthy, pink, and strong’ over the summer.”

2. Emphasize the Importance of Summer Reading

Talk about the best summer assignment of all: diving into books!

Reading should be a treat, not a menial assignment, so Zimmerman doesn’t feel guilty about making reading the bulk of her summer homework. Here are some of her most effective strategies for promoting summer reading:

Have students fill out a log  to keep track of the books and other texts they read over the summer. It isn’t necessary to require a certain number of books or specific titles. Simply ask that they find books they love and spend lots of time reading them.

Have your current students write book reviews of their favorite titles to send home with your rising students. Invite your current students to serve as reading ambassadors and speak to the younger students about the importance and joys of reading. When coming from slightly older peers, the message is very well received.

And of course: Sign your students up for the Scholastic Summer Reading Program ! From May 9 to August 19, your students can visit Scholastic Home Base to participate in the free, fun, and safe  summer reading program . As part of the program, kids can read e-books, attend author events, and keep Reading Streaks™ to help unlock a donation of 100K books from Scholastic – distributed to kids with limited or no access to books by Save the Children. 

3. Share Fun and Educational Activities

Direct your students to fun (and educational) activities.

When considering other homework, the best options are activities that students will be motivated to do because they’re entertaining. 

Give your incoming students the “everything is better in moderation” speech so they understand that they shouldn’t play hours of computer games every day this summer. If possible, send them home with printable and book-based packs to polish their skills for the year ahead (you can even pair these with your own assignments): 

4. Connect Through the Mail 

Stay connected with your students over the summer through cards.

Giving incoming students the opportunity to connect with you and with each other can motivate them to complete summer assignments. Here’s one plan for connecting via letters:

Have your incoming students mail you a letter of introduction. Explain that you want to hear about their summer activities, their hobbies, their families, and anything special they want you to know before the school year begins.

When you receive letters from your students, send a postcard back with a brief response. Tell them a bit about your summer plan, and let them know you can’t wait to see them in the fall. 

Encourage them to write again!

You can also pair up students and have them write to each other over the summer. In September, they can bring their pen pal letters to class to display on the bulletin board.

Take advantage of everyone’s increasing familiarity with virtual resources by connecting online, too! Post a short video, article, or question once a week on your classroom's online platform, and invite both incoming students and rising former students to write their thoughts in the comments section. Be sure to moderate their comments and enjoy their back-and-forth dialogues as they engage with each other.

Get started by shopping the best books for summer reading below! You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store .

Learning with Fun: how to enjoy Holiday homeworks

Summer holidays mean relax : students can finally take a break and spend some time with their friends and families. Assigning them books to read, exercises to complete and problems to solve is an outdated homework model. Thanks to education technology , it is now easier than ever to stimulate students during holidays , motivating them to keep on training their mind. Here are some ideas.

But first, catch their attention and enthusiasm

Before using smart tech tools to engage students and help them to enjoy the summer learning activities, it is important to understand their needs and catch their attention , improving their motivation and enthusiasm. This has nothing to do with technology. It is a previous process that teachers should conduct face to face in the classroom.

Rule #1: appeal to students’ interests

Students enjoy their homework when it sounds funny, interesting, relevant to them: that’s why teachers should incorporate what their learners know and love in the summer assigments. How? First of all, taking a poll to find out what the majority of the class is into – sports, arts, nature? – and then creating a way to integrate the favourite subjects into the summer homework. Appealing to students’ interests is a great motivation driver!

Rule #2: keep it short

Holiday homework has the purpose to practice – or extend – those concepts learned at school during the school year. The duration of homework per day depends on the purpose . The National PTA (Parents Teacher Association, U.S.A.) recommends 10-20 minutes of homework in the 1st grade, arriving to 120 minutes of homework for a student in high school. But it is very tough to find a student who enjoys 2 hours of homework per day! In fact, consistent studies suggest that shorter – and more frequent – homework assignments are more effective , because learners are more likely to complete them.

Rule #3: stimulate sharing

During summertime, students prefer to stay outdoor, enjoying leisure with friends . Holiday homeworks can be a great opportunity to leverage on students’ cooperation, stimulating them with assignments including teamworks and activities to complete together with their classmates.

Rule #4: make it fun

Instead of force students to do traditional summaries regarding books they have read during summer, try to assign different kinds of homeworks, maybe including more subjects at the same time . An example: a written recap of summer holidays where students have to talk about the places they visited, merging this story with the music they listenend to, the histories they learnt and including even the photos they took during holidays. This could be a great way to test the students’ capability to deal with multitasks and activities of different nature. Regarding the many ways students can learn with fun, technology gives a lot of solutions suitable for students to do their holiday homework and keep on learning during summer in a more engaging and funny way. In Google Play Store , you can find a lot of apps that allow innovative and effective ways to learn at home during holidays :

• To students , the apps enable them to learn and to do homeworks in a more innovative and – above all – fun way;
• For teachers , it will be possible for them to assign homeworks and other activities with the possibility to better organize students’ tasks and to collect homework in an easier way when students will be back to school.

Holiday Homework Solutions

Holiday Homework Solutions for class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 (During Summer Vacations) facility for the academic session 2022–2023 is being maintained to help the students and parents to do the holiday homework comfortably in Summer 2024-25. You are requested to upload your holiday homework in PDF format based on Latest CBSE Curriculum 2024-25 and get the solutions with in a week. You can also ask your Maths or science problems through Discussion Forum. If the problems are related to NCERT or NCERT Exemplar Problems please refer to NCERT Solutions page to get this. The solutions of holiday homework should be uploaded along with the school name at the end of this page. Notification of completion of homework will not be given by the website, you have to check yourself after a week for the solutions.

Download NCERT Solutions for all classes. Students of the upper primary level (Class 6, 7 and 8) are already well informed and are keen to find and learn more. According to CBSE, while assigning and preparing homework for the students, it is important to note they are able to develop the skills like relating, thinking, concluding, inferring. Homework should be such that the student neither feel it burdensome nor they lose interest in the subject matter. Moreover it is useful in providing them a happy experience. Homework therefore needs to be thought about and worked upon differently. Emphasis should be given on Vedic mathematics, designing quality homework rather than its quantity. Download NCERT Books and apps based on latest CBSE Syllabus.

Encompassing the aforesaid ideas, the CBSE has brought forth a Manual, “Alternatives to Holiday Homework” for classes VI to VIII. It is collection of ideas transformed into suggestive activities that are creative, interesting, meaningful and interactive, enhancing various skills, directly or indirectly related to subject matter providing students to enhance their learning and gaining knowledge based on NCERT Books following the latest CBSE Syllabus.

Suggestive Holiday Homework for Class 6

• Holiday Homework for Class 6 Hindi
• Holiday Homework for Class 6 English
• Holiday Homework for Class 6 Mathemaitcs
• Holiday Homework for Class 6 Science
• Holiday Homework for Class 6 Social Science

Suggestive Holiday Homework for Class 7

• Holiday Homework for Class 7 Hindi
• Holiday Homework for Class 7 English
• Holiday Homework for Class 7 Mathematics
• Holiday Homework for Class 7 Science
• Holiday Homework for Class 7 Social Science

Suggestive Holiday Homework for Class 8

• Holiday Homework for Class 8 Hindi
• Holiday Homework for Class 8 English
• Holiday Homework for Class 8 Mathematics
• Holiday Homework for Class 8 Science
• Holiday Homework for Class 8 Social Science

A well rounded development of individual knowledge happens not only from textbooks and formal education but more from the learner’s personal experiences, individual inquisitive nature and social surroundings. Homework is an area of importance and to make it more relevant for the NCERT Books classes 6th, 7th and 8th, appropriate strategies and meaningful activities may be suggested to the schools that give more time to child to explore the environment to develop creative thinking.

These activities (like OTBA for class 9 & 11 ) would be so framed that they keep the child interested in subjects and therefore would also help in enhancing the learning power. Homework is one of the areas that need urgent attention. As the students of class VI, VII and VIII develop a certain learning style and want to know and find more and more. Efforts should be made to make homework more creative and interesting so that the students do not feel burdensome while doing the same and the ultimate purpose of providing homework is served.

A survey was conducted through questionnaire prepared by CBSE to collect feedback from parents, teachers, students and other educationists on “Alternatives to Homework at Upper Primary Level” for Class Sixth, Seventh and Eighth so that appropriate strategies and meaningful activities can be designed and suggested to schools. The questions were directed to know the ideal quantity and purpose of the homework, whether homework should be assigned in all the subjects, internet usage should be a part of the homework or not, how homework helps in teaching.

Keeping in view emerging issues, there is a need to think about giving quality homework emphasizing on acquiring applied learning skills. Few points can be kept in mind while designing a quality homework by teachers: 1, Provide students capacity building activities which are followed up and acknowledged like drawing, creative writing, making puzzles, stories, plays, online games, reading online books and craft.

2. Provide them assignment sheets which improve their reading & writing abilities. Homework must enable the student to practice a skill independently. 3. A possible discussion can be held with different children on what they would like to do at home to improve in which ever area they deem necessary. Homework must be designed in a way that maximizes the chances of its completion by the students.

4. Parents should be able to understand the child’s needs and schools suggestions on how to learn mathematics, logical reasoning, etc. by doing puzzles, writing letters, reading to elders from the newspapers, making household lists, recipe making and cooking. 5. Learners who have dyslexia or number difficulty should have practice assignments overcoming their problems.

The child in middle school have a keenness to discover more and prepare for the examination. Learning is about developing new faculties, which become useful as an adult. The years 12 to 15 are years when rules become important, and doing well, excelling are given importance both at home and in the class. As the child grows chronically his/her emotional maturity also grows and there are interests which are beyond just what lessons can give.

The homework assigned should: 1. enhance study habits and practice skills (which learners are able to perform independently) 2. reinforce necessary skills both scholastic and co-scholastic among the learners. 3. enable learners to become independent learners and thinkers and develop among them 21st century skills so that they can participate in Make in India in future. 4. lead to the improvement in the academic achievement of the learner.

5. expand on the existing knowledge of the learners and be a part of the already acquired competencies in the classroom. 6. not put unneeded pressure or stress by including new learning material or difficult material to be worked upon by learners themselves. 7. be CBSE Syllabus based and as per developmental needs of the learners. 8. not require specific resources or technology which is not accessible to all learners. 9. have clearly defined, purposeful, creative and engaging activities.

It is also advised that teachers can refer to Life Skills Manuals, Health Manuals and Environmental Education Manuals which contain age appropriate and interesting activities which can be taken up by the learners individually. These activities can be assigned to learners so as to enhance their life skills, values and make them health conscious.

Homework is needed, and necessary for a teacher to be able to follow up with each child. The correction and feedback on homework is an important input that helps both parents and children to follow up and improve in areas which are needed. The recourse extra classes, can be reduced if the homework is used for learning improvement and acquisition of diverse skills. We are providing a handful help to solve or helping in solving the holiday homework.

What are concepts of the Holiday Homework for Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5?

The Holiday Homework 2024-25 for class 1 and Class 2 should be totally creative work only. We should prepare the homework in such a way that student enjoy the work like play. The holiday assignment for class 3, 4 and Class 5 should be totally creative work.

What are the Holiday Homework suggestions for Class 6, 7 and 8?

The ideas for Holiday Homework 2024-25 for class 6, 7 and 8 Maths, Science, English, Hindi and Social Science are given on Tiwari Academy. We should also include the interesting facts related to daily life with the topic of NCERT Books.

How to prepare the Holiday Homework 2024-25 for class 9 and 10?

The collection of Important Questions from NCERT Textbook, From board Papers, CBSE Sample papers and NCERT Exemplar Books may be the good holiday homework practice material for High School students.

What would be good the Holiday Homework for class 11 and 12?

The Holiday Homework for class 11 and 12 are generally selected as the NCERT Textbook topics. The NCERT Books back exercises and related questions which are asked in CBSE Board Examination may be a good assignment for intermediate students.

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Holiday Homework — It’s Essential!

Amongst many teachers and parents, homework is a pretty hot conversational topic. While some believe that homework is an essential part of the school experience, others think it's a waste of our children’s time.

It’s not always easy to know what’s best for your child when it comes to schooling, but at William Clarence Education, we’re big supporters of homework – particularly when it comes to the holiday season. Here’s why.

The Summer Break Lasts A Long Time…

The long summer break is a great opportunity to spend quality time together as a family, but it can also lead to your child being intellectually understimulated. In an age of social media and Netflix, it’s easier than ever for our youngsters to spend their downtime frying their brains in front of screens. While every child should be allowed their own time to relax and recover from the stresses of school, it’s important not to let that behaviour dictate their entire summer break. Holiday homework provides the perfect opportunity to keep their "school brain" ticking over, and keeps them challenged and stimulated.

Preparing For University Life

As our children grow up, homework becomes a more important part of their schooling, allowing them to develop vital skills such as independent research. It also helps them to prepare for the demands of a university career. Many undergraduate degrees will involve a lot of directed learning, but others will rely upon the students going away and spending their own time reading, researching and writing. One way to begin learning these skills is through holiday homework assignments while your child is still in school.

Learning Outside the School Environment

When a child struggles at school, it often has less to do with their academic potential than with social distractions – and the manner in which they are taught. Put plainly, the school environment is not always conducive to learning. For this reason, homework over the holidays can be the perfect opportunity for your child to catch up on work they have missed or found too challenging. If your child is really struggling, you might even consider private tuition – educational consultancy services around the London and the UK, such as William Clarence Education, can supply excellent private tutors who will specialise in home schooling and exam preparation.

The key thing to remember when it comes to holiday homework is balance. Your child deserves a break during which they can enjoy themselves and have some freedom, so opt for a fair working schedule that is flexible around their needs.

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William Clarence Education is the leading education advisory and consultancy service in the UK. With an unrivalled reach into the UK Schooling and University network, we help and advise families from around the world to reach their maximum potential and gain access to the very best of British education.  

William Clarence put the student’s needs and welfare at the centre of every programme of study we deliver with a focus on integrity and discretion.  Services include UK School and University Placement, Residential Tutoring, Oxbridge Application, US College Admission and Homeschooling. 

For more information   please contact :

+44(0)2074128988 [email protected] williamclarence.com

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Why We Should Give Students a Homework Break Over the Holidays

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I have so many fond memories from holiday seasons growing up: the smell of delicious food being made by my Mexican and Filipino families, warm light on the faces of my relatives, and lots of laughter. As I got older, though, things changed—mostly because I had so much homework to do.

Instead of joking with our relatives at the holidays, my brother and I would often sequester ourselves at the edge of the room, thick textbooks open and pens in our hands. Sometimes, we’d miss events altogether. When we did attend, the ramifications could be intense. During one spring break, I chose to go to an Easter party with my family. But by midnight, I was stress-weeping because I had so much work to do by the next day.

As a teacher, I now understand the temptation to give work over school breaks. There never seems to be enough time to do the projects or read the texts I’d like to with my kids, and asking students to work or read during breaks eases that crunch. I also worry that my students will lose some of their learning in the weeks they are gone.

Recently, though, my school created a new homework policy that, among other things, encourages us to avoid giving students work over extended school breaks. Our administration cited studies that raise questions about the benefits of hefty doses of homework.

I worried about how this new plan would affect my curriculum pacing, and about what my students might “lose.” But I realized that my concerns were really about my desires, not what was best for my students.

The new policy led me to re-evaluate my assignments and timing, and I ended up being able to make adjustments so my kids could complete necessary projects without working when they should be recharging. I’d worried about my students’ learning, but recent research challenges our long-held belief that students’ learning “slides” significantly over long breaks.

Taking the stress of homework out of my students’ holiday breaks is important. They deserve an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate as much as I do—particularly if they are overscheduled to begin with. Young or old, we all need rejuvenation time. In addition, more studies are demonstrating the benefits of down time for students. Having unstructured time recharges them, but also allows their brains to build connections that strengthen and improve their executive functioning.

We need to be mindful of other factors that complicate homework assignments over holiday breaks. We don’t always know what our students’ lives are like outside our classrooms. Do they struggle with access to the resources necessary to complete assignments? Do they have stressful home situations?

Here are a few ways we can send our students off on a positive note when they leave us for holiday breaks. I’m trying them myself this winter!

Provide activities that support students reconnecting with themselves, their loved ones, or their community.

While we want to avoid giving mandatory work to students, we can offer opportunities and ideas for learning-friendly activities they can do during their break. Maybe that’s an optional/extra credit project that asks students to interview a family or community member (though we should also provide time after break for those who couldn’t work over break). Or maybe we can offer students some ideas about how they could use their time to take care of themselves or their communities. We could provide reflection questions once they’re back from break, to help them find meaning in the experience. Encouraging students to use their time to volunteer or take care of themselves allows us to help our kids grow not just as students, but as people.

Offer opportunities to find a new passion, set goals, or reflect.

While some students may travel or connect with family, some of our kids may have a lot of free time over their break. We can encourage them to use the time to set goals for the year, dream big and draw or write their five-year plan (remind them this is for fun and plans will change!), or reflect on their year or life so far. We can also encourage students to discover something they’re passionate about, or use the time to pursue something they love.

Deepen your relationships with students and allow them to open up to you.

Sometimes, our kids are simply not given the space to dive deeply into something that lets them tell us who they are. Give students a project that allows them to explore their identity or have them write a story about their lives. This will not only provide some critical thinking, reading, or writing enrichment, but more importantly will provide valuable insight into our students’ lives and help us build deeper connections with our students. We can return the favor by completing the project ourselves or writing a story and sharing it with them.

After the break, see what stuck with students.

Instead of returning from break with the mindset of what was “lost,” give students a chance to share everything they remember from the last unit. Instead of assuming they all had a great time they want to share, welcome kids back with an opportunity to celebrate the experiences that stuck with them from their breaks. Help students generate a class-created study guide so they can review what they learned before the break. This gives them space to support one another and remind each other what they learned, as well as gives us an opportunity to praise students for what they’ve retained. It also provides important feedback for us on what stuck over the break and what we need to reteach.

Ultimately, our students look to us not just for academic growth, but to support their growth as human beings as well. Taking away homework stress over break may cause us to change our short-term plans, but providing them with opportunities and resources instead can have some long-term benefits that can change their self-perception and their lives more than a packet of homework ever could.

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PROJECT FILE OF CBSE PROJECT WORK FOR CLASS XI & XII TO BE COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE 15 JAN 2024

Holiday Homework

HOLIDAY IS TO BE ENJOYED NOT IN THE PURSUIT OF WILD PLEASURE BUT IN CONSTRUCTIVE CREATIVITY AUGMENTING SKILLS AND FINDING CONTENTMENT

Holiday Homework for 20 Days Winter Break

Session 2023-24

Go through the Study Material shared above and solve the Sample Papers in your English Copy. 

Check out the Note Making Exercise given below. Complete the Exercise in your English Copy.

Click here and complete the Reading Skill exercise. British Council Reading Exercise

Kendriya Vidyalaya Bamangachi

Holiday Homework for 40 Days Summer Vacation

1. (a) Borrow a book from the school library or any other public library or listen to an audio book of your choice downloaded from http://www.loyalbooks.com/ and write a book review in about 100 – 300 words. In the book review mention the following points –

(i). Name of the Book (ii). Name of the Writer/ Editor (iii). Year of Publication (iv). Name of Publisher (v). ISBN Number (vi). Genre - Fiction/ Non-Fiction (vii). Type of Binding – Hardcover/ Paperback (viii). Brief sketch of Major Characters (ix). Which character did you like the most? (x). Why did you like that character? (xi). Which character did you hate the most? (xii). Why did you hate that character? (xiii). Brief description of Storyline/ Plot/ Sequence of Events/ Chronology of Events (xiv). Did you like it, or did you dislike it? Why did you like or dislike it? (xv). Was the printing easy to read and clearly visible? (xvi). How is the quality of the pages?

1. (b) Write an article/ story/ poem/ travelogue/ biography (of your icon)/ bio sketch (of a family member whom you admire) for the school magazine. It should be an original work. It MUST NOT be copied from any source whatsoever. If you are inspired by anybody else’s written/ creative / literary work, then do mention the source and give credit to the original writer. Submit a neatly typed soft copy (Font Times Roman, Size 12) through WhatsApp or Email. Write your full name, roll number, class, section in the end of your write-up/ creative writing.

2. Draw a picture from any of the following lessons in an A4 size white paper under Art Integrated Learning Project Work and submit the A4 size paper after the Summer Vacation - Tiger King/ Deep Water. You may use colours or black and white sketch or a pencil sketch. Write your full name, roll number, class, section in the right bottom corner of the A4 size paper.

Suggestive drawings which can be submitted from the lesson Tiger King/ Deep Water under AIL are as follows (you may do anyone)

(i). Tiger (ii). Ju 87/ Stuka Bomber (iii). Crown (iv). Gun (v). King (vi). Tiger Hunt (vii). Wooden Tiger (viii). Elephant (ix). Diamond Ring (x) Any other topic/idea connected to the lesson

(i). Face of a bully (ii). A boy/girl sinking (iii). A swimming pool (iv). Water wings (v). A man/woman swimming (vi). A man/woman fishing (vii). A man/woman canoeing (viii). A canoe (ix). A buoy (x). A sea beach (xi). A river (xii). A waterfalls (xiii). A lake (xiv). Face of a winner (xv). Terrified face (xvi). A man/woman helping another out of a pool or water body (xvii). Swimming costume (xviii). Portrait of William Douglas (xix). Trout (xx). Any other connected to the lesson (xxi). Father and son on the sea beach

You can present your idea through stick figure/ figures. You may present a pencil sketch. You may use colour. You may also make and present digital art. You may also make animation through GIF maker.

3. Download and install in your or your parent’s smart phone the following App from Google Playstore and use it to practice Spoken English. Link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.talkenglish.practice

4. Click on the link https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/speaking and practice the listening exercises. In your copy do the question-answers from any two such exercises.

5. (a) Complete the CBSE Project Work Survey as per the following guidelines

A. The project file should have the following

(a) Cover Page having the title of the project and the names of the group members (Handwritten)

(b) Certificate of Completion (Handwritten)

(c) Acknowledgement (Handwritten)

(d) Content (Handwritten)

(e) Introduction to Global Warming & Sustainable Lifestyle in 200 – 300 words (Handwritten)

             (i) Objective (ii) Action Plan (iii) Introduction

(f) 05 Survey Sheets having 20 questions each (Typed with Responses of 05 people)

(g) Survey Data Analysis/ Survey Chart

(h) Survey Report/ Findings

(i) Conclusion - Reflection/ Experience (Handwritten) about what is

             (i) learnt from taking part in the project,

(ii) liked best about the project, and

(iii) found most challenging in the project

                             (j) Photographs – Photographs of any 03 of the 05 respondents attempting the Survey (Printed)

(k) Bibliography (minimum four references/ sources used for completing the project) (Handwritten)

H. The project file should be in A4 size white paper.

I. The project papers must be stapled and submitted in a transparent stick file.

J. A video of you asking any one of the 05 respondents the first 05 questions from the Survey Questionnaire (This is mandatory.) In the video introduce yourself by telling your name, class and school. It must be in English. In the end of the video thank the respondent. Share the video file through Google Drive or Class WhatsApp Group or Email.

5. (b) Write a skit and record it. Submit the recorded file through Google Drive link/ WhatsApp/ email. Make a file of the same as per the following guidelines given by CBSE for Project Work.

A. Work in a group of 5-10 students. Students from different sections can work together.

B. The script must be typed in Times Roman font in size 12 and submitted for approval.

C. Once approved the participants must act their respective roles and make a video of the same.

D. Costumes and props can be used to make the video interesting and realistic.

E. The length of the video shouldn’t be less than 5 minutes and more than 10 minutes.

F. Any socially relevant topics can be used for the skit. But political/ religious and any other controversial or taboo topics must not be used.

G. After the video is ready, a project file must be made. The project file should have the following

(a) Cover Page having the title of the skit and the names of the group members (Handwritten)

(e) Introduction in 100 – 200 words (Handwritten)

(f) Script (Typed/ Handwritten)

(g) Reflection/ Experience (Handwritten) – One line from each member about what he/she

(h) Bibliography (minimum four references/ sources used for completing the project) (Handwritten)

Survey on Global Warming & Sustainable Lifestyle

Survey Done by _________________________________________ (Name) on _____________ (Date)

Note - Read the questions given below and tick the most appropriate options

1. What is Global Warming?

  a. Because of old age we feel more cold  b. Summer in different countries of the world

  c. Gradual increase in temperature because of increase in CO 2 in atmosphere    

  d. Because of spending time in AC we feel more heat in non-AC environment

2. Is the extreme climate, harsh heat wave, more devastating cyclones and flooding a symptom of Global Warming?

Yes  b. No  c. I don't know

3. Have you ever planted a tree?

4. Did your planted tree survive to grow big and give shade, fruits and flowers?

5. Did you take care of the tree after planting it?

Yes   b. No

6. What have you done to reduce your carbon footprint? (You may choose more than one option)

Used bicycle  b. Used public transport   c. Didn't waste water  d. Didn't waste electricity

  e. Didn't waste petrol or any other fuel  f. Used solar energy/ wind energy/ hydro energy

  g. Didn't waste paper  h. Recycled used items  i. Didn't use single use plastic

  j. Didn't waste food  k. Planted a tree  l. Didn't cause pollution

  m. In addition to above I also did something else  n. I did something else

  o. I didn't do anything to reduce my carbon footprint

7. Are you aware of the connection between your carbon footprint and Global Warming?

8. In the next 50 years what will happen to a city like Kolkata because of unchecked Global Warming?

Nothing will happen. Life will go on as usual. There will be no change in climate.

Large areas of city will not get submerged in flood water because of rise in sea level

More devastating heat waves, extreme climate  and more flooding  d. I don't know

9. Which one is better for the environment and our future?

Petrol car  b. CNG car  c. Electric car

10. The future of the planet is in your hands. You have the power to choose a sustainable lifestyle. Your actions today will make a difference in the life of future generations. If you change your lifestyle today then you will improve the quality of life in the present and the future. You must choose a sustainable lifestyle and save the future of humanity by preventing Global Warming. Do you agree?

Yes, I agree.

I don't care. My present enjoyment is more important than the future.

Individually I can't bring about any change, so, I don't try anything.

It is not my responsibility. It is the government's responsibility.

I haven't tried it but it is a good idea and we all should do it.

11. If you get a choice between wasting resources and saving resources, which one will you choose?

It will depend on my convenience.   b. It will depend on financial viability.

  c. It will depend on my mind-set.  d. It will depend on government policies.

  e. It will depend on all the above.  f. It will depend on none of the above.

  g. It will depend on ___________________________ (Please mention your idea).

12. Do you keep the tap running while doing household chores like washing vegetables or works related to personal hygiene like shaving?

13. According to you, what is more important - saving the environment by curtailing waste of resources or personal freedom to enjoy life fully even by wasting resources?

Saving environment   b. Enjoying life

14. Do you keep lights, fans or any other electrical appliances switched on even when not needed?

Yes, because I am forgetful.   b. Yes, because I have money to pay the electricity bill.

  c. Yes, because I don't have to pay the electricity bill.

  d. Yes, because I don't care about all these.

  e. Yes, because in my family everybody does the same.  f. No

15. Would you want your child to —--

Live on a polluted planet.  b. Live on a beautiful planet.

16. According to you, what is the most important aspect of a sustainable lifestyle?

Mind-set change  b. Availability of viable alternatives

  c. Government policies  d. Individual choices

17. Have you ever taken any initiative towards adopting a sustainable lifestyle?

18. Did you do anything to make others aware of ways to save the environment?

19. Do you feel that you are doing enough for the environment and ensuring reduction of the carbon footprint?

20. Are you fully aware of the impact of your actions on the environment?

Details of the Person giving response to the above questions

Name - _______________________________; Sex - M/ F Age - _____; Phone No. - __________________;

E-mail (if any) - _______________________; Full Residential Address - ____________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________;

Educational Qualification - Illiterate/ Skilled Labour/ Class 10/ HS/ Graduate/ Post Graduate/ PhD/ Diploma/ Professional Degree/ Any Other; Job Profile - Employed/ Unemployed

Holiday Homework 2022-23

Survey on Career Choice

 1.When you were in school, what did you want/ wish to become?

         _______________________

2. When you were in school, what did your parents want/ wish you to choose as a career?

Parents wanted you to get/ do any job for the upkeep of family

Parents were not at all aware of different career opportunities

Parents wanted you to get involved in the family business

Parents wanted you to get educated and do a respectable job

Parents wanted you to get married and beget children

Parents wanted (any other) ________________________

3. What job are you doing presently?

Government sector - managerial staff

Government sector - clerical staff

Government sector - Sub - Staff

Private Sector - managerial staff

Private Sector - clerical staff

Private Sector - Sub - Staff

Professional (Doctor/ Engineer/ Actor/ Dancer/ Player/ Pilot/ Driver/ Teacher/ CA etc.) Government Sector

Professional (Doctor/ Engineer/ Actor/ Dancer/ Player/ Pilot/ Driver/ Teacher/ CA etc.) Private Sector

Professional (Doctor/ Engineer/ Actor/ Dancer/ Player/ Pilot/ Driver/ Teacher/ CA etc.) Private Practice/ Enterprise/ Start-up

 Inherited Private Enterprise/ Business

Self Established Private Enterprise/ Business

Any other _______________________

4. Could you realise your dream and choose a career as per your choice?

5. If you choose your dream career, then what helped in that choice?

Adequate monetary resources

Adequate academic preparation

Adequate opportunities

Adequate planning

Adequate career guidance

Adequate knowledge, understanding and skill

Adequate parental/ family/ social support

Adequate choice as per individual capacity

Adequate focus, will power and determination

No family obligations/ financial constraints

6. If you failed to choose your dream career, then what stopped you from choosing that?

Lack of monetary resources

Lack of academic preparation

Lack of opportunities

Lack of planning

Lack of career guidance

Lack of parental/ family/ social support

Lack of career specific skills

Lack of self knowledge

Lack of focus, will power and determination

Lot of family obligations/ social restrictions

7. When you were in school were you aware of many different career options available to you as per your aptitude, attitude and acumen?

8. Did you get any sort of career counseling at school?

Yes, from friends

Yes, from teachers

Yes, from qualified career counsellor

9. Did you choose your career?

10. Did others choose your career for you?

Yes, parents chose

Yes, relatives chose

Yes, friends chose

Yes, teachers chose

Yes, other adults chose

No, I chose it myself

11. Are you happy with your career choice?

Don't know

12. What is more important for you?

Job Satisfaction

Salary Package

13. According to you, for a girl/ woman what is more important?

Marriage as per social customs

Career as per individual choice

14. According to you, for a boy/ man what is more important?

Get married at the right age with a person of your choice

Get married at the right age with a person of his/her own choice

Get married at the right age with a person of his/her own choice and with your approval/ social sanction

Become successful in a career of his/her own choice

Become successful in a career that you have chosen for him/ her

Become successful in a career of his/ her own choice and with your approval

16. According to you, what is the most important aspect of a career?

Doing a job that makes your parents/ family happy

Doing a job that helps you earn a lot of money

Doing a job that gives you satisfaction and fulfilment

Doing a job that gives you power and respect in society

Doing a job that gives you opportunities for growth and development

17. Have you ever taken an online/ offline career test?

18. Is it important for the husband to earn more than the wife?

19. In the case of a working woman, is it important for the woman to take care of the family by doing all necessary household chores in addition to doing her job?

20. Do you believe that career choices should be as per gender i.e., men and women can't do the same work with equal success and sincerity?

21. Do you believe that there is nothing wrong if women should be involved in earning a livelihood and men should do cooking, cleaning, washing, upbringing of children and other household chores?

Yes, it is perfectly okay in a techno-centric modern society believing in gender equality, inclusiveness and individual capacity/ capability

No, it is unacceptable and against the social customs and traditions and it is not pragmatic or practical in a patriarchal social set-up

22. What will make you more happy —-

A married daughter making her husband and in-laws happy

A daughter who is financially independent by means of a successful career

A married son taking care of all the financial needs of the family

A son who is financially independent by means of a successful career

23. If you had a son/ daughter, then would you —---

Choose different careers based on the gender of your children (for example teacher/ doctor for the daughter and armed forces/ engineering for the son)

Make no distinction between the son/ daughter

Allow the son/ daughter to choose his/ her own career

Arrive at a consensus with your son/ daughter after discussing various aspects of a career like future prospects/ job hazards/ financial investment/ pay package/ job security/ job satisfaction etc.

24. Did your parents give you freedom to choose your own career?

25. Did you choose your career because of (choose the most important reason)

Parental pressure

Peer pressure

Social obligations

Financial obligations

Personal choice

Special skills and aptitude

Pay package

No other opportunities available

Financial constraints

Lack of academic achievements

Lack of career counselling

Name - __________________________________________ Sex - M/ F Age - _______

Phone No. - _______________________ E-mail (if any) - _______________________

Full Residential Address - _________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Educational Qualification - Illiterate/ Skilled Labour/ Class 10/ HS/ Graduate/ Post Graduate/ PhD/ Diploma/ Professional Degree/ Any Other

English Holiday Homework / English CBSE Project Work 

Class 11-12

Session 2021-22

The Pages of the Project

Page 1 Name, Roll, Class, Sec, School, Session

Page 2 Topic - Work From Home and Its Impact On Mental Health

Page 3 Objectives

Page 4 Certificate of Completion

Page 5 Acknowledgement

Page 6 Content

Page 7 Action Plan

Page 8 Introduction to COVID 19 Pandemic

Page 9 What is Work From Home?

Page 10 - 19 Survey Sheets (Total 10 Filled Up By Different Respondents)

Page 20 Survey Chart/ Data

Page 21 Survey Report

Page 22 Conclusion

Page 23 Photograph & Video CD

Page 24 Bibliography

Page 25 Blank Sheet/ Page - White A4 Size

Instructions

Print the Questionnaire provided in WhatsApp/ Google Classroom/ English-e-Classroom

Make 10 photocopies of the Survey Questionnaire

Get 10 people (above 18 years of age and earning a livelihood) surveyed using the survey questionnaire (Minimum 10 and Maximum 20)

Take photo of any three people surveyed and print the photos and paste in the photograph page

(a) Make a video recording of you surveying (only you asking first three questions and options and the respondent replying) one person

(b) Upload the video in your Google Drive

(c) Share the drive link through WhatsApp and in Google Classroom under the Assignment titled Holiday Homework and Project Work Term 2, Class XI, Session 2021-22

(d) Submit a CD/ DVD with the video file written inside and attach it in PAGE 23  of the project

Complete the project in A4 size white paper

Staple the pages as per page number and put the project inside a stick file

Objectives are shared below. Write it in your own handwriting in PAGE 3.

Acknowledgement format is shared below. Write it in your own handwriting in PAGE 5.

In the Content PAGE 6 write the content shared below.

In the Action Plan PAGE 7 write in your own handwriting the action plan shared below.  

Survey Chart format is also shared below. Some questions may have more than one option as a response. Write all the responses in the box meant for recording the responses in the survey chart.

Give the website link or search URLs in the Bibliography page. Minimum 4 links should be given

Except Pages 10 - 19 all pages (Page 1 - 9, Page 20 - 24) should be handwritten

Last date of submission is on or before 31st Jan 2022

If you do not submit on time, then be prepared to get ‘ZERO’ marks . No excuse whatsoever will be entertained.

The project was given in the Month of November 2021. You had more than 2 months’ time to complete it.

The project file should be kept ready for submission and must be submitted without fail or any excuse whatsoever on any day after 31 Jan 2022 as notified by the school authority.

CLASS 11-12 HOLIDAY HOMEWORK/ WINTER BREAK HOMEWORK/ CBSE PROJECT WORK INSTRUCTIONS AND TEMPLATES ARE  GIVEN BELOW. CLICK ON THE FILE TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD.

CBSE English Project Work for Class XII

Imagine yourself to be an employee or an entrepreneur and then think of the impact of the pandemic on your job and your enterprise. What would you prefer - Work From Home or Work From Office? Justify your preference by giving viable arguments and evidence.

Did you enjoy the lockdown and online classes from home or did you look forward to the reopening of the school and start of offline classes? Connect things with your real life and build upon your experiences to arrive at a conclusion about the impact of the Work From Home culture resulting from the pandemic. 

Research and find out more about Work From Home and its impact on mental health. Find out the advantages and disadvantages. Make a list of all the advantages and also of all the disadvantages. Establish a connection with your own life and experiences during the pandemic and reflect upon it. Write about your reflections (experiences, thoughts, understandings and ideas) in the form of a paragraph or paragraphs. 

Then do the following -

Make a Questionnaire of 20 Questions. Get 20 copies of the same printed and conduct a survey among people around you, especially those who are employed and have worked during the pandemic or lost their job or source of earning during the pandemic. 

If you are interviewing a person who doesn't understand English, then you may translate the questions and options and take a video recording of the interview as proof. In such a case you may fill up the questionnaire yourself on behalf of that person. 

Collect their responses and based on their responses write a report of 800-1000 words. First make a rough draft and then show it to the teacher for approval and only after that make the final report.

The final report should have the following

Cover page, with the title of the project, school details/details of students.

Statement of purpose/objectives/goals

Certificate of completion under the guidance of the teacher.

Action plan for the completion of assigned tasks

Materials such as scripts for the theatre/role play, questionnaires for interviews,

Written assignments, essays, survey reports, and other material evidence of learning progress and academic accomplishment.

The 800-1000 words essay/Script/Report.

Student/group reflections.

Photographs that capture the positive learning experiences of the student(s).

List of resources/bibliography.

A sample is given below. You may use the sample given below or frame your own questions.

Instructions - Fill up the details and then choose the option that suits your response to the questions given below.

Title - Mr/ Ms/ Mrs/ Dr

Full Name ____

Profession/ Job  _______

Sector - Private/ Government

Address _______

Contact No. ______

Email (if any)______

During the pandemic from Summer of 2020 to the Summer of 2021 did you get your salary on time or did you earn as much as you earned before the Pandemic?

No, I earned less

No, I earned more

No, the difference in earning was negligible

I lost my job

My business remained closed for most of the months

Did you work from home during the pandemic?

For only a few days (less than 30 days)

For only about 1-2 months

For only a few months (about 3 - 6 months)

For many months (more than 6 months)

Which one is better - Work From Home or Work From Office?

What are the advantages of WFH?

Comfortable home environment

No formal dressing

Food readily available

Can take a break anytime

Support from family

Multitasking possible

Take care of family/child

Complete household chores along with work

Cuddle my pet whenever I want

Receive easily online delivery

Save money and time by not travelling to work 

Any other advantages _____

There were no advantages

What are the disadvantages of WFH?

Too much online work

Too much screen time

Too much dependence on cell phones, computers and internet

Too much time spent with family

Too little time spent with colleagues and friends

No boundaries, work and home getting mixed up

Very little meaningful human interaction

No time to relax

Too much strain on eyes

No scope to get dressed and go out

Too much disturbance caused by family

Any other disadvantage _____

There were no disadvantages

What are the advantages of WFO?

Office and home are two different spaces

Face-to-face interaction with colleagues

Working hours not getting mixed up with family time/ me-time

More productive interaction with customers and clients

Travelling to work makes life more interesting

Any other advantages ___________________________

What are the disadvantages of WFO?

Constant supervision by boss

Disturbance caused by colleagues

Time and money wasted while travelling to office

Office environment is not as comfortable as home

Canteen facility and toilet not good/ not available

Any other disadvantages __________________________

Would you want to adopt a hybrid model having both WFH and WFO?

Did the pandemic have an impact on your job and earning?

Yes but very little

Not in job and earning but in mental health

How did the pandemic change your outlook or perception with regard to your job and earnings? (You may tick more than one option)

It made me more insecure

It made me more vulnerable

It made me more confident

It made me more self-reliant

It made me more confused

It made me more determined

It made me more aware of my priorities

It made me more educated about personal hygiene

It made me more prudent about my earnings and savings

Have you made any preparations for any such future pandemics?

Yes, I have decided to save more money for emergency

Yes, I have decided to look for another job

Yes, I have decided to work harder and earn more

Yes, I have decided to ______

No, I haven't done anything and intend to continue as it was before pandemic

No, I am simply waiting for the pandemic to end

No, I have enough money and savings and therefore needn't plan anything else

No, I got my salary on time during pandemic and there were no adverse financial impact

Was WFH good for your mental health?

If you are given a choice then what will you choose - WFH or WFO?

Were your family members happy because of your WFH?

Were you more relaxed, productive and creative because of WFH?

Do you look forward to WFH to continue?

Are you eagerly waiting for things to go back to normal as it was before the pandemic?

Did you lose anyone (died) to the pandemic?

Did you feel sad because of so much suffering caused by the pandemic?

Did you do anything to help others financially during the pandemic?

Your project will be evaluated on the following points

Quality of content of the project

Accuracy of information

Adherence to the specified timeline

Content in respect of (spellings, grammar, punctuation)

Clarity of thoughts and ideas

Contributions by group members

Knowledge and experience gained

Presentation

The above project has to be done individually. You may also do a group project. The group project will be 

A skit based on any social issue

Duration 6-8 minutes

Members minimum 4 and maximum 7

A single report to be submitted by the group

Hand written report (800-1000) must have entry from each member about his/her 

Experience of working in the project

Learnings from the activities

Role played in the project/ skit

The script must be enacted by the members using inexpensive props and home settings or home surrounding settings

A video needs to be shot of the skit and uploaded in Youtube

The script must be discussed with the teacher before final shooting and uploading

The script to be enacted and uploaded only after teacher's approval

This will be your Holiday Homework for the Autumn Break. The last date of submission of the final project report is after the Winter Break but the structure and rough draft of the same must be submitted after the Autumn Break. The date for submission of the Rough Draft of the Project is 25.10.21.

The project (Survey/ Skit) is mandatory for all students because the marks awarded will be added to your final Class 12 result. If you don't take part in the project then you will be marked absent and you may not be allowed to appear in the Class 12 Term 2 Board Exam of 2022. 

The final project must be hand written and submitted in the form of a file with spirally bound pages. You may also decorate it and make it look attractive. Marks will be awarded based on your written project and your viva-vice based on the project.

For any clarifications you may call the teacher or email the teacher. 

AIL Project Work Class xii, session 2021-22

Suggestive drawings which can be submitted from the lesson Deep Water under AIL are as follows (you may do anyone)

1. Face of a bully

2. A boy/girl sinking

3. A swimming pool

4. Water wings

5. A man/woman swimming

6. A man/woman fishing

7. A man/woman canoeing

10. A sea beach

11. A river

12. A water falls

14. Face of a winner

15. Terrified face

16. A man/woman helping another out of a pool or water body 

17. Father and son on the sea beach

18. Swimming costume

19. Portrait of William Douglas

21. Any other connected to the lesson

You can present your idea through stick figure/ figures. You may present a pencil sketch. You may use colour. You may also make and present digital art. You may also make animation through maker.

Take a A4 size white paper/ chart paper.

Make a drawing based on any one of the topics suggested from the lesson Deep Water.

You may use colour or you may make a pencil/ pen sketch.

Write your name, class, roll no. towards the bottom right hand corner.

Submit the hardcopy of the drawing on or before 30 Nov 2021.

This is not a drawing competition and therefore, your drawing need not be perfect but it should be neatly presented. 

You must make some sincere effort in making the drawing and it mustn't be just a casual drawing on a piece of paper.

This is as per CBSE guidelines.

This is mandatory for all students.

Your admit card will be issued only after you have submitted the AIL Project Work. 

Summer Vacation 2021

Topic - How I Spent My Holidays In Lockdown

Write/ Recite/Read and Record (on the above topic)

(a) a poem (MINIMUM 10 LINES) or 

(b) a story (MINIMUM 300 WORDS) or 

(c) an article (MINIMUM 200 WORDS). 

It should be an original creation. 

You may also draw a picture (MINIMUM 3 PICTURES TELLING THE STORY) based on any lesson from the textbook or on the topic given above. 

You may also get together with your friends online and make a video of maximum 5 minutes duration based on any lesson (story/ article/poem) from the textbook or on the topic given above. The video should be uploaded in YouTube and the link shared with the teacher. 

Original creations will be appreciated and suitably rewarded. You may share your creative attempts with the teacher through his email. 

Subscribe to the teacher’s YouTube channel, so that, you can get access to all new academic video uploads.  CLICK

Download and install BBC Learning English App in your respective smart phones. The App is made available by Media Applications Technology. It is in fact a pocket language lab which can be used by all to enhance their English L, S, R, W Skills. 

Complete as many tasks/ listening exercises as possible. Use a headphone or ear bud. Minimum five exercises you should complete. CLICK TO COMPLETE  

Two unseen passages with solved answers to be done in the copy. The questions can be photocopied from any relevant source like reference books, previous years question papers etc., and pasted in the English copy. Then the answers to the questions to be written in the copy. 

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10 June 2021

"You must be wondering about how I spent my Summer Vacation. 

The vacation started with the announcement that there won't be any vacation for me since I am the Exam I/C and Class 10 Result has to be prepared and uploaded. CBSE sent a document which presented a very complicated system of making the result. I thought over it. It was difficult. It was extremely cumbersome especially because of my lack of knowledge about computers and complicated mathematical calculations. But I didn't give up. I chose to face the challenge. 

I spent two sleepless nights and came up with a solution. I made a software based on Microsoft Excel to calculate the Class 10 Result for the students of session 2020-21 as per CBSE guidelines. The software made the job very easy for then the excel file did all the complicated calculations and that also correctly. My hard-work made the job easy for the other teachers. Although the making of the software was exhausting, yet in the end it felt good for through it I was able to help other teachers.  Now as I write this, the result is getting ready to be uploaded in the CBSE website. The final uploading again has to be done by me. 

After the process of Class 10 Result uploading is complete, I have to initiate the process of Class 12 Result uploading. The pandemic has definitely increased by workload exponentially but then at the same time it has provided an invaluable opportunity to learn new skills. 

I love writing and I find it soothing. So, however busy I may be, I always find some time to write. Since the last few months, I was working on a book on human relationships.  Finally, I completed the book and soon it will be available as a Kindle e-book at amazon.in. Kindle Direct Publishing is a great way to publish your writings as an e-book. The best part of the deal is that it doesn't cost you anything.  You can check out the books published by two students of the school in the following LINK .

The next thing that I did was to delete my GoDaddy website for it was costing me a lot of money and the service was not good. I did a little research and relaunched my new website through sites.google.com . The google service is completely free. I just had to buy a domain for about Rs 1000 for one year. The domain has to be renewed every year. My new domain address is eng-e-classroom.com. 

In the mean time there was a constant stream of work being assigned to me by the school administration. In one such assignment, I helped collate the examination related data for the Vidyalaya Plan 21-22. In case you are wondering as to what exactly is a Vidyalaya Plan, then let me tell you that every year a stock of performance and resources of the Vidyalaya is planned in order to make the school more productive. All the schools have to submit a plan of many pages to the concerned Regional Office.

I also helped organise the pending Practical Exam for Class 12. The schedule is fixed. Hopefully the online viva voice will be a hassle free experience. My past experience has taught me that it is easier to hold an offline exam than an online exam. Many students often come up with many excuses for not attending the exam. Lack of device access and network connectivity issue is a hot favourite among the students. May be this time they won't give any excuse and attend the viva voice without any issues.

In the doing of the daily household chores, it was my responsibility to clean and wash the utensils after my wife had cooked and after we had our food. I don't mind doing that. In a strange way it feels good to wash utensils under running water. The only trouble was with the 5 liter pressure cooker. It is heavy and becomes rather slippery after the application of the dishwashing gel. I don't like washing the pressure cooker and there is nothing soothing about it.

I loved taking out the dog for a walk. Since there was no school, therefore I got time to spend with my dog. My dog loves to go for a walk. The walk is not that important but the smells in the neighborhood definitely are. That is true for all dogs because they know their world through their nose. I also took the dog to the vet a few times for vaccination and for a skin infection to be treated. One day I even went to school to give two bags of dog food for the stray dog at school. Earlier I had made an arrangement with one of the school staff to provide the dog food daily during the vacation. 

The pandemic has ruined by visit to a cinema hall to watch a movie. So, I explored Netflix. After an extensive search, I found a series to my liking. I completed watching all the episodes (about 100) of that web series through Netflix. The title is 'The 100'. It is an intriguing post apocalyptic story of human survival on Earth, in space and in other planets. 

I am also planning to celebrate my wife's birthday. It will be a low key celebration for the pandemic protocol doesn't allow a social gathering. Then my paternal aunt died and I took part in the funeral rite and rituals. A birthday and a funeral. It is a strange combination but then that's how life is.

I also read a few story books and lots of online news articles especially at BBC website. I listened to a few podcasts of Hidden Brain and finished listening to a retelling of the stories of Mahabharata available online through Google Podcast. 

Well, there are many other day-to-day activities that I did to continue with life as best as I could during the pandemic. I couldn't travel to any place far for the curfew except an occasional drive to the market to get the essentials. I also talked a lot with my parents over the phone as I couldn't travel to my home because of the pandemic. I then clicked a lot of photos with my cellphone and shared those with my friends and family. 

I got my second dose of the COVID19 vaccine and also got my wife vaccinated (the first jab). 

A few more days are left to the vacation. Hopefully I will be able to do a few more constructive things and find contentment through creativity.

Now, tell me how was your vacation?" 

- Mr. Saptarshi Majumder

20 June 2021

This is an update to what I did during the Summer Vacation. I succeeded in fulfilling a long cherished dream. I made and launched a new website dedicated to the dog-human relationship. Please do visit my website www.doggo-delight.com . If you wish to, you may also take part in the activities there. Your feedback is always welcome. If you have a pet dog, then you may share a photograph of you with your pet dog. You may also share a story or experience or any interesting news or facts regarding dogs. I would be looking forward to your visit to my new website.

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Creative Holiday Homework for Nursery Class: Top 11 Ideas and Themes

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• Apr 17, 2024

Summer break is a time for fun and relaxation, but it is also a great opportunity for young children to keep their minds active and continue learning. Forget boring worksheets! This blog post is packed with creative holiday homework for Nursery Class. We will explore themes like nature exploration, arts and crafts, and even healthy living, all designed to make summer learning a blast for children, teachers, and parents. 

Table of Contents

• 1.1 Nature Scavenger Hunt
• 1.2 Sensory Play in a Jar
• 1.3 My Summer Story Collage
• 1.4 Watermelon Seed Planting
• 1.5 Fingerprint Art Animals
• 1.6 Beach in a Box
• 1.7 Build a Cardboard City
• 1.8 Sing a Song, Learn a Rhyme
• 1.9 Draw What You See
• 1.10 Make a Paper Plate Mask
• 1.11 Help in the Kitchen
• 2.1 Nature Exploration
• 2.2 Imagination and Storytelling
• 2.3 Family and Community
• 2.4 Arts and Crafts
• 2.5 Music and Movement
• 2.6 Science and Exploration
• 2.7 Cultural Diversity
• 2.8 Healthy Living
• 2.9 Sensory Play
• 2.10 Adventure and Exploration
• 3.1 Outdoor Art Gallery
• 3.2 Family Recipe Book
• 3.3 Musical Instruments
• 3.4 Letter to a Pen Pal
• 3.5 Family Time Capsule
• 3.6 Science Experiments
• 3.7 DIY Puppet Show
• 3.8 Photo Journal

Creative Holiday Homework for Nursery Class: Top 11 Ideas

Nursery school is all about learning through play and exploration. So, summer holiday homework should be engaging and fun, keeping those little minds active! Here are some creative ideas:

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Create a list with pictures (or simple words) of things they can find outside – like leaves, flowers, pinecones. Let them explore the park or backyard and tick them off the list!

Sensory Play in a Jar

Fill a jar with different textures like rice, pasta, and beans, and add small toys. Let them shake, pour, and explore the different feels.

My Summer Story Collage

Provide magazines, colourful paper scraps, and photos (with help for cutting). Let them create a collage depicting their ideal summer activities.

Watermelon Seed Planting

After enjoying a yummy watermelon, save the seeds! Let them plant them in a pot and watch them grow (with adult supervision).

Fingerprint Art Animals

Use stamp pads and paper. Let them make fingerprints and turn them into funny animal shapes with markers or crayons.

Beach in a Box

Fill a box with sand (or brown sugar) and add small plastic toys like seashells, toy fish, and boats. Let their imaginations set sail!

Build a Cardboard City

Save cardboard boxes! Let them work with you to create a city with buildings, tunnels, and maybe even a cardboard car.

Sing a Song, Learn a Rhyme

Pick a simple summer-themed song or rhyme. Practice it together throughout the holidays to keep those little voices chirping.

Draw What You See

Take them to the park or a scenic spot. Let them draw what they see, focusing on shapes and colours.

Make a Paper Plate Mask

Cut out eye holes in paper plates. Let them decorate them with paints, markers, glitter, and feathers for a fun summer mask.

Help in the Kitchen

Simple tasks like mixing ingredients or decorating cookies can be a fun learning experience. Let them be your little summer kitchen helper!

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Creative Holiday Homework for Nursery Class: Common Themes

When ideating creative summer holiday homework for nursery class, it is helpful to focus on themes that are both engaging and age-appropriate. By incorporating these common themes into summer holiday homework for nursery classes, you can create a variety of engaging and enriching activities that cater to children’s interests and developmental needs.

Here are some common themes that can inspire creative activities for nursery students:

Nature Exploration

Encourage children to explore the natural world around them by observing plants, insects, and animals. They can go on nature walks with their families, collect leaves and flowers, or even start a small garden at home.

Imagination and Storytelling

Foster creativity by encouraging children to use their imagination to create stories, characters, and artwork. They can draw pictures, make up their own stories, or act out scenes with puppets or toys.

Family and Community

Promote a sense of belonging and connection by inviting children to learn more about their families and communities. They can interview family members, draw pictures of their homes, or create a family tree.

Arts and Crafts

Provide opportunities for children to express themselves through art and crafts. They can paint, draw, collage, or work with clay to create unique masterpieces.

Music and Movement

Motivate children to explore music and movement through singing, dancing, and playing simple musical instruments. They can create their own songs, choreograph dances, or make homemade instruments.

Science and Exploration

Spark curiosity and wonder by introducing simple science concepts through hands-on activities. Children can conduct experiments, observe changes in nature, or learn about the properties of different materials.

Cultural Diversity

Celebrate diversity by introducing children to different cultures, traditions, and celebrations from around the world. They can learn about holidays, festivals, and customs through stories, songs, and crafts.

Healthy Living

Promote healthy habits by encouraging children to learn about nutrition, exercise, and self-care. They can help prepare healthy snacks, engage in outdoor activities, or practice relaxation techniques like yoga or mindfulness.

Sensory Play

Provide opportunities for sensory exploration through activities that engage the senses of sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. Children can play with sensory bins, experiment with different textures, or create sensory art projects.

Adventure and Exploration

Encourage children to embark on adventures and explore new places, both near and far. They can go on virtual tours, visit local parks or museums, or create their own treasure maps for imaginary quests.

Also Read: Benefits of Clay Art for Children  

Nursery Class Holiday Homework Summer Vacation: Other Common Ideas

In this section, we have 11 creative ideas for nursery class holiday homework summer vacation. These ideas offer a mix of fun, educational, and creative activities to keep children engaged and learning during their summer vacation.

Outdoor Art Gallery

Have children collect natural materials like rocks, leaves, and flowers to create artwork outdoors. They can arrange them into patterns or shapes and take photos to share with the class later.

Family Recipe Book

Encourage children to work with their families to collect favourite recipes and create a mini recipe book. They can draw pictures of the dishes or help with simple cooking tasks.

Musical Instruments

Encourage children to make simple musical instruments using household items like empty containers, rice for shakers, or rubber bands stretched over a box for a makeshift guitar. They can create their own songs and perform for their families.

Letter to a Pen Pal

Help children connect with a pen pal from another nursery class or location. They can write letters or draw pictures to share their experiences and learn about life in different places.

Family Time Capsule

Have children and their families create a time capsule filled with items and memories from the summer vacation. They can bury it in the backyard or hide it away to be opened in the future.

Science Experiments

Provide simple science experiment ideas that children can do at home with parental supervision, such as making a volcano with baking soda and vinegar or creating a rainbow with a glass of water and a flashlight.

DIY Puppet Show

Encourage children to create their own puppets using socks, paper bags, or craft sticks. They can write a short script and perform a puppet show for their family members.

Photo Journal

Give each child a disposable camera or encourage them to use a smartphone (with parental guidance) to take photos of their summer adventures. They can create a photo journal or collage to share with the class when they return.

Ans: Some common nursery class summer holiday ideas are: -Nature scavenger hunt -Sensory play in a jar -My summer story collage -Build a cardboard city -Make a paper plate mask

Ans: Top ideas for summer vacation homework are: -DIY puppet show -Photo Journal -Family time capsules -Letter to a pen pal

Ans: They can paint, draw, collage, or work with clay to create unique masterpieces.

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Ankita Singh

Ankita is a history enthusiast with a few years of experience in academic writing. Her love for literature and history helps her curate engaging and informative content for education blog. When not writing, she finds peace in analysing historical and political anectodes.

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Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow: The Best of Moscow!

I just got back from one week in Moscow. And, as you might have already guessed, it was a mind-boggling experience. It was not my first trip to the Russian capital. But I hardly ever got enough time to explore this sprawling city. Visiting places for business rarely leaves enough time for sightseeing. I think that if you’ve got one week in Russia, you can also consider splitting your time between its largest cities (i.e. Saint Petersburg ) to get the most out of your trip. Seven days will let you see the majority of the main sights and go beyond just scratching the surface. In this post, I’m going to share with you my idea of the perfect travel itinerary for one week in Moscow.

Moscow is perhaps both the business and cultural hub of Russia. There is a lot more to see here than just the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Centuries-old churches with onion-shaped domes dotted around the city are in stark contrast with newly completed impressive skyscrapers of Moscow City dominating the skyline. I spent a lot of time thinking about my Moscow itinerary before I left. And this city lived up to all of my expectations.

Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow

Day 1 – red square and the kremlin.

Metro Station: Okhotny Ryad on Red Line.

No trip to Moscow would be complete without seeing its main attraction. The Red Square is just a stone’s throw away from several metro stations. It is home to some of the most impressive architectural masterpieces in the city. The first thing you’ll probably notice after entering it and passing vendors selling weird fur hats is the fairytale-like looking Saint Basil’s Cathedral. It was built to commemorate one of the major victories of Ivan the Terrible. I once spent 20 minutes gazing at it, trying to find the perfect angle to snap it. It was easier said than done because of the hordes of locals and tourists.

As you continue strolling around Red Square, there’s no way you can miss Gum. It was widely known as the main department store during the Soviet Era. Now this large (yet historic) shopping mall is filled with expensive boutiques, pricey eateries, etc. During my trip to Moscow, I was on a tight budget. So I only took a retro-style stroll in Gum to get a rare glimpse of a place where Soviet leaders used to grocery shop and buy their stuff. In case you want some modern shopping experience, head to the Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center with stores like New Yorker, Zara, and Adidas.

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To continue this Moscow itinerary, next you may want to go inside the Kremlin walls. This is the center of Russian political power and the president’s official residence. If you’re planning to pay Kremlin a visit do your best to visit Ivan the Great Bell Tower as well. Go there as early as possible to avoid crowds and get an incredible bird’s-eye view. There are a couple of museums that are available during designated visiting hours. Make sure to book your ticket online and avoid lines.

Day 2 – Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Tretyakov Gallery, and the Arbat Street

Metro Station: Kropotkinskaya on Red Line

As soon as you start creating a Moscow itinerary for your second day, you’ll discover that there are plenty of metro stations that are much closer to certain sites. Depending on your route, take a closer look at the metro map to pick the closest.

The white marble walls of Christ the Saviour Cathedral are awe-inspiring. As you approach this tallest Orthodox Christian church, you may notice the bronze sculptures, magnificent arches, and cupolas that were created to commemorate Russia’s victory against Napoleon.

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Unfortunately, the current Cathedral is a replica, since original was blown to bits in 1931 by the Soviet government. The new cathedral basically follows the original design, but they have added some new elements such as marble high reliefs.

Home to some precious collection of artworks, in Tretyakov Gallery you can find more than 150,000 of works spanning centuries of artistic endeavor. Originally a privately owned gallery, it now has become one of the largest museums in Russia. The Gallery is often considered essential to visit. But I have encountered a lot of locals who have never been there.

Famous for its souvenirs, musicians, and theaters, Arbat street is among the few in Moscow that were turned into pedestrian zones. Arbat street is usually very busy with tourists and locals alike. My local friend once called it the oldest street in Moscow dating back to 1493. It is a kilometer long walking street filled with fancy gift shops, small cozy restaurants, lots of cute cafes, and street artists. It is closed to any vehicular traffic, so you can easily stroll it with kids.

Day 3 – Moscow River Boat Ride, Poklonnaya Hill Victory Park, the Moscow City

Metro Station: Kievskaya and Park Pobedy on Dark Blue Line / Vystavochnaya on Light Blue Line

Voyaging along the Moscow River is definitely one of the best ways to catch a glimpse of the city and see the attractions from a bit different perspective. Depending on your Moscow itinerary, travel budget and the time of the year, there are various types of boats available. In the summer there is no shortage of boats, and you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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If you find yourself in Moscow during the winter months, I’d recommend going with Radisson boat cruise. These are often more expensive (yet comfy). They offer refreshments like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and, of course, alcoholic drinks. Prices may vary but mostly depend on your food and drink selection. Find their main pier near the opulent Ukraine hotel . The hotel is one of the “Seven Sisters”, so if you’re into the charm of Stalinist architecture don’t miss a chance to stay there.

The area near Poklonnaya Hill has the closest relation to the country’s recent past. The memorial complex was completed in the mid-1990s to commemorate the Victory and WW2 casualties. Also known as the Great Patriotic War Museum, activities here include indoor attractions while the grounds around host an open-air museum with old tanks and other vehicles used on the battlefield.

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The hallmark of the memorial complex and the first thing you see as you exit metro is the statue of Nike mounted to its column. This is a very impressive Obelisk with a statue of Saint George slaying the dragon at its base.

Maybe not as impressive as Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl Tower , the skyscrapers of the Moscow City (otherwise known as Moscow International Business Center) are so drastically different from dull Soviet architecture. With 239 meters and 60 floors, the Empire Tower is the seventh highest building in the business district.

The observation deck occupies 56 floor from where you have some panoramic views of the city. I loved the view in the direction of Moscow State University and Luzhniki stadium as well to the other side with residential quarters. The entrance fee is pricey, but if you’re want to get a bird’s eye view, the skyscraper is one of the best places for doing just that.

Day 4 – VDNKh, Worker and Collective Farm Woman Monument, The Ostankino TV Tower

Metro Station: VDNKh on Orange Line

VDNKh is one of my favorite attractions in Moscow. The weird abbreviation actually stands for Russian vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy). With more than 200 buildings and 30 pavilions on the grounds, VDNKh serves as an open-air museum. You can easily spend a full day here since the park occupies a very large area.

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First, there are pavilions that used to showcase different cultures the USSR was made of. Additionally, there is a number of shopping pavilions, as well as Moskvarium (an Oceanarium) that features a variety of marine species. VDNKh is a popular venue for events and fairs. There is always something going on, so I’d recommend checking their website if you want to see some particular exhibition.

A stone’s throw away from VDNKh there is a very distinctive 25-meters high monument. Originally built in 1937 for the world fair in Paris, the hulking figures of men and women holding a hammer and a sickle represent the Soviet idea of united workers and farmers. It doesn’t take much time to see the monument, but visiting it gives some idea of the Soviet Union’s grandiose aspirations.

I have a thing for tall buildings. So to continue my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow I decided to climb the fourth highest TV tower in the world. This iconic 540m tower is a fixture of the skyline. You can see it virtually from everywhere in Moscow, and this is where you can get the best panoramic views (yep, even better than Empire skyscraper).

Parts of the floor are made of tempered glass, so it can be quite scary to exit the elevator. But trust me, as you start observing buildings and cars below, you won’t want to leave. There is only a limited number of tickets per day, so you may want to book online. Insider tip: the first tour is cheaper, you can save up to $10 if go there early.

Day 5 – A Tour To Moscow Manor Houses

Metro Station: Kolomenskoye, Tsaritsyno on Dark Green Line / Kuskovo on Purple Line

I love visiting the manor houses and palaces in Moscow. These opulent buildings were generally built to house Russian aristocratic families and monarchs. Houses tend to be rather grand affairs with impressive architecture. And, depending on the whims of the owners, some form of a landscaped garden.

During the early part of the 20th century though, many of Russia’s aristocratic families (including the family of the last emperor) ended up being killed or moving abroad . Their manor houses were nationalized. Some time later (after the fall of the USSR) these were open to the public. It means that today a great many of Moscow’s finest manor houses and palaces are open for touring.

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There are 20 manor houses scattered throughout the city and more than 25 in the area around. But not all of them easily accessible and exploring them often takes a lot of time. I’d recommend focusing on three most popular estates in Moscow that are some 30-minute metro ride away from Kremlin.

Sandwiched between the Moscow River and the Andropov Avenue, Kolomenskoye is a UNESCO site that became a public park in the 1920’s. Once a former royal estate, now it is one of the most tranquil parks in the city with gorgeous views. The Ascension Church, The White Column, and the grounds are a truly grand place to visit.

You could easily spend a full day here, exploring a traditional Russian village (that is, in fact, a market), picnicking by the river, enjoying the Eastern Orthodox church architecture, hiking the grounds as well as and wandering the park and gardens with wildflower meadows, apple orchards, and birch and maple groves. The estate museum showcases Russian nature at its finest year-round.

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If my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow was a family tree, Tsaritsyno Park would probably be the crazy uncle that no-one talks about. It’s a large park in the south of the city of mind-boggling proportions, unbelievable in so many ways, and yet most travelers have never heard of it.

The palace was supposed to be a summer home for Empress Catherine the Great. But since the construction didn’t meet with her approval the palace was abandoned. Since the early 1990’s the palace, the pond, and the grounds have been undergoing renovations. The entire complex is now looking brighter and more elaborately decorated than at possibly any other time during its history. Like most parks in Moscow, you can visit Tsaritsyno free of charge, but there is a small fee if you want to visit the palace.

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Last, but by no means least on my Moscow itinerary is Kuskovo Park . This is definitely an off-the-beaten-path place. While it is not easily accessible, you will be rewarded with a lack of crowds. This 18th-century summer country house of the Sheremetev family was one of the first summer country estates of the Russian nobility. And when you visit you’ll quickly realize why locals love this park.

Like many other estates, Kuskovo has just been renovated. So there are lovely French formal garden, a grotto, and the Dutch house to explore. Make sure to plan your itinerary well because the estate is some way from a metro station.

Day 6 – Explore the Golden Ring

Creating the Moscow itinerary may keep you busy for days with the seemingly endless amount of things to do. Visiting the so-called Golden Ring is like stepping back in time. Golden Ring is a “theme route” devised by promotion-minded journalist and writer Yuri Bychkov.

Having started in Moscow the route will take you through a number of historical cities. It now includes Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Sergiev Posad. All these awe-inspiring towns have their own smaller kremlins and feature dramatic churches with onion-shaped domes, tranquil residential areas, and other architectural landmarks.

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I only visited two out of eight cities included on the route. It is a no-brainer that Sergiev Posad is the nearest and the easiest city to see on a day trip from Moscow. That being said, you can explore its main attractions in just one day. Located some 70 km north-east of the Russian capital, this tiny and overlooked town is home to Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, UNESCO Site.

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Sergiev Posad is often described as being at the heart of Russian spiritual life. So it is uncommon to see the crowds of Russian pilgrims showing a deep reverence for their religion. If you’re traveling independently and using public transport, you can reach Sergiev Posad by bus (departs from VDNKh) or by suburban commuter train from Yaroslavskaya Railway Station (Bahnhof). It takes about one and a half hours to reach the town.

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is a great place to get a glimpse of filling and warming Russian lunch, specifically at the “ Gostevaya Izba ” restaurant. Try the duck breast, hearty potato and vegetables, and the awesome Napoleon cake.

Day 7 – Gorky Park, Izmailovo Kremlin, Patriarch’s Ponds

Metro Station: Park Kultury or Oktyabrskaya on Circle Line / Partizanskaya on Dark Blue Line / Pushkinskaya on Dark Green Line

Gorky Park is in the heart of Moscow. It offers many different types of outdoor activities, such as dancing, cycling, skateboarding, walking, jogging, and anything else you can do in a park. Named after Maxim Gorky, this sprawling and lovely park is where locals go on a picnic, relax and enjoy free yoga classes. It’s a popular place to bike around, and there is a Muzeon Art Park not far from here. A dynamic location with a younger vibe. There is also a pier, so you can take a cruise along the river too.

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The Kremlin in Izmailovo is by no means like the one you can find near the Red Square. Originally built for decorative purposes, it now features the Vernissage flea market and a number of frequent fairs, exhibitions, and conferences. Every weekend, there’s a giant flea market in Izmailovo, where dozens of stalls sell Soviet propaganda crap, Russian nesting dolls, vinyl records, jewelry and just about any object you can imagine. Go early in the morning if you want to beat the crowds.

All the Bulgakov’s fans should pay a visit to Patriarch’s Ponds (yup, that is plural). With a lovely small city park and the only one (!) pond in the middle, the location is where the opening scene of Bulgakov’s novel Master and Margarita was set. The novel is centered around a visit by Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union is considered by many critics to be one of the best novels of the 20th century. I spent great two hours strolling the nearby streets and having lunch in the hipster cafe.

Conclusion and Recommendations

To conclude, Moscow is a safe city to visit. I have never had a problem with getting around and most locals are really friendly once they know you’re a foreigner. Moscow has undergone some serious reconstruction over the last few years. So you can expect some places to be completely different. I hope my one week Moscow itinerary was helpful! If you have less time, say 4 days or 5 days, I would cut out day 6 and day 7. You could save the Golden Ring for a separate trip entirely as there’s lots to see!

What are your thoughts on this one week Moscow itinerary? Are you excited about your first time in the city? Let me know in the comments below!

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24 comments.

Ann Snook-Moreau

Moscow looks so beautiful and historic! Thanks for including public transit information for those of us who don’t like to rent cars.

MindTheTravel

Yup, that is me 🙂 Rarely rent + stick to the metro = Full wallet!

Mariella Blago

Looks like you had loads of fun! Well done. Also great value post for travel lovers.

Thanks, Mariella!

I have always wanted to go to Russia, especially Moscow. These sights look absolutely beautiful to see and there is so much history there!

Agree! Moscow is a thousand-year-old city and there is definitely something for everyone.

Tara Pittman

Those are amazing buildings. Looks like a place that would be amazing to visit.

Adriana Lopez

Never been to Moscow or Russia but my family has. Many great spots and a lot of culture. Your itinerary sounds fantastic and covers a lot despite it is only a short period of time.

What was their favourite thing about Russia?

Gladys Parker

I know very little about Moscow or Russia for the\at matter. I do know I would have to see the Red Square and all of its exquisite architectural masterpieces. Also the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR. Thanks for shedding some light on visiting Moscow.

Thanks for swinging by! The Red Square is a great starting point, but there way too many places and things to discover aside from it!

Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen

You are making me so jealous!! I’ve always wanted to see Russia.

Moscow is in my bucket list, I don’t know when I can visit there, your post is really useful. As a culture rich place we need to spend at least week.

DANA GUTKOWSKI

Looks like you had a great trip! Thanks for all the great info! I’ve never been in to Russia, but this post makes me wanna go now!

Wow this is amazing! Moscow is on my bucket list – such an amazing place to visit I can imagine! I can’t wait to go there one day!

The building on the second picture looks familiar. I keep seeing that on TV.

Reesa Lewandowski

What beautiful moments! I always wish I had the personality to travel more like this!

Perfect itinerary for spending a week in Moscow! So many places to visit and it looks like you had a wonderful time. I would love to climb that tower. The views I am sure must have been amazing!

I was lucky enough to see the skyline of Moscow from this TV Tower and it is definitely mind-blowing.

Chelsea Pearl

Moscow is definitely up there on my travel bucket list. So much history and iconic architecture!

Thumbs up! 🙂

Blair Villanueva

OMG I dream to visit Moscow someday! Hope the visa processing would be okay (and become more affordable) so I could pursue my dream trip!

Yup, visa processing is the major downside! Agree! Time and the money consuming process…

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EPIC MOSCOW Itinerary! (2024)

Moscow is the heart of Mother Russia. Just the mention of this city conjures images of colorful bulbous pointed domes, crisp temperatures, and a uniquely original spirit!

Moscow has an incredibly turbulent history, a seemingly resilient culture, and a unique enchantment that pulls countless tourists to the city each year! Although the warmer months make exploring Moscow’s attractions more favorable, there’s just something about a fresh snowfall that only enhances the appearance of the city’s iconic sites!

If you’re a first-time visitor to Moscow, or simply wanting to see as much of the city as possible, this Moscow itinerary will help you do just that!

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Here is a quick look at the seasons so you can decide when to visit Moscow!

The summer months (June-August) are a great time to travel to Moscow to take advantage of the enjoyable mild temperatures. This is considered peak travel season. Bear in mind that hotel prices rise along with the temperatures!

If you’re planning a trip to Moscow during fall (September-November) try to plan for early fall. This way the temperatures will still be pleasant and winter won’t be threatening.

Russian winters (December-February) are not for the faint of heart as Napoleon learned to his peril. Some days the sun will be out for less than an hour, and snow is guaranteed. Although winters are exceptionally cold, this is when you’ll get a true glimpse of the Moscow experience!

The best time to visit Moscow is during spring  (March-May). The temperatures will begin to creep up and the sun begins to shine for significant portions of the day. Hotel rates will also have yet to skyrocket into peak ranges!

With a Moscow City Pass , you can experience the best of Moscow at the CHEAPEST prices. Discounts, attractions, tickets, and even public transport are all standards in any good city pass – be sure invest now and save them $$$ when you arrive!

Moscow is a large city with many accommodation options to choose from. Staying in a location that fits with your travel plans will only enhance your Moscow itinerary. Here is a brief introduction to a few great areas of the city we recommend checking out!

The best place to stay in Moscow to be close to all the action is Kitay-Gorod. This charming neighborhood will put you within walking distance to Moscow’s famous Red Square, thus cutting down on travel time. This will allow you to see more of the city in a shorter amount of time!

It’s surrounded by restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops. If you’re a first-time visitor to Moscow, or just planning a quick weekend in Moscow, then this area is perfect for you!

Another great area to consider is the Zamoskvorechye district. This area of the city offers a blend of new and old Moscow. It has an artsy vibe and there are plenty of fun sites you can explore outside of the main touristy areas of Moscow.

Of course, as in all areas of Moscow, it’s close to public transportation that will quickly connect you with the rest of the city and make your Moscow itinerary super accessible!

Best Airbnb in Moscow – Exclusive Apartment in Old Moscow

Modern and cozy, this apartment is in the heart of Old Moscow. Bordering the Basmanny and Kitay-Gorod districts, this two-bedroom flat is walking distance to the Kremlin and Red Square. Safe, quiet, and comfortable, this is the best Airbnb in Moscow, no question!

Best Budget Hotel in Moscow – Izmailovo Alfa Hotel

The Izmailovo Alfa Hotel is a very highly rated accommodation that provides all the components necessary for a comfortable trip to Moscow. There is an on-site restaurant, bar, fitness center, and an airport shuttle service. The rooms are modern and spacious and are equipped with a TV, heating/air conditioning, minibar, and more!

Best Luxury Hotel in Moscow – Crowne Plaza Moscow World Trade Centre

If you’re touring Moscow in luxury, the Crowne Plaza Moscow World Trade Centre is the hotel for you! Elegantly furnished rooms are equipped with a minibar, flat-screen TV,  in-room safes, as well as tea and coffee making facilities! Bathrooms come with bathrobes, slippers, and free toiletries. There is also an onsite restaurant, bar, and fitness center.

Best Hostel in Moscow – Godzillas Hostel

Godzillas Hostel is located in the center of Moscow, just a short walk from all the major tourist attractions and the metro station. Guests will enjoy all the usual hostel perks such as self-catering facilities, 24-hour reception, Free Wi-Fi, and security lockers. This is one of the best hostels in Moscow and its wonderful social atmosphere and will make your vacation in Moscow extra special!

Godzillas Hostel is one of our favourites in Moscow but they’re not taking guests right now. We’re not sure if they’re closed for good but we hope they’ll come back soon.

An important aspect of planning any trip is figuring out the transportation situation. You’re probably wondering how you’re going to get to all of your Moscow points of interest right? Luckily, this sprawling city has an excellent network of public transportation that will make traveling a breeze!

The underground metro system is the quickest and most efficient way to travel around Moscow. Most visitors rely exclusively on this super-efficient transportation system, which allows you to get to pretty much anywhere in the city! It’s also a great option if you’re planning a Moscow itinerary during the colder months, as you’ll be sheltered from the snow and freezing temperatures!

If you prefer above-ground transportation, buses, trams, and trolleybuses, run throughout the city and provide a rather comfortable alternative to the metro.

Moscow’s metro, buses, trams, and trolleybuses are all accessible with a ‘Troika’ card. This card can be topped up with any sum of money at a metro cash desk. The ticket is simple, convenient, and even refundable upon return to a cashier!

No matter which method you choose, you’ll never find yourself without an easy means of getting from point A to point B!

Red Square | Moscow Kremlin | Lenin’s Mausoleum | St. Basil’s Cathedral  | GUM Department Store

Spend the first day of your itinerary taking your own self guided Moscow walking tour around the historic Red Square! This is Moscow’s compact city center and every stop on this list is within easy walking distance to the next! Get ready to see all of the top Moscow landmarks!

Day 1 / Stop 1 – The Red Square

• Why it’s awesome: The Red Square is the most recognizable area in Moscow, it has mesmerizing architecture and centuries worth of history attached to its name.
• Cost: Free to walk around, individual attractions in the square have separate fees. 
• Food nearby: Check out Bar BQ Cafe for friendly service and good food in a great location! The atmosphere is upbeat and they’re open 24/7!

The Red Square is Moscow’s historic fortress and the center of the Russian government. The origins of the square date back to the late 15th century, when Ivan the Great decided to expand the Kremlin to reflect Moscow’s growing power and prestige!

During the 20th century, the square became famous as the site for demonstrations designed to showcase Soviet strength. Visiting the Red Square today, you’ll find it teeming with tourists, who come to witness its magical architecture up close!

The square is the picture postcard of Russian tourism, so make sure to bring your camera when you visit! No matter the season, or the time of day, it’s delightfully photogenic! 

It’s also home to some of Russia’s most distinguishing and important landmarks, which we’ve made sure to include further down in this itinerary. It’s an important center of Russia’s cultural life and one of the top places to visit in Moscow!

In 1990, UNESCO designated Russia’s Red Square as a World Heritage site. Visiting this historic site is a true bucket-list event and essential addition to your itinerary for Moscow!

Day 1 / Stop 2 – The Moscow Kremlin

• Why it’s awesome: The Moscow Kremlin complex includes several palaces and cathedrals and is surrounded by the Kremlin wall. It also houses the principal museum of Russia (the Kremlin Armory).
• Cost: USD $15.00
• Food nearby: Bosco Cafe is a charming place to grat a casual bite to eat. They have excellent coffee and wonderful views of the Red Square and the Moscow Kremlin!

The iconic Moscow Kremlin , also known as the Kremlin museum complex, sits on Borovitsky Hill, rising above the Moscow River. It is a fortified complex in the center of the city, overlooking several iconic buildings in the Red Square!

It’s the best known of the Russian Kremlins – citadels or fortress’ protecting and dominating a city. During the early decades of the Soviet era, the Kremlin was a private enclave where the state’s governing elite lived and worked.

The Kremlin is outlined by an irregularly shaped triangular wall that encloses an area of 68 acres! The existing walls and towers were built from 1485 to 1495. Inside the Kremlin museum complex, there are five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers.

The Armoury Chamber is a part of the Grand Kremlin Palace’s complex and is one of the oldest museums of Moscow, established in 1851. It showcases Russian history and displays many cherished relics. Definitely make sure to check out this museum while you’re here!

The churches inside the Moscow Kremlin are the Cathedral of the Dormition, Church of the Archangel, Church of the Annunciation, and the bell tower of Ivan Veliki (a church tower).

The five-domed Cathedral of the Dormition is considered the most famous. It was built from 1475–1479 by an Italian architect and has served as a wedding and coronation place for great princes, tsars, and emperors of Russia. Church services are given in the Kremlin’s numerous cathedrals on a regular basis.

The Grand Kremlin Palace was the former Tsar’s Moscow residence and today it serves as the official workplace of the President of the Russian Federation (Vladimir Putin seems to have bagged that title for life) .

Insider Tip: The Kremlin is closed every Thursday! Make sure to plan this stop on your Moscow itinerary for any other day of the week!

Day 1 / Stop 3 – Lenin’s Mausoleum

• Why it’s awesome: The mausoleum displays the preserved body of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin .
• Cost: Free!
• Food nearby: Khinkal’naya is a charming Georgian restaurant with vaulted ceilings and exposed brick. It’s a popular place with locals and right next to the Red Square!

Lenin’s Mausoleum, also known as Lenin’s Tomb, is the modernist mausoleum for the revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin. It’s located within the Red Square and serves as the resting place for the Soviet leader! His preserved body has been on public display since shortly after his death in 1924.

It’s located just a few steps away from the Kremlin Wall and is one of the most controversial yet popular Moscow attractions!

Admission is free for everyone, you’ll only need to pay if you need to check a bag. Before visitors are allowed to enter the mausoleum, they have to go through a metal detector first. No metal objects, liquids, or large bags are allowed in the mausoleum!

Expect a line to enter the building, and while you’re inside the building, you’ll be constantly moving in line with other visitors. This means you won’t be able to spend as long as you’d like viewing the mausoleum, but you’ll still be able to get a good look. Pictures and filming while inside the building are strictly prohibited, and security guards will stop you if they see you breaking this rule.

The mausoleum is only open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday – unless it’s a public holiday or a day scheduled for maintenance. The hours it’s open for each day are limited, make sure to check online before you visit to make sure you can fit this into your Moscow itinerary for that day!

Insider Tip: The Lenin’s Museum is there for people to pay their respect; remember to keep silent and move along quickly, it’s not intended for people to congregate around. Also, men are not allowed to wear hats and everyone must take their hands out of their pockets when inside the building.

Day 1 / Stop 4 – St. Basil’s Cathedral

• Why it’s awesome: A dazzling designed cathedral that showcases Russia’s unique architecture. This cathedral is one of the most recognizable symbols of the country!
• Cost: USD $8.00
• Food nearby: Moskovskiy Chaynyy Klub is a cozy cafe serving food items and pipping hot tea; it’s the perfect place to go if you’re visiting Moscow during the winter months!

Located in the Red Square, the ornate 16th-century St. Basil’s Cathedral is probably the building you picture when you think of Moscow’s unique architecture. Its colorful onion-shaped domes tower over the Moscow skyline!

The cathedral was built from 1555-1561 by order of Tsar Ivan the Terrible. It was designed with an iconic onion dome facade and enchanting colors that captivate all who see it. Fun fact: If you’re wondering why Russian churches have onion domes, they are popularly believed to symbolize burning candles!

This iconic cathedral has become a symbol of Russia due to its distinguishing architecture and prominent position inside the Red Square. It’s one of the most beautiful, wonderful, and mesmerizing historical cathedrals in the world!

The interior of the church surprises most people when they visit. In contrast to the large exterior, the inside is not so much one large area, but rather a collection of smaller areas, with many corridors and small rooms. There are 9 small chapels and one mausoleum grouped around a central tower.

Visiting the inside is like walking through a maze, there are even small signs all around the cathedral tracing where to walk, and pointing you in the right direction! The walls are meticulously decorated and painted with intricate floral designs and religious themes.

The church rarely holds service and is instead a museum open for the public to visit.

Insider Tip: During the summer months the line to go inside the cathedral can get quite long! Make sure to arrive early or reserve your tickets online to guarantee quick access into the cathedral!

Day 1 / Stop 5 – GUM Department Store

• Why it’s awesome: This is Russia’s most famous shopping mall! It’s designed with elegant and opulent architecture and provides a real sense of nostalgia!
• Cost: Free to enter
• Food nearby: Stolovaya 57 is a cafeteria-style restaurant with a variety of inexpensive Russian cuisine menu items including soups, salads, meat dishes, and desserts. It’s also located inside the GUM department store, making it very easily accessible when you’re shopping!

The enormous GUM Department Store is located within the historic Red Square. It has a whimsical enchantment to it that sets it apart from your typical department store.

A massive domed glass ceiling lines the top of the building and fills the interior with natural sunlight. There are live plants and flowers placed throughout the mall that give the shopping complex a lively and cheerful feel! A playful fountain sits in the center, further adding to the malls inviting a sense of wonder and amusement!

The GUM department store opened on December 2, 1893. Today, it includes local and luxury stores, including Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and many more! There are numerous cafes, restaurants, and even a movie theater inside!

For a special treat, head into Gastronom 1. This 1950s-style shop sells gourmet food items, like wine, freshly-baked pastries, cheese, Russian chocolate, and of course, vodka! Also, be on the lookout for a bicycle pedaling ice cream truck with an employing selling ice cream!

The ambiance is simply amazing, a trip to this idyllic shopping mall is an absolute must on any Moscow itinerary!

Insider Tip: Make sure to carry some small change on you in case you need to use the restroom, you’ll need to pay 50 rubles – or about USD $0.80 to use the bathroom in GUM.

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Novodevichy Convent | Gorky Park | State Tretyakov Gallery | All-Russian Exhibition Center | Bolshoi Theater

On your 2 day itinerary in Moscow, you’ll have a chance to use the city’s excellent public transportation service! You’ll explore a few more of Moscow’s historic highlight as well as some modern attractions. These sites are a little more spread out, but still very easily accessible thanks to the metro!

Day 2 / Stop 1 – Novodevichy Convent

• Why it’s awesome: The Novodevichy Convent is rich in imperial Russian history and contains some of Russia’s best examples of classical architecture!
• Cost: USD $5.00
• Food nearby: Culinary Shop Karavaevs Brothers is a cozy and simple place to have a quick bite, they also have vegetarian options!

The Novodevichy Convent is the best-known and most popular cloister of Moscow. The convent complex is contained within high walls, and there are many attractions this site is known for! 

The six-pillared five-domed Smolensk Cathedral is the main attraction. It was built to resemble the Kremlin’s Assumption Cathedral and its facade boasts beautiful snowy white walls and a pristine golden onion dome as its centerpiece. It’s the oldest structure in the convent, built from 1524 -1525, and is situated in the center of the complex between the two entrance gates.

There are other churches inside the convent as well, all dating back from many centuries past. The convent is filled with an abundance of 16th and 17th-century religious artworks, including numerous large and extravagant frescos!

Just outside the convent’s grounds lies the Novodevichy Cemetery. Here, you can visit the graves of famous Russians, including esteemed authors, composers, and politicians. Probably the most intriguing gravestone belongs to Russian politician Nikita Khruschev!

The Novodevichy Convent is located near the Moscow River and offers a peaceful retreat from the busy city. In 2004, it was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The convent remains remarkably well-preserved and is an outstanding example of Moscow Baroque architecture! 

Insider Tip: To enter the cathedrals inside the complex, women are advised to cover their heads and shoulders, while men should wear long pants.

Day 2 / Stop 2 – Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure

• Why it’s awesome: A large amusement area in the heart of the city offering many attractions!
• Cost: Free! 
• Food nearby: Check out Mepkato, located inside Gorky Central Park for a casual meal in a cozy setting. There are indoor and outdoor seating options and the restaurant is child-friendly!

Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure is a large green space in the heart of Moscow. The park opened in 1928, and it stretches along the scenic embankment of the Moskva River. It covers an area of 300-acres and offers a lovely contrast from the compact city center.

You’ll find all sorts of wonderful attractions, from boat rides to bike rentals to tennis courts and ping-pong tables, and much more! there are an open-air cinema and festive events and concerts scheduled in the summer months.  A wide selection of free fitness classes is also offered on a regular basis, including jogging, roller skating, and dancing!

Although many of the options you’ll find here are more suited for outdoor leisure during the summer, you’ll also a selection of winter attractions, including one of Europe’s largest ice rinks for ice-skating!

If you’re trying to decide what to do in Moscow with kids, the park also offers several venues designed specifically for kids. Check out the year-round Green School which offers hands-on classes in gardening and art! You can also feed the squirrels and birds at the Golitsinsky Ponds!

The park is very well maintained and kept clean and the entrance is free of charge, although most individual attractions cost money. There is also Wi-Fi available throughout the park.

With so many attractions, you could easily spend all day here! If you’re only planning a 2 day itinerary in Moscow, make sure to plan your time accordingly and map out all the areas you want to see beforehand!

Day 2 / Stop 3 – The State Tretyakov Gallery

• Why it’s awesome: The gallery’s collection consists entirely of Russian art made by Russian artists!
• Food nearby : Brothers Tretyakovs is located right across the street from the gallery. It’s a wonderfully atmospheric restaurant serving top quality food and drinks!

The State Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856 by influential merchant and collector Pavel Tretyakov.  The gallery is a national treasury of Russian fine art and one of the most important museums in Russia!

It houses the world’s best collection of Russian art and contains more than 130, 000 paintings, sculptures, and graphics! These works have been created throughout the centuries by generations of Russia’s most talented artists!

The exhibits range from mysterious 12th-century images to politically charged canvases. The collection is rich and revealing and offers great insight into the history and attitudes of this long-suffering yet inspired people!

All pictures are also labeled in English. If you plan to take your time and see everything inside the museum it will take a good 3-4 hours, so make sure to plan your Moscow trip itinerary accordingly! This gallery is a must-see stop for art lovers, or anyone wanting to explore the local culture and history of Russia in a creative and insightful manner! 

Insider Tip: When planning your 2 days in Moscow itinerary, keep in mind that most museums in Moscow are closed on Mondays, this includes The State Tretyakov Gallery!

Day 2 / Stop 4 – All-Russian Exhibition Center

• Why it’s awesome: This large exhibition center showcases the achievements of the Soviet Union in several different spheres. 
• Food nearby: Varenichnaya No. 1 serves authentic and homestyle Russian cuisine in an intimate and casual setting.

The All-Russian Exhibition Center is a massive park that presents the glory of the Soviet era! It pays homage to the achievements of Soviet Russia with its many different sites found on the property.

The center was officially opened in 1939 to exhibit the achievements of the Soviet Union. It’s a huge complex of buildings and the largest exhibition center in Moscow. There are several exhibition halls dedicated to different achievements and every year there are more than one hundred and fifty specialized exhibitions!

The Peoples Friendship Fountain was constructed in 1954 and is a highlight of the park. The stunning gold fountain features 16 gilded statues of girls, each representing the former Soviet Union republics. 

The Stone Flower Fountain was also built in 1954 and is worth checking out. The centerpiece of this large fountain is a flower carved from stones from the Ural Mountains! Along the side of the fountain are various bronze sculptures.

You will find many people zipping around on rollerblades and bicycles across the large area that the venue covers. It’s also home to amusement rides and carousels, making it the perfect place to stop with kids on your Moscow itinerary! Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and allow a few hours to explore all the areas that interest you!

Day 2 / Stop 5 – Bolshoi Theater

• Why it’s awesome: The Bolshoi Theater is a historic venue that hosts world-class ballet and opera performances!
• Cost: Prices vary largely between USD $2.00 –  USD $228.00 based on seat location.
• Food nearby: Head to the Russian restaurant, Bolshoi for high-quality food and drinks and excellent service!

The Bolshoi Theater is among the oldest and most renowned ballet and opera companies in the world! It also boasts the world’s biggest ballet company, with more than 200 dancers!

The theater has been rebuilt and renovated several times during its long history. In 2011 it finished its most recent renovation after an extensive six-year restoration that started in 2005. The renovation included an improvement in acoustics and the restoration of the original Imperial decor.

The Bolshoi Theater has put on many of the world’s most famous ballet acts! Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake premiered at the theater in 1877 and other notable performances of the Bolshoi repertoire include Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker!

Today, when you visit the theater, you can expect a magical performance from skilled singers, dancers, and musicians with the highest level of technique!

If you don’t have time to see a show, the theater also provides guided tours on select days of the week. Tours are given in both Russian and English and will provide visitors with a more intimate look at the different areas of the theater!

The stage of this iconic Russian theater has seen many outstanding performances. If you’re a fan of the performing arts, the Bolshoi Theater is one of the greatest and oldest ballet and opera companies in the world, making it a must-see attraction on your Moscow itinerary!

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Godzillas Hostel is located in the center of Moscow, just a short walk from all the major tourist attractions and the metro station.

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Cosmonautics Museum | Alexander Garden | Ostankino Tower | Izmaylovo District | Soviet Arcade Museum

Now that we’ve covered what to do in Moscow in 2 days, if you’re able to spend more time in the city you’re going to need more attractions to fill your time. Here are a few more really cool things to do in Moscow we recommend!

Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics

• Hear the timeline of the ‘space race’ from the Russian perspective
• This museum is fun for both adults and children!
• Admission is USD $4.00

The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics is a museum dedicated to space exploration! The museum explores the history of flight, astronomy, space exploration, space technology, and space in the arts. It houses a large assortment of Soviet and Russian space-related exhibits, and the museum’s collection holds approximately 85,000 different items!

The museum does an excellent job of telling the full story of the exciting space race between the USSR and the US! It highlights the brightest moments in Russian history and humanity and is very interesting and fun for all ages!

If you’re a fan of space or just curious about gaining insight into Russia’s fascinating history of space exploration, make sure to add this to your 3 day itinerary in Moscow!

The Alexander Garden

• A tranquil place to relax near the Red Square
• Green lawns dotted with sculptures and lovely water features
• The park is open every day and has no entrance fee

The Alexander Garden was one of the first urban public parks in Moscow! The garden premiered in 1821 and was built to celebrate Russia’s victory over Napoleon’s forces in 1812!

The park is beautiful and well maintained with paths to walk on and benches to rest on. The park contains three separate gardens: the upper garden, middle garden, and lower garden.

Located in the upper garden, towards the main entrance to the park is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its eternal flame. This monument was created in 1967 and contains the body of a soldier who fell during the Great Patriotic War!

The park stretches along all the length of the western Kremlin wall for about half a mile. Due to its central location in the city, it’ll be easily accessible when you’re out exploring The Red Square.

It provides a bit of relief from the city’s high-energy city streets. Bring a picnic lunch, go for a walk, or just sit and people watch, this is one of the best Moscow sites to wind-down and relax!

Ostankino Television Tower

• Television and radio tower in Moscow
• Currently the tallest free-standing structure in Europe
• Make sure you bring your passport when you visit, you can’t go up without it!

For spectacular views of the city, make sure to add the Ostankino Television Tower to your itinerary for Moscow! This impressive free-standing structure provides stunning views of the city in every direction. The glass floor at the top also provides great alternative views of the city!

It takes just 58 seconds for visitors to reach the Tower’s observation deck by super fast elevator. The tower is open every day for long hours and is a great site in Moscow to check out! There is even a restaurant at the top where you can enjoy rotating views of the city while you dine on traditional Russian cuisine or European cuisine!

The tower is somewhat of an architectural surprise in a city that is not known for skyscrapers! To see the city from a new perspective, make sure to add this stop to your Moscow itinerary!

Izmaylovo District

• The most popular attractions in this district are the kremlin and the flea market
• Outside of the city center and easy to reach via metro
• Most popular during the summer and on weekends

Travel outside the city center and discover a unique area of the city! The Izmaylovo District is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, and one of the coolest places to see in Moscow! The two main attractions we recommend checking out are the Kremlin and the flea market.

The Izmailovo Kremlin was established as a cultural center and molded after traditional Russian architecture. This colorful complex is home to several single-subject museums, including a Russian folk art museum and a vodka museum!

Next to the Kremlin is the Izmailovo open-air market, which dates back to the 17th century! The market is connected to the Izmailovo Kremlin by a wooden bridge. Pick up all your Russian souvenirs here, including traditional handicrafts, paintings, books, retro toys, and Soviet memorabilia!

You will find many hand-made and hand-painted options available at higher prices, as well as mass-produced souvenir options at lower prices!

Museum of Soviet Arcade Games

• Closed on Mondays
• Filled with old arcade games that visitors get to try out!
• The museum also includes a small cafe and burger shop

For something a little different, check out the Museum of Soviet Arcade Games! The museum features roughly 60 machines from the Soviet era, including video games, pinball machines, and collaborative hockey foosball! The machines inside the museum were produced in the USSR in the mid-1970s.

The best part is, most of the games are still playable! Purchase tickets and try the games out for yourself! The museum also has a neat little screening room that plays old Soviet cartoons and an area with Soviet magazines! This unique attraction is a fun addition to a 3 day itinerary in Moscow, and an attraction that all ages will enjoy! 

Whether you’re spending one day in Moscow, or more, safety is an important thing to keep in mind when traveling to a big city! Overall, Moscow is a very safe place to visit. However, it is always recommended that tourists take certain precautions when traveling to a new destination!

The police in Moscow is extremely effective at making the city a safe place to visit and do their best to patrol all of the top Moscow, Russia tourist attractions. However, tourists can still be a target for pickpockets and scammers.

Moscow has a huge flow of tourists, therefore there is a risk for pickpocketing. Simple precautions will help eliminate your chances of being robbed. Stay vigilant, keep your items close to you at all times, and don’t flash your valuables!

If you’re planning a solo Moscow itinerary, you should have no need to worry, as the city is also considered safe for solo travelers, even women. Stay in the populated areas, try and not travel alone late at night, and never accept rides from strangers or taxis without a meter and correct signage.

The threat of natural disasters in Moscow is low, with the exception of severe winters when the temperature can dip below freezing! Bring a good, warm jacket if you visit in Winter.

However, please note that Russian views on homsexuality are far less accepting than those in Western Europe. Likewise, Non-Caucasian travellers may sadly encounter racism in Russia .

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Now that we’ve covered all the top things to see in Moscow, we thought we’d include some exciting day trips to other areas of the country!

Sergiev Posad (Golden Ring)

On this 7-hour guided tour, you’ll visit several scenic and historic areas of Russia. Start your day with hotel pick-up as you’re transferred by a comfortable car or minivan to Sergiev Posad. Admire the charming Russian countryside on your drive and enjoy a quick stop to visit the Russian village, Rudonezh!

You’ll see the majestic Saint Spring and the Church of Sergiev Radonezh. You’ll also visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, one of the most famous Orthodox sites in Russia!

Lastly, you’ll swing by the local Matreshka market and enjoy a break in a nice Russian restaurant before returning to Moscow!

Day Trip to Vladimir and Suzdal

On this 13-hour trip, you’ll discover old Russia, with its picturesque landscapes and white-stoned beautiful churches! You’ll visit the main towns of the famous Golden Ring of Russia – the name for several cities and smaller towns north-east of Moscow.

Your first stop will be in the town of Vladimir, the ancient capital of all Russian principalities. The city dates back to the 11th century and is one of the oldest and the most important towns along the Ring! Next, you’ll visit Suzdal, a calm ancient Russian town north of Vladimir with only 13,000 inhabitants!

The old-style architecture and buildings of Suzdal are kept wonderfully intact. If you’re spending three days in Moscow, or more, this is a great option for exploring the charming areas outside the city!

Zvenigorod Day Trip and Russian Countryside

On this 9-hour private tour, you’ll explore the ancient town of Zvenigorod, one of the oldest towns in the Moscow region! As you leave Moscow you’ll enjoy the stunning scenery along the Moscow River, and make a few stops at old churches along the way to Zvenigorod.

Upon arrival, you’ll explore the medieval center, including the 14th-century Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery. Next, you’ll take a break for lunch (own expense) where you’ll have the chance to try out the Russian cuisine! Next, you’ll visit the Museum of Russian Dessert and sip on tea at a Russian tea ceremony.

The final stop of the day is at the Ershovo Estate, a gorgeous place to walk around and enjoy nature!

Day Trip to St Petersburg by Train visiting Hermitage & Faberge

On this full-day tour, you’ll enjoy a a full round trip to St Petersburg where you’ll spend an exciting day exploring another popular Russian city! You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Moscow and be transferred to the train station where you’ll ride the high-speed train ‘Sapsan’ to St Petersburg.

Upon arrival, you’ll start the day by touring the Hermitage Museum and the Winter Palace. Next, you’ll visit the Faberge Museum, where you’ll explore the impressive collection of rare Faberge Eggs! In the afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing boat ride and a traditional 3-course Russian lunch.

If you’re spending 3 days in Moscow, or more, this is an excellent trip to take!

Trip to Kolomna – Authentic Cultural Experience from Moscow

On this 10-hour tour, you’ll escape the city and travel to the historic town of Kolomna! First, you’ll visit the 14th-century Kolomna Kremlin, home to the Assumption Cathedral and an abundance of museums!

Next, enjoy lunch at a local cafe (own expense) before embarking on a tour of the Marshmallow Museum – of course, a marshmallow tasting is provided!  Your final stop is the Museum of Forging Settlements, where displays include armor and accessories for fishing and hunting.

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Find out what people want to know when planning their Moscow itinerary.

How many days you need in Moscow?

We recommend that you spend at least two or three days in Moscow to take it all in.

What’s the best month to visit Moscow?

The best time to visit Moscow is over the spring, from March to May as temperatures are mild, crowds are thin and prices are reasonable.

What are some unusual things to do in Moscow?

I mean, queuing up to see an almost 100 year old corpse is pretty unsual! Check out Lenin’s Mausoleum if you fancy it!

What are some fun things to do in Moscow?

The Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics is a fun place to explore the famous space race from the perspective of the ‘other side’!

We hope you enjoyed our Moscow itinerary! We’ve made sure to cover all the Moscow must-sees as well as some unique attractions in the city! Our addition of insider tips, favorite food stops, and day trips from Moscow is an added bonus and will guarantee you make the most out of your exciting Russian vacation!

Immerse yourself in the modern and traditional Russian lifestyle! Get lost in museums, witness awe-inspiring architecture, and indulge in Russian cuisine! Spend the day strolling through all of the charming sites of Moscow, admiring the beautiful scenery and discovering the city’s fairytale-like enchantment!

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