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The quiet science of trying again

The quiet science of trying again
29.08.2026 20

Greater Kashmir

Vaishali Sharma

Opinion | The Quiet Science Of Trying Again: What Children Learn When The First Attempt Fails

Young children need adults who can judge when to intervene, what kind of help to provide and when to step back

27.08.2026 20

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Vaishali Sharma

A block is never just a block

17.08.2026 20

Greater Kashmir

Vaishali Sharma

Opinion | A Block Is Never Just a Block: What Nursery Children Teach Us About Learning Through Play

Planned learning should remain open to the questions, interests and experiences children bring into it

15.08.2026 30

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Vaishali Sharma

The Burden of Perfection

Why Society Refuses to Let Teachers Be Human

31.05.2026 40

Greater Kashmir

Vaishali Sharma

Opinion | The Burden Of Perfection: Why Society Refuses To Let Teachers Be Human

A teacher is not valuable because they appear flawless. A teacher is valuable because they influence children with integrity and care.

30.05.2026 40

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Vaishali Sharma

Safety Must Precede Instruction

Then there are children who seem calm and composed. They walk in quietly, choose an activity, and remain steady throughout the day. But even this...

16.04.2026 30

Greater Kashmir

Vaishali Sharma

Letting Children Arrive: Why Emotional Safety Must Precede Instruction

For a young child, separation from a caregiver can activate the brain’s stress-response system.

15.04.2026 40

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Vaishali Sharma

Policy Meets Reality: NEP 2020 and India’s School Infrastructure Crisis

New Delhi, Apr 03: In many government schools across India, classes still take place in overcrowded rooms, sometimes under open skies conditions far...

03.04.2026 40

Greater Kashmir

Vaishali Sharma

Opinion | Policy Meets Reality: NEP 2020 And India’s School Infrastructure Crisis

NEP 2020 sets the right direction. But without addressing the conditions in which learning actually takes place, its promise will remain out of reach

03.04.2026 30

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Vaishali Sharma

Opinion | Emotional Wellbeing Of Children In Conflict Zones

For children growing up in war-affected regions, fear is not an occasional experience but a constant condition of life.

08.01.2026 40

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Vaishali Sharma

Opinion | Beyond School Syllabi: Curiosity And Care In Early Years

If we want children to grow into strong and thoughtful adults, we must first respect their world and experiences.

30.12.2025 30

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Vaishali Sharma

Opinion | Multilingualism As A Key Pillar Of Education

India, a land of unparalleled linguistic diversity, stands as a testament to the importance of multilingual education

08.12.2025 40

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Vaishali Sharma

Opinion | How Words Shape Our Worlds?

Language influences perception and reasoning without imposing rigid limits on thought

03.11.2025 50

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Vaishali Sharma

Opinion | How Classroom Talk Boosts Child Language And Learning

When classrooms neglect opportunities for genuine talk—about oneself, one’s surroundings, or shared stories—children become disconnected from learning

26.10.2025 60

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Vaishali Sharma