Welcome to the Chrysalis High blog, where we share the thinking behind how we teach and the small moments that make up a school year. Some posts come from our teachers, on how children actually learn to read, or settle into a new grade, or find their feet in a subject that once scared them. Others are practical, written with parents in mind: choosing a board, easing exam stress, making screen time work rather than worry. And some are simply glimpses of life on campus. There is no fixed schedule and no filler. We post when we have something worth saying. Have a look through what is below.
The word “Myth” is derived from the Greek word “Mythos”, which means: story of the people. Mythology is simply the collection and study of myths and stories. They can range from how the universe was created to cautionary tales about arrogance and greed. They teach you compassion, hard work, love, team work, patience, gratitude, selflessness […]
What does that mean? How does the world expect a kid to be in this modern age? How to engage your child in daily activities? How do you make your child the best? What is a daily child? A daily child is a kid who knows to be independent, who knows the world, who can […]
Folklore, Fairy tales and Mythological stories are something that we have all heard from a very young age. Whether as a bedtime story or a grandma tale, these stories have always been a part of us, passing on from one generation to the other. Some of them have become so famous that they have been […]
The day I stepped out to head to work was a heady mix of euphoria and excitement dampened slightly by the fear of the pandemic. So, here I was with my bag of thoughts and sanity. The fresh air graced my face with the familiar smell of hot sambar and chutney (coming from the restaurant […]
We all want our childhood back don’t we! Many times we feel like entering schools once again and reliving our childhood. Let’s take a sneak peek into childhood once again.
The last two years have been anything but a joyride. I think I can safely vouch for the entire world on this one. Surrounded by the fear of disease, locked into our homes, smothered with masks and sanitizers, and all in all, distanced from reality for a period so long that our definitions of reality […]
Students spend most of their time studying and learning, which means, they are sitting most of the time…
In recent times, we have been hearing a lot about mindfulness. Although this technique has been with us for more than…