Ever thought why the paper plane flies only a little distance when thrown with hands as compared to when elastics are used to propel its speed? It’s the elastic energy that boosts up the speed of our regular paper planes and provides them a burst of speed. Similarly, students can find the applications of different … Read more
“Striving for social justice is the most valuable thing to do in life.” – Albert Einstein We are bound to interact with people in society and even be a part of communities. We all form our notions about social justice starting with our perception of what is fair and what is wrong. Social justice can … Read more
Grammar lessons can be daunting as each concept has too many rules and techniques to follow. When it comes to the concept of gerunds and infinitives, it often creates confusion about how to identify them along with their correct usage. Gerunds are identified by the letters ‘-ing’ following the root verb, such as dancing, singing, … Read more
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela That is right, and the educators are those warriors who are skilled in using this weapon and shaping young minds to change the world and transform it into a better place. Teaching is one of the most rewarding … Read more
Take a look at the fundamentals of reading, and you will soon realize that reading is an enormously active skill. When a person reads a text, they are actively involved in decoding the words, understanding their meaning, looking at the images, making connections, and thinking critically. But many times, plain reading is not sufficient for … Read more
If you are finding yourself lost in the world of preschool curriculums, worry not! Most parents face this dilemma about which curriculum they should choose for their ‘ready-for-preschool’ child. This confusion is quite obvious as you hear names like Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf, HighScope, Creative Curriculum, and many more! Each of these uniquely designed curriculums … Read more
Middle school years are full of new happenings and learnings. Children learn new and exciting things daily that push their limits to excel in everything taught to them. The zeal to prove oneself is at its peak during these years. However, if kids are not clear with their fundamentals during these years, they are likely … Read more
If apple is “apples” in its plural form, then why is a cherry not “cherrys” in the plural form? Such intriguing questions are common in the minds of little learners. When they explore the topic of singular and plural words, they are most likely to associate the words with the letter S as it is … Read more
Asking questions is one of the examples of oral communication skills that are crucial to succeed in life. The art of asking relevant and good questions is a skill that allows us to learn better about the people we interact with and the work we’re involved in. Kids are curious beings and are always asking … Read more
English is a fascinating subject where you can actively experiment with new words, combine different words each time for the same sentence, and whatnot. A key ingredient for this fascinating experiment is wh-questions: What, when, why, where, who, and how. Wh-questions are fundamental to both oral and written language. It helps effectively carry out the … Read more