Even before we had a child, back in summer of 2008 I met a child who was like most of…
Category Archives: Personal journeys & experiences
A balancing act
We have a log cabin set that our kids play with, building different kinds of log cabins or other structures…
Imagination of the Child
After visiting Kanheri Caves and hearing the stories of Angulimala, Megh was introduced to Buddha. While crossing Sardar bridge I…
Reflecting back at the Indian Homeschoolers Conference!
The first Indian Homeschoolers’ Conference under the umbrella of Swashikshan – the Indian Association of Homeschoolers, was held between 28th…
Learning without schooling
This article was compiled after much deliberation on the Swashikshan online e-group, following individual responses to a questionnaire prepared by…
Please don’t disturb the still pond!
Most of us feel uncomfortable when our children exercise their freedom to be silent, walk around seemingly doing nothing of…
Who’s Afraid of Mathematics?
This article grew out of a stray conversation with a friend who dropped in over the weekend. His daughter apparently…
Power of Stories
One of the most powerful stories I have heard is the story of Story. One day, the sisters Truth and…
Khandala and the Yule-tide Spirit
“Does one desire the Yule-tide spirit, sir?” “Certainly one does. I am all for it.” – P.G. Wodehouse, The Inimitable…
Open up. Live a little
Life is learning. As we look back at each day in the months and years we’ve come through, they seem…