Kreative Palette

  Rabindranath Tagore was not only a poet but he was a complete body of art. There are many facts about him which are not that popular. Let’s have a look: A True Propagator of Education Tagore wanted to break the conventional methods of education and he realized that dream. He invested the money from his Nobel Prize to build Vishwa Bharati in Shantiniketan, West Bengal. Tagore Met Einstein The two figures were poles apart but Einstein had actually invited Tagore for a discussion on their beliefs. This conversation has been documented too in the book “Note on the Nature of Reality”. Art at Age 60 He discovered his knack of painting when he turned 60. He discovered this hidden passion and then created several extraordinary pieces. Tagore’s poems and songs are truly progressive in respect to that time and age. That is the reason those are still highly popular in any current context.    

Teaching kids about morality is important at all ages. Teachers do it on a daily basis. Some of the ways they use are: Being a Role Model Students would only learn from seeing. So, being morally upright around the students is very important. Sharing Everyday Experiences with Students Teachers make use of the daily happenings in their personal or professional or social life to drive home a point. Students can learn from those anecdotes. Teaching Students the Value of Accountability Students often get into trouble. If they are not held accountable for their actions, at the right moment, children would not learn to be responsible in their actions.  Teachers use various other subtle or stricter ways to inculcate better values in children.

The rate of development in children is very fast and complex too. Thus, they have to have a sense of high self-esteem to absorb all the information around them sensibly. Few tips on that are: Show Respect Children should never be felt as inexperienced in life as compared to the adults. That would lead them to express their feelings, opinions and ideas in a better manner. Show Empathy Children can go through a multitude of situations daily. Adults should try to listen to those without any judgments and should encourage them on the positive ones. Praise when Needed Whenever the children do something god, even something small, they should be praised. That makes them self-affirmative.  Make them Participate in Sports Activities Playing sports and engaging with their classmates in various sporting events help in building a sense of self esteem in students. To secure their future, it is very important to make them strong since an early age.

Children get into different sorts of troubles all the time. There are some discipline methods which can be used for positive results: Talk Frankly with them about their Limits If you communicate the rules and boundaries clearly for your children from the beginning then they would know before crossing those. Once that line is crossed, they would know that punishment is what they would get. Explain them their Bad Behaviour in a Calm but Firm Voice Children should be spoken with in a calm but firm voice about their actions. They need to know and understand their faults like an adult. They should be scared of the consequences. Take Away Privileges as Punishment This is perhaps the best way to teach them to be responsible. Cutting away their favourite activities is the correct consequence they pay for their wrong actions. Violence is never the answer however; the alternative does take a lot of patience. 

Students in the younger ages can become overwhelming to deal with but there are certain things which teachers can try out to ease out the situation. Some of those are: Establishing Eye Contact Keeping steady eye contact while talking is essential for all age groups and this becomes even more important for kids. It shows your active participation in the conversation. Explaining the Mistakes and Corrections  Most often students are punished or corrected for their mistakes. If instead they can be explained the consequences of their actions and the importance of the corrections then it would lead to a better understanding of the situation. Using Encouraging Words Positive and encouraging words help students in building their self-confidence. Using more of those has a better long term impact. An understanding student is built with the power of her/his communication. There are many more things which can be done to assure just that.

The process of cleansing your system is different for different individuals. It depends on an individual’s lifestyle. Following celebrities blindly would not be helpful in this case. For instance, if your diet consists of cooked food mostly then cleansing for you might be to have raw fruits and vegetables. For someone else it might be giving up caffeine, sugar, flour and processed food for a specific period of time. There are many who fast a day per week and stick to liquids only to give the body a break from digesting solid foods. The goals should be realistic for you and should also be in tune with your body’s capability. It is always better if the recommendations of a diet coach or a dietician are followed to achieve the best results. Experimentation might not be the best choice in this case.

Kids always don’t know how to behave in different social circles. There are certain tips which parents can follow to develop this sense in them. Some of those are: Encourage them to Display Emotions Teaching kids that displaying emotions and not bottling those up is very important. That way, with age, they would understand how to channel their various emotions. When to Ask for Help Kids should be taught the hows and whens of asking for help. They must not feel embarrassed in situations they absolutely should not. Engage them in Extracurricular Activities Sports or theatres or dance or music classes would be helpful in getting like-minded kids together and they would understand their personal calling. A child’s mental growth happens daily and small measures can go a very long way.

Children have to take in so much information that they tend to forget some important ones at times. There are certain steps which can be taken to ensure the child’s memory is kept steady: Visualization If students can somehow visualize or form mental pictures of what they have learnt then that helps them in retaining that knowledge.  Regular Practice of Lessons Learnt Since their information load is huge so being in regular touch with those is important. With regular practice, the knowledge gets embedded in the brain. Teach them to Focus Engaging children in activities which require focus is highly important. If they can focus better while studying then their knowledge intake gets better. Memory skills acquired in the young age stays with them all their lives. 

Students can benefit immensely from activities which would give them a practical experience of the reality of lives. It can be for social causes or for their future professional ones.  There are various issues which need active understanding, participation and adaptation in the current generation. Students can get an experience of it from engaging in different volunteering activities. It can be simple things like cleaning the school area or the play area or even taking up any fixed household or neighbourhood chore. These give them an inside look into the hard work which they have to endure to set up their own lives later, as responsible adults.   

 There are so many consequences of inadequate sleep which affect the well being of the entire body. So, there are many ways to create a healthy sleep pattern by incorporating some basic habits to our daily routine, some of which are: 1. Have a ‘calming down’ time before going to bed. Laptops, mobiles or any other digital medium must be avoided during this time to let the brain soothe. 2. Exercise leads to a good sleeping cycle. 3. Lesser caffeine intake in the afternoon and evening leads to better sleep at night. 4. Eating smaller meals while nearing bedtime reduces any chances of discomfort. 5. Try and expose yourself to natural light in the earlier part of the day to suit the body’s circadian rhythm. There are many other comforting habits which might make you sleep better. Identify those and start practicing them.

A steady flow of general knowledge is crucial in building up a sensible individual. She/he/they must be aware of their surroundings since a very tender age. The benefits of this are: Better at Public Speaking Knowledge of the happenings in the world helps a child in speaking while in public. These students leave a mark in the minds of all they interact with. It eliminates the sense of fear in them. A Better Mental State If a child is aware of the society’s happenings, then she/he can make better decisions for them and become independent individuals sooner. They learn to form opinions and have their own perspectives to share. An aware child is always a few steps ahead in life. General knowledge does just that!

In the entire process of teaching and learning, it is very important that children ask questions. Their inquisitiveness would complete their knowledge gain .  Promoting this habit prepares them for their future as well. Using various means like visuals, audio-visuals, group discussions, one-on-one interactions etc aid in taking the process forward. If the children find interest in the process of teaching, only then will they be interested in asking questions to clear their doubts. Collaborative thinking would lead to formation of newer queries and so it’s often good if students can be engaged in sessions of discussions on the lessons they learnt in class occasionally.