Dude, where's my winter break?

10 days of winter break went by too quickly. I had intended to do so much but then got busy in other 'engagements' and so there's work piled up for the last day of winter break.

Yumna, thy name is procrastination.

Lets see, there are trackers to be made and there are lessons to be planned. I managed to get presents for the students who will have done the best job on their vacation homework, so nothing to worry about there. What I'm really worried about is the lesson plans. With topics like light, sound, magnetism and electricity coming up (yes, in 3rd grade!), I need to ensure they are taught in an interactive manner so that maximum learning takes place.

I still remember the lesson I conducted on force and friction and how the students' eyes shone with excitement when they saw that I had brought in toy cars to explain the concepts to them. I want to see more of that spark and I believe that is only possible through engaging lesson plans. I've been picking up some ideas from the treasure trove known as the world wide web, and am hoping to find the resources to be able to execute them properly.

Another thing I'm excited about: There's been this campaign on TV lately by the name of Zara Sochiye. It emphasizes on the importance of education and how it can lead one out of poverty and dependency. Well one of the people who went on air to share how education pulled them out of their misery is an alumnus from my own institute. I managed to reach him and asked him if he would be willing to deliver a motivational talk to the students of my school any time in the next week and he replied with interest. I really really hope that we manage to pull this off because his story is one which many students will be able to relate to.

Here's the link to the video that has been playing on TV lately: Zara Sochiye- Ashraf Chaudhry