#TeacherBlogger: From Longing to Belonging: My Journey as an Educator at Ekya School, NICE Road By Ms Disha Dassani Educator, Ekya Schools, NICE Road
A safe space to learn and to teach, to guide and to grow, to mentor and be mentored; my longing to join Ekya School radiates with a healing desire to become a better teacher and, subsequently, a better person. When...
09 Summer Vacation Activities for Students
We have all experienced summer vacation, and we know how the first few days are exciting and adventurous; however, when boredom sets in, you end up spending hours surfing the web to find fun and productive activities to keep your little ones...
Why Schools Must Focus On Value Education For The Holistic Development Of Students?
Values like empathy, gratitude, kindness, respect, integrity, benevolence, etc. make us what we are, i.e., humans. Values lay the foundation for a strong character, good habits, sound decision-making skills, a broader perspective, and the ability to distinguish right from wrong....
How to develop self-determination in differently abled children?
Developing self-determination skills is essential for all individuals, regardless of their abilities. However, children with disabilities often face unique challenges in developing self-determination, including low expectations from others, lack of opportunities to make choices, and limited access to resources and...
How do children benefit from bilingual education?
Teachers insisting students to speak solely in English while they are on school premises has been a common scenario in the past few decades. ‘’ Do not speak in vernacular languages’’ used to be written on posters indicating the significance...
#TeacherBlogger: Nurturing Creativity By Shanthi Shetty, Teaching Staff, Ekya school, BTM Layout
Ken Robinson famously suggested that creativity is the heart of all successful learning experiences. Creative teaching provides learners rich and varied contexts for developing their subject knowledge and encouraging critical thinking. In physical schooling, we have a classroom environment that...
#StudentBlogger: How Physical Exercise and Meditation Can Help Manage Stress By Dwijesh Bhaskar, Grade 12D, Ekya School, BTM Layout
College life can be challenging, with multiple responsibilities such as classwork, homework, project work, and examinations all piling up simultaneously. It’s no wonder students can feel overwhelmed and stressed. However, learning to manage this workload is vital for success in...
#TeacherBlogger: The number one problem in the classroom is not discipline; it is the lack of procedures and routines By Virginia Isaac, Teaching Staff, Ekya school, Byrathi
Very true! These words perfectly echo the truth and reality of all educators and classrooms worldwide. Effective management is about setting expectations well in advance and letting the students know the consequences of breaking the guidelines. As educators, creating child-centric...
#StudentBlogger: Love strawberries? By N.K Harishwar, Ekya School, ITPL
Do you love strawberries? I know I do! So, my parents and some family friends set out to find a strawberry-picking farm where you can pick fresh, juicy strawberries yourself! The farm was about 35 km(around 22 mi) from Bangalore....
#StudentBlogger: My Experiences at Ekya By James Joseph, Grade 9, Ekya School, Byrathi
As a new student in Ekya, many aspects of the school were alien and different. Since I came from other than regular school, every single part of the school was new, but I enjoyed every step I was helped. It...