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Children’s Day Message – Maya Mohan, Tattwa Center of Learning, Kochi

Each child is special. Their uniqueness lies, as much as in their skills and talents, as in their questions, imaginations and sense of wonder. Some children may be good in sports, some in arts, some in science or some in business. Some are orators, others dreamers, some loud and expressive, some shy and conservative. But each child has something special to offer to this world. So, we truly believe that ‘Every Child is Special’.

The UN celebrates World Children’s Day on 20 November while in India, Children’s Day is celebrated on 14 November. This date is the birth anniversary of India’s First Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru who believed that children are the real strength and foundation of a nation. We at Curious Times too believe that the holistic development of children is the first step in building a better world and we strive every day to do just that. We are also in constant engagement with the education community – students, teachers and educators. It is our cherished goal to make a meaningful contribution to the community by working and interacting with leaders in the field.

And so, this Children’s Day, Curious Times is delighted to bring you a special message from an educator, Maya Mohan. She is a Special Educator and Psychologist at the Tattwa Center of Learning, Kochi.

In your inspiring journey as an educator what different types of experiences have you had with children that make you believe every child is special? From my experience, I have learned that once in a while it is good to ask children if they are doing fine or ok. This query may sound very small but is actually a miracle question.

At times it happens that children end up teaching something valuable to adults. Please share any such experience that you have had. Sometimes, while teaching a class, the whole class would erupt with answers and most would talk. However, a quieter child would ask me, “Ma’am, help me participate too”. So, I feel that we teachers sometimes miss these finer points and it took my interactions with children to understand them.

What steps should be taken collectively by Schools, Parents, Teachers and the Government to ensure that the special talent and uniqueness in every child is encouraged rather than measuring each child on the same traditional metric? Every child should be allowed to bloom at their own pace, not measured using a common yardstick. Awareness has to be created for parents and stakeholders that developmental delays can happen. We should also cncourage children to explore and let them make mistakes.

On the occasion of Children’s Day, share your message with your and your children on the Curious Times platform. Make the most of your childhood, create memories because that will last for a lifetime of happiness.

Many thanks to Maya Mohan, the Tattwa Center of Learning, Kochi for sharing her Children’s Day Message on Curious Times.

Wishing Happy Children’s Day to all the students of the Tattwa Center of Learning, Kochi.

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