These days, more and more teachers are moving beyond traditional teaching methods and embracing creative, student-driven approaches to learning. One standout example? Genius Hour is a flexible, exciting practice that goes by many names, from Inquiry-Based Projects to Passion Projects or Student Choice Time.
Consider a student sitting in a classroom, gazing out the window, their thoughts weighed down by anxieties they cannot articulate. Maybe it's a feeling they don't fully comprehend, the strain of school, or a friendship gone awry.
Teachers, you may have encountered this when encouraging a class to listen or encouraging a hesitant kid to speak up. Some children become sidetracked and overlook key instructions; others have brilliant ideas but fail to put them into words.
A student named Ravi plants a tiny sapling of a mango tree in their schoolyard, watching it every day with curiosity, watering it and caring for it. Though Ravi’s actions at the time might look small and have no impact in a few years, the same tree will stand tall,
Learning is a continuous process. Becoming a genius is not easy, but with the right attitude and resilience, you can achieve it. Einstein, Tesla, and Leonardo Da Vinci are all considered to be pioneers of their respective fields,
If you’ve ever stood in front of a class, trying to keep students engaged, you know how challenging it can be. One moment, they’re listening, and the next, their minds are elsewhere—staring out the window, doodling in their notebooks, or lost in thought.