Delhi Private School, Sharjah has truly been a second home for my daughter and a place that has played a vital role in shaping her academic journey and personal growth. From her early years in kindergarten to the senior grades, DPS Sharjah has consistently provided well-trained, dedicated, and compassionate teachers who focus on nurturing every …
We are truly delighted that we chose DPS Sharjah. As parents, it is incredibly reassuring to see how well our child is being cared for- not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well. From the very beginning, the school has added a wonderful charm to his personality. He has always been an extrovert, and …
Looking back as a parent, I can only motivate myself with a pat on the back:“Fifteen years gone by, and a job well done.” At the same time, there is a reminder on my checklist – “Miles to go yet.” When I embarked on this journey 15 years ago, little did I know all the …
As a 40-year-old Indian father, I often think about how my childhood differed from my child’s life today. The biggest difference is not in gadgets or games, but in how children learn to understand and manage their emotions. Emotional intelligence- the ability to recognize feelings, control them wisely, understand others, and build healthy relationships-is becoming …
Reading is essential for those who aspire to rise above the ordinary. The more one reads, the more knowledge one acquires. Establishing a daily reading habit is a transformative and life-enriching pursuit that allows a person to travel the world without moving their feet. Yet, inculcating reading habits in children can sometimes be challenging. In …
Every child has a unique voice. Some are naturally loud and expressive, while others speak softly but carry deep thoughts within them. My daughter belongs to the second group. She has always been an observer who prefers to understand before she speaks. From a parent’s perspective, it has been heartening to see that gentle voice …
If you walk into our home expecting complete discipline, perfectly aligned trophies, and daughters who glide through life like a motivational video, I suggest you brace yourself. Because what you’ll actually find is a dinner table that has officially turned into a debate arena: four girls with strong opinions and a parent who has mastered …
Innovation in teaching strategy often becomes the turning point from passive learning to meaningful engagement. This realization guided my approach while teaching “The Interview,” a non-fiction lesson in my Grade 12 English class. The text discusses how interviews appear threatening to many so-called great celebrities and how people, in general, have an abhorrence of being …
In English classes, students often understand what happens in a text but hesitate to question why events unfold or whether they should have. To deepen engagement, a lesson was redesigned by putting the central character on trial, combining a literature study with a structured debate. The classroom became a courtroom. The protagonist was ‘accused’ of …
The Problem: My Grade 4 class saw letter writing as a dry exercise in copying formats – addresses, dates, “Yours sincerely.” Their letters were correct but empty. “Dear Aunt, thank you for the gift. I like it. How are you? I am fine.” The heart and pulse were missing. Then the Spark came – For …
