navigating screen time for school going children

07 Jun 2025 Leave a comment

by Dr.Vijay . in Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,


How Much is Too Much: Navigating Screen Time for Schooling Children
In today’s digital age, screen time has become an integral part of a child’s life. *As a leading child-cantered school, *Our Hasti School recognizes the importance of balancing technology with overall development. But how much screen time is too much for schooling children ? Let’s dive deep in to the subject
It’s never been easier to be entertained, informed and connected.
Our favorite shows, music, social media and the latest news are now available in the palm of our hand 24/7. While we enjoy this convenience, kids are enjoying it as well. Too much, in fact.
With children getting smartphones at younger and younger ages while also having access to TVs, tablets, video games and other technology in the home, they’re getting a lot more daily screen time than previous generations.
Just how much time?
The numbers might shock you. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the average daily hours by age group:
• 8-10 years old: Six hours
• 11-14 years old: Nine hours
• 15-18 years old: Seven and 1/2 hours
And these figures don’t even include the time kids spend on screens for their school work.
The health effects
It’s important for parents to be aware of the impact that too much screen time can have on their children’s health, as well as their ability to develop healthy relationships with friends and family
*“Studies are showing links between excessive screen time and various physical and mental health issues in children, such as obesity, depression, behavioral issues and anxiety It also impacts their development of social skills.
“Impatience in real world interactions is one of the biggest results of excessive screen time, You don’t have to be patient with a screen. It’s instant gratification. But you need patience when you’re talking to someone in person. So, it’s important that children learn to wait, listen and respond.
Recommended time limits
paediatricians generally recommend the following guidelines:
• Under 2 years old: Zero screen time, except for video chatting with family or friends
• 2-5 years old: No more than one hour per day co-viewing with a parent or sibling
• 5-17 years old: Generally no more than two hours per day, except for homework
Talk to your child.. This is really a positive parenting tool that can help parents guide their children on what type of screen time is appropriate and when and where it can be enjoyed,
Other proactive steps for parents to take include:
• Screen-free bedrooms: There should be no screens in the bedroom, and children generally shouldn’t view a screen for two hours before bedtime. The reason is a screen’s blue light can prevent the brain from knowing when it’s time to get ready for sleep. Instead kids should engage in other activities, such as reading.
• Fill the void: If you need to cut back on your child’s screen time, don’t leave them to figure out what to do with that free time. Replace it with something positive, such as outdoor sports or other activities.
Focus on face-to-face interactions whether a child is younger or older, human interaction provides benefits that can’t be replaced by screens.
Final thought finding the right balance between screen time and overall development is crucial for schooling children. By understanding the advantages and disadvantages of screen time and setting healthy limits, we can ensure that our children reap the benefits of technology while minimizing its risks.
At Hasti School, we’re committed to guiding parents and children in navigating the digital world responsibly. By working together, we can help our young learners thrive in a world where technology and traditional learning coexist in harmony. * * Dear readers your vlued feed back, remarks ,coimmendations and suggestions are awaited

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SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT

24 Apr 2025 Leave a comment

by Dr.Vijay . in Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,


               SOCIAL SKILL  DEVELOPMENT   IN CHILDREN

Social skills, also known as interpersonal skills or soft skills are important for everyone irrespective of age. Human beings are social animals and having strong social skills can help you build and maintain successful relationships both professionally and personally. Social skills in kids are a very important factor. Some kids are naturally more socially-adept than others. Not everyone is born with social skills. It is a skill just like anything else and some kids need some social “tutoring.” Like any skill, social skills in children can be developed and refined with practice, but by helping develop good social and communication skills in a child from their youth, you are equipping them straight away with the skills to build a successful future.

So if you are wondering how to help a child with social skills in life, here are a few ways that you can adapt to help your child develop different facets of this life skill

Be Social Yourself

Always remember that you are your child’s first teacher. He learns whatever he/she sees. You can’t expect your child to develop good social skills out of the blue when you spend most of your time doing chores or relaxing in front of the TV. Social skills in Take your time out and interact with friends and family and slowly your child will start imitating you. If your child continuously watches you swirling into a cocoon shell because you are too shy for conversations, chances are they will start doing the same. When going out or meeting new people, involve them in your conversations. Start by getting them to answer the simple questions which are often asked such as “ *What is your name”?” or “How old are you?” These are some very basic questions but don’t answer them on your child’s behalf. Get your child to say it. *At our school *HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL*good manners and behaviours are shown to tiny tots

Show, Don’t Tell

Actions speak louder than words. If you want your child to be kind, be kind yourself. Just merely preaching without practicing won’t do any good to your kid. Your behavior speaks volumes, and your children will remember it far more effectively than what you have told them.  If you want them to learn basic etiquettes, show them. For them to be polite, you need to remember saying sorry and thank you to everyone, including your children. By getting very angry or messing up a situation, don’t just behave like it didn’t happen. Rather, when you are calm talk to them and apologize for your behavior and make them understand that your behavior was inappropriate.

Importance Of Eye-contact

Out of many social skills examples in general, making and maintaining eye contact is one of the crucial ones. Encourage your children to look into their eyes while talking. It leads to effective communication and helps build confidence. When you keep eye contact with the person you are talking to it indicates that you are focused and paying attention. It means that you are actually listening to what the person has to say. Many children may have eye-contact anxiety. You may have to put in an extra effort in that case. If your child has such issues, get them to talk to you, maintaining eye contact.

Teach Them To Listen

Listening is a very important tool. Many people don’t listen and they try to jump in before someone finishes his/her statement. If your child does so, teach them to be patient listeners. Before they are good speakers they need to be good listeners. This is the key to building a good relationship.

Teach Them Emotions

A child must be able to identify different emotions to spot social clues. Try playing a game. Get your child to imitate different emotions or show them pictures of different  emotions like joy, anger, disappointment, excitement, mischief, weirdness, nervousness, tiredness, terror, danger, etc and get them to identify. This helps them differentiate emotions and express better, and not get confused when mingling with other kids or people. “To teach them emotions, you need to understand them and you also communicate how you feel.  If they make you mad, make a straight face, and tell them that they are upsetting you, their behavior makes you mad.

Make Them Communicate

Communication is fundamental to children’s development; children need to be able to understand and be understood. Talk to them, ask them how their day was, and never turn away your child when he wants to say something. This may have a very negative influence on them.

Some really good ways to make your child communicate are

Get their toys and make a puppet show, show them how conversations are made if your child is socially anxious.

Roleplay- If your child is going to be in a new environment, roleplay with him how he is going to meet new people and start a conversation. You can start with basic questions and get your kids to answer them.

If you have elders at home, they can be very helpful in building confidence in your kid.

Give Them Environment

Get your child comfortable so that he can freely express himself. If your child is socially anxious help them get comfortable by striking a conversation and then slowly getting them into the conversation. Don’t just leave them alone saying they need to learn it themselves, take one step at a time. Give your child the chance to meet with different people, the variety in people may help them know things differently and get them to adjust better in situations. Playschools, playgrounds, and hobby classes will give them a chance to socialize.

Teach Them About Personal Space

Everyone feels more comfortable when the person they are with, respects their personal space.  Some children may come up and sit in your lap, hug you without permission, touch your hair, play with your necklace, touch a design on your shirt, or touch your body without permission, sometimes in inappropriate places. Teach them not to invade someone’s personal space. Everyone has their own “space bubble”.

You may come across many other lists of social skills to teach but they all are important and address different areas of life.                      

 I THINK THIS WOULD HELP WE TEACHERS  AND PARENTS IN DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS IN OUR TINY TOTS.PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POUR  YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND FEED BACK THIS MAY HELP ME IN IMPROVING .PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO SUGGEST ME THE NEW TOPIC                                          THANKS FOR READING        

SCREEN TIME FOR CHILDREN AND HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH

19 Apr 2025 Leave a comment

by Dr.Vijay . in Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,


Hasti Group of Schools
Dondaicha
Blog Number 298
How Much is Too Much: Navigating Screen Time for Schooling Children
In today’s digital age, screen time has become an integral part of a child’s life. *As a leading child-cantered school, *Our Hasti School recognizes the importance of balancing technology with overall development. But how much screen time is too much for schooling children ? Let’s dive deep in to the subject
It’s never been easier to be entertained, informed and connected.
Our favorite shows, music, social media and the latest news are now available in the palm of our hand 24/7. While we enjoy this convenience, kids are enjoying it as well. Too much, in fact.
With children getting smartphones at younger and younger ages while also having access to TVs, tablets, video games and other technology in the home, they’re getting a lot more daily screen time than previous generations.
Just how much time?
The numbers might shock you. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the average daily hours by age group:
• 8-10 years old: Six hours
• 11-14 years old: Nine hours
• 15-18 years old: Seven and 1/2 hours
And these figures don’t even include the time kids spend on screens for their school work.
The health effects
It’s important for parents to be aware of the impact that too much screen time can have on their children’s health, as well as their ability to develop healthy relationships with friends and family
*“Studies are showing links between excessive screen time and various physical and mental health issues in children, such as obesity, depression, behavioral issues and anxiety It also impacts their development of social skills.
“Impatience in real world interactions is one of the biggest results of excessive screen time, You don’t have to be patient with a screen. It’s instant gratification. But you need patience when you’re talking to someone in person. So, it’s important that children learn to wait, listen and respond.
Recommended time limits
paediatricians generally recommend the following guidelines:
• Under 2 years old: Zero screen time, except for video chatting with family or friends
• 2-5 years old: No more than one hour per day co-viewing with a parent or sibling
• 5-17 years old: Generally no more than two hours per day, except for homework
Talk to your child.. This is really a positive parenting tool that can help parents guide their children on what type of screen time is appropriate and when and where it can be enjoyed,
Other proactive steps for parents to take include:
• Screen-free bedrooms: There should be no screens in the bedroom, and children generally shouldn’t view a screen for two hours before bedtime. The reason is a screen’s blue light can prevent the brain from knowing when it’s time to get ready for sleep. Instead kids should engage in other activities, such as reading.
• Fill the void: If you need to cut back on your child’s screen time, don’t leave them to figure out what to do with that free time. Replace it with something positive, such as outdoor sports or other activities.
Focus on face-to-face interactions whether a child is younger or older, human interaction provides benefits that can’t be replaced by screens.
Final thought finding the right balance between screen time and overall development is crucial for schooling children. By understanding the advantages and disadvantages of screen time and setting healthy limits, we can ensure that our children reap the benefits of technology while minimizing its risks.
At Hasti School, we’re committed to guiding parents and children in navigating the digital world responsibly. By working together, we can help our young learners thrive in a world where technology and traditional learning coexist in harmony. * * Dear readers your vlued feed back, remarks ,coimmendations and suggestions are awaited

EVERY TEACHER IS A PARENT AND EVERY PARENT IS A TEACHER*

26 Jun 2024 Leave a comment

by Dr.Vijay . in Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,


Teachers At our Hasti Public school understand that both Teaching and learning are important*,  but we  at the Same time  know very well that  *it’s not what children are learning, but how they are learning that is of most importance*  and therefore to make every child independent learner,   *modern and impactful methodologies  and metacognition strategies are used* . Education at our Hasti school is children centric, and all efforts are made for holistic development of child. For comprehensive and integrated learning of children the involvement of parents is an important .  

*Nowadays, it is important to nurture children as confident and strong citizens with capabilities to accomplish any task by their own and parents play an important role  in it*,

In modern times, the term education is not limited merely to bookish knowledge and getting grades; *it engulfs a vast area with important factors* such as developing self-confidence, making your child socially secure, inculcating emotional strength among them, and problem solving etc.

*Even if you think you don’t know much about learning and teaching, your child keeps learning from you over the years*

*when your child goes to primary and then secondary school, you can help your child have a positive attitude to learning, just by being positive yourself* and communicating with your child’s One of the best ways to *support your child’s learning and education is by building a good relationship with your child’s school teachers*.

*Children learn in different ways* – some learn by seeing, some by hearing, some by reading, some by doing. at this stage, children still learn through play. Plenty of unstructured, free play helps balance formal lessons at school. It also gives children a chance to unwind after the routines and rules of school.

Children also *learn by using objects*  in many different ways. When your child is experimenting, exploring and creating with a range of materials, they learn about problem-solving in situations where there are no set or ‘right’ answers.

Children aren’t born with social skills – they have to learn them, just like they have to learn to read and write. *Giving your child chances to play with other children*  is a great way for them to develop skills for getting on with others.

Your child’s community connections can offer valuable learning experiences too. For example, *visiting the local shops, parks, playgrounds and libraries or walking around your neighbourhood helps your child understand how communities work. As you and your child explore your community together, you can talk to your child about interesting things that you see or share things that you know*.

*If your family speaks a language other than English at home, this can be a great way for your child to grow up as a bilingual learner. Learning more than one language doesn’t harm or hold back children’s development. In fact, *being a bilingual child can have a lot of advantages – for example, better reading and writing skills*.

When you know how your child learns best, you can help your child with all areas of learning. For example, if your child seems to learn best by seeing and doing but needs to write a story for school, they could make a comic strip to organise their ideas.

*For developing self-confidence in your ward  , making your child socially secure, inculcating* *emotional strength among them, and problem solving* etc. Parents need to look into* ;  

*Making a child emotionally strong*: Be a patient listener. It helps your child to come to you for any of his/her turbulences. *Make them understand that there is a solution to every problem and they will have to face different situations which might be sometimes unfavourable* but they will have to overcome all the hurdles with a winning stroke of confidence.

*Be the strength* : The education can benefit the child only if he is adaptive to various changes as well as experiences in his/her life. *Be friend to your child. Let your child discover a friend, philosopher and a guide in you*. *Making this happen he will consider you to be his strength*. Let them realise that for all problems they have this door always open and welcoming with love.

*Each child is unique*  : *Every child is different and unique; blessed with immense potential*, curiosity and creativity blended with lots of learning attitude. *Respect their individuality*. Give them exposure to the fullest. *Let them discover their own world*; make their own choices and face their own challenges. Just be there as a support.

*Providing platform*: The more you learn and the more you know the well you can experience. Things come up by doing. *Provide them with exposure by encouraging him to participate in school activities*, go on tours and excursions, attend social gathering etc. *Make them extrovert*. Extrovert children openly express themselves. It reduces the chances of such children to harm themselves or others whereas. *Introvert child does not mix with others and hence does not express which leads to inner conflicts within and might harm himself*.

*Social media awareness*: In the ever changing and fast paced world of technology, the access to the internet and social media sites has become easy. It is now easily available at the touch of your finger. Many children get affected by the social networking sites and various posts on it. *It becomes of great importance to make your child aware about the advantages and disadvantages of social networking sites and apps*.

*These few steps will surely help our children to emerge as strong individuals and thus with this we ‘The School’ and ‘The Parents’; will be able to educate our child in real sense*. It is *necessary that we all work on this and satisfy the real goal of education – Holistic development of a child*!

more involved in making decisions about learning and organising activities.