Posts made by Sayeda Afshan

All this feels like a dream truly unbelievable from a small village classroom to being recognized on an international platform… I have no words just deep emotions

It’s not just my achievement it’s a win for every teacher working with limited resources for every child with big dreams and for every classroom tucked away in a quiet corner of the world

Thank you UNESCO for giving voices like mine a place to be heard.
Thank you to the entire UNESCO team the incredible Madam Asma bhatti who took me to this platform and believed in me and every person behind this journey I am deeply humbled and forever grateful.

This moment is not just a trophy it's a reminder that hope, effort, and heart can take you anywhere ️

Such a thoughtful post! What if we replaced some homework with collaborative activities or family based learning? It could make the experience more meaningful and less stressful

What a brilliant way to bring the K-W-L strategy to life really appreciate how you emphasized curiosity and reflection two things that make learning meaningful your approach shows how even complex ideas can be simplified for young learners through conversation and visuals a truly adaptable method that encourages students to take ownership of their learning

@Izzeddin-Qasem Thank you so much for the kind words I’d love to hear how your students responded to it when you tried it out

Hello dear teachers,
In the 21st century education is not just about finding answers it’s about teaching students to ask meaningful questions and think for themselves

Even in my village classroom with no fancy materials I’ve started using “Think-Deep” Questions as a daily practice it requires no extra resources just curiosity and classroom time

🧠 What do I do?
At the end of every topic or story I ask one or two open ended questions like:

“What would you do if you were in this situation?”

“Why do you think this character made that choice?”

“Can you think of a better solution?”

“What would happen if…?”

“Is there a connection between this and our village life?”

Example
(Topic: Water Scarcity Science)
Instead of just asking
“Define water scarcity” I ask:
️ “What would happen in our village if the water supply stopped for 10 days?”
️ “How would you manage water if you were the leader?”
️ “Can you create a rule to save water at home?”

The students think discuss and even debate respectfully they feel heard valued and smarter because their ideas matter

This is 21st-century teaching:
Not just delivering content but developing minds
Not just memorizing but making meaning.

Fellow teachers how do you bring critical thinking into your classroom even with limited resources?
Let’s share small practices that make a big difference.

Hello dear teachers,

Sometimes students just need a quick refresh to regain focus especially after long tasks or in warm weather so usually try these trick in my classroom one short and fun brain break i use is called “Quick Think.” It takes only 2–3 minutes helps with vocabulary and boosts energy in the classroom

How to Play (Step-by-Step):

🧠 Goal:
Get students thinking fast while reviewing vocabulary in a fun way.

1️⃣ Give them a random letter.
Let’s say you choose the letter “S.”

2️⃣ Tell students they have 30 seconds to write:

1 noun starting with S

1 verb starting with S

1 adjective starting with S

Example Answer:

Noun: Sun

Verb: Sing

Adjective: Soft

3️⃣ After time’s up ask them to share with their seat partner.

Why?

It helps students learn new words from each other

Builds confidence for shy learners

Adds a fun interactive moment in the lesson

️ Example:
Alia says: “I wrote Sun, Sing, Soft.”
Sara says: “I wrote Soap, Slide, Sweet!”

4️⃣ End with a quick class clap
“Let’s clap everyone"
5️⃣ Return to your lesson.
Now the class is refreshed focused and ready to learn!

Hello dear teachers,
We all know how often students (and even parents) see homework as just another task to finish quickly.I wanted to share a small strategy I’ve been using to make homework feel more purposeful and connected to real learning.

Example:
Instead of giving traditional questions i sometimes give tasks like:
“Ask one elder at home how school was different in their time write 3 points to share in class.”
This type of homework sparks conversations at home helps students listen write and reflect and they actually enjoy doing it!

Small changes like this can make a big difference in how students see homework.

Dear fellows what do you do to make homework more meaningful creative or engaging for your students?
I would love to hear your ideas and try them out too.

Hello Amazing Teachers,
One common challenge we all face is keeping our students attentive and engaged during lessons especially when the topic is a bit dry! I wanted to share a small trick I use:

I sometimes give students a “secret word” challenge before starting.I tell them “There’s a special word I’ll say 3 times during today’s lesson.If you catch it and raise your hand after the third time you’ll win a star or sticker!”
It makes them listen carefully and even quiet students start paying attention. It’s fun simple and works in almost any subject.

Dear fellows how do you keep your students focused and interested during lessons especially when energy is low?

Would love to hear your strategies and ideas.

@Engr-Zeeshan WaAlaikum Asalam sir,
I’m not a multigrade teacher myself but I’ve seen many dedicated teachers working in such schools and really admire their patience and creativity.
In a multigrade classroom the teacher does much more than just teach subjects they manage students of different grades at the same time plan lessons for mixed levels and sometimes they even play role as school coordinator they create activities where older students can support younger students and they must keep all students engaged with limited resources so yes teaching is part of it but their overall role is much wider and requires a lot of creativity and patience.

@Nawre166254edb6 You're doing an amazing job it’s clear how much you carereally admire the way you’ve already tried games, brain breaks and tech tools that takes dedication

One thing that helps me is breaking the lesson into very short parts with a change in pace like a quick quiz a partner question or just standing up to share something even small changes can refresh their focus
You’re truly inspiring you are already doing absolutely great appreciated

Hello Amazing Teachers,
Many of our students find it hard to remember facts or feel bored while trying to recall information so I tried an activity in my classroom to make recalling more fun and effective and it really worked

Activity:
In Social Studies instead of asking students to just memorize the names of provinces I turned it into a fun “memory walk” activity

We stood in a circle and acted like we were traveling across Pakistan:

🟢 Sindh – We waved our hands like a breeze to show the wind from the coastal area of Karachi.

Punjab – We clapped twice representing the “land of five rivers” with two hands meeting like rivers joining.

Balochistan – We stomped our feet slowly like walking through a rocky,
hilly area.

🟠 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – We raised our arms like strong mountains to show the northern ranges.

We repeated the movements and names together for a few days students loved it and could easily recall the provinces later what was once boring became fun active and memorable

Dear fellows how do you think we can help students improve their memory and make recalling fun in the classroom?
Let’s share more ideas and make remembering fun for our little stars

@Sanaa That sounds like a wonderful initiative! these kind of projects help students grow through real-life experiences hats off to your efforts and the students hard work.

@Afshan @Sanaa @Shaista-Begum @Sanam @Mariya @Engr-Zeeshan @Dilkasha @MARYA31abbb94d4

Thank you dear fellows for your kind responses and valuable suggestions. Each idea shared here brings hope and inspiration for better parent engagement in future inshaAllah truly grateful and Looking forward to hearing more creative and practical ideas from you all!

@Antonia
Hello,
Such an important and powerful post.In my village robotics still feels like a far dream our children especially those with special needs are still waiting for basic resources like books but your post made me reflect deeply: Yes robotics can be inclusive if we design tools with simplicity and accessibility in mind not as one size fits all.
We must remember not every child connects easily with tech and too much reliance might widen the gap if used wisely however robots can support learning not replace human connection I hope one day even my students will get a chance to explore such tools.

Hello Amazing Teachers,

As teachers we hold a pen but sometimes that pen carries more than marks and corrections it carries hope encouragement and magic
In my classroom I started writing little remarks on students notebooks not just about their work but about them when a student did something with extra effort or showed improvement I’d write something like:
“You’re my little shining star ”

The moment I wrote this in one student’s notebook others noticed it and soon everyone wanted that star it became a source of motivation students started trying harder more effort not just because of marks but because they wanted to be seen and appreciated.
That one small sentence became a goal for many little hearts.

Dear teacher friends what words do you write in notebooks that make your students smile or feel special?
Please share your words might inspire someone else today.

Hello dear fellows,
In our village schools PTM(parent teacher meetings) are still a new idea many parents don’t attend maybe because of work lack of awareness or they feel nervous coming to school but I’ve seen that when even one parent comes and hears something good about their child it brings such happiness and confidence to the student we try small things inviting parents personally choosing a day according to there availability and making sure every parent hears something positive slowly it’s making a difference.

Dear fellows please share ideas that can help more parents feel encouraged to attend PTMs.

Hello,
I feel our role as teachers in today’s digital world to help students not just learn but understand life challenges I use examples from daily life encourage group discussions in class to real life experiences and ask what they are up to when online I also give small tasks like talking to their elders and grandparents this helps them learn with there experience.
For students in poor or rural areas like mine small things like showing trust in their abilities can really uplift them I personally see that less privileged students often need more smiles more encouragement and little more kindness.
We can’t control the digital world but we can guide our students to face it with clarity, courage,and kindness.