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Reasons why to teach children Hindi

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Hindi is spoken by around 260 million people across the globe as a native tongue, with another estimated 120 million people use Hindi as a second language in countries such as India and Nepal. So many people – from children to adults – take up a second language at some point in their lives, as they appreciate the benefits it can bring, not only by allowing you to reach out and communicate to millions of new people but also due to the cultural enrichment that language learning has. This alone could be a reason to teach children Hindi, but we do have more reasons below:

Fourth Most Spoken Language

Hindi is the mother language of the second largest populated country in the world. Therefore it has become the 04th most spoken language after English, Chinese & Spanish. This is the most important reason why to teach your children Hindi.

Useful for Communication all Over India & Neighbouring Countries

Hindi is the second language of almost the whole of the Indian Sub-Continent. This would be really helpful for children to establish communications with others in the region. Also, Hindi has a vast history with it. The kids can enjoy that too.

Hindi is a Phonetic Language

Unlike English, Hindi is a phonetic language. That means the words in Hindi are pronounced as they are written. This could be a new experience for English Speaking Children. This can be a real advantage when learning a language, as it makes picking up new words and developing your vocabulary much easier.

They could enjoy the Indian Culture more Deeply

As most of the people in India speak Hindi, the kids can enjoy the different cultures in India more deeply. They could communicate with almost all people in India & nearby countries & could understand them more broadly.

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Guru Gobind Singh: The Fighter

Jan 20
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Guru Gobind Singh: The Fighter

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Guru Gobind Singh

Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Sikh Guru. Also he was also a spiritual master, warrior, poet & philosopher. He is known for the battles led by him against the Mughals. He is also known to lead the Sikh Community as their 10th leader.

Early Life

Guru Gobind Singh was the only son of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru. He was born in Patna on 22 December 1666. Also, his birth name was Gobind Rai. When Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed by Aurangzeb for refusing to convert to Islam, Gobind Rai became the tenth leader of Sikhs. 

 

After becoming the 10th leader, he got educated in literature, horse riding & archery. The life example and leadership of Guru Gobind Singh have been of historical importance to the Sikhs. Also, he institutionalized the Khalsa, who played the key role in protecting the Sikhs long after his death, such as during the nine invasions of Punjab and holy war led by Ahmad Shah Abdali from Afghanistan between 1747 and 1769.

Founder of Khalsa

Guru Gobind Singh initiated the Five K’s tradition of the Khalsa,

Kesh: uncut hair.

Kangha: a wooden comb.

Kara: an iron or steel bracelet worn on the wrist.

Kirpan: a sword or dagger.

Kacchera: short breeches.

 

He also announced a code of discipline for Khalsa warriors. Tobacco, eating ‘halal’ meat, fornication and adultery were forbidden.

Scriptures:

Guru Granth Sahib: Holy Scripture of Sikhism.

 

Dasam Granth: A scriptures that include hymns, Hindu texts, etc.

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Jan 18
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Martin Luther King Jr. (Small Biography)

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Introduction

Martin Luther King Jr. was born with the name of Michael King Jr. on 15 January. He was an American politician & activist. Martin Luther King Jr. was well known for his involvement in the US Civil Rights Movement. He believed in non-violence and was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi. 

Early Life

Martin Luther King Jr. was born Micheal King Jr. on January 15, 1929, in Georgia, United States of America. When he was young, he had a friend who was white. But, to their skin colour, both the young lads had to attend different schools. After a while, the white boy stopped meeting King Jr. stating that “we are white & you are coloured.” This hurt King Jr. and the boy went back to his parents for clarification.

 

When King’s parents got to know about the happening, they had a long discussion on slavery & racism in America. When King got to know about the hatred, violence, and oppression he started hating white people. But, his parents, being good Christians, advised him not to. As their duty was to love all human beings.

 

In High School, King was well known for his public speaking skills. He chose English & Sociology as his main subjects while at school. 

Education & Profession

In 1951, King began doctoral studies in systematic theology at Boston University. He also attended philosophy classes at Harvard University as an audit student in 1952 and ‘53. He received his Ph.D. degree on June 5, 1955. By then he was appointed as a pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. He was 24 when he was appointed as the pastor. 

While working he met with Coretta Scott, a student of New England Conservatory of Music, and married her. He married on June 18, 1953 in his hometown.

A Life of Activism

In March 1955, Claudwttw Colvin, a fifteen year old black schoolgirl in Montgomery, stood up against racial segregation. But, this incident involved a minor, and so the incident was let go. But, nine months later, a similar incident occurred with another black woman named Rosa Parks. She was arrested because of not giving up. King initiated a movement known as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which lasted 385 days. In this time period, his house was bombed, he was arrested and in the end the United States of America changed the law and racial segregation became illegal.

Awards & Recognitions

King Jr, had at least 50 honorary degrees from universities & colleges. At the time he was the youngest to win the Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded to him for leading nonviolent resistance to racial prejudice in the USA.

Jan 17
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School Reopening In Odisha: Health Safety Guide

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With schools all over Odisha reopening, the health safety of the students is the first priority of every school. The schools have done their part for the safety of students. Now, what can the students and parents do to stay safe? Here are some guidelines that students can follow, for their health safety.

Clean Hands, Healthy You

Students should carry a hand sanitizer. They should clean their hands regularly. Also, the students should make sure that they do clean their hands after they touch the public surfaces. Also, touching the nose & eyes is a big No. So, the students should take care of these things when attending their classes.

The teachers have to keep an eye on the students so that they follow the ‘clean hand, healthy you’ policy.

Social Distancing is the Key

The students are encouraged to maintain social distance between them. Without the social distancing part, all the other efforts are worthless. This will be a great feat to achieve by the teachers but this has to be done.

The students are to be advised every day about it. Also, the teachers are to keep an eye on the students in their classroom. They have to make sure that the students are on the safe side.

Masks are a Must

Masks are really important. This helps in limiting the spread of the disease or other illness. The students are to be advised by the parents & their teachers to wear them.

Also, the teachers have to make sure that the students are wearing their masks at all times.

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Jan 13
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Lohri: The Harvest Festival

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Introduction

Lohri is celebrated in North India, especially in Punjab. It is celebrated on 13 January which is one day before Makar Sankranti. Lohri also relates to the festivities celebrated in the harvesting of farmers. It is celebrated in Punjab as the harvesting season and the end of the winter season.

This festival is celebrated in different states of India. Except for Punjab, this festival is celebrated in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu Kashmir, and Delhi. Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14 January, and the next day, Pongal is celebrated by Tamil Hindus.

Thus, it is celebrated in various forms in India.

One day before the eve of Makar Sankranti, Lohri is celebrated with great fanfare in Punjab, Haryana, and neighboring states. Lohri holds special significance for the Punjabi people.

A few days before Lohri, young children start collecting wood, nuts, peanuts, gajjak, and til rewari for the eve of Lohri.

A fire is lighted on the eve of Lohri in the evening.

People circle the fire and dance & sing there. People around the fire are offered with peanuts, til rewari, maize seeds, etc. Sitting around the fire, people enjoy eating rewari, maize seeds, gajjak, etc.

And the house where a person is newly married or has a child is specially greeted. First, Lohri of a new bride or the child is very special in the house or for the family.

Lohri was earlier known as Tilodi.

The word “Tilodi” is derived from the combination of two words sesame and road (jaggery), which changed over time and became famous as Lohri.

History of Lohri

Farmers of Punjab see Lohri as a financial day. During this time, the farmer brothers pray and thank God for the harvest before harvesting. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Punjab, a day for the farmers to thank their lord and master.

Lohri night is considered to be the longest night of the year, according to the Hindu calendar.

This festival is celebrated on January 13, which falls in Paush or Magha according to the Hindu calendar.

Why Is It Celebrated?

The folklore “Sunder Mundriye” is the tale of a man called Dulla Bhatti. Once upon a time, there were two orphan girls named Sundari and Mundari. Their uncle wanted to sell them to market as a slave.

At the same time, there was a famous bandit named Dulla Bhatti.

He freed both the girls, Sundari and Mundari from there and arranged their marriage with two boys of the village. And he gave them dowry from the stolen money.

Dulla Bhatti helped the girls, and after convincing the boys to burn a fire in a forest, Sundari and Mundri got married.

Dulla himself bestowed both of them. It is said that the groom gave him sugar as an omen.

Some people also believe that Lohri is celebrated in the memory of Saint Kabir’s wife, Loi. And the word Lohri is also originated from the name Loi. And it is also said that Lohri and Holika are both sisters.

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Dec 23
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Aparnaa Carnival (Day 1): Events at the best school in Jharsuguda

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The best school in Jharsuguda, Aparnaa World School organizes events regularly for the students. Also, these events are really innovative & the students really have fun. Let’s remember Aparnaa Carnival, one of the best events in Jharsuguda. The students, parents & teachers had a fun time at this event.

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Hot Air Balloon (The Main Attraction)

Being the best school in Jharsuguda, Aparnaa World School lived up to its name. The main attraction in Aparnaa Carnival was the ‘Hot Air Balloon‘. The officials made sure that every student gets a ride. Also, students claimed it to be the best experience in their lives.

The parents & teachers too enjoyed the ride. The operators were fully professional. Also, the students were taken good care of during the flight. There were many more things apart from the hot air balloon. Some students came together to create a ‘PUBG Arena’. Let’s talk about it next!

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PUBG Arena

Some of the smart ones got this idea of creating a real-life PUBG Arena. The students created hideouts & got some toy guns. What was next, all the students were really excited to be a part of it. Only 10 students were allowed to play at a time. All the kids were divided into two groups with a lingering time limit.

Within the given 10 minutes the group to get the most kills was the winner. Being the best school in Jharsuguda, the school awarded the students that own the game. While all this was happening in one place, some circuits were set up for the students who wanted some physical exercise.

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Physical Activity Circuits

There were activities of all genres. There were almost 15 different circuits spread all around the campus. Aparnaa World School, the best school in Jharsuguda, took good care that all students have their safety harnesses on. There were trained professionals at every circuit to take care of the safety of the kids enjoying there.

The students were really excited with all the different hurdles they got all around the campus. Sometimes there were the adults trying them out too. Overall the first day was an awesome start to a 03-day event.

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Nov 27
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Reading Habits in Kids (Cultivate the habit)

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Cultivating reading habits in kids has become really important these days. With the growing technology, parents are in a confusion of what to do.

Here are a few key points to help you with it.

Daily Reading Time

Allotting a specific time for reading can take the effort a long way.  This, in turn, develops a habit of reading in the children. After some time the kids will do it on their own. But, at the start, you have to sit with them. This will help a lot to get reading habits in kids.

Create a Reading Space

A proper place for reading is really worth it. This will help the child to concentrate on the book. Helping them to understand the subject in more depth. Although a quiet room with some books & a study table will help.

Reading to Children

At the start, children will not be attentive in reading. So, you have to read some books with them. Let them feel & enjoy the writer’s thoughts. This will help a lot in cultivating reading habits in kids.

Trips to Libraries

Sitting & reading at a library is a beautiful experience. Kids should get to feel that. So take them to libraries. Let them sit down and read something. With them, you can read something too.

Reading Freedom

The children should be able to read whatever they feel like. It’s a big no-no to tell them what to read. This in turn will discourage them from reading. So, it’s a must to develop good reading habits in children.

Make the kids relate

Now reading a lot & not relating to any of it won’t help. Make the children relate to the writer’s thoughts. Show them the thoughts in day to day life. This will make them interested in reading more & living it.

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Nov 22
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Importance of Education (How to Teach Children)

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Teaching the importance of education to the children is really necessary. They should realize the importance of education. We can do that in many ways, the following being the important ones.

Practicals

Practicals are an important part of life. A practical session of any subject can make the importance of the subject clear. So, ask them to use their education in solving day to day problems. Like you can ask them to help you out in calculations, teaching them the importance of mathematics. Similarly, doing small experiments in houses can trigger their interest in science. Also, asking them quizzes on different topics can be of help.

Reading

Reading is a way to gain information from throughout the world. There are millions of books with billions of ideas in them. One can ask children to inculcate the habit of reading. This, in turn, will increase their concentration and understand of the knowledge given in the books. Only asking the child to read something won’t help. We have to first start reading for them then slowly transition them to reading themselves.

Writing

Writing is a way of expression. Children should be practicing it more often. Teach them calligraphy to generate their interest. Once they are interested in the topic ask them to write their thoughts, poems, essays, etc. This will help them process their thoughts better and express it in words.

Travel Better

We can be entertained in malls, theatres, cafes, etc. But, ideally, they are not the best places for the child to visit. Instead of that, you could plan to take the child out for trips to science parks, museums, planetarium, etc., that will generate their interest in their studies.

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Oct 31
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The Iron Man of India: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Young Age

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born on 31 October 1875 in a small village of Gujarat. As Patel’s father was a farmer by profession, Patel grew up in a simple environment devoid of luxuries. He helped his father in the fields and studied at the NK High School, Petlad. Throughout school, he was a very wise and intelligent student. In spite of poor financial conditions, his । father wanted to send him to college but Vallabhbhai refused. For about three years he stayed at home, worked hard, and prepared for the District Leader’s examination, hence passing with a very good percentage.

Adult Life

Patel hated to work for anyone, especially the Britishers. He was a person of independent nature. Soon he started his own practice of law in a place Called Godhara which flourished in no time. He saved money and made financial arrangement for the entire family, After gaining self-sufficiency and financial, Patel his Childhood pride with him to start his married life. In 1904, he got a baby daughter Manibel, and in 1905, his son Dahya was born.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel sent his elder brother to England for higher studies in law. In 1908. Vitthal Bhai (Patel’s elder brother’) returned as a barrister and started practicing in Bombay. In 1909, Patel’s wife become Seriously. ill and was taken to Bombay for treatment. Vallabh Bhai had to go for the hearing of an urgent case and his wife died. He was stunned. He admitted his children to St Mary’s School Bombay and left for England. He became a barrister and returned to India in 1913.

Freedom Fighter Life

Around 1915, he came across Mahatma Gandhi when the Swadeshi Movement was at its peak. Gandhiji gave a lecture at a place in Ahmedabad where Patel heard him and was very impressed and started actively participating in the freedom movement. The British government’s atrocities increased. The government declared to confiscate all the lands of farmers. It was Patel who forced the British Government to amend the rules. He brought together the farmers and encouraged them to fight the move of the British and hence acquired the title of ‘Sardar’.

The British Government considered him a threat and his lectures were considered anti-government and he was imprisoned several times. In 1942, he took part in the Quit India Movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and was arrested along with other leaders.

At the time of Independence & After

At the time of independence, when India was to be divided into two nations, it was Sardar Patel who successfully obtained accession from the ‘Nawabs’ of Hyderabad and Junagadh respectively, who wanted to join Pakistan. Hence, Patel played an instrumental role in integrating present-day India using frank diplomacy and military action,

As the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India, Patel organized relief for refugees in Punjab and Delhi, and led efforts to restore peace across the nation, Hailed as the Iron Man of  India, he is also remembered as the ‘Patron Saint’ of India’s civil servants for establishing modern all-India services. Patel was also one of the earliest proponents of property rights and free in India.

 Vallabhbhai Patel’s leadership enabled the accession of almost every princely state. Sardar Patel vehemently Opposed Nehru move Of taking Kashmir issue to the United Nations and advised him against it. patel’s health began declining rapidly in 1950’s when personalised medical staff was arranged to attend to him daily. His daughter, Maniben , in response to his worsening medical conditions, restricted his official meetings and engagements.

The Last Days

After suffering a massive heart attack, Sardar Patel left the world on 15 December 1950 at Birla House in Bombay. In an unprecedented and unrepeated gesture, on the day after his death, more than 1500 officers of India’s civil and police services congregated to mourn at Patel’s residence in Delhi and pledged complete loyalty and unremitting zeal in India’s service.

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Oct 23
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Empathetic Education: Integral Part of the Top School in Western Odisha

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Empathy is a way of connecting with other people that shows you understand that they’re experiencing something meaningful. Even though you may not understand exactly how it feels for them. In other words, empathy is about finding a way to connect and to be able to say, “I want to understand how this feels to you and let you know that you’re not alone.” Being the top school in western Odisha, we suggest practicing this at your homes too.

Think about yourself at first

It is very difficult to connect with others if you are not very aware of your own behavior. While teacher training is extremely helpful, you may not be aware of some of your own approaches in how you manage your class once you settle in a routine. For example, it is worth noting what triggers certain emotions at work, such as frustration or even anger. Then, it is also useful to recognize feelings of self-doubt, your reactions to stress, and even whether you are going through burnout. Usually, when we do not address these problems, they end up piling up and they might affect our ability to interact with others. Asking for help from peers or a supervisor is a good strategy that will help teachers cope better in the long run.

Let them see you as you

Let yourself be seen. This is way easier said than done. However, in sharing our shortcomings as well as our successes, we are being more authentic. An educator that holds back cannot demand full openness from their students. You can admit when you are not having the best day, or when you got a fact wrong. You can be open about that one time you struggled with a concept in school, or got a bad grade. Students do not need to see perfection, they need someone they can relate to and someone that they can trust.

Show students how to be more empathetic

Many teachers choose their profession after being inspired by an educator themselves — someone that has had a great impact on their life. For example, I will never forget my Math teacher, who had a tough-love approach to teaching, but made time after her normal teaching schedule to tutor students who were struggling, because “everyone deserves a second, third, and fourth chance”. Students will tend to look up to teachers that show more empathy towards them and in turn, show more kindness towards one another and emulate positive behaviors.

Separate behavior from the student

This is nothing innovative, yet we tend to fall into the trap of identifying students according to some behaviors that they exhibit in class. There is a good student and a problem student. The problem with labels (aside from the fact that they belong on jars, not on students) is that students will internalize and identify with the said label. This can in turn become a self-fulfilling prophecy, not to mention that it will also alter your own perceptions and expectations of your students. Other negative aspects are lower confidence in themselves and lower confidence in their academic skills. Instead, one of the building blocks of a good relationship with students is separating what they do vs. who they are as a person.

We at the top school in western Odisha encourage our teachers to be empathetic to the students.

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