Education, for me, has always been more than just chapters and exams. Over the past few weeks at Smarto Experiential School, I’ve been reflecting deeply on what really makes children connect with learning. And honestly, I’ve realized something important—students don’t just need lessons; they need connections. 🌀 Morning Circles – More Than Just a Routine Every morning, we begin with what we call a morning circle. At first, I thought of it as just a warm-up, but soon I noticed how much it shaped the mood of the entire day. When students share their little stories—like “I saw a butterfly...

Today’s students are growing up in a world where media and entertainment is deciding more about their dreams than schools or families. Many children spend hours watching movies, cartoons, and reels, admiring film stars, sports idols or social media influencers. Their idea of “success” often comes from these shiny images. The sad part is, in this rush they forget to notice real life heroes – scientists, freedom fighters, social workers, even everyday people who work hard and make a difference. Educationists say this over-dose of entertainment content is distracting kids from learning values, real stories of struggle, and practical skills....

In today’s time, just giving lectures or making children copy from blackboard is not enough. If we really want children to learn properly, we must focus more on experiential learning. It means students learn by doing, by exploring with their own hands, and by connecting lessons with real life. Research says children remember only about 10% of what they read, but up to 90% of what they do. That is why hands-on and activity-based learning is much more effective than only memorisation. For Teachers – Simple Ideas That Work One nice method is the Reggio Emilia approach, which started in...

The sweet smell of sandalwood filled the air as I stood in front of the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan. It was June 2025, and the summer heat couldn’t dim the devotion around me. The temple bells rang softly, and the crowd hummed with prayers. I saw a young man, maybe in his early twenties, bowing deeply before the idol of Krishna, his face tense with hope. He was probably praying for a job or good marks. I wondered: Would Krishna grant his wish for personal success? It made me think—are we teaching our kids to be brave like our...

War and principles—I used to think they were just big words in history books, far from my late-night cramming for exams. As the Principal of Smarto Experiential School, a teacher, and a father, I now see wars everywhere, even in a student’s life. From ancient battlefields to my desk piled with CAT notes back then, it was all a fight. In ancient times, war was a game with strict rules, like cricket matches today. Now, wars—whether on borders or in exam halls—are fought without principles. Nations strike first, like Israel did in 2007 with Operation Orchard, sending eight F-15 and...

When we talk about education that’s ready for the future, thinking in a 360-degree way is a big, big part of it. By 360-degree, I mean being a critical thinker—not getting stuck on one idea, but weighing your thoughts properly to check if they’re biased. This is super important, you know, because it shapes how we see the world and make choices. Why Thinking All Around Matters When you think in 360 degrees, your brainpower grows like anything. You become a better human being, someone who keeps their ego in check. See, education can sometimes make you arrogant, but that’s...

Discover experiential learning at Smarto Experiential School, where students learn by doing—slicing pizza for fractions, coding real-world solutions. Rooted in India’s Gurukul system, this approach fosters creativity and skills, outshining rote learning. Join our revolution to transform education! Read more and subscribe to our podcast.

Humans are a peculiar species! We need a bungalow to live in, a car to travel, creams to adorn ourselves, a barber to groom our beard, and countless products for our hair—hairdryers, shampoos, conditioners. We require shoes and slippers to walk, a bed to sleep, a pen to write. To unwind, we need a destination, a hotel to stay, a disco to dance, and perhaps a drink to indulge. They say humanity is the highest form of life, the most exalted existence. But sometimes, it feels like humanity is the most foolish. Other creatures live naturally—eating, moving, sleeping within the...

The world is moving at a crazy speed, and it’s hard to even picture what’s coming next. In India, we’re not fully getting how fast industries, tech, and markets are changing. I feel we’re underestimating what the next ten years will bring. We think things will stay the same, but believe me, friends, a decade from now, everything will be totally different. Our kids will need completely new skills, and our schools and education system aren’t preparing them for that. Kids today think differently. The environment, genes, and their surroundings are changing them. Around 2-3% of kids have autism, and...