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Why Pretend Play is Serious Business
One afternoon, my daughter decided our teddy bear was very, very sick. She tied a dupatta around her shoulders, grabbed her toy stethoscope, and made me...
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Why Emotional Literacy Is the New Academic Literacy
For decades, academic achievement has been the primary measure of educational success in India. Report cards, marks, and test scores have defined how well a child...
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Teaching Children Empathy in Daily Life
In a world that often moves fast and feels increasingly individualistic and self-serving, empathy is a skill that matters more than ever. For children, learning to...
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Helping Kids Deal with Big Feelings
Young children experience emotions with great intensity. Joy can turn into tears within minutes, and small disappointments can feel overwhelming. For parents and educators in India,...
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The Power of Storytelling in Early Learning
Ask any adult about their favourite memories growing up, and many of them will tell you that it was “story-time” with their grandparents, uncles, and aunts,...
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Play vs. Worksheets: What Really Builds Brainpower?
In Indian households and classrooms, the debate between the value of play and the utility of worksheets in early childhood education is ongoing. In the last...
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How Children Learn Best: Curiosity Over Rote Learning
In India’s educational landscape, rote memorisation has long been the cornerstone of learning. Like many eastern cultures, education has always been considered the topmost priority among...
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How Small Group Learning Boosts Confidence and Communication
A few months ago, I was sitting in my daughter’s classroom during an open day. The teacher had split the children into little clusters of four....
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Engaging Planets Games for Preschoolers to Learn About Space
My daughter questioned, “Is that star moving, or is it a rocket,” looking up at the heavens one evening. It made me realise how inherently curious...
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Easy and Creative Activities for Play Group to Inspire Young Minds
Kids in the play group stage are always on the move—touching, trying, asking, and learning as they go. It is an excellent opportunity to introduce straightforward,...
