Art, they say, is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination. The human brain, in my opinion, models things in two ways: Rules and Arts. While the former is laid down to set the boundaries to human behaviors and actions, the latter...
Learning aids increase children’s understanding significantly and have an invaluable purpose in the classroom. But, if you think getting these is time-consuming and expensive, read on! Inspired by some of their teachers’ efforts in the classroom, children at one of our partner schools thought it wasn’t...
Teachers are seldom out of ideas. The textbook often confines them to a limited source of information. Enabling them to become tech-savvy makes their work easy, efficient and effective and leads to happier classrooms. Furthermore, creating access to the plethora of information out there improves...
Did you ever have the courage? Did you ever have the confidence? Did you ever have the belief to succeed? These were not inherent traits in us but were sown by our teachers who had the belief and confidence in us. They not only teach...
A changemaker lives life in a way that writes history that cannot be denied or disputed. In a quest to find those changemakers, The Model School program by TIDE along with Bhumi enables children to lead sustainable lives, and to respect and fight for the...
Recently one of our teachers from the School Transformation Program made a change in her classroom after experiencing a powerful practice in one of Bhumi's workshops. Shanthi, a teacher of Seva Samajam Nursery and Primary School says, “As a teacher, I want to concentrate on my...
When Chennai Got Talent competition contacted one of our homes for a special performance by special children, we really didn't have a lot of time in hand! However, as the training kicked off, we were absolutely stunned to see how the children were able to...
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new"- Albert Einstein Little Einsteins Science (LES) focuses on children, from grades 6, 7 and 8, enhancing their knowledge in Science. To further the effectiveness of teaching and develop in children an interest to learn,...
"A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning." Teaching is probably the most rewarding and selfless career. Every moment inside a classroom gives a teacher an opportunity to influence children by spreading the gift of knowledge. But, being a...
“Within our dreams and aspirations, we find opportunities” In Bhumi’s quest towards a better future, there are some stories that inspire more than most. One such story is that of young Ms. Bhuvaneshwari, a tenacious girl who has benefitted from Bhumi’s scholarship programme for lesser privileged children. The daughter of a...