Thinking Skills

Education is not just learning knowledge and skills, but the development of children’s learning capacity. Education is the development of thinking clearly and creatively, implementing their own plans and communicating their ideas to others in a variety of ways.’ (Sue Palmer and Galina Doyle, 2004)

Thinking is a complex process that involves a variety of skills that are often used together when confronted with a new and interesting situation. Sharing the process of thinking with a child in meaningful and playful situations supports the development of thinking skills. It is also a fantastic opportunity for an adult to become more aware of children’s understanding and knowledge of the world, how they make sense of what is happening around them, how they communicate their thoughts and what they can do with the ideas in their minds.

Thinking skills are about how knowledge is acquired and how to use this knowledge. They include an element of knowing about thinking called ‘metacognition’. Metacognition is the knowledge of your own thinking process, evidenced by planning an approach to a learning task, monitoring your understanding and evaluating the whole process to completion. Being motivated to continue with the task, however difficult it is, is part of metacognition too.

Thinking skills are related to encouraging children to learn to think for themselves, learning through real situations in a highly motivating environment. The thinking skills which constitute the generic term ‘critical thinking’ are enquiry, information processing, reasoning, evaluation, problem-solving and creative thinking (see box below). Being aware of these different thinking skills enables adults to provide safe, creative environments and play situations where thinking can be sustained.

“Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam”--- --- --- “this entire earth is my family.”

 Ordinary man loved and respected Nature. The sun. the moon, the earth were all gods. Sounds primitive, no? But think of it. The concept is definitely wiser now that we stand on the brink of losing our earth forever if we do not wake up .  Think at least once before switching on your ACs, using detergent powders,cutting off trees,tearing off papers insanely…………..and well you know the list is so long.
Let us come together. We indeed are one family.

Let us join hands for this beautiful earth – our home.

Plant a tree to save life

We have the moral responsibility to bequeath to our 

children a world which is safe, clean and productive, 

a world which should continue to inspire 

the human imagination with the immensity of 

the blue ocean, the loftiness of snow-covered mountains, 

the green expanse of extensive forests and the 

silver streams of ancient rivers. 

Our people have a right to economic and social development 

and to discard the ignominy of widespread poverty. 

For this we need rapid economic growth. But I also believe 

that ecologically sustainable development need not be in 

contradiction to achieving our growth objectives. 

In fact, we must have a broader perspective on 

development. It must include the quality of life, 

not merely the quantitative accretion of goods and services. 

Our people want higher standards of living, but they 

also want clean water to drink, fresh air to breathe and 

a green earth to walk on.

❜❜

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh

India is home to a third of the world’s poor, and climate change will hit this section of society the hardest. Set to be the most poPlant a tree to save lifepulous nation in the world by 2045, the economic, social and ecological price of climate change will be massive. Plant a tree to save life.

Natural remedies to cure backache or back pain:

Home remedies for back pain:

1 Every time you lift some thing you should bend your knees first,this will prevent your lower back  from getting tense  which causes  damage to your spine and back muscles.
2..Eat two or tree cloves or garlic every morning. This is a good remedy for back pain.
3..Pepare a  oil from garlic and mustard oil.Take 10 cloves of garlic.Take 50 grams mustard oil. Boil these . Put in to a bottle. Massage your back with this home remedy. It will show very good results.
4..To get instant relief from pain apply heat to your back. you can use hot water bag  or infra red lamp for this purpose.
5...Massage your back with terpentine oil.  This is also a effective remedy to cure back pain.
6.. Applying potato poultice on affected region  is a good method to relieve back pain. Take some potatoes. Peel them.Boil these potatoes in water.Mash them and make a poultice. Apply it some hot  and to hold it there apply a bandage.Keep it there for one hour. It gives instant relief.
7..Tulsi(basil) leaves also do good in back pain. Take about 20 Tulsi leaves.Boil it  in a cup of water when  half of water is left mix some salt in it and drink this decoction to get relief in back pain.
8..Massage your back with mint oil.This is a  remedy to produce good results in back pain conditions.
9..Take a lemon.Make juice.Add some salt to it. Drinking this mixture 2 times a day will show benificial results in back pains.
10..Make a tea with 5 cloves,5 black peepers and 1 gram powder of dry ginger.Have this decoction for relief in back pain.
11..Take half spoonful guggulu 30 minutes after food. Guggulu is a effective herb to treat back pain and arthritic conditions.Take guggulu with warm water.
12...Keep youself warm. cold aggravates back pains.Eat warm items.

Immune System

Your immune system is your body’s natural defense against diseases. Its functions range from fighting off harmful bacteria and viruses to destroying potentially cancerous cells. However, our immune systems are under attack in our daily lives from a variety of sources such as free radicals in the body, bacteria, UV radiation, environmental pollutants, and stress.

1.  Eat a healthy diet. Mindfully include immune-boosting foods to everyday meals.
2.  Exercise and be physically active, from all-body workouts, running, walking, and dancing to gardening. The key is to keep moving.
3.  Cultivate a new hobby that’s physically demanding, makes your heart beat faster, and your blood circulate better. As a result, you’ll become more fit.
4.  Practice quietness. A quiet mind may promote inner peace and relaxation.
5.  Take a hot bath or shower. Soaking in a warm bath is another way of relaxation.
6.  Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep or sleep deprivation can impair immune system function.
7.  Reduce stress. Everybody gets stress from different areas of life. There can be a long list of stress management tips, but not all work for everyone. Have fun discovering and developing whatever works for you.
8.  Be kind. According to a good friend of mine who is an experienced oncologist, my dad’s prolonged life was certainly attributed to his extraordinary kindness, which made this doctor want to learn more about my dad’s kindness.
9.  Appreciate the “little things” in life and always maintain a positive and grateful attitude. Research found that individuals who have a negative frame of mind have difficulty properly recruiting their immune response and thereby pose a higher risk for illness compared with those with a positive attitude.
10.  Get outdoors. Whether you walk, ski, bike or hike, the combination of enjoying the beauty of nature and a dose of exercise boosts the immune system.
11.  Maintain a clutter-free home and workplace, because clutter is a stress-trigger. Clear those mental clutters, too.
12.  Laugh and smile often. Laughter boosts your immune system at no cost. The more folks laugh, the less depression they experience. If you have any difficulty laughing, seek “Laughter Yoga”, by checking out a local group that practices it.

Make Every Day Earth Day

What’s your thought on Earth Day?

Believe in yourself

Remember: If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will either.

Tip: If you find yourself feeling less than positive, make a conscious effort to claim your space, move with purpose and free your natural voice. By doing so your self-belief will rise.

Technical: Research clearly shows that positive self-belief improves performance both intellectually and physically

Caution: Don’t allow temporary setbacks to trigger you into negative beliefs. Part of the power of positive belief lies in the determination it fuels in the face of adversity.