Category: Feature

“The Things Kids Say” – by Ms. Kavitha Mandana, Ekya Learning Centre

The best part about book readings at schools is the surprise element. No two readings are ever the same, and kids invariably pick up on things that we adults think of as totally unimportant. For an ‘Expert Talk’ a few...

/ August 1, 2018

Introducing PowerSchool Unified Classrooms at Ekya Schools

At CMR and Ekya, the child is at the heart of everything we do and technology is no different. We have always believed in giving the best of tools and technology to our students with the sole intention of enhancing...

/ July 13, 2018

International Yoga Day at Ekya School JP Nagar

Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self and to the self. Yoga is the only discipline that is aimed at integrating a person’s physical, spiritual and mental fitness, unlike any other form of exercise. Dating back to...

/ June 26, 2018

Is Education Really About Preparing for a Corporate Career? [Parents of Ekya]

With the rise in different and lesser-known career options for children – do you think it is more confusing or a definite improvement in the corporate world? Roopa Roy, Parent of Ruan Sen Gupta, Grade 3, Ekya School BTM Layout...

/ June 22, 2018

Is Science Education Aimed at Churning Out Professionals and Earning a Hefty Pay Cheque? [ Parents of Ekya Feature ]

Understanding Science education in today’s context: Is it just to churn out professionals and earn a hefty pay cheque? By Dr. Rakhi Roy, Parent of Rishit Roy, Grade V, Ekya ITPL. Every parent aspires the best for their child, be it...

/ June 19, 2018

Recommended English Reading List at Ekya [Grade-wise]

As part of the English curriculum at Ekya, we have curated a list of books(grade-wise), recommended for our students to read. Here is our English Reading list: Recommended Reading List for Grade 1 – Ammachi’s Glasses by Priya Kuriyan –...

/ June 8, 2018

Understanding the Computer Science Curriculum at Ekya Schools

In most schools, Computer Science is addressed as a subject where students learn about Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Here, the focus is more on using generic application software and less about encouraging students to research, analyze, and problem-solve using...

/ March 30, 2018

Understanding the Social Science Program at Ekya Schools

Gone are the days when a class in History revolved around marking important portions in a textbook and listing out dates whose significance is not just historical but also for answering questions for examinations. When learning about a country in...

/ March 15, 2018

Women of Ekya – Celebrating International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is annually observed on 8th March – a day of recognizing and celebrating women around the globe, the values they bring as individuals and as part of a community, highlighting the challenges and struggles each one of...

/ March 8, 2018

11 Reading Tips for First Graders – Ekya Recommends

Our series so far has explored reading tips for Infants, Toddlers, and Kindergarteners. In this blog piece, we visit the age group that’s one step higher where reading plays a vital role in every aspect of learning – First Graders....

/ March 6, 2018