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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

When I stepped into the teacher's shoes more than a decade ago, I was nervous and had to figure out most things. Now there's no looking back. Yet I know that it will really boost your morale to know there's someone to support you on this incredible journey. So here we are congratulating you on … Continue reading New to Teaching?

Teacher's Dossier When we start working as a teacher, often we forget to record our progress. We do know that we learn every time we enter a classroom.Every academic year, we strive towards excellence. We set standards that are on par with professionals from the corporate world. And ,we do this without expectations or incentives. … Continue reading Teachers : Portfolio

Safe spaces in Schools Image by journalmuse.net If you are the class teacher,you are in complete charge of your class.It is interesting and maybe overwhelming to be handling all the students as a class teacher.When you set rules in a creative way ,your students become more receptive. Here are nine, simple ways to create safe … Continue reading Creating Safe Spaces

Teachers are professionals.Be it elementary,middle,high or senior school or any organisation that works with children,the demands on a teacher are high.Teachers are expected to work like their corporate counterparts. I am fortunate to work in a private school that offers a warm ambiance - private work space, clean washrooms, coffee machine, microwave and the works! … Continue reading Teachers’ Lounge