Tag: COVID 19

How to survive this perfect storm and teach life skills to your child?

No eating out. No hugging friends. No inviting people home. No going to people’s homes. No travelling. No theatre. No museum. No hanging out. No school. No college. No canteen. No playground. No… There are so many “No” category of activities since February 2020… Continue Reading “How to survive this perfect storm and teach life skills to your child?”

Schools are opening. Teachers are preparing for blended learning. Parents, are you ready?

In absence of the safety net of vaccine and in order to put millions of children world over back into school, blended learning is emerging as the mid path for schools and for higher education.  This year for sure and who knows, perhaps going… Continue Reading “Schools are opening. Teachers are preparing for blended learning. Parents, are you ready?”

You are not alone with your little one during #Lockdown. Lean-in.

“Mummy I don’t like this (online) class. I can’t share this rubber (eraser) with my friend”. How can parents and teachers  help this little one in her personal, social and emotional development when physical classrooms are closed? Preschools are normally alive with the sounds… Continue Reading “You are not alone with your little one during #Lockdown. Lean-in.”

#lockdown is time to be WITH and not VERSUS the teachers

Teachers are now the one big constant in the lives of our children. We need to rally around the teaching community even more than earlier. Much like how the society needs to be with the health workers –  the school leaders, management and parents… Continue Reading “#lockdown is time to be WITH and not VERSUS the teachers”

Screen time! seriously? In BC era perhaps but it is DC era now…

New era new rules. So the eras that are relevant  for our students and/or children are BC,  DC and then hopefully soon AC … Before Corona, During Corona and After Corona. These are the eras that I think should be considered to define the… Continue Reading “Screen time! seriously? In BC era perhaps but it is DC era now…”

#Janata Curfew – a panacea for #Covid19? well almost!

Why is this a brilliant actionable idea in India? Here are my top 3 reasons. It is a Sunday when most people would like to go out with families or call family and friends over for meals, prayers and celebrations. This will be effectively… Continue Reading “#Janata Curfew – a panacea for #Covid19? well almost!”

Top 5 tips to stockpile sensibly, self quarantine and stay safe

Social distancing and self quarantine during the times of COVID-19 is one of the best and as yet proven precaution to stop the spread of the virus. It is best that you stay home decidedly, not just to prevent from getting infected but also… Continue Reading “Top 5 tips to stockpile sensibly, self quarantine and stay safe”