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Articles by Sibi Fakih
Why the first five years form the most critical stage of learning and development
Early childhood is often viewed as a stage before “real education” begins. However, findings from developmental science and decades of research suggest that the first five years of life are not merely preparation for learning; they are the period during which the foundations of learning are established. The significance of this stage is reflected in the rapid pace of growth that takes place during these years.
Why Preschools Must Teach Children to Express Love and Appreciation
Valentine’s Day is often reduced to roses, cards and romantic symbolism. But if we strip away the commercial wrapping, what remains is something far more fundamental: the human need to express love and appreciation. And that need does not begin in adulthood. It begins in preschool. In the early years of life, children are not simply learning colors, phonics or numbers. They are forming their first understanding of belonging.
Six Questions every Parent should ask during school Admissions
The school’s infrastructure and facilities can make a good first impression, but they reveal only part of what truly matters. The real question is whether a child can genuinely thrive in that environment. School is more than academic learning—it is where children spend a significant part of their day, experiencing a series of small moments that gradually shape their future.
PARAKH report flags sharp fall in Maths and Science Learning competency levels from primary to secondary grades
India’s largest and first-ever competency-based student assessment, the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024, under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, has raised serious concerns about learning outcomes in key subjects. The recently released report reveals a sharp decline in students’ understanding of mathematics and science as they progress from primary to secondary school.
NCERT’s Revised Class 8 Social Sciences Textbook: Unmaking the Mughals or Rewriting the Past?
The new class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook, Exploring Society: India and Beyond (2025–26), restructured under the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF SE) 2023, relocates the coverage of the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal era to Class 8 and places a sharp emphasis on violence, conquest, and religious intolerance associated with Mughal rulers.
CSTEP Charts Punjab’s Path to a Sustainable and Resilient Power Sector by 2036
Punjab faces a challenge of reducing its reliance on fossil fuels and meeting increasing energy demands. By the fiscal year 2036, Punjab’s electricity demand will reach a staggering 1,26,347 million units (MU).
The Role of Preschools in Fostering Expressive Skills
By Sibi Fakih, Lead Research and Development Kangaroo Kids Preschools Preschools play a vital role in nurturing a child’s ability to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas with coherence and confidence. In today’s world, the ability to express oneself effectively is not just a communication skill—it’s a critical life skill essential for long-term success. Research in child psychology underscores that early childhood, especially the first five years, is a crucial period for brain development.
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