Playing with Words: How Language Games Spark Critical Thinking
Language is my favourite hot sauce, whereas others sometimes find it to be a dry biscuit. Grammar can be a bone of contention, while writing work can suck the marrow from students’ passion.As a teacher, encouraging students to be passionate about learning languages was what makes me put on my superhero cape every morning. I…
An Educator’s Dream Organiser- Todoist
I pride myself on being fairly organised, which enables me to get through my work week efficiently. However, a little-known fact about me is that I feel like I have some elements of ADD (this is a massive admission for me!). I often struggle to complete a task to its entirety, preferring to branch out…
One Assessment Tool to Rule Them All- Rubrics
When I read Lord of the Rings, I was in awe of the one ring to rule them all. Utterly powerful, giving the wearer the utmost control of any situation they could be in. For those who are not Tolkien fans, the one ring could make the wearer vanish, allowing them to escape tricky situations.…
An Educator’s Dream Assistant-ChatGPT
I have always been a massive fan of technology in classrooms. I thrived during Covid as it allowed me to blend my love of tech with my passion for teaching effortlessly. When I heard of ChatGPT and the things it could do, I was intrigued by how educators could use artificial intelligence to better their…
Evidencing ATL Skills in Student Process Journals
I was wowed when I joined an IB school and found teachers going about their daily routine using the complex vocabulary that is part of everyday life in the International Baccalaureate. “You’ve been courageous today!” “You displayed great thinking skills while solving this puzzle.” I longed for the day when I would be well-versed enough to have these terms…
Kukdukoo Festival- An Educator’s Review
The much awaited Kukdukoo festival is here! Students of higher primary in our school are always sent on field trips to this festival and have always come back grinning ear to ear, wistful that they wanted to stay on longer. I have never been lucky enough to accompany them on these field trips to Delhi…
8 Tips to Make Online Lessons Fun!
Guest post by Mehak Arslan As the world of education rapidly embraces online learning, educators face the exciting challenge of creating fun and engaging virtual classroom experiences for their students. With the rise of digital tools and platforms, the potential for interactive and immersive online lessons has never been greater. However, achieving meaningful engagement and…
Guest post- Mastering the Art of Analysis
Analytical skills are precious in various aspects of life, including education, work, problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking. They involve gathering, interpreting, evaluating, and synthesizing information to understand patterns, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions. Analytical skills can significantly enhance your cognitive abilities and improve your effectiveness in various endeavors. Why are these skills essential? 1.…
An appreciation experience- SEL in the classroom
We’re back to the end of another school year; as always, it is bittersweet. My third graders were anxious about moving on to the fourth grade. However, they reflected on their stress and concluded that this was the first year of genuine connection after covid and that this year was special because of the in-person…
Out of the Box Assessments!
I have always enjoyed planning the unit of inquiry. It has tremendous scope for research, investigation, and collaboration. There is no end to what you can add to pique the students’ interest in a particular topic. Since this is my 5th year running in grade 3, I decided to go all out with out-of-the-box assessments…
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