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School Library suggested list for Indian schools for classes 6th to 10th standard:

## - Book Suggestions for a School Library in India for classes 6-10. Here are some book suggestions, focusing on core subjects and Indian languages, to enrich your school library: 1. Works by renowned Indian authors in various languages (Hindi, english, regional languages etc.) 2. Language Reference Books: * Dictionaries (English, Hindi, regional languages) * Thesauruses * Grammar books * English communication books * Writing guides * Essay writing books 3. Science: * Biographies of famous scientists (e.g., Einstein, Curie) * Books on specific scientific topics (e.g., astronomy, biology, chemistry) 4. Mathematics: * Mathematical puzzles and brain teasers * History of mathematics * Books on the practical applications of mathematics * Books on geometry * Books on statistics 5. Social Studies: * **History:** World history books Indian history books Respective state history books * Biographies of his

Developing positive relationships, social understanding and care in children:

- Children start understanding relationship and social connections from very early age. The children aged around 2 years start connecting with their caregivers. They form strong attachments to primary caregivers (usually parents). This bond is crucial for their sense of security and trust. They can recognize and express basic emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, and fear. I remember an incidence, once I was in a family function where 4-5 of us were sitting in a corner, suddenly my 1.5 year old daughter comes with 2 sweet pieces in her hand. She directly comes to me and hands over one piece of sweet to me. At this point of time it came to my mind, how did she give that sweet piece only to me and not to others in the group which was seated. I started questioning myself how come my 1.5 year old child knows I am special to her. How children start connecting strongly to their parents. We need to make sure that we support children in understanding and developing positive relationships,

5 points - Better teacher collaboration and better school outcomes:

- Collaboration means collective efforts to achieve shared belief and common outcome. Collaborative efforts are essential, particularly when the focus is on progress and development. Below are the 5 points why collaboration is key at school: 1. The collaboration between the teachers is key for academic development and progress at school. Working together can lead to the exchange of valuable teaching methods and intellectual insights, but these advantages are often overlooked amid busy schedules. 2. Teachers have usually a very packed schedule. Teachers often face challenges when it comes to collaboration due to packed schedules filled with specific duties and fixed periods, making it difficult to find the time for deeper planning and individual student assessments. 3. The education of teachers in teaching techniques and methodologies and child development is very very important. Poor educational backgrounds, particularly among non-B.Ed. teachers in private schools can further hind

10 key points for parents for children’s educational success:

- Parents' attitude and behaviour towards education shape a child's own perspective. Involved parents are more likely to ensure their children attend school regularly. When parents are involved, children are more likely to feel connected to their school and their learning. Below are 10 points: 1. Parents must adopt a more proactive approach to their children's education and upbringing than ever before. 2. At home, parents should facilitate meaningful engagement with children in quest (journey) for learning. 3. The parents should develop a collaborative and open communication environment at home. 4. Parents should be informed about teachers' ongoing instructions and assigned homework/activities. 5. Parents should attend all the meetings, orientation and events organised at school. 6. Parents should have full awareness of their children's educational activities at home and school. 7. Parents should show consistent interest and care towards children’s academic lear

School meal programs are linked with improvements in the classroom:

- > A school meal (whether it is a breakfast, lunch, or evening meal) is a meal provided to students and sometimes teachers at a school , typically in the middle or beginning of the school day. Countries around the world offer various kinds of school meal programs , and altogether, these are among the world's largest social safety nets . > Providing students with breakfast in the classroom is associated with lower rates of tardiness, fewer disciplinary office referrals, improved attendance rates, and improved math and reading achievement test scores. > A considerable body of evidence shows that the school meals programs are profoundly important for students, especially low-income students, with well- documented benefits. > School meals support good nutrition throughout the school day. Program participants are less likely to have nutrient inadequacies and are more likely to consume fruits, vegetables, and milk at breakfast and lunch. “ The exposure to healthi

Philipsborn's journey from Germany to India to help during setting up of Jamia University at Delhi:

- How did a German Jew Gerda Philipsborn come to Delhi, India to help establish one of the top university of India ‘Jamia’. It was a place so distant and disconnected from her homeland. Philipsborn's journey from being a German - a European women in colonial India - to becoming Jamia's Aapa Jaan (which she was fondly called at the university) began in 1933 when she traveled to India. At the university Philipsborn encouraged Jamia's girls and women to play a more active role in society. When she joined the editorial team of Payam-e Ta'lim, Jamia's children's journal, she contributed articles that spotlighted the hobbies and interests of women and encouraged girls to write for the journal. Apart from her work with the children of Jamia, Gerda also helped its founders raise funds for the university. Many do not know the hidden gem who contributed for the development of one of the top university of India, when it was at its initiation stage . Source and det