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Struggling to Focus? How a Multisensory Pedagogical Approach Re-engages Students

A child goes to school, sits through classes, finishes assignments, and everything appears more or less fine. From the outside, nothing feels obviously wrong. Yet, somewhere in between, small things begin to shift. Attention drifts a little faster. Interest fades sooner than before. School slowly starts feeling like something

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Top Cambridge Syllabus Schools in Chennai: A Parent’s Guide  

Most parents who begin searching for a school don’t start with a clear decision. It rarely happens that way. It usually begins with something smaller, a quiet feeling that something about their child’s learning isn’t quite sitting right, even if everything looks fine from the outside. Not a major issue,

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The Power of Movement, Mindfulness, and Tai Chi in Child Development

Written by Melchizedekh (SLP) with inputs from K. Subramanian Yoga, Karate and Tai-Chi Instructor Movement is the fundamental expression of life. It is the invisible thread that separates what we consider living from that of non living. Every vital process of life namely breathing, circulation, neural

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School children performing group balancing activity during outdoor sports event

The Importance of Sports in Student Life

By Pooraneshwar M, Physical Education Trainer Looking for the best International School in Chennai that focuses on sports and holistic development? Sports play a vital role in the overall development of students. In today’s fast-paced world, students often focus only on academics; however, physical activities are

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High school students in uniform engaged in group discussion in classroom

COMMUNICATION

Trust me it’s not a boring explanation By Melchizedekh (SLP) The Threefold Cord of Communication Ecclesiastes chapter 4 verse 12, the last part says: “…a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” The literal interpretation of this verse is different, but the point I’m drawing your attention

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Creative Artwork Representing Cognitive Learning and Brain Development

Warning: This Method May Grow Your Brain!

by  Swathy Ramesh The Feuerstein Method and Cognitive Development in Children Yes, the Feuerstein Method really grows your brain. How? The method forces you to think about your thinking. Is it real? Yes. From What to How, from How to Why, and from Why to Why

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Colorful Illustration Showcasing Brain Activity and Creative Thinking

“My phone’s memory is full… I need a memory card…” 

– by Mrs. Ambika P K These thoughts often come to me at the most ill-timed moment  just as I am about to capture a beautiful scene on my phone’s camera. The device slows down due to insufficient memory caused by clutter. I took my phone

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AI generated image of Interactive Circle Time Session Encouraging Communication and Social Skills in Classroom

Why Circle Time in Schools Is Important for Emotional Wellbeing and Child Development

 – By Mrs. Lalitha Ramanujan  Talking or expressing what you feel is a good way to accept our emotions and gain strength to know we have unlimited pathways to grow. Student life is as challenging as that of a life of an adult. An adult often

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Dynamic 3D Typography Tunnel Representing Language, Communication, and Learning Flow

Spelling Is an Invention of the Devil – Or Is It?

“Spelling is an invention of the devil.” – By Mrs. Lalitha Ramanujan This struck me immensely. During my school days, I had to focus with all my might to remember the right sequence of letters. Very often I have heard adults say, “Look carefully at the

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Creative Concept Illustration of Knowledge Journey Leading to Global Awareness and Discovery

Is Cognitive Education Included in Our Curriculum?

– By Mrs. Lalitha Ramanujan What should students learn, and how should they learn it? Where do we stand as teachers? Are we solely focused on the content that students should learn? Teaching students how to learn any content can shift our perspective. The curriculum is

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