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TRIUMPHS @ DRSMUN - 2023

The management, students and staff of Excellencia Colleges, CBSE schools, extend their heartiest congratulations to students of grade XI, for standing out as best delegates and best speakers amongst the students from the best international schools of Hyderabad, in their efforts in leading and engaging themselves to a better understanding of global issues and leaving a permanent imprint on everyone's minds at DRSMUN'23, hosted by DRS International School, Hyderabad. A team of ten Students delegates represented Excellencia in a three day series of discussions, deliberations, and exhilarating debates with students from renowned schools like DRS, DPS, Chirec, HPS, Indus Valley International, etc. Excellencia is looking forward to present a worldwide viewpoint, by hosting Model United Nations in the upcoming months where our students will assume their responsibility to rise from the myriad of issues and find solutions, constructing harmonious relations for security, social advancement, better expectations of the world and common liberties. We also eagerly look forward to initiate TED Ed clubs and provide a global platform to our students, to voice their opinion on international platforms like TED. 
Inspire to excel...! 
Regards
Team Excellencia

TEAM work, makes the DREAM work!

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” ~Henry Ford

The felicitation of facilitators and mentors from all branches of Excellencia Colleges. CBSE Schools indeed echoed in the heart of Arithri Campus (Girls Residential Junior College, Abdullahpurmettu Mandal, RR Dist.) on the pre-eve celebrations of Teacher’s Day, to appreciate the merits and contributions of individual faculty members of team Excellencia. The program was an effort towards team building as a powerful catalyst to boost morale, improve interactions, and establish a culture of collaboration.

Mr. Venkat Muriki, Director, Excellencia Colleges.CBSE Schools, graced the occasion. He paid his tributes to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the pioneer and legend of educational philosophy and shared his academic and teaching journey with humble beginnings and re-iterated the role of mentors, who guided him to the spirit and values, that he beholds for the organisation, even today.

Director sir, also shared his opinion on how experience cannot be the determining yardstick for measuring the potential of an employee and highlighted the importance of delegating important roles to faculty members who bring fresh ideas to the table, have a new perspective on things, and put their all into the tasks you give them. He shared his belief of long-term associations and commitments, as deciding factors, for holding significant roles in the hierarchy.

Mr. Venkat Muriki also emphasized the importance of physical and mental well-being for educators and felicitated Mr. Abilash K Jose, for his recent achievements at Hyderabad Marathon,2023. He shared his vision of promoting sports and physical activities to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit, for all staff and faculty at Excellencia.

Centre heads and stakeholders from all branches of Junior colleges and CBSE school, shared their profound teaching journey with Excellencia and expressed their gratitude to Director sir, for his strong leadership skills that permits independence, creativity, and job satisfaction in the organisational set-up.

The message was clearly evident, how effective habits, quality systems, leadership support and HARD WORK are at the foundations of Excellencia, teamwork of 700 employees from newly appointed to seasoned professionals illuminating pathways for more than 5000 students.

The team had light jovial moments with short humorous insights from shared personal narratives. Tokens of appreciation and scrumptious team lunch and snacks were delightful moments of admiration and respite, within the family.

We extend our greetings to individuals, vendors and organisations who have co-partnered in our educational  journey, towards excellence, as well as members from parent community, who have been shouldering significant roles in educational organisations and set-ups as mentors and guides, for the youth of our country.

Happy Teacher’s Day!

Regards   

Team Excellencia

The Physics of Finishing First!

At Excellencia Group of Schools & Colleges, leadership is multi-facet. While one leader can explain what someone should do, a few others in a given situation, walk the walk, themselves. This also applies when demonstrating the values of an organization.

Mr. Abhilash ,Senior Physics Lecturer from Excellencia Group of College, Shamirpet branch completed his  full marathon (42km) in 3.55.33 seconds in the NMDC Marathon, organised by Hyderabad Runners Society, in the grand event, with a crowd of 22k, who ran alongside, to reach the finishing line. He has learnt the Physics in running as one of the best and fast athletes in Hyderabad.

Let’s all congratulate our poster boy of running, Excellencia is proud of your achievement. More importantly he has raised our standards high for thousands of colleagues and students, not with his victory alone but his achievement of being a ‘Changemaker’, breaking myths of educational institutes demanding high academic performances promoting sports and co-curricular as distractors, adversely effecting, their scores and grades.

He took to running seriously when his body weight increased to about 12 kg of his present weight after the pandemic. Initially he had difficulty in challenging himself to his goals that looked far from attainable. He still remembers those days when he struggled to finish a 5 km run. He was consistent despite his busy schedules and started participating in marathons. Training under a professional coach was practically impossible with a working professional, and his busy schedule and this gave way searching for the best websites that talked about sports, health and fitness and the overwhelming support and encouragement he received from his family and friends as un-ending supplements, to boost his morale.

It is high time people to banish the myth that Indian Institute of Technology and Medical colleges are not places of fun or extra curriculars and breed boredom in the most gifted brains. They must know that these are the most happening places in the country that nurtures the best debaters, the best artists, the best orators and ensures that every student, is the sum total of, all the best that he or she could offer, to the world.

Excellencia is on its journey to promote this mindset in the coming years where we train our students to seek admission in academic institutes of repute but also acknowledge the hidden talent of every student. Sports is one of our forte. Our sports grounds and sports rooms vent out anxiety, stress and depression and have a positive impact on their self-esteem, efficacy and self-worth.

Mr. Abhilash explains how running purifies heart, mind and body, the essentials for every student, who is working hard to seek good scores in competitive exams. He is demanding more energy, enthusiasm, and endurance for himself in the coming years. Reckon, are you looking for some!

Dear students, parents, teachers, admins and supporting staff, keep sharing your success stories with us, your success is our success too. We look forward to more inspiration in the family.

Also take a step ahead in celebrating victories, however small they appear on the surface, they must be the starting points of a BIG success story ahead.

No victory is ever small, unless you endure it.

Regards

Team Excellencia

Marathons as life lesson

• By Mr. Venkat Muriki, Director, Excellencia Group of Colleges and Schools

I recently participated in the half marathon category at the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, 2023. I consider marathons as guiding lessons for achieving one’s own goals in life where people compete against their own personal best, more than the people around them.

The purpose of education for our students can also be considered like running a marathon, students can choose to focus on their own performance, not those around them – as long as you have done the best you can do, that’s what matters. You may choose to run 10 kms, half marathon or a full marathon, the only important factor is training your mind and body to achieve those personal targets.

People often consider grades and scaled scores to evaluate final academic performance. However, for me, these are indicators of the amount of dedication, discipline and time, students have invested to accomplish their goals in life, very similar to the requisites of inbuilt mechanism for running a race.

The most important lesson that students can learn from marathons is fulfilment of your own individual potential, as the first step, in helping others, to fulfil theirs. Visualise the positive impact of the attitude, intentions, and words of volunteers and cheer leaders, on any runner’s race day experience. No weather condition can snub the spirit of these angels. What they receive in return is the sheer joy of encouraging and motivating people to reach the finish line, with smiles on their faces. Consider your teachers, your parents and the society as volunteers in your educational journey, making those subtle sacrifices for you, to gain knowledge, because we hope that when you grow up, you will use their skills for the good of society and not just for their own advancement.

The fruits of your education are lifelong, and they must continue to benefit the society throughout your existence on this planet earth. May your journey be, one filled with, hope and desire for a better world!

MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES: BUILDING SOLID FOUNDATIONS IN SCHOOL

Mathematics and sciences are fundamental subjects that are essential to our daily lives, and they are also critical for the future success of students. Therefore, building a strong foundation in these subjects during school years is crucial for students to succeed in their academic and professional careers. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of building a strong foundation in mathematics and sciences in school.

PREPARE CHILDREN FOR CAREERS THAT DON’T EXIST

As we look towards the future, it's becoming increasingly clear that the jobs of tomorrow will look very different from the jobs of today. Automation, artificial intelligence, and other technological advancements are changing the way we work and the skills we need to succeed. It’s more important than ever to prepare school children for careers that don't exist yet.

Helping Your Child Develop Healthy Eating Habits 

As a parent, it can be difficult to navigate the world of healthy eating for your child. Between busy schedules, picky eaters, and conflicting information, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. However, it is important to prioritize your child's nutrition, as it can have a significant impact on their physical and mental health. Here are some tips for helping your child develop healthy eating habits: 

Parent-Teacher Partnerships: How to Foster Effective Communication and Collaboration

Parents and teachers play a crucial role in a student's education, and this post could explore ways to strengthen the partnership between parents and teachers, promote effective communication, and foster collaboration to ensure the best outcomes for students. 

Effective communication and collaboration between parents and teachers can significantly impact a student's academic success and overall development. A strong parent-teacher partnership creates a supportive learning environment that helps students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. In this blog post, we will explore how parents and teachers can work together to foster effective communication and collaboration for the benefit of their children's education. 

DOs AND DONTs FOR CBSE BOARD EXAMINATION

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With only six days to go for the CBSE board examination, it is normal to feel anxious and stressed out. However, this is not the time to panic, but rather to focus on exam preparation and make sure that you are well-prepared for the exams. In this blog, we will discuss some do's and don'ts that you need to keep in mind for the CBSE board examination. 

Will AI Replace Schools

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries, transforming the way we live and work. As AI technology continues to advance, the question of whether it will replace schools has been on many people's minds. In this blog, we'll explore the potential of AI in education and whether it's possible for it to completely replace traditional schools. 

Planning a Career in Actuarial Science

A career as an insurance actuary is a highly sought-after and challenging profession that requires a combination of technical and analytical skills. Actuaries are responsible for assessing and managing the financial risks associated with various types of insurance policies. They use mathematical and statistical methods to predict and evaluate the likelihood of future events, such as accidents, illnesses, and natural disasters, and use this information to design and price insurance policies that are financially sound and competitive. 

How Do I Become An Astronaut?

An astronaut is a person trained by a space agency to command, pilot, or serve as a crew member of a spacecraft. Astronauts are highly trained individuals who have undergone rigorous physical and mental preparation to be able to work in the challenging environment of space. They are responsible for a wide range of duties, depending on the specific mission they are assigned to.  Astronauts may be involved in a variety of space-related activities, including exploration, research, and repair and maintenance missions. 

What Does an Urban Planner Do?

An urban planner is a professional who helps communities, cities, and regions plan and develop in a way that is sustainable, livable, and equitable. Urban planners work on a variety of projects related to land use, transportation, economic development, and community design. 

Building Foundations for Careers in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that aims to create intelligent machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI machines use algorithms and data to imitate human behavior and to create solutions to problems. AI can be used to automate processes, enhance decision making, and create intelligent systems that can interact with humans. 

Careers in Sports Analytics

Sports analytics is the application of statistical analysis to sports. It has grown in popularity in recent years as teams and leagues have increasingly relied on data to make decisions about strategy, player personnel, and game-related decisions

Importance of Studying Mathematics in School

Mathematics is an essential part of our everyday lives. It is everywhere we go; from the time we wake up in the morning until we go to bed at night. We use mathematics in our daily activities such as counting, measuring, working out time, predicting outcomes, working with money and much more. In addition, mathematics is a critical tool for students in other academic disciplines. For example, students who are strong in mathematics often excel in science and engineering. 

Your child’s first step to learning

80% of child’s brain happens in the first three years and 90% by age 5. Hence, the first five years are extremely vital. These are the fundamental years that will impact the children's future happiness, health, growth, development, and academic accomplishment at school, in the home, in the community, and life. The development of early language and literacy (learning and writing) develops during the first years of life. Children's encounters with language and literacy during the earliest months and years of life can lay the foundation for eventual reading proficiency. To become competent, any skill development must go through a period of incompetence. In other words, to become good at something, you must first be poor at it. Encourage your kid to try again if they don't succeed the first time.

What should be taught first soft skills or hard skills

Soft skills is the term used for the social and emotional skills that enable us to communicate effectively and establish healthy relationships with people around us. Soft skills are less perceptible and harder to quantify, such as etiquette, getting along with others, listening and engaging in small talk. Soft skills are a broad set of skills, competencies, behaviors, attitudes, and personal qualities that enable one to effectively navigate their environment, interact and work, well with others, perform well, and achieve their goals. Hard skills refers to the studying and learning abilities of a child in grasping and reusing the knowledge imparted in school curriculum. Most of our schools focus on the Hard skills, which are intellectual and academic skills, from the preschool life itself, of a child. These two types of skill potential can be seen as two sides of the same coin, which is the finally evolved strong personality of an educated person. Soft skills shape the EQ or Emotional Quotient of a personality while Hard skills shape the IQ or Intelligent Quotient.

Tiny Tots & The Issues Of Attention Span

Tiny tots are the children in pre-primary school in the age group of 3 to 7 years. They have very less attention span and it keeps wavering. It can be nearly impossible to draw a child’s attention when they’re completely uninterested in what you want them to focus on, or if they find the task too challenging. This is more evident in the classrooms. Young students are restless, play with their pencils or fidgeting and look all around except the task at hand. A little creativity and flexibility can go a long way in getting and keeping the child’s attention. The first years of life are formative for developing focus and concentration. A home environment conducive to focus and attention can have a positive impact on children and also even prevent some attention deficit disorders.

School vs. Home: Do’s and Don’ts

The starting phase of a child's life is very crucial for his well-being. The things that a child learns and practices come from their surroundings. Sometimes we need to teach the children strictly, and sometimes we need to teach them with love. Both school and home are the places where a child spends most of his time. In schools, there are some rules to be followed in order to make the children learn to behave well. But at home, there are mostly no rules like in schools. Most of the children feel free to do whatever they feel like at home. But there should be some dos and don’ts in both places in order to keep children safe and also to make them responsible. Here are some dos and don’ts.

The list of dos and don’ts in school is given below.

School – The Second Home of a Child

The life spent in school has always been one of the most exciting moments of our life. The experience, the learning, the feel, the friends we make are not just memorable, they are eternal. Schools have always been called a second home to a child, for many reasons. The first reason being, children get nurturing from their teachers and also all learnings about the worldly matters. The moments of joy and sorrow, friends and rivals have always felt like a rollercoaster ride in school days. Tears and smiles equipped with moments of life, are all worthwhile.

Role of parents and teachers in a child’s life

Every child's first school starts at their home. Parents play an important role in their children’s lives. Taking care and nurturing the child in the right direction can do wonders. After parents, the teacher’s role comes into play. The children spend most of their time with teachers at their school. Children watch and learn from their parents and teachers. They are the role models for their children until they explore the world around them.

Reading is a Key to Success in Life

"A book is a gift you can open again and again", was said by Garrison Keillor. We have been reading our way to knowledge and enlightenment for ages, whether with books or e-books on an electronic medium. In this age of the internet — reading, writing, and communication skills are more valuable than any other skills we possess. The key to great communication and writing skills is reading.

Playing at school and learning at home 

Children are the future of our country. Their education, well-being, playing activities, and nutrition are all important in order to make a healthy child. As we all know, playing and learning go hand in hand. Children play at school and are involved in various activities like running, playing in the premises, and doing physical activities during their physical education period. The schools make sure that the children must be involved physically in order to stay fit and healthy. Big playgrounds give ample space to run and play. Although children learn and play at school, but parents struggle while the kids at home to engage them in learning.

Physical Education: A priority, Not an Afterthought

Prioritizing the needs and letting youngsters know about the importance of physical health is vital in today’s time. The world is changing, and so is technology. Nowadays, youngsters are more into gadgets and games. Being online and surfing the internet are the most popular leisure activities for every child. In order to make them aware of fitness and health, physical education is the best way through which youngsters get compulsory active time.

Parental involvement in Child safety

Children are the most valuable resource of our country. However, as children, they lack sufficient ability to defend themselves. Children should be taught about safety and protective measures at home and school. The best individual to teach a child about personal safety is their parent. Parents must protect their children and teach them how to stay safe.

Making your child look towards tomorrow

Parenting is widely regarded as one of the most challenging tasks in the world, but there is no formal instruction available on how to do it well. Today's kids are tomorrow's leaders. These children must progress by thinking forward. In influencing the future of children, parents and teachers play a critical role. Young children are always learning. As kids learn to orally express their ideas via imaginative free play, they develop their creativity and language skills. Everyone can stay engaged in learning progress when students, parents, and teachers communicate openly and honestly about what's going on at home and in the classroom. Children should be encouraged to speak out, tell parents what they need, and stand up to those who do not treat them correctly starting from kindergarten.

Importance of Learning through Context

The context of learning is an important aspect that we pay attention to, when students are engaged in learning their rigorous lessons. The context here means the setting, situation, or role that students engage with or take on when learning and applying new concepts. This is often stated as a real-world application of the concepts, but often our methods of a real-world application can vary drastically. The students of higher studies are working with or looking at the information content in their curriculum not only from an academic lens but also from the application point of view.

Is growing up a hardship?

When a child transitions from childhood to teenage, they bring a lot of baggage with them, such as anxiety, fear, and emotional instability. Adolescence can be regarded as a gateway. It is a phase of rapid physical changes and emotional transformations, as well as the period that lays the foundation for the future. It is also a period that is gloomier for some people than for others. Another component adding to youngsters growing up too soon is the onset of puberty at an earlier age. They often prefer to seek short-term pleasure in this cycle, although the results will impact them in the long run. If they are nourished by two big arms in their lives, such as the teacher and the parent, they learn to embrace the truth, behave responsibly, and grow into good individuals.

Identifying strengths In Children

Identification of strengths in children depends on how parents view children, whether or not they recognize the principle of participation and development of children. Secondly, accepting and imbibing the fact that each child has different and unique ways of thinking and doing. Children’s rights require a different approach that respects children and their capacities and involves them as active participants in finding solutions to issues affecting them. However, acceptance of child’s rights to participate continues to be difficult to practice. In the beginning, there is a need of making the child feel important where constant nonviolent communication needs to take place between the child and their nurturers like parents, teachers, friends, neighbours and grandparents so that the child’s self-awareness and self-esteem develops and the child feels confident to tell what the child needs and what the child likes.

How to get stricter without becoming the Villain

Even before our kids are born, we as parents begin to fantasize about their future. We spend our time thinking about their stages of development, their education, their career, and even our parenting. Generally, parents get prepared to be strict in order to properly raise their children. However, if we look at various examples and reports, we may see that "Authoritarian Parenting" is a dumb choice. Since strict parenting does not result in a better-behaved children, but rather has the opposite effect on them. It just takes away the child's ability to be self-disciplined, responsible, and self-regulated. You may become the villain of your child's life when you become a controlling parent. They go in the direction you direct them. They don't discover their own way, hence they become reliant on others, and they lose self-maintenance and managing skills as a result.

Engineering is not just for 18-year-olds

We live in a society where people have more degrees yet less knowledge. Today, there are a lot of people with degrees in engineering, but how many of them are true engineers? In the actual world, if we want our children to be professional engineers, we must enroll them in an engineering college when they are 18 years or older. They can only serve as engineers once they have received board-approved accreditation. And, if that weren't enough, only experience and exposure in their fields may help them improve their talents and gain recognition. But how does one go about becoming an engineer or entering the engineering field?

Emotional Intelligence in Children

Emotional Intelligence helps children in managing their emotions and using emotions in a positive manner rather than treating emotions as a hurdle. This starts very early in life with the process of identifying different types of emotions, followed by processing them and using them for desired results.

Does your child like to go to school?

School is the second home of every child in their growing and learning years. Every parent wants their child to love school and love to learn. But it's not unusual for kids to have some reluctance to go to school. They may find it difficult sometimes to go to school and look for any excuse under the sun to avoid it. If we are not prepared for this, we may end up with an unpleasant experience everyday, when sending them to school. They may say things like "I hate school. I hate my teachers. I want a break for a day. I feel sick." They might have real reason to say so, or may simply give lame excuses to not go to school.

Difference between physical training and physical education

Physical education, also known as Phys Ed., PE or gym program, is the Physical fitness curriculum which generally includes body health and maintenance techniques through proper nutrition, moderate to vigorous physical exercises, meditation, yogic practices and sufficient rest.

Child’s Psychology Of Learning

Getting to know your child as a person during their formative years is one of the most rewarding role of parenting. Learning how your child views the world, teaching your child new skills, and mentoring them as they process big new feelings and changes is all part of being a parent, but it’s not easy.

Carrot and Stick - How does it work for children

We all know that we love our children unconditionally as parents. We adore them when they do what they should, but we also adore them when their behavior is less than perfect. So, when kids need to be disciplined, what approach should we use as parents to ensure that they know we love them? Every parent wishes for the kind of well-behaved, polite children with perfect table manners, no tendency of whining cries, ability to handle temper, and the emotional management skills of an adult. Raising toddlers and kids of all ages is more challenging in real life. It is not impossible to make your child listen to you and adjust their behavior, but it is a time-consuming process.

Remark ability of young children to adapt to new situations

We've often heard the phrase, young children are like clay, you can mould them just the way you want. Jean Piaget was a psychologist, known for his work on child development. According to Piaget's theory of Cognitive Development, children are born with a certain understanding of concepts and this knowledge keeps evolving with age, environment, and new experiences. Right from infancy, a child starts learning. It starts with sensory learning, moving on to symbolic thought processes, then logical thinking, and finally while they become adults their scientific reasoning is established.

“STEM” is the stem of learning

"STEM" is one of the most often discussed subjects in education. But what does STEM exactly mean? STEM refers to four closely related fields of study, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. But there's more to it than just this acronym. STEM education combines concepts that are often taught separately in different sections and highlights the ability to apply knowledge to real world situations. Hands-on and relevant practical learning activities are generally used to present STEM education.

How Career Building Pressure is Affecting the Young Minds & the Ways to Handle it

In the society we live, a person’s career has now become a type of identity for them. It is the most crucial part for a person moving forward in life. Needless to say, making a career for oneself has never been an easy task whatever era it may be and it’s all thanks to the growing competition.

But keeping aside the reason of competitiveness that depends on one’s capability and hard work, another psychological reason that usually goes unnoticed by people is the mental stress or pressure of building a career. This pressure could be due to the expectations of people around us like parents, siblings, relatives, neighbors or even friends. Or it could be due to one’s own mentality. Whatever the reason it may be, it is nonetheless harmful. In layman’s terms, this is known as peer pressure. 

HERE IS WHY IT’S TIME TO BRING BACK ART AND CRAFT

Schools have dedicated art and crafts lectures for ages now. Kids utilize that time either drawing, sketching, colouring or making origami out of paper. However, little to absolutely no emphasis is paid to craft education in schools. It is more like a recreational period for kids. In the formal education system, art and craft education for school children is often overlooked and more significance is given to academics. In some of the schools, art and craft education is only till Grade 8 and after that, the only focus is on the academic subjects and marks.

PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS EDUCATION: NEED OF THE HOUR

In today's world, parents not only focus on academics alone, but they also invest their time in extracurricular activities because now they understand the importance of overall growth. However, this wasn't the same in the past. Parents always used to relate sports and marks having an inversely proportional relationship. We have heard a million times that if you are going to play this XYZ sport, you will get fewer marks in your exams. Nonetheless, now sports in education has made significant progress. Primary school sports have gained the utmost attention of educators and parents to help their child in the development of their physical health, mental health, as well as intellectual and social health. 

5 Ways to Deal with Your Kids Homework Challenges

Kids and homework challenges have always been the toughest ones for a parent to handle. Kids' homework can be very unpleasant for them but for the schools it is important. When the kids are young it becomes a learning experience not only for them but also for parents. Parents need to understand what is to be done, then make the kids understand it and then homework challenges are completed. While for the teen kids it is easier for parents as they do not have to meddle much to get things done. So, when a parent is supposed to understand the Kids' homework, there might be a lot of things that would cross a parent's mind. One such thing would be to contact your kid's school teacher, but this isn't always the best option as at times it might be not a reasonable time to do so.  

LOOK FOR THESE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL

Parents often think a lot about how to select a school. And, it indeed is a very crucial task. What should a school have apart from academics? So, to answer that particular question, one more thing, which is very significant in today's date, is extracurricular activities in school. It has been proven time and again that extracurricular activities in school are very important for the physical as well as the mental growth of a child.  

10 Word Games for Kids-No time for Flash Cards

Every kid needs to learn skills to build his vocabulary, spelling and reading abilities. This isn't easy. This skill set forms the base of the further learning skills too. So, if a child is weak in spelling at a very young age and the focus is not given to improve it, then there is a chance that he will face this problem even when he grows up. Also, when it's summertime and kids are not studying at all, it is very common for them to forget how to read and vocabulary is a miss or hit depending on the child's memory. But, you can not make your kid sit and study when it's summer. Summers is all about fun. So, what will a parent do in such a situation? 

VALUE EDUCATION: A PROGRESSIVE STEP TOWARDS HOLISTIC LEARNING

Learning never stops, right from being just a tiny individual till the last moment on earth, a person always learns. Education is one of the most important aspects of this learning phase. Every individual learns the most in their school life. However, while we get well-rounded academic information, there is a lot that the schools generally miss. Value education is one such thing that schools always tend to drop. The importance of value education has increased over the years. Thus, with this increase, the value of holistic education has also been increased. A school that provides an all-around education with the perfect balance of extracurricular activities is known to be providing holistic education.

The future of education for international schools: Hybrid classes?

A few years ago, online classes seemed like a distant dream. However, some courses were starting to get attention due to their online presence and convenience. Most of them were for post-graduation or short-span courses. Nonetheless, no one in their wildest dreams thought about the entire education sector to move to online classes. The pandemic made it a mandatory move. While initial switching was difficult for teachers, students as well as parents, gradually, everyone got a hang of it, and it became the new normal. Even now, when we look at the possibility of reopening schools, we surely know that everything will not go back to what it was before. The way a student studies, learns and interacts has definitely changed, and this change is here to stay.  

WHY IS PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT CRUCIAL TO A STUDENT’S LIFE

When kids are young, parents concentrate more on the quality of education provided to them. What they overlook is that personality is one of the most important elements in a child's life. While the knowledge gained through education is going to help a kid with his career, personality will be the factor to make or break the career. Personality development starts right from a young age. School children with exposure to personality development can be rest assured not only about professional success but also about the overall attitude towards life.  

What is personality development and why is it so crucial?

School-Related Anxiety and Stress in Children and Teens

As little kids, everyone has at least once been subjected to things like “School is the best place to learn.” or “Schools are fun.”. Little do the kids know what reality truly is. After attending the school for some time, even the small kids can tell that schools are just the opposite of what they had imagined. 

Rather than the promised ‘Joyful Learning’, stress and anxiety have now become the byproduct of school activities for students. School students are always under constant pressure for studies and the workload given to them is increasing day by day especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Schools aren’t open, so most of the work has to be done by the students from the home itself. This increases their load further and students barely get the time to rest, let alone the time for other extracurricular activities or hobbies. This kills their creativity as well as makes them gloomy.

Online learning Making you stare at a screen all day? Here are quick tips to manage screen-time better

Anubhav Mishra, a fresh young mind who is about to start his 9th grade after passing out of 8th standard, is a bright child with an eagerness to learn. He had already made plans about how he will make new friends this year and have a merry time with them and at the same time, focus on his studies and make his parents proud when he grows up. Little did he know that none of the things would go the way he wanted them to. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all he can do is sit in front of a computer screen and try to learn the most out of what is being taught online.

Online Learning Emerges as the Best Learning Tool Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Everyone knows the terrible situation of the covid pandemic that is going on nowadays. The deadly Corona Virus has forced everyone to sit at their homes and unable to get out without taking extreme precautions and even those precautions may or may not guarantee a person’s safety. Almost all workplaces have been shut (except the necessary ones like pharmacies and hospitals) and schools, colleges, and coaching institutes are no exception to it. It has severely disrupted the study patterns.

How to Develop Self-discipline for Online Learning

As the situation of Covid-19 Pandemic isn’t showing many signs of improving anytime soon, it has led to the hindering of everyday-life activities of the people. Most of the schools and colleges have been shut down in accordance with the Government’s orders and to maintain the social distancing. Due to this, everybody has now moved from the offline platform to the online one.

Perks of Online Study – How Learning Digitally Makes You Better

For ages, the majority of students have experienced education in the classrooms with blackboards and textbooks while only a few categories of students choose online learning. However, in the wake of this pandemic, the world has evolved and everything is more or less shifted to the digital world including the education sector. The ed-tech sector is one of the fastest-growing sectors around the world. Not only the school-going children, but students of all age and size are experiencing the world of online learning. The online study opens the door to endless opportunities. A student has the liberty to choose what he or she wants to study and how he wants to study, which isn't always the case with the offline way. Digitalization of studies has also made it possible to learn from top educators, which it wouldn't be possible to experience in the offline form. So, from playgroup to master's degree or even PhD, everything is available in the digital world, right at your fingertips. 

Create the Perfect Home-Study Corner!

One thing that we all have experienced in this pandemic is studying at home. We used to study even before these unprecedented times, sometimes sitting awkwardly on the chair in the corner of the room, or sometimes just lying on the bed with a bowl of chips. However, the duration wasn't that much but now as we are dealing with home-study mode, there is a need to change. We need to have a studying room design or some crazy study corner ideas that will not only make it look aesthetically pleasing but it will also set the mood and tone for the study. 

Excel in NTSE like a Champ!

National Talent Search Examination or NTSE is one of the most popular nationwide scholarship examinations. It is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training also known as NCERT. This scholarship exam is specially curated for Class 10th students to offer meritorious students an opportunity to study in their desired streams of education. The motive behind providing this scholarship is not only to honour the deserving candidates but to also provide financial assistance so that the talent of the candidate is not wasted.  

Boost Your Child’s Memory with These Tips and Tricks

A child's memory is the basis of learning. Learning is not only confined to classroom knowledge, but it also forms the major part of a child's life beyond the walls of the classroom. And, for seamless and effective learning to take place, a child's memory power is the utmost important factor. Parents always try to make their kid's memory skills the best but sometimes what they fail to understand is that not every child is born with powerful memory skills. Most of the children struggle to cope up with other kids of their age who are born with it and due to this constant pressure, they start lagging. It could be hard on such kids to perform simple memorization activities and this might have an impact on their daily tasks too. However, these skills are more likely to be developed by constant practice.

Coding for Successful Careers in Technology 

Coding has surprisingly become super popular lately and more and more focus has been shifted to acquire this skill. It seems like a necessity for every kid to start learning to code. But, not everyone is well aware of coding careers and thus, does not know the importance of it for a successful technology career. However, who needs to acquire these skills, why is it important, is coding for kids a necessity, are coding careers even valuable, and so many such questions are bombarded in one's mind. Before looking at the answers to these questions, let's see what coding actually is.

How Much Screen Time Should Your Child Be Allowed? 

As we witness the rise in technology, getting the hand on it has become much easier not only for adults but also for kids and teenagers at home. They have been spending a lot of time in front of screens and while we feel that they are being busy and distracted and we can carry on with our day to day activities with ease, it is quite important to curb the exposure and the screen time limit for kids. So, what exactly is the screen time?

Excel in NTSE like a Champ!

National Talent Search Examination or NTSE is one of the most popular nationwide scholarship examinations. It is conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training also known as NCERT. This scholarship exam is specially curated for Class 10th students to offer meritorious students an opportunity to study in their desired streams of education. The motive behind providing this scholarship is not only to honour the deserving candidates but to also provide financial assistance so that the talent of the candidate is not wasted. 

Here’s How a Foreign Language Makes Your Child Stand Out

Learning is a never-ending process and there is no limit on how much one can learn.  Schools and parents are realizing the increasing importance of learning languages other than English. Learning a foreign language can expose students to different cultures and can help them in bridging the gap between these cultures.  Communication brings people closer and the same can happen in the case of students learning foreign languages. 

Here is why all students must learn a foreign language-

Stuttering in Children and Toddlers

Stuttering is a defect in speaking that is not only experienced by children or toddlers but adults also sometimes face issues in speaking due to stuttering.  The one who stutters generally repeats a syllable or a sound which is mostly at the beginning of the words.  Stuttering is not a unique speaking deformity but is experienced by quite a few children.  This deformity develops at the age of 18-24 months and can go up till the age of 5 years.  In some cases, stuttering is hereditary. There are different categories of stuttering including Developmental stuttering, which is developed by toddlers at a very early stage and is common when the child’s language is developing; the other one is neurogenic stuttering which is generally associated with any sort of brain injury or when there are signal transmission problems in the nervous system. 

10 Tricks to Save Time in Maths Class 10 Board Exam

One of the most feared subjects in Class X by the majority of students is Mathematics.  The fear of these students is that either they would not be able to complete the paper on time or if their answers are accurate.  Sometimes, days of practice pay off and you would know how to solve all the questions, but in the end, you end up missing out on a few questions due to lack of time. This is a common problem faced by students. 

How Empathy in Kids Helps Them Succeed?

Empathy is simply being able to understand and pay respect to others' emotions.  It is a concept that teaches a person to take into consideration the feelings of people they are surrounded by an understanding that how will their actions affect others.  Being empathetic towards others is not inherent or in-build, but it is a feeling that each and everyone must nurture. Parents and teachers must make it a point to introduce the concept of empathy to kids in the early stages because that is when they can understand its importance in the best manner.  By doing so, parents and teachers are not securing their present but are also preparing them for the future and real-world challenges.  It has been observed that people who know the importance of empathy are successful and have good relations with people around them.  Parents must themselves practice empathy and also teach their children its value.  The below-mentioned reasons can help in understanding the important role that being empathetic plays in a kid’s success-

How to Prepare for Class 12th Board Exams

Class 12th Exams are one of the most important exams that students sit for.  These exams are considered as the basis for seeking admissions in colleges.  They act as the eligibility criteria for attempting major competitive exams and also play a major role in the admissions process even at the post-graduate levels.  Thereby, needless to mention scoring good marks in the 12th board exams are important.  Students should realize that scoring good marks is not rocket science but can be achieved if they have a plan in place and are ready to put in hard work.  Students of all four fields i.e. Science (Medical), Science (Non-Medical), Commerce, and Humanities should prepare well from the beginning and formulate a strategy. 

5 Tips to Solve Social Anxiety Problems in Children

Social anxiety is nothing but being afraid of meeting new people, feeling too conscious while interacting with someone.  Children often face this when they have to address a class, read out chapters in class, or ask questions to teachers and in some cases even while playing with friends. This anxiety can restrict the participation of children in extracurricular activities, classroom discussions, competitions and can also result in the loss of friends.  Many children go through this situation and lag behind not only in building relationships but also in studies because this can have emotional as well as mental health effects.  Parents need to look for signs and must ensure that they are either paying attention to the situation themselves or are consulting a child specialist. 

Here are 5 tips that can help in solving the social anxiety problems in children-

Moral Development in Children-Stages and What Should You Do?

Morality is the sense of judgment that helps a person in distinguishing between right and wrong. Toddlers are generally unaware of this concept thereby their surroundings and the behavior of people they are surrounded by is the source through which they develop their sense of right and wrong.  The process of growing up and developing also involves a better understanding of morality and basic ethics.  There are different stages that children go through while growing up that contribute to their moral development and ethical understanding. 

Your Parenting Style is Building Your Child’s Personality

Parents are the first teachers or coaches of children and they learn the most from their parents only.  It has been observed that the parenting style or the behavior of parents has a direct and ever-lasting impact on children.  Children pick the habits of their parents be it good or bad.  The upbringing of a child determines the way they will behave and their attitude towards different things.  All parents want their children to grow up to become good human beings and thereby take into consideration different parenting styles and ways.  Sometimes parents have to be stricter with their children and in some cases being polite works the best.  The major types of parenting styles include commando parenting, peaceful parenting, and a combination of both. 

13 Ways to Teach Your Kid the Importance of Sharing

“Sharing is caring”, is the saying that has been in existence and makes complete sense because sharing is a habit that can teach a person to be considerate and can help them in understanding the importance of empathy.  Parents should help their children in developing the habit of sharing and must ensure that they understand the goodness that is associated with the act of sharing. Children pick and follow the habits of their parents and thereby it is the responsibility of parents. 

Here are 13 effective ways to teach kids the importance of sharing-

How to Help Teenagers Suffering from Adolescent Depression

Teenagers suffer through Adolescent depression because of varied reasons including a family history of depression, childhood trauma, pressure at school or college, and the like.  It is the duty of parents as well as teachers to look for signs of adolescent depression in teenagers and take necessary action.  Depression is a serious health ailment that can be treated but parents should be able to first identify the symptoms like not spending time with anyone, spending most of the time on the phone, experiencing low self-esteem, reckless behavior, performing badly in school, being too emotional, drug abuse, lack of motivation and enthusiasm, facing difficulties in concentrating, low on energy, etc. 

How to Prepare for Class 10th Board Exams

Class 10th exams i.e. the board exams are one of the most important exams that a student attempts during his student life.  This exam is not only important from an admissions point of view, but also because this is the first time a student competes with lakhs of students.  Board exams are conducted by CBSE i.e. Central Board of Secondary Education every year and students are assigned examination centers which make the exam even more nerve-wracking for many.  Scoring well in 10th board exams is not rocket science, but it’s a goal that each and every student can achieve with the help of consistency and hard work.  Taking into consideration the vast syllabus and limited time, students should definitely formulate a study plan and follow it with diligence to achieve results. 

6 Effective Tips to Teach Your Kids English at Home

English is a universally accepted language and is considered an essential part of today’s education system as well as culture.  Parents wish to teach their children English at an early stage to ensure that they are able to present themselves well in front of their new teachers or are able to get acquainted.  Parents encourage their children to learn English and can use the following tips to teach them smoothly. 

How to Overcome Fear of Mathematics

Mathematics is a subject, which we all agree is not liked by everyone for different reasons, some find it difficult to understand and others simply develop a disliking for the subject.  But maths is not as horrifying as it is perceived by most students.  Given the right kind of training and making the learning process smooth can help students enjoy the subject and ultimately score well. 

7 Effective Ways to Promote Positive Behavior In Children

Parents are the earliest coach that children come across.  It has been seen that children gain their values and habits from their parents and immediate family members.  The learning starts from home and it is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child learns the importance of good behavior and has a good value and belief system.  There is no set definition of good behavior but it includes good manners, being kind to others, etc.  There are different measures that can be taken by parents to promote positive behavior in children and nurture their value system, these include-

Does Parenting Get Easier or Harder as the Kids Get Older?

Being parents is not a piece of cake.  In addition to experiencing the joys of parenting, parents also have to assume great responsibility and be there at all times.  There are different developmental stages that children go throw and it is the duty of parents to keep on changing the roles as well as the parenting style that they adopt during all these stages.  Parents often anticipate that will their role as parents get easier as and when their child grows up or will it be more of a challenge.  We try to solve this anticipation by putting forward the different stages that children experience and the role parents play. 

5 Ways to Deal with Your Kid’s Homework Challenges

Making children sit and study is one of the toughest jobs that parents have to perform. Completing homework is an important part of the school curriculum and it is the responsibility of parents to get the homework completed.  Introducing the concept of studying and going to school on daily basis is a challenge and then making children understand the importance of finishing homework is another challenging task because their TV time, playing time, and sleeping time is reduced.  Children generally through tantrums while completing their homework and take time to accept the big change that homework brings in their life.

Is a Co-Ed School Better Than a School Supporting Gender Segregated Education?

The years that children spend in their school serve as the personality building years and thereby making the decision of selecting a school is one of the most important decisions that parents make for their children.  This debate has been prevalent for a long time that will a co-ed school be a better option or a single-gender school? To answer this question, we have listed the pros and cons of both options.  Parents can consider these and then make a decision. 

Importance of Healthy Eating Habits

We’ve heard this time and again that healthy food is good food because healthy eating habits help the body and mind are functioning properly.  Eating healthy food simply refers to replacing junk food, food with excessive oils and sugar with healthy and nutritious food.  One should definitely adopt healthy eating habits because of these reasons-

Learn to Learn

Is there a standard technique or a proper way that should be followed while learning something? The answer is yes! Both parents and teachers must lay emphasis on encouraging students to first “learn to learn” because it results in preparing students to face real-life situations with a  solution-oriented approach, it instills in them a sense of being self-sufficient, helps in building a learning mindset, and most importantly helps in understanding better. 

How to motivate your child to do better in school

Parents often come across instances where their child isn’t paying attention to the homework, is consistently scoring low grades, or is throwing tantrums while going to school; these signs should be taken seriously by parents and they must try to motivate and help their child in finding the lost enthusiasm. Parents must lay the foundation of trust and then understand the reason behind the same.  Here are different measures that parents can undertake to motivate their child to do better in school and enjoy the learning process-

Importance of Learning through Context

Have we ever wondered the reason why students are always excited for a laboratory visit or a practical class? Well, one of the simple reasons behind the same could be because they are able to actually find the context and are able to relate the concepts that they have studied in their books.  This is simply the power of learning through context.

Remarkability of Young Children to Adapt to New Situations

Young children are curious and observant in nature.  They have the ability to learn and grow at a fast pace and generally pick habits very swiftly.  In the process of growing up, they come across various situations where they have to adapt according to the situation and accept challenges that come their way.  There are different developmental stages that children go through and these stages teach children different things and each and every stage holds its own significance.

Evolving Role of CBSE in a new NEP Driven Education Sector

The New Economic policy aims to bring revolutionary changes in the Indian education sector to ensure that Indian students are prepared to face the challenges, are able to adapt to the ever-changing technological know-how, and are practically oriented.  The new education policy has brought in reforms that address the needs of developing the relevant skillset as well as facilitates the development of critical-thinking abilities. 

Coding for Kids

Technology has completely taken over our lives and has taught everyone, new ways of making things easier and much more convenient.  This technological advancement has not only proven to be good for adults, but for young kids too.  Coding has been simply defined as the language through which one communicates with a computer. 

Rote Learning Vs. Experiential Learning: A Comparison

Learning is a continuous process and learning happens at every stage in the life of a student. There are two different ways of learning i.e. Rote learning and Experiential learning.  Style of learning is nothing but the way in which students study or understand the lessons taught. 

Is Social Media Getting In The Way Of Studying?

The judicious and right use of social media has proved to be an asset for the students as well as teachers in the changing times.  Students are harnessing the power of social media to make studying easier and a fun process.  Social media is not just a platform meant for sharing pictures and interacting, but it offers a lot more than that. 

How Taking Exercise Breaks while Studying can Benefit your Brain?

Studying continuously for long hours can take a toll on the brain. If you are one of those students who cannot study continuously after 2 hours with full concentration, then do not worry, you are not alone in this.

Cool Ways to Avoid Distractions While Studying At Home

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When it comes to studying, quality matters over quantity, i.e., even if you out in long hours of study throughout the day, how much of study you are able to retain and recollect during revision is what matters.

Alignment of NEP to 2030 Sustainable Development Goals

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The first education policy of the 21st century was released in July 2020 to replace the legacy 34-years old NEP. The comprehensive and futuristic policy was framed to align with the 2030 sustainable development goals. It is framed on the pillars of access, equity, quality, affordability, and accountability. The NEP has introduced a lot of changes in the new education policy to ensure India is at the forefront of education.

What are the gaps of earlier NEPs that the new NEP aspires to fill?

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The Indian education system has been a topic of debate for a long time. For many years now, students, parents, teachers, and members of the educational community have been stressing the need to upgrade the education system in India.

What are the Hits and Misses of NEP 2020?

On July 28, 2020, the Government of India released the new National Education Policy (NEP) after a long gap of 34 years. The new NEP was seen as a fresh breath of air, much needed at a time when academicians wanted to restructure the education system in India. Over the years, there have been multiple accounts of comparison between the educational system in India and the other countries. More emphasis has been placed on practical and experiential learning rather than memory-based curriculum. Keeping this in mind and also taking into account feedback from various stakeholders ranging from village-level authorities to national committees, the new NEP was drafted.

How will the NEP Impact the Pre-School Sector?

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The National Education Policy, released in 2020 is a comprehensive and futuristic outlook with an aim to transform the landscape of education. Numerous new reforms were established under the new policy, targeting inclusivity of education and reframing the academic structure. These will be put into action to bridge the wide gap between the current learning outcomes and the much-needed outcomes to build the skills of critical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving.

Is Technology Connecting us or Isolating Us?

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Technology is not new to us. Mankind has made leaps in advancements owing to technology. While technology has its upsides, there have been a few downsides too. So, in every other school or college, there will usually be the topic of technology on their list – does technology connect or isolate us. This is a much-talked-about topic in almost every other talk show.

Why Students Need to Harness the Power of Recall?

School exams usually test students on their power of recollection.  This is why many parents come up with new ways to improve their kids’ memory power.  School subjects and curriculum are designed in a way such that students are firm in their knowledge of basic concepts and can recollect them even in the middle of the night. 

Best Books and Study Material for Maths Olympiad

Olympiad examinations are the most famous and competitive ones at the school level.  These exams are a great motivator and push students towards their higher education and career.  Olympiads are conducted for all classes from Class 1 to Class 12, where students are tested on their Science and Mathematics skills.

8 Reasons why Experiential Learning is the Future of Learning: eLearning Industry

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For long, learning has been students sitting one behind the other in the classroom and taking notes from the board in front of them.  But we have come a long way from that. Traditional classrooms have shifted to learning right in the comfort of our homes via e-learning.  Many such learning methodologies have come up given the advancements in technology and the need for increased standard of education. 

Advantage of Studying in a Residential School

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Advantage of Studying in a Residential School