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School Readiness- Is Your Kid Really Ready for School?

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 The school admissions in Gurgaon have started, and if you are looking to enroll your kid in their first big school, then this article is perfect for you. A school sets the foundation of a child’s life; it is a critical step that needs to be taken very carefully.   One might have heard of “school readiness,” but what does it actually mean?  Is your child ready for school? Let us find out! What does school readiness mean? School readiness means analyzing the knowledge, demeanor, and nature of a child that ensures that the child is ready to enroll in school and can get used to that environment. It isn't just about the child being able to learn and write.   School readiness has different aspects to it, which must be kept in mind. But the question arises, ‘how can one know if the child is school ready?’  Here we have mentioned certain qualities to look for in a child which show school readiness. 1. Your Kid Exhibits Independence Being able to carry on tasks without any parent supervisi

Why Should We Be Teaching Life Skills in Schools in 2021?

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  Why Should Your Kids Learn Life Skills in the Classrooms? Know Your Answer Gone are the days when schools in India used to focus only on academics while ignoring life skills. Well, teaching academic skills is indeed important since this is how; teachers prepare students for higher studies. But that doesn't mean schools should ignore life skills. These are the set of skills that enable learners to overcome problems they encounter in everyday life, which is why they are important.    Pragyanam School , one of the reputed schools in India, knows how important it is to prepare kids for life. This is why, the teachers here always ensure that every student learns 10 life skills that World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends.     Life Skills: The Basics   As we have already mentioned, life skills are a set of skills that help students make the most out of life. The ten WHO-recommended life skills that teachers in the mentioned CBSE School in Gurgaon teach include self-awareness, criti