December 2024
Editorial
Small gestures with big impact
Teachers are magicians. The kind of classroom environment they create leads to not just curricular learning, but social and emotional development as well. This issue of Teacher Plus gives teachers the tool of design to create some more magic.
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Editorial
Small gestures with big impact
Teachers are magicians. The kind of classroom environment they create leads to not just curricular learning, but social and emotional development as well. This issue of Teacher Plus gives teachers the tool of design to create some more magic.
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December 2024
Editorial
Small gestures with big impact
Teachers are magicians. The kind of classroom environment they create leads to not just curricular learning, but social and emotional development as well. This issue of Teacher Plus gives teachers the tool of design to create some more magic.
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The week before
From the fascinating curling of fronds to the culinary uses of certain ferns, the Backyard Discovery group explores the connections between plants and their environment, while learning through observation and inquiry.
What makes a library more than just a place for books? At Vanavil School, the library is a space of freedom, choice, and inspiration for children and teachers. Revathi, Mithra, and Gayatri write about the magic behind the library’s transformation and why it has become the most beloved room on campus.
Does math give your students anxiety? You're not alone! Thonisha Joselin Sonia shares a creative math lab activity using dot mats that can combat “math phobia” and make learning enjoyable.
How do you help children with different reading abilities thrive in the same classroom? After the pandemic, this challenge became more urgent. Deepika writes about how Pratham Foundation’s Reading Fluency Test helped teachers identify students’ reading levels along with ways to improve.
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November 2024
Financial literacy doesn’t have to be daunting! Utkarsh writes about simple classroom activities to aid the critical distinction between needs and wants. These practices will not only benefit students’ financial lives but also encourage them to contribute positively to society.
From the landslides in Kerala to war-torn regions across the globe, Lakshmi Karunakaran writes about how educators nurture hope in themselves and their students even in the most challenging conditions. In these times of wars and conflicts worldwide, Teacher Plus’ Hope Series will bring to you stories, books, activities, and much more that will encourage you to foster a culture of hope within and around you. This article is the first in the series.
P K Srinivasan (PKS) reshaped S Sundaram’s understanding of mathematics, helping him see the subject’s subtle beauty. Sundaram reflects on how implementing PKS’ methods helped him transform math from a most hated subject to a most loved one.
October 2024
How can we maintain a loving relationship with the younger generation while enforcing rules? Neerja Singh writes that setting boundaries and combining compassion with clear consequences can help young people grow into responsible, well-adjusted adults.
Am I too fat or too thin? Is my face too pimply? Am I too dark? What are these spots on my neck? Young adults today are caught in the trap of the ‘ideal good looks’. What has brought this on in our younger generation and how can we move them to thinking positively about themselves the way they are?
Is homework necessary? Can we avoid it? How does it help? Find the answers to these questions in this article.
September 2024
The pressures of classroom management can take a toll on the teacher’s health. They may struggle with stress, anxiety, impostor syndrome and the lack of work-life balance. "Keep calm and stay healthy," can help teachers maintain their wellbeing and create a positive learning environment.
Arati Biswas, an NGO worker, embarks on a journey across India to uncover how teachers manage stress and seek peace in their daily lives. She meets inspiring educators like Gangamani, who uses soothing audio stories to calm her class, and Kumar, who learns to “compartmentalize” his personal struggles. As Arati learns from each teacher, she discovers that the path to calmness is unique but vital for effective teaching. Read Nabanita’s piece on lessons to find peace in your own classroom or workplace.
According to Bincy Mary George, educators are like gardeners, who nurture the seeds of the future. They must cultivate not just success but a love for learning and resilience in their students.
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