Childhood & Learning

Reflections on childhood, learning, and the adults around children — not advice, but observation from lived experience.

2025-05-25

The Fear of Saying Sorry

@chireveti Childhood & Learning, Life in Plain Sight communication, emotional health, emotional intelligence, leadership skills, parenting mistakes, power of apology, sorry, teacher's reflection, workplace culture 0

The Power of an Apology: A Teacher’s Reflection As a […]

A whimsical banner image of a female teacher in a dress with colorful hairpins, juggling a chess piece, a sloth, a banana, and a dictionary in a chaotic but humorous classroom. Hidden details include a friendly-looking monster and a tiny alien.

2025-05-25

The Funny Side of Teaching: 7 Unforgettable Stories from a Teacher’s Desk

@chireveti Childhood & Learning classroom chaos, classroom funny moments, early childhood education, educator life, funny classroom stories, funny teacher stories, parent misunderstandings, parent-teacher communication, preschool classroom humor, school humor, teacher burnout, teacher humor, teacher life, teacher reflections, teaching laughs, teaching stories, teaching toddlers 0

From mysterious “slats” to the child who only ate yellow food, a teacher shares the humorous, frustrating, and chaotic reality of working with young children and their parents.

Conceptual illustration of a balance scale. One side holds a heavy, dark textbook labeled 'ACADEMIC FACTS.' The other side holds a light, glowing brain with floating heart and cloud icons labeled 'EMOTIONAL TOOLS,' which outweighs the book.

2025-05-25

The Emotional Syllabus: Lessons We Forget as Adults

@chireveti Childhood & Learning, Reflections on Being Human burnout, EducationalPsychology, EducationReform, EmotionalIntelligence, empathy, HumanSkills, leadership, LifeLessons, MentalHealthInSchools, mindfulness, PassiveAggression, PersonalReflection, ProductivityGuilt, professional development, SelfCareInEducation, soft skills, StudentWellbeing, SyllabusRedesign, TeacherBurnout, workplace communication 0

I know the water cycle. I’ve memorized my times tables. But no one taught me how to say, “I need a break” without guilt. We teach empathy to children, then model passive aggression in meetings. We teach facts they can Google, but skip the human tools they’ll actually need. It’s time to redesign the syllabus

A teacher guiding students beyond academics, showing care and mentorship

2025-05-18

More Than Just A Teacher

@chireveti Childhood & Learning, Life in Plain Sight beyond academics, classroom stories, early childhood education, education insights, education system, emotional safety, fair pay, mentorship, more than just a teacher, passion for teaching, teacher, teacher burnout, teacher empowerment, teacher identity, teacher reflections, teaching life 0

Teachers carry more than lessons—they hold stories, struggles, and hope. This reflection explores the meaning of being more than just a teacher.

Teacher sharing unfiltered insights on curriculum debate education in classrooms

2025-04-15

Curriculum Debate Education: A Teacher’s Unfiltered Answer

@chireveti Childhood & Learning, Work, Culture & Life bureaucracy, child development, classroom challenges, curriculum, curriculum debate education, education reform, education system, educational strategies, importance of play, learning outcomes, pedagogy, teacher perspective, teacher's perspective, teaching insights 0

Unfiltered teacher insights on curriculum debate education—child-centered learning, play-based development, and real classroom challenges.

2025-03-25

The Healthy Slap

@chireveti Childhood & Learning child development, child safety, controlled discipline, early childhood discipline, healthy slap, healthy slap in parenting, parenting tips, parenting tools, positive parenting, setting boundaries 0

Discover how a healthy slap in parenting can set boundaries, protect children, and teach safety without anger or punishment. A rare, controlled tool for real-world parenting.

2025-03-21

The Unseen Cost of Early Years Performances

@chireveti Childhood & Learning child joy, child respect, children performance, early childhood education, perfection in education, pressure vs play, spontaneous learning 0

Children’s performances don’t need to be flawless to be beautiful. This reflection explores the cost of perfection and why joy, spontaneity, and respect for children matter far more

Teacher with colorful pencils styled in hair for Crazy Hair Day in schools

2025-03-09

Crazy Hair Day, and the Distance Between Us

@chireveti Childhood & Learning childhood memories, Crazy Hair Day, school life, teacher reflection 0

Crazy Hair Day in schools is not just for children. It’s a shared celebration where teachers and kids step into joy together, making memories that last.