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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 relationshi...

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 ...

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...