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Why self-directed learning is the need of the hour

Sriraghavan S M 2 July 2021 2 Comments 21st-century learning Learning Experiences

Self-directed learning – what comes to mind when we hear this? It sounds like a complex pedagogical concept. In simple terms, it is the process of a learner learning independently. Imagine a scenario where you choose what to learn, how to learn, when to learn and go about it without…

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To drink water or not to drink – that is the question

Water Water everywhere “What! Is it time to drink water again? Why should I drink so much water?” Does this question sound like one your child would ask? It surely does to me. I know of many parents who need to constantly remind children to drink water throughout the day.…

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Puzzles for fun and learning

Dr. Soumya Sreehari 28 May 2021 No Comments Experiential Learning fun activities fun with letters fun with numbers fun with puzzles number puzzles play and learn play puzzles

Puzzles for fun Do you play puzzles for fun? I certainly do. Sometimes I solve them successfully, sometimes I do not. In either case, it is a good exercise for the brain. It is also a good discussion topic with family. It would indeed be a great idea to have…

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A questioning mind is a thinking mind

Dr. Soumya Sreehari 14 May 2021 No Comments exercise Experiential Learning Experiment mental health questions Science scientific temper

I have not always had a questioning mind. As a child, I would resist the urge to ask questions more than exercise them. It is only during my adult life as a student and teacher of Science that I have learned to shed inhibitions. Over the last couple of decades,…

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Play and learn having fun with words

Dr. Soumya Sreehari 7 May 2021 4 Comments fun with phonics fun with words learning phonics phonics activity phonics for beginners phonics for kids phonics for kindergarten phonics reading word puzzles

Fun with words Have you ever had fun with words? Have you played word puzzles in the newspaper? Whatever the activity is, we all enjoy playing, is it not? Children like to play most of the time. For children, playing and learning are the same thing. A whole lot of…

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4 lessons to learn from the Montessori method

Dr. Soumya Sreehari 30 April 2021 6 Comments 5C Methodology Blended Learning Clarity Curiosity Education for All educational activity homeeducation Homeschooling Parenting

The Montessori method Nowadays, the Montessori method is a familiar name to parents, educators, and the public alike. The Montessori method has gained widespread application all over the world, including India. I have been reading the book, The Secret of Childhood by Maria Montessori, over the last few weeks. The…

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A spelling rule so simple that a 5-year-old can teach you

Dr. Soumya Sreehari 23 April 2021 2 Comments fun with phonics learning phonics phonics activity phonics for beginners phonics for kids phonics for kindergarten phonics reading

Playing and learning Two weeks ago, I was playing with my niece. Playing and learning go hand in hand in our household. While we were playing, her eyes fell on the Compound Words kit that lay on my table. She wanted to play with it. I gave the set to…

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Matters of the heart

Dr. Soumya Sreehari 16 April 2021 No Comments 5C Methodology Biology Experiential Learning Experiment Fun with Science Learning Experiences learning is fun Science Lab

Learning from teaching Last week in Biology class, matters of the heart were the main topic of discussion. The structure and function of the human heart, I mean! I teach Biology rarely, once in 2-3 years. Every experience gives me food for thought. During our discussion, I made an erroneous…

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The many sounds of ‘oe’

Dr. Soumya Sreehari 9 April 2021 No Comments fun with phonics learning phonics phonics activity phonics for beginners phonics for kids phonics for kindergarten phonics reading

Did you know that the letter combination ‘oe’ makes many sounds? What could these be? Could we simply combine the sound of ‘o’ and the sound of ‘e’? Earlier in this series of articles on our blog, we have learned sounds of a, sounds of s, sounds of ‘v &…

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Are you considering schooling at home? Ask yourself these 6 critical questions

Dr. Soumya Sreehari 2 April 2021 2 Comments 5C Methodology Blended Learning Clarity Curiosity Education for All educational activity homeeducation Homeschooling Parenting

Questions and discussions surrounding schooling at home have increased in the last few months in our network. The year of the pandemic has provided an unprecedented opportunity for children attending school from home. This situation has made parents think about schooling children at home. At the least, curiosity on this…