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Sabina
Jan 212 min read
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.
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Sabina
Jan 195 min read
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...
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Syeda Maryam
Sep 7, 20243 min read
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...
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Syeda Maryam
Jul 11, 20242 min read
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...
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Naqeeb Sulthana
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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
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Naqeeb Sulthana
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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...
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Salma Zaithoon
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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...
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Sabina
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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...
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Sunnyside Team
Feb 22, 20243 min read
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...
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Sunnyside Team
Feb 13, 20244 min read
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...
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Sunnyside Team
Feb 5, 20244 min read
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.
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Salma Zaithoon
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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...
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Salma Zaithoon
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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...
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Salma Zaithoon
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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...
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Rafia Riaz
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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...
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Salma Zaithoon
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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...
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Naqeeb Sulthana
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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...
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Abdul Muiz Syed
Aug 8, 20233 min read
Discovering the Surface Area of Spheres and Hemispheres: A Hands-On Adventure
Another day of Math. Five of us sitting in front of the 1.8 kg, thick Math textbook looking at an endless bunch of questions. Typical...
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Sabina
Jul 27, 20233 min read
Design Adventure: Nurturing Young Minds through Design and Design Thinking
At Sunnyside, a few days back, an intriguing and enlightening session called the "Design Adventure" took place, led by a talented and...
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Naqeeb Sulthana
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Navigating Social Justice: A Learning Journey Unmasking Inequities and Inspiring Change
This past year our civics learning journey has been an enlightening experience as we delved into the role of the three branches of...
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