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13/06/2024

Why do children require mentoring? What does mentoring entail?

Read here to learn more:

https://www.teachertribe.world/post/mentoring-children-for-a-better-future

Growing up, children often need someone to guide them and help them through any confusion. Mentors or the concept of mentoring plays a vital role in the lives of children. ‘Mentoring’ goes back to the early days of education and has evolved over the years.What is it?Mentoring, in simple terms, i...

12/06/2024

12/06/2024

Can grapes float in water?

What is the unique scientific phenomenon behind the reasoning?

This science experiment will pique the interest of students in school.

Read here to learn more: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/the-water-density-experiment

Things needed- • Three glasses of water • 2 tablespoons of salt • 2 tablespoons of baking soda • Some grapes • Sticker • MarkerDirections-1. Using the sticker and marker, mark the three glasses of water as 1, 2 and 32. Add two tablespoons of salt in glass number 13. Add two tablespoons o...

10/06/2024

What is a brain break?

Why is it important to have brain breaks in class?

What can be done during the break?

Read here to know more:
https://www.teachertribe.world/post/breaking-boredom-in-class-through-brain-breaks

It is quite often that teachers find their students fidgety and distracted after twenty minutes of continuous classes without a break. This action hints at distractedness and boredom of a tired mind that genuinely needs a ‘brain break’.What is a brain break?A brain break is a short mental break ...

05/06/2024

This little experiment is bound to pique a child’s attention!

Make bubbles in a few quick steps and make the classroom fun!

Read here to know more: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/learn-to-prepare-bubbles-at-home

Things needed- • One cup of dishwash liquid • Six cups of water (distilled works the best but, tap water will also work) • A large, empty container • One spoon of glycerine or ¼ cup of corn syrup • One large spoon • A bubble wandDirections-1. Pour six cups of water into the large empty ...

01/06/2024

Do students get easily distracted by noise?

How to overcome the noise distractions for a better performance?

Learn more here: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/how-noisily-distracted-are-your-students

How distracted do your students get when there’s some level of noise outside? Most students find it difficult to pay attention in the class and in other areas of study when there is a lot of noise in the background, as it affects their concentration. Not all students are affected the same way due ...

30/05/2024

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28/05/2024

What is brain based learning?

What are some of its advantages and disadvantages?

How can it help in the classroom?

Read more here: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/understanding-brain-based-learning

There are two key components that a teacher needs, to ensure smooth learning in the classroom – technology and an understanding of the students’ psychology. Once the educator is given access to the right technology, he or she is in a better position to educate the students.Such combination of te...

27/05/2024

How can you visibly notice the effect of photosynthesis?

This simple science experiment will spark the interest of students as they observe the biological phenomenon!

https://www.teachertribe.world/post/watch-how-leaves-breather-and-learn-the-concept-of-photosynthesis

27/05/2024

How can you visibly notice the effect of photosynthesis?

This simple science experiment will spark the interest of students as they observe the biological phenomenon!

https://www.teachertribe.world/post/watch-how-leaves-breather-and-learn-the-concept-of-photosynthesis

Things needed- • One glass bowl • A cup of lukewarm water • A green large leaf plucked from a tree • A small stoneDirections-1. Fill the large glass bowl with the cup of lukewarm water.2. Place the green large leaf into the bowl of lukewarm water and put the small stone on top of it, to subm...

23/05/2024

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22/05/2024

What is 'infobesity'?

Why is it even more relevant in this day and age?

How does it occur?

Read more here: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/infobesity-an-overdose-of-information

The advent of technology has resulted in wider access to information across the world. A person often comes across multiple sources of information online. There are pages and pages of resource available on a topic. The vastness of information not only increases the knowledge, but also leads to ‘in...

20/05/2024

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16/05/2024

How do metal clips respond in different environments?

This science experiment tells students more about it!

All you need is a few simple ingredients.

Read on to know more! https://www.teachertribe.world/post/learn-how-liquids-affect-magnets

Things needed- • 3 glass cups • Magnet • 12 metal paper clips • ½ cup water • ½ cup of vegetable oil • ½ cup of cornstarch (You can make some using cornflour powder at home)Directions-1. Place the three glass cups in a row.2. Fill the first cup with water, the second glass with vegeta...

15/05/2024

How can education be made relevant to students?

Will 'hands-on' learning help them learn better?

Read here to know more: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/making-education-relevant-for-students

Education is an ongoing process of understanding concepts and things around us which constitutes the way of life. Since formal learning occurs more in classrooms, there comes a need to ensure that the lessons taught to students are made of use. Therefore, it is necessary for teachers to make learnin...

13/05/2024

What are 'visual' learning and 'verbal' learning?

How to identify students' learning styles and work with them?

Read here to learn more! https://www.teachertribe.world/post/identifying-different-learners-and-their-learning-styles

A typical classroom is composed of different kinds of learners. There are those who grasp concepts immediately, those who learn gradually and there are those who learn through experimentation. Learning is a process of acquiring knowledge. Each learner has a different way of learning, and this varies...

08/05/2024

With rising temperatures across the board, summer is here to stay.

How can you protect yourself from a summer heart and prevent a heatstroke?

https://www.teachertribe.world/post/how-to-handle-a-heatstroke

With summer at its peak, there are high chances of people getting heat or sunstroke. Heat stroke is one of the most serious forms of heat injury and is also considered a medical emergency.The effects of heatstroke are known to damage the brain and injure internal organs, and can affect people across...

07/05/2024

Can brainstorming be incorporated into classrooms?

How can it be effective for students?

Read here to know more: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/brainstorming-the-road-to-creative-solutions

A traditional classroom does not provide much scope for interaction between the students and the teacher. Many new methods have been developed to make learning a two-way process. Group discussions, presentations, role playing, dramatisation are all modern methods of effective classroom engagement. A...

07/05/2024

The teaching profession requires plenty of reading and learning from different sources of information.

How can teachers save interesting articles and sources for reading later?

Read here to learn more about the app and its benefits!

https://www.teachertribe.world/post/pocket-app-we-recommend

The internet is full information - articles, videos and audio files. It takes great effort to find the apt ones and greater effort to save and consume these files. Pocket is an app that takes content that comes our way and helps us create our own space filled with topics that interest us.An app from...

02/05/2024

How does the physics concept of resistance affect a magnet and a paper clip?

This science experiment will interest students and explain the concept even better!

Read here to learn more: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/learn-how-liquids-affect-magnets

Things needed- • 3 glass cups • Magnet • 12 metal paper clips • ½ cup water • ½ cup of vegetable oil • ½ cup of cornstarch (You can make some using cornflour powder at home)Directions-1. Place the three glass cups in a row.2. Fill the first cup with water, the second glass with vegeta...

30/04/2024

Is a child spending too much time with technology and becomes irritable if the gadget is taken away?

If so, the child may be affected by technology addiction.

Read here to know more: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/7-signs-your-child-is-a-technology-addict

If your child is awake, he /she is probably online! This is a famous saying you might have heard time and again. However, it is sad how kids these days even sleep and wake up with technology.Gone are the days when children enjoyed playing outdoors. Today, most kids are glued to gadgets, be it in the...

29/04/2024

How can incorporating dance and movement in the classroom help students learn better?

This International Dance Day understand more about involving dance in learning.

Read here to know more: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/beating-the-blues-and-tapping-away

The medium of dance has been a significant part of human evolution since the ancient civilisations. Throughout history and into the modern era, the art form has transcended eras and socio-cultural boundaries to be a timeless form of expression of the human experience. From the graceful movements of....

24/04/2024

What is a communication disorder?

What are the symptoms of speech or language disorder?

Learn more about the various types of communication disorder and how to treat them.

Read here: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/understanding-communication-disorders

Communication is the interaction between individuals. It plays a crucial role in the exchange of thoughts and ideas between people. Children are often prone to disorders in communication, which hinders their interaction with others around.What is ‘communication disorder’?Communication disorder r...

22/04/2024

How can we contribute to preserving nature and conserving our resources this Earth Day?

Read here to know more: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/earth-day

The word ‘earth’ itself paints the picture of big green lawns, gigantic waterfalls, lush green forests, a small bud slowly blooming or a forest full of animals. Every year on 22nd April, we celebrate Earth Day to remind the whole world of how beautiful it would be if we conserve these beauties. ...

19/04/2024

Can a barometer be made from household items?

How can students measure atmospheric pressure on the instrument?

Read here for an interesting scientific experiment:
https://www.teachertribe.world/post/create-your-own-barometer-to-measure-atmospheric-pressure

Things needed-1. A glass tumbler2. A ruler3. Cellotape4. A plastic tube (you will get this in any hardware shop)5. Some bubble gum6. WaterDirections-1. Place the ruler in the glass tumbler and hold it against one side.2. Using the cellotape, tape the ruler on the inside of the glass tumbler. Make su...

17/04/2024

What is 'Sensory Processing Disorder'?

How does it compare to ADHD?

Read here to learn on how to address SPD in children and how schools can help: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/understanding-sensory-processing-disorder

What is it?Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is also called as Sensory Integration Disfunction (SID). SPD is a condition where the brain has trouble understanding, receiving and responding to information that comes through the senses. People with SPD are either oversensitive or under-sensitive to th...

16/04/2024

'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' is often used to emphasize the importance of sports alongside academics.

Read here to know why sports and play should be held in high regard in a student's life.

Read more:- https://www.teachertribe.world/post/sports-how-important-is-it

Gone are the days when children led a stress-free life. With the growing competition, the pressure also grows and children hardly have any time to unwind and relax.However, bearing this in mind, educational institutes have allotted a specific time every week for kids, to keep aside their textbooks a...

11/04/2024

The mystified lens through which people often view therapy and mental health needs to be cleared.

What are the misconceptions regarding therapy?

Read here to know more: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/mental-health-you-demystifying-counselling

Did you know that a NIMHANS survey suggests that one in every 20 Indians suffer from depression? But this is only the tip of the iceberg and the more commonly known mental health issue. We face challenges every day in our lives. It is a cause for concern when we are no longer able to deal with these...

04/04/2024

What are the 10 skills that are required in a learner in the 2024?

In this article by G. Balasubramanian, former Director of Academics CBSE details the skillset that a learner may want to develop in themselves.

Read here to learn more!: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/ten-skills-the-future-learners-would-need-10-mins-read

G. Balasubramanian is a doyen of school education in India. He has held several positions of leadership at CBSE, including Director Academics. He was the brain behind the introduction of several innovations at CBSE which included frontline curriculum, Communicative Approach to Language Teaching, Inf...

03/04/2024

What do 'passive' and 'intellective' imagination entail?

Can you encourage a child to develop their imagination?

Read here to know why imagination is needed as a human: https://www.teachertribe.world/post/encouraging-your-child-to-imagine

A child looking at a book may see just a book or something more creative. Either way, it depends upon his/her imagination. While all are born with it, most people tend to lose the imaginative spark as they grow up.Imagination in simple terms is the ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful.....