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A Debate Workshop That Sparked Confidence and Critical Thinking
This debating workshop was conducted at Sunnyside in collaboration with the Indian Society for Universal Dialogue (ISUD).
Naqeeb Sulthana
25 minutes ago3 min read
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Sinking, Rising, and the Role of Cold Water: A Hands-on Experiment
The questions we set out to explore in our latest hands-on experiment as part of our ongoing MDP on mangroves.
Naqeeb Sulthana
9 hours ago3 min read
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A Journey into Mangroves: Learning, Thinking and Discovering
When we decided to take on a multidisciplinary project (MDP) centered on mangroves, we knew we wanted to integrate different subjects.
Naqeeb Sulthana
Mar 203 min read
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Exploring Perspectives: How Thinking Routines Nurture Meaningful Learning
Recently, I facilitated a session with our Elementary cohort using the Think, Feel, Care thinking routine from Project Zero at Harvard.
Sabina
Jan 212 min read
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Climate Nexus: Connecting Global Challenges to Local Realities
At Sunnyside , we embarked on a transformative journey to address climate change education with a refreshing perspective. Recognising...
Sabina
Jan 195 min read
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Project Plantae: Discovering Nature’s Survival Methods
Who likes plants? At Sunnyside’s Elementary, almost everyone. Which is why , when my passion for nature and my love towards my...
Syeda Maryam
Sep 7, 20243 min read
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A Wild Day: Exploring the Wonders Behind the Weeds
A rainy Tuesday morning saw the Sunnyside students shuffle into a bus and set off for Kotturpuram. The bus was filled with chatter, and...
Syeda Maryam
Jul 11, 20242 min read
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Writing to Show Off Reading: Key Takeaways from Ananya Das Gupta's Writer's Workshop
Key Takeaways from Ananya Das Gupta's Writer's Workshop, Writing to Show Off Reading
Naqeeb Sulthana
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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Comic Capers - A Comic Making Workshop: Whirlwind of Creativity & Storytelling at Sunnyside
To begin with, kids at Sunnyside have always doodled, in addition to illustrating their books and creating comic strips for their...
Naqeeb Sulthana
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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Maker Challenge - A Facilitator's Perspective: Highlights of Day 4 at Sunnyside's Young Explorers Weekend Workshops
The last edition of our Young Explorer's Weekend Workshop (YEWW) featured the highly anticipated Maker Challenge, which drew a larger...
Salma Zaithoon
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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A Fishy Tale with Aravind: A Workshop on Protecting Native Freshwater Fish Species
In a recent workshop at Sunnyside, Aravind Manoj, a passionate freshwater fish conservationist, took us on a captivating journey into the...
Sabina
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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Exploring Conundrums & Juggling Number Puzzles - Highlights of Day 3 at Sunnyside Young Explorers Weekend Workshops
Session 1: Conundrums & Non Fiction Adventures ~ Delving into the world of non-fiction, solving brain-teasers, and finding facts to...
Sunnyside Team
Feb 22, 20243 min read
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Journeying Through Poetry & Geometry - Highlights of Day 2 at Sunnyside Young Explorers Weekend Workshops
Welcome to a world where learning knows no bounds! Last weekend at the Sunnyside Young Explorers Weekend Workshops, we delved into the...
Sunnyside Team
Feb 13, 20244 min read
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Crafting Stories & Investigating Nature's Wonders - Highlights of Day 1 at Sunnyside Young Explorers Weekend Workshops
Yesterday marked the exciting commencement of the Young Explorer's Weekend Workshops for February at Sunnyside.
Sunnyside Team
Feb 5, 20244 min read
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A Shopping Adventure: Real World Lessons in Math and Life Skills
Recognising that some of our Elementary kids were not acquainted with the basics of financial transactions, we set out to bridge this...
Salma Zaithoon
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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Nature Walks: A Curious Journey of Observation, Questioning & Developing Scientific Intuition
In the heart of the bustling city of Chennai, amidst the chaos and commotion of urban life, there exists a remarkable oasis of nature...
Salma Zaithoon
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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The Maker Series Journey: Fostering Scientific Thinking, Hands-On Skills & Beyond
Initiating a journey into the world of science and learning with middle and high school kids is a challenge. These young minds are always...
Salma Zaithoon
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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Nurturing Number Sense - 10,9,8…here we go
An interaction with numbers in various ways is essential to develop an innate understanding of numbers. The concept of numbers and...
Rafia Riaz
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Exploring Earth Sciences with Our Young Explorers: A Journey of Curiosity and Empathy
Facilitating 'Earth Sciences' for our young explorers has been an incredible journey over the past few weeks. We embarked on a nature...
Salma Zaithoon
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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Civic Education in Action: Hands-On Exploration of Social Injustice Through Budget Profiles
As educators we understand the need to inform our learners about social issues and to empower them to bring a change in society. In...
Naqeeb Sulthana
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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