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𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀: 𝗠𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 🌟 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. As a parent, you know that teaching isn't just about supplying answers or dictating steps; it’s about guiding your child to discover their own solutions. 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨: 1️⃣ 𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴? I encourage our learners to really grasp the instructions before diving into tasks. We break down directions into small, manageable steps, which helps prevent mistakes and enhances understanding. 📖✅ 2️⃣ 𝑭𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌: 𝘈𝘴𝘬 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥. I teach our learners the value of collaboration. Life won't always have a clear guide (parent/teacher), but peers can be invaluable. Learning to seek and value assistance from friends is a crucial skill I nurture. 🤝 3️⃣ 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔: 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩. I ask learners to explain what they are struggling with in their own words. This practice helps them understand what their actual challenge is, and not to simply say "Help!" without knowing with what specifically they need help. It’s about making sense of the problem in order to find the right answers. 🗣️🎯 𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Sometimes, even I start a task without all the answers. The key is to begin and let the journey unfold. That’s a lesson I share, showing them that it’s okay to learn as they go. 🚀 I’m here not just to educate, but to be a part of their journey towards becoming independent thinkers and effective collaborators. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥? My name is Alfred Chingombe and I am on a journey to being the most impactful educator your child could have! #ChildDevelopment #Parenting #EducationalJourney #LearningTogether #EmpoweringYouth #TeamworkInLearning #40DaysChallengewithNobe

How My Son is Making Me a Better Teacher Every Day Yesterday, my son challenged me to a race—but not your typical running race. It was a competition between big and small magnetic letters. He gave each letter a name, cheered for them like they were on an Olympic track, and declared the most minor “z” the winner with a triumphant laugh. At that moment, I saw something profound. What began as a playful activity turned into a lesson for me. He reminded me how curiosity, imagination, and unstructured moments of joy can open new ways of learning and connecting. I’ve learned that sometimes the best teaching happens when we stop leading and start following—when we let children show us how they see the world. Play, creativity, and storytelling have a way of breaking down barriers and creating learning opportunities we never planned for. My son doesn’t just teach me patience; he teaches me to embrace small victories, to let go of rigid expectations, and to approach learning with a sense of wonder. Moments like these remind me children don’t need perfect teachers or parents. They need adults who are willing to learn alongside them. What’s a moment when a child has taught you something valuable? Let’s share and celebrate these stories. #Parenting #Teaching #LearningThroughPlay #LifelongLearning #ParentingSupport #ChildDevelopment #Consultation Have you ever had a moment when a child taught you something valuable—something that changed your perspective? I’d love to hear your stories in the comments! Let’s celebrate these unexpected lessons. And if you’re navigating challenges with your child or looking for ways to make learning more engaging, I’m here to help. Click https://lnkd.in/dUDvYhAi to book a 1:1 consultation with me. Together, we can turn everyday moments into powerful learning experiences.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 Managing a classroom where one child frequently dominates discussions and talks over others can be challenging, but it’s important to handle the situation with sensitivity and positivity. Here's an approach that maintains the child's self-esteem while encouraging equitable participation: Start by acknowledging their enthusiasm. Applauding their eagerness can reinforce their positive behaviour without making them feel singled out for criticism. For example, you might say: “Thank you for your enthusiasm and knowledge! It’s great to see how excited you are about the subject.” Next, gently guide the classroom dynamic by explaining the importance of giving everyone a chance to participate. You can continue with: “Remember, part of learning is giving everyone a chance to think critically and share their thoughts. Let's make sure we hear from different voices. This way, we can learn from each other and see things from new perspectives.” To manage this moving forward, you can implement strategies like: 1. 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲: Reinforce the practice of raising hands and waiting to be called on. This helps ensure everyone gets a turn. 2. 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧-𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦: Use a system (like a talking stick or name cards) to ensure each student has an opportunity to speak. 3. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤-𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐫-𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞: Encourage students to first think individually, and then discuss with a partner before sharing with the class. This way, everyone has a chance to process and articulate their thoughts. Doing this will help the enthusiastic child understand the value of shared participation while fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom environment. Dear teachers, how did you handle a similar situation? Repost ♻️ to help a teacher 𝙈𝙮 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙨. 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧. 𝙄 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙟𝙤𝙮𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮. 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝘿𝙈 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨. #teachers #linkedin #earlychildhoodeducator #thoughtleader

When I was 3, my older sister turned 4 and started going to school. Somewhere between the boredom of losing a playmate and feeling FOMO, I begged my mom to take me to the neighborhood kindergarten so I could also have the school experience. Mom patiently obliged and stood by as I sat intently outside the glass door of the kindergarten classroom playing 'student'. One year later, fresh off turning 4, she took me to my first day of real school, fully prepared to stay outside the school gate for the whole morning with other moms whose children didn't want their moms to leave them, the way my sister had the year before. Much to her puzzlement/relief/amusement, I simply waved her goodbye at the gate and walked happily and confidently to my classroom, not once loking back, as if I was simply returning to a place I'd always belonged to. And in a way, I still haven't left. 32 years later, here I am somehow, still schooling, still learning, still waking up every day looking forward to being in a classroom. To still find the absolute fun in it. The novelty in it. The force in and from it. Come to think of it, being a teacher is the only thing I've ever been almost entirely sure of. And it's genuinely been a privilege, to do what I do, to be called to it, through and through. To arrive at this stage, though, and to be given multiple opportunities to facilitate further growth for my new colleagues, is a whole other level of joy and honor. Anyway, here's me self-actualizing :) #teaching #teachertraining #education #professionaldevelopment

🚫🚫 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 When it comes to a child’s education, there’s a threefold cord that should never be broken: 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔. Each plays a vital role, and when they work together, the results are truly powerful. As 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔, we guide, instruct, and nurture curiosity in the classroom, but this is just one part of the equation. 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔, as the child’s first teachers, set the foundation for learning at home. Your involvement—whether it’s reviewing schoolwork, reading together, or simply encouraging curiosity—creates a strong partnership that reinforces everything being taught at school. When students see this unified support system, they feel more secure and motivated. It’s a reminder that their education isn’t a solo journey—they have a team that’s committed to their success. This teamwork makes a significant difference in their growth, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning. 𝑨 𝒕𝙝𝒓𝙚𝒆𝙛𝒐𝙡𝒅 𝒄𝙤𝒓𝙙 𝙞𝒔 𝒏𝙤𝒕 𝒆𝙖𝒔𝙞𝒍𝙮 𝙗𝒓𝙤𝒌𝙚𝒏, when parents, teachers, and students work in harmony, the impact is life-changing. This school year, let’s be intentional about strengthening this cord. It’s not just about PTA meetings or homework checks—it’s about building a home environment that fosters curiosity, embraces questions, and supports learning in all its forms. When parents, teachers, and students are woven together with a shared purpose, every child has the best chance for success. _____________________________________________________ 𝙈𝙮 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙨. 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧. 𝙄 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙟𝙤𝙮𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮. Teachers repost♻️ I am speaking your mind. Bye on this 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟏 😁😁 #linkedin #teachersoflinkedin #teachers #learn

𝑰 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 - 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝑬𝒑𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒅𝒆 3 In my last two posts, I shared how I unexpectedly began my journey as an early childhood educator and the struggles I had. 𝙃𝒐𝙬 𝙄 𝙤𝒗𝙚𝒓𝙘𝒂𝙢𝒆 𝒃𝙮; 1️⃣ 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: I sought guidance from experienced early childhood educators. Their advice and support were invaluable in helping me navigate classroom management and lesson planning. 2️⃣ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: I invested time in professional development, attending workshops and courses focused on early childhood education. This helped me adapt my teaching methods and better understand the developmental stages of young children. 3️⃣ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: I made a conscious effort to build strong relationships with my students. Understanding their personalities, interests, and learning styles made it easier to create engaging and effective lessons. 4️⃣ 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: I learned to be patient and adaptable. Each day brought new challenges, and being flexible in my approach allowed me to handle unexpected situations more effectively. 5️⃣ 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: I fostered open communication with parents, regularly updating them on their child’s progress and involving them in the learning process. This partnership was essential in creating a supportive learning environment. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦. 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦-𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺. How to Join? It’s simple—click the link below. https://lnkd.in/dAmM2NVp ____________________________________________________ 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚? 𝙈𝙮 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙨. 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧. 𝙄 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮, 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙟𝙤𝙮𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮. #friday #mentorship #earlychildhoodeducators #teachersoflinkedin #teachers

“My son never does his homework on time. I have to remind him continuously,” says a mother. “I have noticed Raju having trouble focusing in the classroom,” says a teacher. “I can’t work in teams,” says a child. All these issues can be connected to self-discipline. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞? In simple words, self-discipline is doing something necessary, even if you don't feel like doing it, and not doing something unnecessary, even if you want to. We all know teaching kids to do the right thing is not an easy task. It's a challenge many parents, teachers, and children face nowadays. Here are a few strategies to help our children develop self-discipline: 🍁𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐠𝐞: Cultivating self-discipline in children from an early age lays the foundation for their future behavior. 🍁𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞: A structured routine provides a clear understanding of the tasks that children need to follow. 🍁𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Clear expectations and boundaries help children understand what is required. 🍁𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Setting agreements with children on their responsibilities encourages them to feel accountable and responsible for their actions. 🍁𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬: Children are more likely to follow rules when they understand the reasons behind them and the consequences of not adhering to them. 🍁𝐁𝐞 𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥: Children learn by observing. Demonstrating self-discipline is a powerful teaching tool. 🍁𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤: Helping children find joy in their tasks can make self-discipline easier to practice. Let us acknowledge that kids are kids, and they will behave impulsively at times. The learning process is continuous. Whenever they slip, let us encourage them to learn from their mistakes. Self-discipline goes a long way and is helpful in school, college, jobs, and every aspect of life. 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚! Privileged to work with ABHYASA International Residential Public School , helping children learn values through fun experiential activities. Courtesy : 𝗔𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗬𝗔-𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 #values #selfdiscipline #seldevelopment #children #school #learning #selfmanagement

*Lessons From My Classroom* One rainy Monday morning, I walked into my classroom feeling the weight of a hectic weekend. I was less than enthusiastic, and I could sense the energy in the room mirroring mine—students were sluggish, participation was low, and the entire lesson felt like an uphill battle. That day taught me a valuable lesson: the energy I bring into the classroom sets the tone. Contrast this with another day, when I made a conscious effort to bring joy and enthusiasm despite personal challenges. I greeted my students with a big smile, a cheerful “Good morning!” and a genuine excitement for the day’s lesson. The difference was palpable. The students were engaged, interactive, and the room buzzed with a positive energy that made learning enjoyable for everyone. This experience reinforced a critical truth: our emotions and attitudes as teachers are incredibly contagious. When we bring joy and enthusiasm into the classroom, we create an environment where students feel motivated and excited to learn. Conversely, a negative attitude can dampen their spirits and hinder their learning experience. So, to all my fellow educators, let’s strive to always bring our joy into the classroom. It’s not always easy, but the impact is immeasurable. Remember, the energy you project can transform your teaching space and create a vibrant, positive learning environment for your students. Let’s make every class a joyful journey! #TeachingWithJoy #Educators #PositiveClassroom #TeachingTechniques #TeacherLife #earlyYears #earlyChildhood

A little different kind of perspective on Teacher's Day Everyone talks about how amazing it is to be a teacher—the inspiration, the chance to shape the future, and those beautiful ‘aha’ moments. And yes, all of that is real. There are few things more rewarding than seeing a student grasp a tough concept or learning years later that you made an impact. For me, the greatest feeling of all is connecting with a student who’s been closed off and finally decides to open up to me after many attempts from my side. But teaching also comes with unique challenges that often go unmentioned. It’s not just about the classroom; it’s about patience, resilience, and juggling multiple roles. There are days we question our energy and ability, days we’re drained because we’ve given all we have and more. Here’s a glimpse into some of the daily challenges we face: - Keeping lessons engaging, day after day - Reaching every student, no matter how they learn - Handling behaviors that throw off the class vibe - Being a listening ear when kids need someone - Staying updated on new teaching methods and tech - Working with limited resources - Giving each student attention, even with a full class - Building bridges with parents, even in tough conversations - Spending weekends prepping for the next week - Pushing through burnout to be there for students - Putting our personal feelings aside for the day - Creating a safe space for every student - Putting in unpaid hours because we care - Standing and moving all day, no matter how tired we are - Balancing work with everything else in life And yet, these challenges remind us why we’re here. Every tough day can lead to a breakthrough—a student’s progress, a meaningful conversation, or a moment when we know we’ve made a difference. So here’s to the teachers—the ones who give their all, face the challenges head-on, and remain dedicated. Let’s embrace the highs, navigate the lows, and remember the impact we’re making. #Teaching #Education #Teachers #Educators #TeachingLife #EducationMatters #Inspiration #Dedication #Resilience #TeachersDay #TeacherDay #Hardships #TeachingChallenges #Students

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 As a physical home lesson tutor or learning support provider, your role should go beyond just the subjects for which you were employed—usually Math, English, or sometimes ICT, Music, or Science. While those are essential, there’s a bigger opportunity to make a lasting impact by observing and addressing skills children may lack. 🤔 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨: 𝘖𝘧 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘤𝘶𝘱 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘫𝘶𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 "𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭" 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴? 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘸𝘴 "𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺" 𝘴𝘯𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘺?🤷♀️ Here are some ideas I've explored so far: 📌𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 & 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜: Many children struggle with expressing themselves clearly in group settings. Helping them think critically and articulate their thoughts in a structured way through simple speaking drills can work wonders. 📌𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨: Scissors handling, handwriting improvement, or using a dictionary effectively are invaluable life skills that cannot be shoved under the carpet. 📌𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨: Teach them how to arrange their books neatly or plan their homework schedule, or tuck in their chairs quietly. 📌𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨: Courtesy, table manners, speaking etiquette and so on, can significantly shape their interactions with both peers and adults. 📌𝙇𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨: Name recognition, mental drills, and book handling build a strong foundation for independent learning. 📌𝙀𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨: Teach patience, turn-taking, problem solving and resilience during challenging tasks. 📌𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨: Fun activities to improve coordination and physical control, like lacing or beading activities, balancing exercises, scooping and so on. When we go beyond academics, we nurture well-rounded, independent learners who are equipped for life, not just the classroom. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘮? 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳! #HomeTutoring #ChildDevelopment #BeyondAcademics #LifeSkills #EducationMatters #FactFriday