LEARNING IS LIFE

 Towards STEM Education for Preschoolers According to an AI Overview search [1] on 'stem education for pre-schools' informs, "STEM education for preschool introduces young children to the foundational concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through engaging, hands-on activities. This approach fosters a love of learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, while also building a strong base for future academic success." From the literature on STEM education, it is gathered that for, kids with age-grate appropriate STEM based hands-on experiences, the following 21st century skills [2] summarized by 7C's graphic in Figure 1 must be developed. Figure 1 Graphic showing 7-skill development outcomes of STEM education  Another AI Overview [3] search 'stem education resources for preschoolers' reveals, "Preschoolers can benefit from STEM activities that foster curiosity and learning through exploration and play. Resources includ...

 Understanding the process of spiritual growth through a graphic "Spiritual growth is a journey of self-discovery and transformation, involving developing a deeper connection with oneself, others, and a higher power. This process can be understood through various models and practices, including self-reflection, spiritual practices like prayer and meditation, and cultivating virtues like compassion and humility. It's a continuous process of learning, growth, and aligning with one's purpose," informs an AI Overview of net search on [1].  The overview adds that the main aspects of spiritual growth are self-awareness,  self-reflection and connection with a Higher Power or transcendence. "Spiritual growth is a continuous journey of learning, adapting, and evolving, often involving overcoming challenges and setbacks...Spiritual growth can lead to a greater sense of purpose and meaning in life, connecting individuals to something larger than themselves," concludes ...

  AN ODE TO THE BHAGAVAD GITA O Song Celestial, sung by Krishna Divine, Still through time and space you shines Arjuna warrior's despair was undone On Kurukshetra's field, duty was done  ***  Holy Gita's soulfulness, pure and eternal An inner light to the gloom that's external Arjuna found his Dharma, his ego was no more He performed his actions selflessly to the core  *** O Gita, through Karma, Bhakti, Jnana Yoga's sway You light the path and guide us on fragile life’s way Faith that Soul and Supreme Soul are both immortal Beacons to be soul-realised ‘n unite with the eternal  

  ODE TO TRUE ART O True Art, born of soul, Set ablaze the purest hue In realms beyond mean mind, Where Truth is born anew. Bridge to chasm of time, O Art, inspire us to shine Like a beacon in darkest night, Make us ascend to a truer light. Our souls form endless shapes Out of immense formless space O, the keenest visioning eye Our worldly knots you must untie

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 The Google AI Review of the search 'lalit kishore on language arts' reveals, "Lalit Kishore, an educator and researcher from Jaipur, has focused on the importance of language arts in education. He emphasizes that language is a fundamental tool for thinking, learning, and communication, and that schools should prioritize developing language proficiency. His work explores how language skills impact learning across all subjects and how to effectively teach language, including techniques like contrast-phonic learning and using pyramid poems for phonics." [1] As per the AI overview. some more detailed breakdown of Lalit Kishore's views on language arts is follows, Language as a Thinking Tool: Kishore views language as the foundation for thinking, allowing individuals to name, recognize, organize experiences, and communicate.  Language Proficiency and Learning: He believes that strong language skills are crucial for learning across all subjects, and that schools shou...

 SHORT NOTE For kids, simple and contextual poetry is created through sound devices or language arts such as alliteration, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia, and rhyme for rhythm and musicality. Use of such language art devices makes a poem more relevant, contextual, engaging and impactful.  Use of language arts adds musicality to the poem making it more enjoyable to read aloud.  After reciting the poem, flash cards and matching exercises can be used to reinforce the vocabulary. Visual symbol drawing can also be introduced for oracy and visual literacy skills. EXAMPLE Here is pyramid or alliteration poem on robot.  Poem on robot Robot Robust robot Robust robot returns Robust robot rightly returns Robust robot rightly returns (to) robocup

  POEM ON ROBOT FOR KIDS Robot's  a man-made machine Within are circuits bright Robots doing human tasks Make really a great sight Within him are whirring gears On his face are flashing eyes He has digital sound-n-speech He tells facts and never lies Digital robot walks around Arms-n-legs have coded grace He can mimic well human tasks To win every one's praise

LIMERICKS ON CHATBOT   Backdrop According to a recent study by researchers at MIT, the use of ChatGPT to help adult students write essays revealed a significant 'cognitive debt' and loss of 'critical thinking skill'. The neuro-scientific study implicates that excessive use of ChatGPT was detrimental to cognitive development of students which can leads to addictive dependence of LLMs resulting in cognitive decline.   Here are my limericks on chatbot   Beware of an LLM-assisted chatbot It can make your brain neurons rot  AI-Chatbots can lead to vegetative life Screen trap can bring cognitive strife  Be active self-learner, or get lost  ***   Though a chatbot can think-n-create But it could be a brain-phishing bait  It leads to sluggish brain Results into cognitive drain  Beware, a chatbot you should not date   

FLIPPED CLASSROOM: A POEM  The lecture hall 'n teacher as sage on stage Passive listening, rote learning 'n parroting Mouthing an array of textual sentences linearly No comprehension, no analysis - only croaking When students empowered with study skills Information processing 'n reformetting  thrill For accessing textual and digital resources Learning's flipped, class no more run of mill Texts, internet 'n videos handled meaningfully The student's role, now  self-learning mindfully At home students learn,  with own style-n-pace The teacher's role, a supporting 'n guiding grace. The classroom now, a supportive space to share Discussions held, hard spots remedied with care Difficulties removed in school, study done at home Autonomous learners, study at home, thrive 'n dare

  The work of this blogger, Dr Lalit Inshore, on micro-learning has become the part of AI Overview (see inset clipping) which is deemed as a rare distinction. Key aspects of Dr. Lalit Kishore's work as per the AI Overview are as follows: Micro-learning: Dr. Kishore advocates for micro-learning techniques, utilizing technology to deliver information in bite-sized, accessible formats to enhance learning outcomes. Student-led Learning: He promotes an approach where students are actively involved in the learning process, fostering ownership and engagement. Pedagogy and Curriculum : He focuses on alternative education and special education, emphasizing practical application of theory. Teacher as Producer: Dr. Kishore believes teachers should create individualized learning materials that cater to the specific needs of each student, rather than relying solely on mainstream resources. Individualized Learning: H e highlights the importance of tailoring learning experiences to individu...

  Understanding 21st Century Skills through a Poem   INTRODUCTORY   21st Century Skills are the skills to survive and thrive in the fast developing world immersed in digital technology. Empowering teachers and students with requisite skills is a challenging task that requires commitment at the policy and system development levels through capacity building and empowering initiates.   Here a poem on 21st Century Skills   POEM Digital age is here, marked by fast changing technology Lased with AI and automation, world demands new skills Students, teachers and system, all need to change All must brace 21st-century with skills training drills   Critical thinking is the most keen and sharp tool To give-n-analyse experiences right from preschool   Puzzles for problem-solving be rightly created-n- laid With good reasoning –n- ethics, solutions be made.   Communication, a bridge across various role players To share thoughts, co-learn and build...

  Message of Bhagavad Gita in Tanka poems ~Lalit Kishore According to  Collins Dictionary. a poem is a set of words traditionally written or spoken in a rhythmic composition to express experiences, ideas, or emotions in an imaginative and is powerful way than ordinary speech. "A tanka is a Japanese poem consisting of 31 syllables, traditionally arranged in five lines with a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable pattern. It's a short form, often translated into five lines in English, and is considered one of the oldest forms of Japanese poetry. The term 'tanka' literally translates to short song," informs AI Overview.  Here are two verses on Bhagavad Gita's central message In battle with kin Warrior Arjun's filled with qualm When duty calls to fight Friend Krishn counsels wisely For detached selfless action   Do selfless action - That's the wisdom pure and bright Forget fruit from duty Forget gain-n- loss, or fame-n- shame Do your duty for its worth

  YOGA DAY TOKENISM: QUOTES AND LIMERICK   QUOTES   All observances and celebrations eventually turn into a fad, fashion or tokenism. Market forces love it by turning them into event management to make profits. Martin Luther King Jr had once remarked, “Tokenism is a promise to pay. Democracy, in its finest sense, is payment.”   Social reformer Mary Daly states, "Tokenism does not change stereotypes of social systems but works to preserve them, since it dulls the revolutionary (renewal) impulse."   According to an AI Overview, International Days get criticized as tokenistic gestures, where organizations or individuals engage in superficial actions to appear supportive without making real commitments. Further, focusing on one specific issue on a particular day may overshadow or detract from other equally important global concerns.   YOGA DAY LIMERICK   Synthetic marketed mats unfurl on ground Yoga drill as a fashionable whim performed  ...

  Death and life: Tanka Verses  Shadow of death looms Life's fragile-n-perishable Everything ends Life comes to a naught - bubble bursts - Create moments caught in time-n-space!   Know purpose of life Know your divine potentials Think good, do good deeds Live life with deeper meaning Be compassionate! Be wise!   Work for inner growth Unfold innate potentials To learn 'n love learning Live each day with a keen mind Dedicated to renewal  

"Spoken word art is a performance-based poetry genre where poets share their original pieces aloud, emphasizing vocal delivery, rhythm, and theatricality. It's a dynamic art form that often blends elements of poetry, storytelling, music, and even theater," informs an AI Overview adding that the spoken word pieces are typically performed, not just read.   SPOKEN WORD ART::A  NON-POEM   Express emotionally-n-dramatically / Through written words spoken aloud /  To generate strong feelings /  With elements of rap, hip-hop 'n folk music /  As rhythmic non-poems / With some rhymes 'n slant rhymes *** Begin with gateway line /  To work as thesis of rendering / To make people hear, feel, watch and sense words / Through rhythm, structure, 'n cadence / Of your spoken words *** Make rendering rhythmic /  With language art forms /  Such as /  Onomatopoeia ‘n alliteration /  Assonance ‘n slant rhyme /  Repetitive words and phras...

ABC of musical intelligence development in schools: Special on Music Day ~Lalit Kishore Educational psychologist Howard Gardner has propounded the learning theory of multiple intelligences which is capable of addressing the learners' diversity and accommodating multiple learning styles leading to inclusion and equity in learning.  Musical intelligence is one of nine proposed intelligences and most teachers feel shy to recite and sing in the classroom since this intelligence involves skillfulness in writing poems, lyrics of songs, singing and appreciating musical quality and musical patterns in a piece of music.  A good number of children require use rhythms and word patterns in communicating content to assist in their learning. However, teachers themselves require training in enhancing their musical intelligence and Here is an ABC poem on developing musical intelligence of teachers. A: Awareness and appreciation for emotional power of music  B: Basic insights into structu...

  YOGA DAY: TANAKA VERSES Here comes Yoga Day Unfurl a mat under you For slow stretches-n- bends Embark an inward journey To holistic health-n-wellness Awaken life now With postures slow with flow But mind with calm glow Breath rhythm's graceful art With blissfulness in your heart Find energy boost With breath's inhale, hold 'n exhale To make your mind calm With flowing rhythm soft-n-low To make soul find glow

  MUSIC AS MEDICINE: TANKA VERSES Mournful broken heart Feelings hurt, psychic pain Sorrows' echo heard - Music as medicine be tried With soothing sound, solace blooms A melody is sprung With gentle touch 'n soothing sound Strings create healing hum With beats of a rhythmic drum. Flute's sweet tone and vibrant chime Music's medicine Music is a healing art To mend mind and soul Each note is a soothing balm To heal wounds beyond compare Music's wondrous spell And soft notes' spirited ascent When fill wounded heart With blending of hope and grace We receive solace, find our peace.  

  Neurologic Music Therapy: Approach and Challenges Current valid musical therapeutic approaches are based on the neurologic music theory and music-guided imagery interventions to mitigate behavioral-emotional disorders. Some recent journals report studies related to behavioral music therapy, cognitive-behavioral music therapy, and psychodynamic music therapy interventions in the research literature. According to an AI Overview, music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. It involves a therapeutic relationship where a qualified professional uses music to help individuals achieve non-musical goals. This can include activities like singing, playing instruments, listening to music, and songwriting, all tailored to the individual's needs and preferences. Neurologic Music Therapy Services of Arizona inform that therapist use standardized techniques to address non-musical goals such as speech, ph...

  Tanka verses on meditation Meditate day-n-night Make each breath a pious moment 'N create a mind calm-n-bright Make gentle breath a light ray -  Dispel gloom of mind astray! *** Untamed restless mind - A churning sea of desires - Focus mind on your breath To find inner tranquil space To realise your soulfulness *** Hone meditation To attain inner peace bright To reveal true self  In mind's calm space, soul shall soar On wings of purpose and connect

  Human life has humble start and must end so: Poem ~Lalit Kishore Birth - an innocent start of earthly life In a world full of shortcuts, tips 'n strife Driven by cravings of body-senses' combine Journey turns devilish that begins as divine Conditioning 'n darkness of ego confound We live and die mundane, mean and unsound Ignorant of life's purpose-meaning-n-connect An un-aware circle of life and death is swept   Withdrawn from world's transient ways  Listen to symphony of  time and space  Awaken, enliven your spirit  'n let it soar high To unite with the Supreme Spirit pious 'n nigh Remember, from dust we rise, to it we return Perishable's material world, fragile the body frame Humble is the start, 'n humble we must live and die Better live a mindful and soulful life that is sane

 Life gets stromy, adversity looms large, Confidence is shaken, feared is the worst, At times, your are put to the hard test. You gather courage, bounce back to the best We're blessed with ability to face stressors We've innate capacity to endure and cope up We can make resilience arise and bloom We can learn lesson and strive to adapt Through trials faced, and struggles hard Courage is summoned  and lessons are sought. With the art of adaptation, we never break, rather strength's forged, fortitude sprouts  Through success 'n failure, life's a winding path, But honed resilience is the steadfast  beacon bright Allow not tempest's fury to steal away rare life Keep up the inner resilience divine to stay upright

  Fast technological progress and existential crisis: A poem ~Lalit Kishore   Material progress and automated lifestyle Coupled with chase for sensual gratifications Worldly transient joys leave behind deep void Thirst for receding mirages creates deep delusions  Amidst perishable worldly life’s fragile bloom At times inner quest raises qualms that abound Is meaning of earthly life found in fleeting things? Is material-sensual life all or something beyond?  "Why am I here?" and "Where do I go then?" “How to live with purpose ‘n let spirits soar?” The answers are within, for us to explore To discover the existential wisdom for sure

Tearing paper slowly in small steps both as assistive activity and  guided activity can be therapeutic craft activity, if carried out as a procedure-bound early intervention for children with special needs, especially children with autism. “Tearing and paper sticking craft is a simple yet engaging activity that helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity in children. It involves tearing paper into various shapes and sizes, and then sticking them onto a surface to create different designs or pictures. This craft is suitable for all ages and can be adapted for various themes and skill levels” informs an AI Overview. When being helped initially, the child for early intervention needs to be made to sit in the lap of the caregiver,   therapist or special educator for help and support to get used to conscious tearing off which needs to be achieved with patience and practice both in the school and at home. Especially for children with autism and menta...

  Learning to live with existential intelligence: Four As Formula "Existentialism is a philosophical approach that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and responsibility. It posits that humans are free to create their own meaning and purpose in a world that may initially seem absurd or without inherent meaning. Existentialism explores themes like the nature of being, human consciousness, choice, and the experience of anxiety and dread in the face of freedom," informs an AI overview.  Four A's of existentialism A1: Awareness of freedom with responsibility that comes through deconditioning from imposed experiences and conforming which can initially lead to feelings of fear and anxiety   A2: Authentic life means embracing one's freedom and taking responsibility for one's choices, rather than living life through belief thinking and conforming to external or conditioning  A3: Assumption is that human beings are born innocent as clean slate without a predeter...

 The 11th edition of the UN proclaimed International Day of Yoga is going to be observed on June 21, 2025, with the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”.  According to the UN the theme 'echoes a vital truth that personal wellness and planetary health are inseparably linked.' "Yoga strengthens the body, calms the mind and fosters a heightened sense of awareness and responsibility in daily life. This mindfulness allows one to choose healthier and more sustainable lifestyles. In caring for ourselves, we begin to care for the Earth, reflecting the enduring Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world is one family," adds the UN.  Late Yoga guru B. K. S. Iyengar had once said, “Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.” 

  SOUL: TWO-WORD EACH LINE FREE VERSE ~Lalit Kishore   In quiet / Calm mind / Still mind / Pure mind / Pious mind / Witness mind / That's desires-free / That's unconditional / That's field-free / That's inner - / Real you! / True self!   Within you / Lights up / Timeless spark /  Of self-knowledge / Life's purpose / Cosmic connect / Existential truth / Turning you / Into non-physical / Into immaterial / Spaceless consciousness /  Eternal awareness - / Your soulfulness!   Soul manifests / Soul's realised / Soul's revealed / Soulfulness dawns / Within you / For you / To liberate  

  Transform monkey-mind into monk-mind: A poem When left to itself, our frivolous mind -  Our monkey-mind is risky 'n troublesome Unless it's restrained and trained To become monk-mind, wise 'n winsome  Awaken mind's learning potential To transform it into a monk-mind That constructs knowledge wisely 'N makes it a part of daily grind Know your own self first 'n foremost Then know the transient 'n fleeting world To find all worldly knowledge is tentative - A lesson is learned, all outer is absurd In monk-mind, the Truth gets unveiled - Reality is non-physical, it's soulful To make you a relentless focussed seeker That is humble and simple but eternal 

  According to an AI Overview, a "stick figure father as horse" refers to a stick figure depiction a father acting as a "horse" for a child. "This is a common, playful scenario where the father bends over, and the child sits or rides on his back. The "stick figure" part emphasizes the simple, minimalist drawing style often used in children's art or for quick, playful representations." adds the overview [1].  Stick figures are common minimal symbolic drawings often used by teachers for quick illustrations on the chalkboard or worksheets. The inset stick drawing represents  It is a common real-life situation where a parent playfully pretends to be a horse for a child for bonding and meaningful interaction.bonny Here is poem on the scene [2] Poem On dad's bonny back As sturdy horse frame The child mounted with a grin As if out for a big game *** Tiny hands gripped the shirt tight Father-horse trotted ahead To unfurl a new brave world With lo...

  Fatherhood as sacred duty: A poem ~Lalit Kishore Father's gentle pat on the tender back To shape a young mind is a great art A sacred trust and love so profound - An unconditional act of a kind heart To nurture dreams and guide the child A parent's grace 'n blessings work fine. By being a guiding light 'n a beacon bright, A father's affection turns truly divine Deem parenting a responsive divine act Raise children with a sense of purpose Be an example of love, care 'n  compassion Treat fatherhood a divine calling thus

 A poem on compassion ~Lalit Kishore Soft kind words and a gentle hand, To mend mauled psyche 'n broken heart. To unshackle chains of hate and wrath, And set the captive soul free and apart.   Make mind pure, devoid of delusions, Rooted in cravings, desires ‘n confusions. Compassion ‘ill then blossom and bloom, And set the captive soul free from gloom.   With forgiving, forgetting 'n letting go, Mental horizon widens, heart goes aglow. Compassion guides us through life smoothly, All strife ends and one gets liberated soothly.   Compassion's core value, our guiding star, Illuminates compassion our ignorant mind. Compassion is beacon shining ever bright, Nurture kindness, let twisted life unwind.

 Coordinated by the WHO, the World Blood Donor Day 2025 is being observed on June 14 with the theme "Give blood, give hope: together we save lives" according to WHO, the observance is meant to pay a 'tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give others a second chance at life' since 'their generosity saves lives, strengthens communities and embodies the spirit of solidarity.' "It’s a day to say thank you, but also to spotlight the ongoing, urgent need for safe, regular blood donations. This year, we honor hope, the kind you give with every drop of blood. Because millions of patients around the world rely on blood transfusions every year, hope flows through every donation." adds the WHO The objectives of the campaign, as held out by the WHO are as follows. To raise public awareness about the critical need for blood and plasma donations and the impact they have on patients' lives  To encourage both new and existing donors to gi...

 A Poem on Core Message of the Bhagavad Gita ~Lalit Kishore   Do actions for their own sake, Doing action is your sacred duty Ask never fruits of your actions Detach 'n endure for inner beauty  *** Dharma's call is for selfless duty Shed your ego, be the deed's medium Krishna's words are a timeless guide Make 'do and let go' your life's idiom  *** Outer is illusion, find truth within, Eternal is soul, where bliss reins. Soul never kills, nor gets killed Be duty-bound, waste not life in vain

  POEM ON TEACHER Within the created institutional learning space,  Let the co-construction of knowledge take place Teachers must purify own minds, first and foremost They must kindle their souls 'n sanctify their post Through mindful practices, teaching path is to be tread, To embark journey of self-discovery, soulfully well bred. The teacher is transformed into mirror polished and clear Reflecting truth's bright radiance, banishing all fear. With empathy's soft whispers 'n compassion's gentle touch, A sacred space is woven, throughout the school as such.  Understand pupils we, both their joys and their despair, Guide them for life's purpose, dispelling doubts with care. Teachers must hone heart's language, beyond the spoken word, Since by fostering wit-n-wisdom, life's true lessons are stirred. It's in creating sacred space of learning wherein souls ignite, Let teachers flourish their souls first with truth's pure light. VISUAL