Preschool, Preschool, which Preschool do I choose? - By Gayatri Kiran

Every neighbourhood today sports its own set of preschools and parents are faced with a bewildering array to choose from. And yet they often lack a pedagogical basis to make an informed decision. more...

The magic of folk toys. - By Amba Sanyal

Why do we regard the folk toy as a desirable entity? For what reason does one feel a sense of loss at its diminished reach ? The plastic alternatives are after all very efficient, if not more, and also very glamorous. What lack is felt in a plastic toy that is fulfilled by a folk toy? What constitutes this so called ‘folk toy’? more...

Centre for Learning - A school unlike any.
- By Mandira Kumar

Winding past villages and open spaces, and tucked away in the outskirts of Bangalore is the Centre for Learning – a school that started out in 1990 when a group of adults got together to explore what an education deeply involved with life could be. more...

Building dreams within white walls and bright lights.
- By Nisha Mathew

From the exclusive urban schools, to those for village children, the concept of a well-built environment has come to stay. One may argue that a good building without a good adult teacher need not imply a good education. True enough. However, all other factors being equal, a sensitively designed child-friendly space offers myriad possibilities for learning and experiencing through interaction. more...