early childhood education

A formally dressed early-years teacher sits at an office desk looking toward a playful preschool classroom revealed inside an open suit jacket, symbolising the tension between dress-code expectations and the reality of early-years teaching.

2026-08-31

EY Teacher Dress Code: Does Comfort Matter?

@chireveti Work, Culture & Life child wellbeing, Classroom Practice, early childhood education, early years education, early years pedagogy, early years teacher, education in India, EY teacher dress code, play based learning, preschool education, teacher comfort, teacher dress code, teacher wellbeing 0

We expect early-years teachers to move like athletes, work like educators and somehow dress like office executives. At what point did that become professional?

Innovating early childhood education: a child photographs their drawing as it's animated by AI on a tablet.

2025-09-02

AI-in-early-childhood-play

@chireveti Childhood & Learning AI for kids, child development, early childhood education, hands-on learning, parenting and tech, play-based learning, Reggio Emilia approach, technology in education 0

Forget the robots and screens. The truth is, AI is already here, and the real challenge isn’t avoiding it—it’s learning to balance it with mud, hammers, and the beautiful chaos of real childhood. This article explores a fresh, Reggio-inspired vision for raising curious, resilient kids who know how to use both technology and their hands to create a vibrant world.

A young child's hands are a bit dirty with paint, holding a real hammer and nails on a piece of wood, looking focused and determined.

2025-06-03

Let Them Fall. Spill. Lose Track. That’s the Curriculum.

@chireveti Childhood & Learning child development, early childhood education, emotional resilience, fine motor skills, hands-on learning, parenting philosophy, play-based learning, risky play 0

The perfect preschool classroom doesn’t exist, and it shouldn’t. This article challenges the myth of perfect children and argues that scraped knees, spilled milk, and muddy clothes are the real curriculum of life.

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.

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.

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