This is a story of #Collaboration and the #ButterflyEffect On Apr 5th we inaugurated a new toilet block for the girl children. This was conducted at the Panchayat Union Primary School, Kothimangalam, Tirukazhukundram, TN. This school caters to 164 students. It has an energetic principal and invested teachers. The project as part of Bhumi‘s Ignite+ […]
Excited faces of children and parents actively engaging in discussions were common sights at the Anbana Kudumbam (Loving Family) event at Dhanalakshmi Primary School on 9th April 2022. Monika, a 2020-22 Cohort Fellow, with the HELO Team organised the event for over 120 parents of the school with the aim of creating awareness around mental health, well-being, and […]
In a first of its kind, Anjali, a 2020-22 Cohort Bhumi Fellow, along with the Social & Emotional Learning Team organised “Vaanga Pazhagalam!” event at her school, Macaulay Nursery and Primary School on 26th March 2022. The event was conceptualised for parents to explore “mental well-being” and enable families to spend quality time together. The event saw […]
In the survey titled ‘India’s Future in Next-Generation Tech & STEM’ conducted in June 2021 by Avishkaar – robotics, coding & ed-tech provider, it’s found that only 57% of girls are willing to pursue a career in the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) in India when compared to 85% of their male […]
Children need a fine balance of indoor and outdoor games for their holistic development. Indoor games help children develop their fine motor skills and gather their focus. Interaction with peers teaches them how to handle success & failure and to be a team player. Bhumi Fellow Monika helped bring fun into her classroom by introducing […]
“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world” – Nelson Mandela There is strong evidence that high-quality infrastructure facilitates better instruction, improves student outcomes, and reduces dropout rates, among other benefits. A joyful and safe space ensures quality education. Novus Animal Nutrition India Private Limited commits to creating adequate facilities […]
As human beings, we are always curious about the effects of our actions. We at the HELO Program are curious about the impacts of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). How does introducing SEL to children at a young age impact their growth and define who they become? I am going to address this today with […]
Being a teacher involves establishing a culture of trust – with your students, parents, and co-teachers. As a new teacher and a virtual stranger, I wondered if it would be possible for me to achieve this in a virtual environment. Looking back, I can visualize how nervous I was for something as simple as calling […]
Cybersecurity is of great concern to every individual. However, it is of even more concern to children and we need to take all precautionary measures to make sure our children are protected. The adults play an integral role in helping a child make the right choices and protect them from falling into the trap of […]
