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Hello dear teachers,
Today I want to share with you how I check if all students have really grasped the day’s lesson by playing this simple fun game it keeps everyone engaged while helping me see who understood and who needs more support.

Pass the Map

How to Play:
1.I hand over a soft ball (or any small object).
2. Play some music for a few seconds. Students pass the ball around.
3. When the music stops the student holding the ball answers one question related to today’s lesson

Example: “Name one river .”

Or “Which province has the largest desert?”

4. If they answer correctly they stay in the game.If not they get one lifeline from a friend.

5. After 6–7 rounds we give a big clap for everyone.

Students love it:

It feels like play not a test.
Everyone listens carefully because they might be next it builds team spirit and keeps the lesson fresh in their minds and helps me quickly check who understood the lesson.

@Hendra @HAZAR0c50a82765 @Sanam @Yousuf-Memon @Shaista-Begum Thank you all for your beautiful and heartfelt words. Each message truly means so much to me.I’m deeply humbled and grateful for all the love and kindness you’ve shared.

@HAZAR0c50a82765 Thank you from the depths of my heart for such beautiful words! I’m blessed to share this journey with wonderful souls like you who believe in the power of education to change lives.

@Hendra Thank you so much for your kind and inspiring words deeply grateful to UNESCO for bringing together such passionate educators from around the world and creating this beautiful community of learning and sharing. And congratulations to you as well on this wonderful achievement! It’s an honor to stand alongside dedicated teachers like you who keep the light of education shining for a better future.

@Sanam Thankyou dear.

@Shaista-Begum Your words truly touched my heart! Thankyou so much dear for such humble words .

@Yousuf-Memon Sir Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement.I truly feel humbled and honored.This success belongs to all dedicated teachers like you who inspire me every day. Gratitude from the core of my heart.

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