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Teaching Is a Blessing, Not Just a Profession

Contributed by: Rehana TaranumHTC Teacher Contributor Every Place Is a Learning Place. Every Moment Is a Teaching Moment. During my journey across three states, I have had the opportunity to meet and interact with…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • July 20, 2026
Gaman
  • Self Management

How Great Teachers Stay Calm Under Pressure

Gaman: The Japanese Art of Patience and Quiet Strength “The strongest teacher is not the one who controls the classroom. It is the one who first learns to control themselves.” What Happens When…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • July 15, 2026
Two teachers
  • The Inner Teacher

How to Be a Better Teacher Every Day: The Power of Being Present in the Classroom

Who Entered Your Classroom Today? The Teacher… or Just the Body? “Before a child learns from your lesson, they first learn from your presence.” The Bell Rang… The first bell rang. Children entered…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • July 11, 2026
Difficult Child
  • Classroom Management, Teacher - Parent Partnership

The Child Everyone Calls “Difficult”

Perhaps the Child Needs Understanding More Than Punishment “Every teacher remembers one child who disturbed the class. Years later, many of us realise that the child was not asking for punishment. The child…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • July 10, 2026
  • 1 Comment
Just Marks
  • Self Management, Teacher - Parent Partnership

Beyond Marks

What Every Parent Really Wants to Hear During a Parent-Teacher Meeting “A report card tells parents how a child performed. A teacher helps parents understand who the child is becoming.” The Long Queue…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • July 7, 2026
Number Line
  • Active Learning

Sometimes, the Answer Is Not the Goal—The Journey Is

How a Simple Number Line Transformed My Grade 3 Mathematics Classroom Contributed by: Smriti SinghHTC Teacher Contributor “Children do not struggle with Mathematics because numbers are difficult. They struggle because we often ask…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • July 4, 2026
Hara Hachi Bu
  • Active Learning, Classroom Management

Hara Hachi Bu: Why Great Teachers Know When to Stop Teaching

“The purpose of teaching is not to fill every minute with information. The purpose is to create space where understanding can grow.” Can Students Learn More When We Teach Less? Imagine you are…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • July 4, 2026
Parents and teachers
  • Teacher - Parent Partnership

Parents Are Not Your Opponents

Understanding the Parent Behind Every Complaint “When a parent raises their voice, listen carefully. Sometimes it is not anger you hear. It is fear wearing the mask of anger.” “Sir… Parents Always Complain.”…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • July 2, 2026
Ikigai
  • Self Management

Ikigai: Rediscovering Your Purpose as a Teacher

“A teacher who knows why they teach can overcome almost any challenge in the classroom.” Have You Forgotten Why You Became a Teacher? Let me ask you a question. When you first entered…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • July 1, 2026
2 Hearts
  • Teacher - Parent Partnership

The Child Standing Between Two Hearts

Why Teachers and Parents Must Stop Blaming Each Other “When teachers and parents point fingers at each other, the child quietly carries the weight of both.” The Conversation I Hear Everywhere Wherever I…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • June 30, 2026
  • 2 Comments
Kaizen
  • Self Management

Kaizen: The Secret of Becoming 1% Better Every Day

“Great teachers are not created in one workshop. They are created through small improvements practised every single day.” Every Teacher Wants to Become Better Let me ask you a simple question. Have you…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • June 29, 2026
Good Habits
  • Self Management

The 10 Habits of Teachers Whom Students Love, Parents Trust, and Principals Respect

“A teacher does not earn respect by demanding it. Respect naturally follows when the teacher becomes a source of learning, trust, and inspiration.” A Question Every Teacher Should Ask Have you ever wondered…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • June 28, 2026
  • 1 Comment
PTM
  • Self Management

Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM): Beyond Marks, Towards Meaningful Growth

Why Do We Conduct Parent-Teacher Meetings? Let me ask you a simple question. If the purpose of a PTM is only to distribute report cards, why gather parents, teachers, and students together? A…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • June 26, 2026
Working Teacher
  • Classroom Management

The Hardest Working Teacher Is Not Always the Most Successful

Why Some Teachers Receive Appreciation While Others Receive Complaints “Sir… I don’t know what else to do.” One evening after school, a teacher came to my office. Her eyes were filled with disappointment.…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • June 26, 2026
Gallery Walk
  • Active Learning

Gallery Walk: Turning the Classroom into a Learning Museum

Why Should Learning Stay Seated? Let me ask you a simple question. Why do we expect children to sit in the same place for 40 minutes and remain fully engaged? As adults, we…

  • Praveen Athinagaram
  • June 24, 2026
  • 2 Comments
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