Transforming Math through CPA Author: Shreyas Aaditya Mathematics is seen as an abstract subject that causes anxiety among children. The use of the CPA method helps children in relating mathematics to their everyday lives and leads to a gradual shift to abstract thinking. When I ask people to reflect on math, there are two types […]
Equality vs Equity Author: Parvathy E V The blog talks about why both equality and equity are important in promoting student outcomes and respecting the diversity in a classroom. “Miss, why are you late for class today? We should come to school on time, right?” a child asked me one morning when I was late […]
The Art of Fundraising Author: Monika Thangavelu On the day my fundraising campaign was out, I was excited but equally nervous. The target was 1,35,250/- and I had only 15 days starting from Oct 15th. This was my first experience of an online fundraiser. “What can I do to achieve this target?”, was the one […]
Communication Bridge Author: Oindrila Ghosh As a fellow from a different state, the language barrier is the most prominent obstacle blocking a connection with the children. While this felt like the biggest struggle for me, I realised that my children are making an effort for me as well. Explore how we are both trying to […]
One Step at a Time Author: Neelanjana Varanasi As I stand at the close of another term, I’m still seeking answers. One question leads to another. I guess the thrill of it lies in unearthing new questions each time! An entire school year and one year of the pandemic gone by, time indeed flies. With […]
Can I tell you a story? Author: Manasa Mohan As much as story narration to children caters to child development, listening to their stories caters to more. I want to create a space in my classroom where children feel heard, children feel unjudged and empowered. “Miss, can I tell you a story about my grandfather?” […]
Author: Anjali Sarmah, Bhumi Fellow As a new entrant to the social sector, the first two months of the fellowship were quite challenging. It took a lot of time and continuous reflection to be able to work without external factors getting in the way. “Social change is a marathon, not a sprint.” I was told […]
Slowly, from singing our favorite English rhyme to using simple sentences, we started conversing in English during our classes. When we help children ‘learn and love’ the language in their ways- be it through singing, dancing for an English song, acting out a word, watching short films, or telling a story, it makes a difference […]
Teaching 2nd graders numeracy is a tremendous responsibility. How does one make numeracy “fun” – this is the question that ran on my mind constantly. How do I make it relatable to them, so that they feel it is interesting enough to take part in the subject with me? Most importantly, how do I convert […]
