New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): In New Delhi (India), on March 28 (ANI): The
CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)
(
CBSE
) has introduced the
parent
parenting calendar” for the 2025-26 season.
academic session
, with the aim of cultivating enhanced
school
–
parent
partnerships, promote holistic
student
develop and establish a robust network
school
community.

The
parent
The Parenting Calendar emphasizes fostering significant connections.
school
–
parent
engagement through scheduled
parent
-interactions with teachers, participation in workshops and webinars, shared resources, and engagement activities.

It incorporates ongoing feedback processes to guarantee the initiative stays adaptable to the changing requirements of those involved.
student
s,
parent
s, and educators.

CBSE
Chairman Rahul Singh emphasized the calendar’s cooperative strategy, describing it as an essential resource for closing communication gaps.
school
S and families. “Through promoting consistent and organized
parent
–
school
Interactions-wise, the calendar intends to offer
student
“Providing them with the necessary support to thrive both academically and emotionally,” he stated.

More than 32,000 school leaders, educators, counselors, and
parent
s from
CBSE
-affiliated
school
Participants from all over India took part online through YouTube.

Secretary Himanshu Gupta stressed the significance of
parent
All involvement in tackling learning disparities. “Education is a collective responsibility. The
parent
The Parenting Calendar provides age-appropriate activities designed to foster development.
student
“s emotional, social, and academic development, thereby making the learning experience more comprehensive,” he observed.

Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj commended the committee for their efforts and encouraged them
school
So as to proactively incorporate the calendar into their lesson plans, referring to it as part of an overall approach towards thoroughness.
student
development.

The calendar utilizes the 4R framework— Relationship Building, Celebrating, Reflection, and Reinforcement—to encourage ongoing and significant engagement.
parent
– engagement with children. This provides a variety of age-appropriate, skills-focused exercises.

For nurseries and kindergartens, the program incorporates family engagement via storytelling, music sessions, and hands-on scientific experiments. In grades 1-2, the curriculum highlights outdoor education, classic games, and STEM-related tasks. Activities for students in grades 3-5 consist of scientific investigations, cultural initiatives, and reverse teaching scenarios where kids instruct their teachers.
parent
s new skills.

For students in grades 6-8, it recommends skill exchange workshops, team-oriented projects, and sustainability contests.
student
Students in grades 9-10 will gain advantages from career mentoring, programs for digital detoxification, and involvement in artistic activities, whereas students in grades 11-12 will participate in financial literacy competitions, receive career guidance, and undertake exercises focused on familial values.

The calendar additionally suggests structured activities.
parent
-interactions between teachers and students at crucial academic and development stages to discuss
student
advancements, obstacles, and milestones. It includes workshops and webinars for
parent
such as effectiveness
parent
Implementing strategies, addressing teenage issues, promoting mental health, and providing academic assistance.

Moreover, this initiative emphasizes resource sharing and provides expert advice on various topics including child development, effective studying methods, building emotional resilience, and enhancing communication skills.

To enhance community engagement, the calendar additionally promotes
parent
al participation in
school
occasions, joint initiatives, and participatory education activities.

Furthermore, according to the schedule, ongoing feedback processes will be put in place to ensure that the calendar remains adaptive and meets current requirements.
student
s,
parent
s, and educators.

Anuradha Joshi, who leads the committee and serves as the principal of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Delhi, mentioned that the calendar was created based on survey findings and research to guarantee its real-world applicability.

She highlighted that the activities are crafted to be adaptable, enabling
school
so as to tailor them based on their academic timetables
student
needs. (ANI)