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Education is about nurturing meaningful connections that help children explore themselves and the world around them. It begins with small but impactful steps: curiosity ignited by a story, confidence nurtured through play, and understanding shaped through everyday experiences. The early years of a child’s life lay the foundation for lifelong learning, and visionary educators in early childhood development play a pivotal role in guiding that journey.

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The Stories
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A. K. SMARTSHALA

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A. K. SMARTSHALA

Sparking Curiosity, Igniting Futures

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Founder

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stretured routines. However,
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question that there on cir mind is
"are we preparing them fo life, or jst
free"

lis because thoy stage with he
impact of academic pres and
Agia verlad on developing brain.
o exa thie ho and bak the
conventional, moulded csmiculem
structure, A. K. Smartshal is
developing diferent education
tim and offering the joy Teaming
fo young mind

‘The orpaietic merge innovation
swith compassion to support the mind,
oat and sprit Ii sabido be
more than a preschool where
imagination i vol, uniqueness it
boomed, and learning i ven by
ici and play, Ai bart a
mission to reimapine wit 2-centry
ua cation ix ponc to look
ihe: not igi, nat robot but alive,
inclusive, and profoundly human,

“The nition stad in 2000 with
the opening of A K. Chien
‘Academy a Saad Further, in
2005, the group tabla AK.
Chien Evening School fer Fe
ducation for derived children.
‘The AK. Children Ply School for pre
nursery to KG. classes were opened in
2008. Later, 2012, « CASE
recois branch in Raj Nagar,
roving clans ap o XD, war aed
‘Asa response tothe pandemic, AK
‘Smarshala—a cutting edge online
prschool was introduced in 2020,
Vita fine preschool in 2022,

Ploncering Educators In Early Chlldhood Development $

ry child is
gifted in their
‘own way, and
as educators,
we must be
willing to look
beyond
conventional
metrics to
identify and

celebrate
those gifts.

combining contemporary inrastucture a space where imagination, expression,

‘with smart sin aie. ná emotional intelligence are central
lo the mins experience.

Where Learning Begins with

Wonder "Atte cor o her philosophy isa
Anubka Gupta, Founder, of AK. commitment to honouring hc
Smartshala, shares, "Lets close the individuality of every child. She secs
books and open the mindsofchidren. cach young lcamer as a unique
"Tis single thought Ras defined my mamative waiting unfold- fal of

journey in carly childhood education potemial, curiosity, ad promise. Asan
that hogan 18 years ago when I stepped cust sho consider ¡thor

ino AK. Children Group of Schools, responsibilty 1 recognize, mur
an institution founded by my parents. and eclebae that individuality.
‘What start as responsibility soon’ creating environments where children

transform ino calling. Asa re empowered 1 grow not just
‘naturally erative person | was drawn acadcmicaly but cmtionally and
into tis ld where imagination, creatively as wll

expression, and pure human emotion

form the fabric ofcveryday amine” Education with Purpose
Authohear of AK. Smarahal's

From the outs, Amb cmbracd the vision are the core values of

io that children are not merely commitment, dicton and an
students hoy are among ourmost unvavering Chi cet approach.
ing teachers. Thcirhonesty, These ae mot just als on

spontaniy. and emotional authenticity paper—they are the guiding Free
consistent offer powerful lesensin behind over decision, novation, nd
line, simplicity, and joy. Under interaction within the institution.

crade, the school has became Whether is curiclum desig, tachor

14. (einig, ce event planing, the cena
question romaine "Wt bet fr the
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“The driving force behind AK
¡Small nu cadereip
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In ic context, leadership defined by
the ability to cultivate new leaders,
For meaning eollaborsion, snd
rar a care of pity and
Gnclacon In such an orion
very voice from mentor and
parents o children themscves ic
ear, valued, and respected, Tie
inclusive philosophy arenas
coming and olga sl
“akcholdore with the schools
leve vision

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more than good inca: Spy
lens development requires
‘ongoing asian, prono
growth, and a doop understanding of
{hei poehological and emtiral
ceda AK. Smertalapriorines
roca hase ati ad play
ete, hai are earning model

“Thee programs ar socially design
1 promete holt ld developmen,
‘covering academic, emotenal, cil,
and creative rom,

Approach to Modern Teaching
“Arba beiovs tha profesional
{velopment in cation mont evolve
‘vith me.I my hold

that saying aument with

the cet rend nd
technologie

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robo presentations,

AK. Smarnala as

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leering more inerctve

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‘shout replacing tonal
mathe bat cnhancing

ther, Recogrising hat

today Kamen are

growing up in a werd of

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Mitestones of Merit
AK Siria unwavering
<edicaton to innovation and
excl incl chil
cation has pamerod pin
acopio in recent year In 203,
the preschool was honoured with the
preis "Most Innovative
Preschool in Ghaziabad! award atthe
(Golden Glory Anards held m Mumbai
Pionecin educational practices.

“The inition has also recived the
'Skyrocketing Principal Award! from
the ENS Club, marking poronal
schievement hat rec Ihe
Tender dive to pas boundaries
and lovato standards Additional,
‘AK: Sart s mung the Few
prexchoole in the ron to Rave camod
ISO certification, highlighting its
ongoing comment to maining,
faba tadas of qual, ee rd
portion! excellence

15. ‘The Multfaceted Role olx Modern

guide hy simple, yet posal
principle he exil, say creative and
Embrace fedhack She pointe out,
"Growth nly happens when we sip
outside var comfort zone. Listing to
divers perspectives, lying open to
‘now ideas, ad ain rom our
mistake re what make ue stronger,
sore compare leader

From speaking pens to Al-
based robotic presentations,
we've embraced tools that The road has not als been smooth. placed on today cdneston have

make earning more One ofthe key chong AK. volved demi The modern
i Smarsala comino lo navigate isthe school ear must now tacho,
interactive and meaningful. ick of cccuible profesional "arte toy infocncor, and
This digital evolutions not ren Pom us pbs Sueno late A Arba
ample dignes toundentanding aies, we vc ina time when
about replacing traditional Strategies and managing multiple digital visbiiy aronghy influence
methods but enhancing social modu platform, tic dcmunds credit, and adapting thi reality

ino longer options cuca er
growth and relevance

them.

Beyond the profesional here,
personal growths played a key ake
in Amubha' leadership journey. She
¿ties strength and cart ocho
‘mediation, sl help erature and
ol dep treat a bean
ehaviour and emocional meligenes
She genuinely enjoys connecting with
people lin to ther tris,
Teaming from dir experiences, and
rndersanding hei challonges These
Jnterictionscomily reinforce her
‘or elit that dation i, above al,
fn act of empathy

‘Shaping Emotional Intelligent
Learners

Wie discussing future plas, Aruba
mentions, “Looking ahead, my dream

16. {to rete word of carly childhood
‘cation where children are not
jp by thet ending, mark, or
speed —but by ther cti
Kindnce, cary, and reihenee"
She farther ade hat very child
possess unique quals, and as
Scans, is our esponsibility look
‘yond traditional measures to
coin and nurtre thse talents

Imagine an cation system that
cherishes he child who eos
nie ty wi locks, sings with
presion, ak hold ques, or ently
Sonsoles ind in ned. These a the
tee that ay the foundation for
motors naar and capable dul
Its time to move our focus from
competion to compassion rm ole
Teaming to creativo, ram far 6
freedom

Building a Future of Creativity and
Barty Edocation
A fate von paie
she aims to help reshape the narrative
around cary education, aking it more
inclusive expresivo, and empowering
Whether trough developing
Gnmorativ cucu ki, mentoring
Futuro cats collaborating on =
bal sale she is determined to
aden the reach of joyful ering

Reflecting om er 18-year
jury — marked by learning, laughter,
experimentan, and growth, Amb
fect deep sence of gratitde. Every
fil who as walkod tough the
Soocn or AK, Sarah, ery parent
‘who Bas placed thi ru in the
Schoo and every teacher who has
‘mace ite mission has contrbalod
to he vibrant tapestry ofthe
nia. Sh remains strongly
Summit 102 path whore outdated
textbooks are lord and infinito mide
are opened one story, one smile, and
ne school aime

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18. Industry Insights

Preschool

Education
Guide for

Educators

16 | September 2025

20. Reasons Why Preschool Education is
Important

The carly years of education have Been
refered to ea cri period in the
development of the ei’ rain. ee
‘acon fund that at around the cof
five, the chil ram almost
tin 00% of ts al ie. The
real links develope daring thie
period have à det pact on the way
len think, eam and rset 1 her

Preschool cdcaton of high quay ie
not only about academic preparation. I
devolo soil emotional ingens,
veslenc and creativity. Those who
attend proper organised preschools
ars more prepared to stat primary
‘cation and ah Petr lang tm
‘eaten terme o tera) numeracy,
and social shill

asi Concept of Early Learning
‘When super wih cidos hae
ncn dco can ho
Drehen he mo

Play-Rased Learning
The language of young chile is
play. Children are playing ith
lg blocks, acing oat thr parts,
having adventures inthe outside
‘world Play based earning hel to
‘il ext of though, problem
«cole, and imagination. Both
tracted and unsrstur play ped
tobe pat of everyday ie

Social Emotional Development

The todas ar being taht ow to
shore, cooperate, and contra motions.
Teacher playa crucial role in

of trust and good relationships i

qual important as earning the
Ace

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‘The Language and Literacy
Foundations

arly rey is more thon ling
eter treating a Ero of
orcs, comenmiion and expresion
Reading aloud, singing, and fostering
storytelling combate o children
broadening her vocabulary,
sndontanding and communicative
capable

Hands-On Exploration
(Children ar bes taught when they are
beta ouch, experiment and ack
‘why. Tas ch u arden, semory
play ard mors hase scence
experiments can catalyse curiosity and
tin,

Routine and Structure
An ordered ccoo wil rate a
sense of safety and asuranec. Time
spent playing icpino in groupe, and
uring individual exploration allows
chien to our

Strategies for Edueators
Preschool cache may employ the

following practical strategies onder
to apply science of ary Loing,

Create x Rich Learning,
Environment: Classroom should be
bright interactive and rich in object
at ean nep curio, ike books,
pls, st mater, and toral

jets

Add Maltisemsory Activities: Young,
chien are th Bow to look, fc,
Tien, and move, The us of mae,
‘movement and practical crafts makes
eaming interesting.

Encourage the Good: Redirection,
encouragement with consistent
Special help chen
‘evel scot

Involve Families: The carly childhood
teacher involves the parents ad th
caregivers ofthe child Invelving them
in he Faring proven, informing ther
shout the progress and showing them
‘he material will enhance the home
school bond

Dilleceataton Learning: Hac child
ir fren Diversity facies and
spprmache wil hep promote
inclusivity and adres unmet Karin
reed

“The Fducator Role
Preschool teachers arc inductors,
mentor and role model The
Experience in the classroom is
predctcrmina y thei patience,
gems, and aeration ofthe noch
of ehildren.Teachore encourage a
fete Icming proces by creating
curios, gel, and exploration

Samming Up
‘Thc proshoolinetrctinal pide
ndrscore the fst hat instruction 10
Youngster is science and an at. By
opt escrch bad rlegiesand
ly hase teaming, cial emotional
‘Sapper: laagiape ich eam and
Family engagement, the educators wit
ave wel rounded, confident lame.
“The preschool year forma golden
period, and when comccthy dicted,
teachers moy infloence every child at
Teast to some extn

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Fashion
Designing
is Creative
Education

20 | September 2025

signing an education
proces at includes coming
by integrating once
obecrvations, imaginations, ications
and conciliation fom realistic
live princes, through performing
various activities and doin ts and
experimentación to solve any
challenges that are pt forts fr the
overall individual growth and
Sroltin ina holte way is need
Tor the presenter. Usage of ain
malle way, Le craft, dance, drama.
drawing, music pain

inheren tl of an individual À
aid or mentor shows the dicción
nd obere the behavioural changes,
nus, and im lement wile
identifying nd eusturing tes art
avis Representation of any ofthe
ant activity For aesthetic appearance,
solving the problems, uty and
évancement hoal be the im of
ésetion.

Fashion Design is ne ofthe most
trative nd lucrativo courses in India
and the world over. Trend, fare,
amos and passion drive the youn
‘minds to propel hir carer in he ld

23. of fashion design. Its noces and
ales to sy hat clothing has become
an integral prt of ariel. The
‘Sor fe intrest he
‘whole word closer topsihr. The
propensity of online marketing has
ncrens the pace and space at which
the fishin ines bio in
both domestic and inermatonal
markets The texto ty
contibate shout 14 per cnt to
intra production and four per cent
to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Target produce of textiles and
garments

Discovering the new hing in a more
tic and innovative way, ande
projecto makes leamim ax tent
Fc a with the imposed restricted
Ieaming techniques. Frccdom in
imagination pens the door for
wonders and asa reat ne can rete
and experien with ideas. This made
the cami process as rt and
tations Fr In majority of clon
od. contrast joyfuland
peace. Trac leaming cmerges only
{hon he mind ie re fom toe and
ina qui, calm condition Iculcaon
‘of various art in ection help in he
round development af eileen
Integrating a aston help
students to improve thee analytical
Ski, problem solving, reasoning, ce
Due to these one willbe able io
‘overcome or tackle the is of Tie
society na beter way Leuring
‘oe fan if thre the integration
(fat inthe core subject ares

Accanting o records, 6 art mich as
dance, saltar, jewellery making,
‘marie, agriculture and medica
Sciences were taught in edaction
‘More emphasis was en the close
Personal relationship between teacher
nd a pop. The teacher wc to guide

individually haced on student
capability Monitor Wiliams divided
att into 2 forms, ic external or
Practical at an ser a Katya
vita Sara alan mentos hat there
are diferent rs Rabirramath Tagore,
the frat mis of modem ar of tia,
spam is the expression of the
‘univer trough he indivi. He
opine at at cannot he dined
because defining thing wil be
Timing one's own Vision, and itis
Gscparale fom visible and invisible
things: hola Nath Tiwari says at
experiment of man power of ston
with craftmanship to erat hing
hich may be men or physical
‘fl ce recreations or both
According to Shri Aurobindo, ach
individual e potently» pen, and
[eames shold not be pos and
parents and teachers should ciate
Teams to cam new ails rer than
presunising, He highlight that the
resent education sytem shoul cover
the past experiences ax a foundation,
resent in the material, and he future
fete aim Al the lamers have lots oF
potes, ad nothing sould be
poca an exe ctor

Data recording numbering 62,
published by the Arts Education
Partenchip (AP), clearly depicts the
relationship between ars learning,
Academic schievement and social
evelopment of students. Professional
an suchas designing, is nothing but a
specific plan done with he help of
rings or model forthe eration of
pre Cra incl the
Fnvolvement of orcs special sil in
the excention of don into an
atic. The eme can be used by
‘sll scale or mau scale indice
For baies Itepraiion of sence,
ngincring and arts very much
racial forthe creation of architecture,
painting, sculpt, textiles, dying,
Printing. garments and fon
product.

“Through th integration of tin
ducation, divin erat wil be
‘hanced, Imaginative, erative and
orpreheneie elle fel of
sn individual can be developed layer
by layer by having proper traning in
libra at such a mai, care
dance, ete, wheres el and
rabat intellectual Bly pros
‘vith profesional at of sions,
criticism, observation, ee. This pe oF
intellectual growth is most pecesary
(ring this evolutionary ea, o Dat the
mind wil be quick in grasping things,
fue in ientfying the ados, dec
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