Priyanka Sonkushre
Art and crafts are important for a child’s development. These activities allow self-expression, develop patience and confidence, promote planning and organization skills, improve fine motor skills, and enhance understanding of academic subjects. That’s why I always try to use art and craft activities at home to strengthen school learning. Recently, my daughter learnt about the … Read more
Social and emotional learning (SEL) has always been integral in the overall development of a child. The outbreak of the pandemic further emphasized its importance as classroom learning converted into online learning. Today, educators and parents agree that social-emotional learning is crucial to prepare children for the future. A 2021 report published by McGraw Hill … Read more
Teachers play a crucial role in the life of students. They not only teach students a myriad of educational subjects but also work on social-emotional literacy to mold students into responsible individuals. With so many things to do, it can often be challenging for teachers to find different ways to include social-emotional learning in class. … Read more
Social and emotional learning holds similar significance as academic performance in the lives of students. This is especially true for elementary and middle school students because their young minds are constantly developing the skills that help an individual regulate their emotions and thrive in a social environment. Activities and games are a fun way of … Read more
Developing social and emotional skills is critical for children of all age groups. These skills help them develop socially, emotionally, and academically and become strong individuals who are better at dealing with life’s challenges. Therefore, some schools incorporate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in their curriculum to foster these skills in students within the school environment. … Read more
Crafts are an all-time favorite at our home. I enjoy the special time with my daughter when we let our creative juices flow to create fun and interesting things. But getting ready for crafts is another task altogether! Where’s my blue marker? I can’t find the scissors! And the list goes on for quite some … Read more
“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” – By Audre Lorde This inability, that civil rights activist Audre Lorde is talking about, has even affected our education systems. Maybe that’s the reason why for as long as we can remember, we could see discrimination … Read more
Promoting diversity and inclusion within the classroom environment is essential to turn kids into compassionate individuals who are happy to have diversity around them and know how to include others without being judgmental or partial. If you are wondering how you can step up your game in creating a more inclusive classroom environment, you’re at … Read more
“Inclusive classroom” is not just a buzzword. It holds significant relevance in the field of education. Inclusion primarily means providing equal learning means and opportunities to students of all backgrounds and abilities, so no child is deprived of their right to education and is left behind. We may have differentiated learning environments for special needs … Read more
Students learn in different ways. There is no one size fits all approach. Some learn better when they do things on their own, while some learn better through lectures and assignments. This difference in learning brings us to our topic of discussion, which talks about Active and Passive Learning and the differences between the two. … Read more