Taught for the Day- the audio series

Dear parents, I know there are several days and times when you feel overwhelmed and far-too-stretched being 'mums' and 'dads' to your little ones. It is quite an exhausting role and in today's episode, I am here to remind you to slow down for your greater good. If you keep running while your fuel tank is signaling that empty sign, then you are doing no good to anyone. Yes, not even for your childr...

In this episode of the podcast, we will be talking about teacher wellbeing! When you are teaching, there are many moments that cluster together and make you feel worn out. In early years specially, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life is very difficult. Most of the days, on coming back home, your health signs you to slow down. Here, self-care becomes imperative. So, in order to help...

Have you been in a situation before where you felt like there are too many bills you need to into at the same time? Your heart wanted something, but you were scared of the outcome? The need to get to the best results overrode your decision making process? Well, if you have answered yes to any of those questions then I might have an insightful explanation for you. In this two-part episode, we are d...

Have you been in a situation before where you felt like there are too many bills you need to into at the same time? Your heart wanted something, but you were scared of the outcome? The need to get to the best results overrode your decision making process? Well, if you have answered yes to any of those questions then I might have an insightful explanation for you. In this two-part episode, we are d...

Loosening up is not bad and in this rather competitive rat race, you might as well choose to walk and not take your speed seriously! In this world of follies and flaws, the pressure of being correct all the time over rides most of our life decisions. Especially if you look at our work lives, the professional world is only growing in competition and hence, we are always running a race. It is scary...

In this episode we will be talking about the universal concept of teamwork! We all know that in a team, there's so much of effort and energy that needs to be put in and therefore, dedicating time and diligently strategizing to build a good group is important. All your team mates don't need to be your best friends, but you can still make it work and guess what, you have to! There is absolutely no s...

If you are beginning your teacher training or are just exploring the options as a teacher support, this episode is going to help you understand the word 'teaching philosophy'. Have you ever felt the fix of having to choose between teaching methods and approaches? Well, I have and I know that out there is a sea full of philosophies and it can be very difficult to decide which direction you want you...

In this episode of the podcast, we will be talking about my student-teacher days and how I actually made through all the drama, with dramatics (literally)! Teaching is never an easy game and it was only after my first placement week that I realised how bad I was. But with some interesting few days of hard work and of course, some really profound reflections later, I charted my own way out! So, if...

Season 2 trailer is here! Welcome to taught for the day- the audio series. I am Sania, a writer and an educator. In this podcast series, we will be discussing all things teaching, parenting, well-being, education, mental health as well as life in general. If you would like to connect with me, then please check out my website www.taughtfortheday.com or follow me on instagram as taughtfortheday and...

Do you ever think about the new tantrums of your child after every unfamiliar experience of theirs?  In the first couple of weeks of a child starting at a daycare, kindergarten or a preschool, the most common things that happen are irregular eating and sleeping. Now, parents are obviously worried seeing this. They find it very difficult to fathom that their child refuses to eat, sleep and dri...

In this episode, we will be talking about some useful tips around getting your child ready for the preschool experience. It can be quite a daunting time and navigating through it, especially if you are a first-time parent, is hard. So here's a quick guide to help you get ready for the ultimate preschool experience. Enjoy! 

The transitioning process of children, starting their preschool journey is probably the most difficult time. I have been in early years education for quite sometime to know that settling-in is the most difficult phase for both children and their families. It is indeed a challenge that requires consistent efforts from teachers and families. So here's a helpful 10 mins to support your preschool jump...