Each morning, as the gates of the school open, do the educators/ teachers of the school walk into the school premises with a spring in their step or do they look anxious about their day ahead? As parents, do you notice your children waking up in the morning dreading the thought of going to school or are they upbeat and excited? As academicians of the Best School in Coimbatore, we at Reeds World School have aimed to analyze the factors…
If you’re a parent or an educator, you know what it is to look at a tiny tot and wonder what it is that he/she will become one day – A corporate honcho, entrepreneur, teacher, doctor, environmentalist or maybe an engineer! In our role as educators of the Best School in Coimbatore, we at Reeds World School have often been asked this question by concerned parents and in our article below, we’ve attempted to allay some of their anxiety on…
Teaching the value of money to the children is an art. As children prostrate on elder’s feet on festivals and special occasions, they are given money in our culture. We can teach the children to save this money in a piggy bank. Parents can account for it initially and motivate the children to spend, save and account for their money. How schools can help: Visiting a bank: Schools can arrange a visit to a nearby bank and explain to children,…
The adage ‘’All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’’ is true, especially in today’s world where many children feel pressured to study constantly, score higher, top the class and excel in academics come what may. To them, recreation is just another word for time spent with gadgets, videos, videogames & social media distractions – there simply is no time for kicking the ball around in the park or playing with friends in unstructured playtime. Being a parent…
Cultural programmes play a major part in a school student’s life. By taking part in the programmes, right from an early age, children come to know about the rich culture and traditions being followed which also develops their interpersonal skills. They learn the values imparted and would respect all the cultures, alike, when they grow up! When the cultural programmes are spread across the academic year, children find it exciting and enjoy going to school. As we all know, schools…
Teaching the value of money to the children is an art. As children prostrate on elder’s feet on festivals and special occasions, they are given money in our culture. We can teach the children to save this money in a piggy bank. Parents can account for it initially and motivate the children to spend, save and account for their money. How schools can help: Visiting a bank: Schools can arrange a visit to a nearby bank and explain to children,…
The impact of a school counsellor can be gauged by the fact that they are crucial advocates when it comes to helping children make academic progress, and give sage advice about the emotional/mental issues children might face at school. Besides, school counsellors assist students with the development of their capacities, qualities, interests, and abilities. They work in tandem with the school administration & with the children’s parents to guide on the right way of bringing up kids in this day…
As children, you might think you need to wait until you’re a grown-up before you can make some impact on environment conservation. After all, most environmental conservationists today are grown-ups, aren’t they? The truth is, however, a little different! You don’t have to wait to grow up before you can roll out your pet environmental conservation project – You can start right away. And if you’re looking for some inspiration, read on, we’re learning a bit more about the crusades…
Even though talented educators, open learning environs and a time-tested pedagogy enable a great learning atmosphere, yet academicians are progressively finding that what students bring to the schoolroom matters to such an extent – or more – than what the classroom can present to them. The question that begs to be asked then is, what makes children perform with flying colors in school? Or what makes him/her score high grades in exams? As a parent, you might be tempted to…
You’ve heard about Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Physical Intelligence (PQ), but did you know that for children (and adults alike) Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is as important a form of intelligence as cognitive and physical intelligence? The rundown on EQ When we say EQ for children, what we broadly mean to imply is the child’s capacity to recognize, assess, manage, and communicate their feelings. Countless studies and research have proven that children with high levels of EQ grow up to be…
