From Learning Outcomes to Skill Empowerment: A Paradigm Shift for Educators and Parents The business of both parent and teacher is to enable and to help the child to educate himself, to develop his own intellectual, moral, aesthetic, and practical capacities and to grow freely as an organic being, not to be kneaded and pressured […]
It’s World Storytelling Day! Storytelling is a buzzword around the world today. The universe is made of atoms, and every atom has its own story. Storytelling allows us to connect with the elements of the universe and with souls. The National Educational Policy emphasizes the importance of storytelling as a pedagogy (a teaching tool). Business […]
In the tapestry of human language and culture, riddles stand as intricate threads. They weave a mysterious and captivating narrative. A riddle, at its essence, is a conundrum wrapped in the cloak of cleverly crafted words. It challenges minds and sparks flames of curiosity. These enigmatic puzzles have traversed the annals of time. They transcend […]
By Janaki Balasubramaniam Introducing children to the enchanting world of poetry from an early age is like offering them keys to a treasury of imagination and wisdom. Poems have rhythmic verses and vivid imagery. Their magical ability to captivate young minds with those features are high. In this curated collection, we present 10 timeless poems. […]
Haritha Kannan, Educator, Little Laudable Learners. An affirmation is usually a single sentence, a sentence with powerful words put together to make a positive statement. This sentence is aimed at reaching your conscious and unconscious mind which can calm you, motivate you, challenge you, change negative thoughts, make you confident, shift your mindset, push […]
We all cherish stories, and there are timeless tales that deserve to be passed down to the next generation. Storytelling is an art that intricately connects the narrator with the audience, engaging their senses of vision and hearing. When done effectively, storytelling has the power to transport both the storyteller and the listener to the […]
Have you ever pondered over a sequence like this Red, red, red, blue; blue, blue, blue, red; red, red, red ______? Most likely you would have filled the blank with blue. Beyond these playful exercises lies a crucial recommendation: the importance of teaching patterns from early childhood. The most complicated problems of the world are […]
The human body is seen as the manifestation of the panchabudhas—earth, water, fire, air, and ether. This belief is echoed in the Bala Chikitsa, one of the eight sections of Ashtanga Ayurveda, emphasizing the need for direct experiences with water, air, and earth in the early stages of learning. Let us explore how great scholars […]
Poetry is the art of expressing emotions, thoughts, and ideas. It helps us carefully choose words and imagery. It is an integral part of human life. For centuries, poets have captured the essence of the human experience. It makes us laugh, cry, and ponder life’s mysteries through their verses. It’s essential to delve into the […]
One day, my second-grade student and I had a fun time with a famous puzzle! 🧩 The puzzle was about a boat that could only carry two things at a time, and we had to take a goat, a tiger, and a bundle of grass across a river. But there were some rules we […]