A student’s guide to iconic places Howrah Bridge instantly reminds us of Kolkata. The Taj Mahal brings Agra to mind. The Eiffel Tower is synonymous with Paris, while the Great Wall is inseparable in our minds from China. Beyond being tourist attractions, these landmarks form an immediate recall of the
It is not always about maps, capital cities and rivers and mountains, Geography is well beyond that. It is a reflection of who we are, the world we live in and how connections with people shape us. From the mighty Himalayas and the Indian Ocean to the Amazon Rainforest and
Learning a language is about knowing words or expressions that are similar or opposite to what you have in mind. It is what makes your command of the language stronger. Studies have shown that a child learns about differences before they learn about the complexity of a language or means
As children step out of home for school, sports activities, and fun with friends, they either walk, cycle or take the bus. Especially when by themselves. It is imperative that they are made aware of the basic road safety rules to keep them safe. Awareness, after all, is the first
Your very own guide for a more immersive learning environment Going beyond the four walls, desks and blackboard of a classroom, it is a shared safe space where ideas are exchanged, and confidence building is about life lessons. Young learners are taught to coexist in the world beyond. And to
In a country known for its diversity and multiple languages from state to state, it is important to note that cultures, landscapes and histories changed too! One of the simplest yet most important ways to understand this diversity is through the states and capitals of India. It builds awareness of
India is about a rhythm of life that is dictated by seasons, celebrations of life and so much more. Given the latitudes the sub-continent stretches over, we truly enjoy the temperate nature of each season and that in itself is a study in how it shapes lives. These shifts not
Do you believe in switching off lights and fans when you leave a room? It is not an obsessive behaviour, no matter what folks around you may say. It is an ingrained habit of respecting resources around you. Just as sustainability should not be adopted at a critical stage or
We are often reminded that every child learns at a different speed. So in the collective setting of a classroom, there are some children who may race ahead while others seemingly lag. Not because they lack the ability to comprehend, but because they need some more explanation, or simply explained
Math is one such subject that can drive fear into kids or, taught right, can be a joyous adventure. To make it more relatable, if we treat the subject like it tells a story, it is that much more real. That is the power of Math Word Problems; they put
