RETHINKING SCREEN-BASED DIGITAL LEARNING: INSIGHTS FROM UNESCO’S RECENT ADVISORY FOR PARENTS
Recent UNESCO guideline to ban screens in schools is making headlines all over the world. See report below. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-66312128 Many countries like France had already banned screen based learning in schools – upto age 12 , but looks like UNESCO advisory may focus on the dangers of all screen based learning in schools – for […]
School Education the Future
Introduction Education plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of a nation, and the New Education Policy 2023 in India aims to revolutionize the way young children are educated. This blog post explores some of the emerging changes in Indian schools and the impact they will have on the education system and the lives […]
Neighborhood School – Advantages for Young Children
Introduction: Choosing the right school for our children is a significant decision that greatly impacts their educational journey and overall development. While there are various options available, neighborhood schools hold a special place when it comes to the education of younger children. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of neighbourhood schools for […]
Teaching Children About Different Cultures and Diversity Through Books and Activities
In today’s globally interconnected world, it is essential to raise children who are aware of and appreciate the diverse cultures and perspectives that exist around them. By fostering a sense of curiosity and understanding about different cultures from an early age, we can promote empathy, respect, and inclusivity. One effective way to achieve this is […]
Art and Craft Ideas for School Children Guide for Teachers and Parents
Engaging children in art and craft activities is not only a fun way to spend their time but also a great way to promote creativity, imagination, fine, gross motor skills – likely to be far more relevant in the coming future. So whether you’re a teacher or a parent, incorporating art and craft into children’s […]
Teaching Basic Maths and Counting Skills to School Children – Guide for Teachers and Parents!
The British Prime minister – Rishi Sunak – recently spoke of the need to strengthen maths in British Education! Fortunately, here in India – we have always been aware of the importance of maths, as an essential subject that forms a core foundation of problem-solving, critical thinking, logical reasoning and later on advanced data management, […]
Teaching Children About Different Cultures And Diversity Through Books & Activities
In today’s globally interconnected world, it is essential to raise children who are aware of and appreciate the diverse cultures and perspectives that exist around them. By fostering a sense of curiosity and understanding about different cultures from an early age, we can promote empathy, respect, and inclusivity. One effective way to achieve this is […]
The Magic of Story Telling! Benefits for Language Development in Young Children
During childhood development, storytelling holds a very special place. From the moment we are born, stories captivate our imagination, transporting us to magical worlds and teaching us valuable lessons. But storytelling is much more than mere entertainment; it plays a crucial role in fostering language development in young children (the very code of all learning […]
How to Choose the Right School for Joining Nursery and Grade – 1
So how to select the right school for joining child in nursery, KG, grade 1? A few researched inputs to consider: Internationally in most developed countries, schools are smaller compact neighbourhood campuses This enables optimum focus on “each child” – and also smaller number of children in the campus enables the child to adjust/transition easily […]
Why Japanese Prefer the Sixth Element School?
There are many reasons why the Japanese like the Sixth element school: Here is some of the feedback we have picked up in our conversations with the Japanese community over last 18+ years! Most Japanese had gone back to Japan during covid – but now many have returned to Gurgaon – and they continue to […]
