It is a big hall where children sit by themselves or in groups – working. A boy of about 17 years is busy with an experiment with test tubes and keeps referring back to a card to check whether he is on the right track. Next to him, a much younger child is trying to… [ Continue Reading ]
Education ยป
From pre-school to regular school the schooling process demands the parents to literally re-educate themselves. Parent’s guide to the India’s school maze.
Primary Students on the Web
Ms. VaReane Heese, an American teacher, shares her experiences about using the Internet either in the classroom or as an active tool in the learning/teaching process. When our district was considering a technology adoption, one school board member was definitely for the purchase of computers and all the connections. However, he was definitely against placing… [ Continue Reading ]
Getting Ready for School
Your first contact with your child’s teacher is probably the most important. You have to build a rapport and develop a relationship of trust with her. Therefore, the time and setting are important. It would be a good idea to meet within a week of the school’s opening. As the teacher may not have had… [ Continue Reading ]
The Tantrum Girl
Anna Chandy used to teach at Anand Niketan school in Ahmedabad. She recounts one of her experiences gained while working with children in different schools. She had an unusual name for a girl. Ninaad. The three-and-a-half year old was the last to join my class. She reminded me of Geeta Bali, the actress of yesteryears,… [ Continue Reading ]
Me? Suffering from Stress?
Pramila is a bright, cheerful thirteen-year-old who takes the world in her stride. An extrovert, she was at the top of her class excelling in virtually every field. But when exams came round, she fared badly. No one could understand the reason for her non-performance, specially when she had done so well in class. Everyone,… [ Continue Reading ]
Ideas for the Lunchbox
When I was in school, I used to look forward to the lunch break. The lunch box my mother used to pack for me was always tempting, and the aroma used to fill the classroom. With great anticipation I would open my lunch box and be thrilled to see something new and delicious to eat…. [ Continue Reading ]
Staying Involved with your Child’s School
My neighbour, Suniti, is totally engrossed in her child and her school activities. Despite the fact that she works, Suniti makes it a point to keep in close touch with her daughter’s school teachers. She is also a regular presence at almost all school functions and an enthusiastic volunteer on such occasions. How does she… [ Continue Reading ]
I remember being spanked, but I don’t remember for what
I remember being spanked, but I don’t remember for what. The lessons were lost! My teacher was blissfully unaware that you cannot teach any lesson by spanking. What she did manage to teach is that it is acceptable to be a bully if you are bigger. And I always fantasised about becoming big – bigger… [ Continue Reading ]
Making Friends for Life
Anna Chandy, who used to teach at Anand Niketan School, in Ahmedabad, remembers a special friendship. Where is your son?” I was startled out of my wits by this unexpected query. I looked around and saw Bhaskar sitting next to me. Unbelievable! Bhaskar sitting beside me and speaking! For three months we had travelled together… [ Continue Reading ]
The Kindergarten Entrance Age Dilemma
Dev had turned four in July. Though he loved preschool, he was anxiously awaiting kindergarten next year. Dev knew his friends would be moving on to the inviting classroom in the big school where his brother and sister spent their days. Full of enthusiasm, he confidently underwent kindergarten screening where he spent half an hour… [ Continue Reading ]