Picture this: You’re a math teacher and while teaching a certain concept to students, you form a creative story that not only helped students comprehend the concept well but also made it interesting for students to actively listen and engage in the learning process. Well, this sounds interesting, right? As a math teacher, you try … Read more
A child’s Imagination knows no bounds. In an imagination, a child can be anything, from a cook to a teacher or an astronaut, and interestingly, a child will not only imagine being a cook, astronaut, or teacher, but a child will also pretend to be one by acting similarly. In other words, children pretend and … Read more
Developing gross motor skills is one of the most important aspects of a child’s overall development. These skills act like superpowers, giving toddlers independence and helping them carry out daily tasks on their own. Gross motor skills are not just about moving the body but also about controlling these movements. From crawling to walking to … Read more
Every student is unique, with their own strengths, learning styles, and challenges. This uniqueness often requires extra support, attention, and care from teachers to help them thrive. Teachers must address these individual needs by tailoring teaching methods to suit each student. Along with this, they must carefully choose their words when providing feedback through report … Read more
Remember the time when your toddler swung a wooden stick around like a sword and fought the imagined enemies? Or maybe used a banana as a mobile phone and talked to his/her friends. Perhaps, you once found your toddler using your big serving bowls as a hat and parading in the house. These and similar … Read more
Another academic year is coming to an end, and students are ready to embark on new adventures. At the same time, teachers are busy preparing end-of-the-year student reports. These reports summarize each child’s overall performance across various areas. Creating concise yet meaningful observations about a student’s achievements, growth areas, and development can be quite challenging. … Read more
As students transition from elementary school to middle school, a lot of new math concepts are introduced which sets the foundation for the more advanced topics in high school. It is crucial to present these concepts in such a way that the basics are clear and strong enough for further learning. Inequalities is one such … Read more
Progress is born of Doubt and Inquiry– Robert G. Ingersoll That’s why asking questions and inquiring about doubts in the classroom enriches knowledge and promotes children’s critical thinking and creativity. Inquiry-based learning is a student-centered teaching approach based on inquiring doubts, devised by John Dewy, a renowned philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer. It is an … Read more
Imagine the strokes of a bamboo basket that are beautifully weaved together in a pattern consisting of parallel and perpendicular lines. Also, the two-way highways run parallel to each other and connect to different parts of the city through roads running perpendicular to them. It is evident from these simple examples that how mathematical concepts … Read more
While a summer break provides the much-needed time to relax and rejuvenate, it can create a gap in the mathematical learning skills of students. Being distanced from scheduled classes, assignments, and homework, hampers the regular required practice which can potentially affect the overall understanding of math concepts. Well, a summer math program tailored specifically for … Read more