Children, irrespective of their background, age and religion, can be victims of abuse. It is something that can happen at any time and anywhere- even inside your own home! It has become a daily occurrence, reading news stories about little children … [Read more...]
We got to comprehend!
Ram graduates with reasonable grades and gets a job. One day, his boss walks in, hands him a document and says, "We have an important presentation coming up, Ram. Read this and drop me a summary of the key points by tomorrow morning." Ram reads the … [Read more...]
Education needs to Change
The world is changing rapidly, creating unknown challenges, opportunities and unpredictability. We, as educators, are trying to educate a generation without being aware of the different kind of jobs which will be available 10 years from now, yet we … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Child to Actively Engage the Text
Once your child is at an age where he/she is reading fluently and comprehending, there is still work to be done. But this stage is richly rewarding because your child can start to really engage with a text. The words and sentences on the page begin … [Read more...]
Slow Walks
The world slows down when you walk with a four-year-old. While visiting in Hawaii, my granddaughter and I fell into the habit of walking to the nearby koi ponds each morning. The walk to the ponds was always full of anticipation and purpose. We’d … [Read more...]
