“I wanted a place to read. But I have a library… and yet, I didn’t want just a library. I wanted someone to guide and mentor me.”
This thought has stayed with me ever...
Teacher Resources
In the fast-paced world we live in, where change is constant and challenges are unpredictable, the role of education cannot be limited to preparing students for exams...
It all began with a note in my son Uzair’s school diary.
“Uzair used the F-word in class today.”
The remark, written in neat teacherly handwriting, landed on my lap that...
The staffroom was buzzing on Teacher’s Day morning. Bouquets, chocolates, and colourful cards filled every table. Older children walked in proudly, handing their teachers...
Last week, I had to visit my son's school. As I was talking to his teacher, I noticed a little boy quietly observing me. I was speaking with his teacher when he tugged...
Vaibhav was looking quite anxious when he approached me. “Sir, do you know any good coach for brain development?” he asked with a bit of seriousness. “For brain...
As we celebrate Ganesha the remover of obstacles, the guardian of beginnings, and the symbol of wisdom we are reminded that his form carries lessons that resonate deeply...
Not every classroom in India has smartboards or high-speed WiFi—and that’s perfectly okay. Great teaching has never been about gadgets alone. What truly matters is the...
The other day, my UKG going son surprised me with a statement that made me pause and reflect. He came home and said,
“One of my teachers is beautiful, but very strict. We...
An Opportunity to Brainstorm
During my casual readings today, my attention was drawn to a few lines of an article from the magazine “Psychology Today” (Dec 18, 2014)...
The first Parent-Teacher Meeting after schools reopened post-COVID was a pressure cooker of anxiety and expectation. Classrooms, still smelling faintly of sanitizer and...
In the grand tapestry of human development, no thread is more crucial, more foundational, than the one woven in the first eight years of life. This period, often referred...
September 1978 – I was a Chemistry Teacher of one of the schools. “Sir, the Principal is calling you,” said an attendant. As I walked into the Principal’s chamber, he...
Burnout rarely appears all at once. It builds gradually—missed breaks, constant fatigue, growing irritability, and a sense of emotional detachment. For educators, who...
Why “Why” Is the Most Important Question in the Classroom
"Why are we learning this, ma'am?"
That one question. Every teacher hears it and some quietly dread it.
But what if...
In today’s dynamic classrooms, the role of a teacher extends far beyond delivering content. It involves strategic thinking, evidence-based decisions, and nurturing a...