Author: journal jotting

Connecting classroom teaching to the ‘self’ What is energy? Energy is the capacity for doing work. Energy is conserved, which means it can change from one form to another. There are many different types of energy, such as kinetic energy, potential energy, light, sound, and nuclear energy. In simple terms, all bodies possess either kinetic … Continue reading Energy and its Power

‘The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn’. Quote by Alvin Toffler (He was a futurologist) These words proved to be the need of the hour when the pandemic halted normalcy. Educational institutions were also affected as one could not … Continue reading Butterflies in the Stomach

Life 'n' Living series is a treasure that brings to the fore many wonderful, creative souls who are passionate about their work and all that they do. We often look at the outside world for role models but if we look around, there are so many inspiring people who are constantly working upon themselves and … Continue reading Life n Living – Part 6

When I started writing about Life ’n’ Living, I did not imagine the kind of wonderful experiences I will have when interviewing soulful people, people who are adding beauty and goodness in the world because they work with singular focus. They are people who understand that life is a gift and so they enjoy their … Continue reading Life n Living – Part 5

Conversations around environment and sustainability are more relevant than ever. I was just telling my students last week that becoming completely  eco-friendly will be the only way out pretty soon. Let us start by reducing plastics. You can initiate a conversation with students. The following links might help you  plan better. Take a look at … Continue reading Beat Plastic Pollution

http://www.thegigglinglife.com/5-steps-to-create-a-powerful-vision-board/  It's the last month of the year 2018 - and most of us are fond of making new resolutions for the new year or maybe, re work on our old resolutions, our 'old' selves. We all accept this underlying fact -change is a constant.How different and wonderful will it be if we envision beautiful changes … Continue reading Vision Board

A week into 2019 now - how does it feel? Have you noticed the newness all around?Self help books, podcasts, online courses and videos, retreats that promise a better version of your self this year. I have been enrolling for many of these courses, where the content gives you few tips but then urges you … Continue reading Self Help

How would it be if we can incorporate small activities that promote self-care in a creative manner? There are plenty of activities that help create a balance. The more I read about chronic illnesses and the stress that children undergo, the more I realize that it is so very important to focus on mental health. … Continue reading Creative Care

It is strange to see how many of us complain,'Am depressed' and stranger to hear this from class 5 kids!I was travelling in the school bus when one child told his friend,"Am so stressed" and his friend said,"Full depression,da".This was because they don't get to play during the week they have tests.We really have to … Continue reading Simple Ways to Take Care of your ‘Self’

“If we are to create peace in the world, we must begin with the children.” – Mahatma Gandhi To add, peace begins with us  - the adults who educate children. A tense beginning at home translates to an irritable day at work – sounds familiar? Consider this morning scene – you are busy packing lunch … Continue reading Building a Peaceful Classroom