Ooooh! Aaahhh! Eeeh! That’s what comes out of the mouth of children when they wait for their school bus, on an early winter morning. It’s a pity to see all those kids in shorts and skirts out there shivering, and trying to get whatever little warmth they can from the exhaust pipes of the passing… [ Continue Reading ]
Rita’s son Aman is five years old. Almost every morning mother and son have a battle getting ready for school. They need to leave the house by 7 am. From the moment he wakes up at 6 o’clock, Aman is expected to brush his teeth, bathe, comb his hair, get dressed, eat breakfast and fill… [ Continue Reading ]
Come summer, most parents make a beeline for special classes, workshops, or any form of group activity to keep their children occupied. A mime class, a swimming session, a dance or a theatre workshop would keep the kids engaged at least for a few hours everyday, they say. But, aren’t these supposed to be summer… [ Continue Reading ]
Anna Chandy, who used to teach at Anand Niketan School, in Ahmedabad, remembers a special friendship. Where is your son?” I was startled out of my wits by this unexpected query. I looked around and saw Bhaskar sitting next to me. Unbelievable! Bhaskar sitting beside me and speaking! For three months we had travelled together… [ Continue Reading ]
The big day is almost round the corner. For many two-and-a-half to three-year-olds in India, their first foray into the world of school – preschool begins in April. There are many children who are a little wobbly about their first day at school, but the ones most fearful are those going to school for the… [ Continue Reading ]
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