Sumita Gupta, IB PYP Educator and IBEN Programme Leader in Mumbai, Maharashtra, explains how play is central to early childhood learning. When intentional and well-designed, play is a strong path for children’s growth and development. Through meaningful play, children build confidence, resilience, and critical thinking. Play bridges classroom learning with the real world. In my…
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Teachers, not polling officers
Let government school teachers teach. Across India, government school teachers are routinely pulled away from classrooms for election polling, Booth Level Officer (BLO) work, census surveys, SIR exercises, and other administrative duties. While these tasks may be important for governance, the question is simple: at what cost to education? This problem affects mainly government school…
Building speaking confidence
Neetu Singh, Educator at Gems School of Excellence, Gems Education India, Lucknow, UP, explains that good communication is the main key to understanding and being understood by others. It allows us to share our thoughts effectively, listen to others, and work together efficiently. Strong communication skills can lead to better relationships both in personal life…
Teaching Swimming – Stop Selling Speed. Start Teaching Safety
Shaik Zia Ur Rehman, IB PSPE Educator, Srinidhi International School, Hyderabad, Telangana, explains why swimming education must prioritise survival skills over quick results. He points out that water can be fun and refreshing to everyone, especially the youngsters, but it must always be approached with great care. Good swimming training should combine technique with safety…
NLP: A tool for better teaching
Shubhangi Raajput, Principal, Tapovan Vidya Vihar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, explains about unlocking the power of the mind in classrooms where every student has the potential to be successful when their mind is guided in the right way. Unlocking the power of the mind in classrooms is important as it encourages curiosity, confidence, and active learning. NLP-based…
Start strong: capture student attention early
Bhavika Budhiraja, Science Educator, Heritage International Xperiential School, Gurugram, points out that by keeping students engaged in class, we can improve their focus and learning outcomes. They are more likely to participate and ask more questions. The teachers should work on creating engaging lessons to make the classroom more active and meaningful. Making classrooms more…
Helping students speak English confidently
D. Gnana Soundari, English Educator, Aklavya International School, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, points out that teachers play an important role in helping students speak English. With positive encouragement and proper teaching methods, students gain confidence in communication. Students should not be discouraged from speaking because of the errors they commit while communicating. One of the most…
Why schools must introduce a daily newspaper reading slot
One of the simplest education reforms that schools can introduce today is also one of the most powerful: a daily newspaper reading slot. In an age of short attention spans, viral misinformation, and endless scrolling on mobile phones, the habit of reading the news carefully and critically has almost disappeared among young people. If schools…
How our brain learns and grows daily
Dr. Srividya Muthuvel, Founder and CEO of Voice and Vision, Pune, Maharashtra, points out whether we have ever wondered how we remember names, solve problems, or build new skills. Our brain is constantly forming and adjusting connections to support these abilities. It responds to what we focus on and repeat. Over time, these changes shape…
Ikigai, the Japanese way to understand children better
Amit Dubey, Business Strategies Director, Vectors Group, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, explains how everyone has unique talents and interests, and the challenge is to understand how to use them in the right way. Knowing our purpose helps us connect our skills with real-world needs. It allows us to build a life that feels meaningful and rewarding….