Ekadaksha Learning Center
A unit of Ekadaksha trust
Special education for special children
Ekadaksha conducted a workshop for teachers on 5th of September 2026.Teachers day turned out to be a wonderful day with learning as well as having lots of fun.
Ms.Hemalatha Swaminathan,Clinical Psychologist conducted the workshop for the Teachers on this wonderful day, a day to celebrate and honour the dedication and hardwork of the teachers. The teachers enacted various real life situations to understand how certain words and ways of saying or doing things can affect a person's well being and state of mind. They appreciated themselves and their peers. These words of appreciation were wonderful to hear. One part of the workshop gave them the opportunity to choose a song that described themselves, got them to be the center while everyone else danced and enjoyed the song. Appreciating themselves and appreciating the good in others,listening to their inner voice and keeping their inner voice positive were the key takeaways of the workshop. The teachers had lot of fun and also learnt many valuable things. The workshop was followed by taking different poses for photos, cake cutting and a lovely team lunch.
Krishna Jayanthi also known as Janmashtami is a vibrant festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.Krishna is a cherished figure renowned for his wisdom,truth and also for his joyful and playful nature.People celebrate krishna's birthday by offering prayers,singing bhajans,decorating their homes and drawing tiny footprints in their homes to welcome krishna.
At Ekadaksha,Children did puja by lighting lamps,offering flowers and prayers to Lord Krishna.Once the puja was done,they took group pictures with their friends and enjoyed having krishna's favorite snack - Appam and Murukku.
The children then sat with their classmates and the children's handprints and footprints were drawn.Teachers made the outline of children's hands and legs and cut them into handprints and footprints.The lovely,cute hands and footprints of the children were then displayed on the decorative board. Click here to see our team making the colorful,lovely hands and footprints
After the art works,children played a fun game.Children have to pick up the doll kept in one end,walk in their respective tracks and drop the toy kept in the tray at other end.Obstacles were kept in the path.Bricks were kept and Lotus were stuck on the track. However,there was a catch. If the child stepped over the brick they were out of the game and if they chose the lotus path then they could walk further to reach the other end. Click here to see the fun race.
Click here for the pictures of our krishna jayanthi celebrations.
Krishna jayanthi is a celebration of life,love and devotion.The festival highlights the importance to remember and follow krishna's teachings,carry the joy,fun and playfulness of krishna,integrate the messages of love and wisdom into our lives.Happy Krishna Jayanthi.
National sports day in India is celebrated every year on August 29th,to mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
At Ekadaksha,utmost importance is given to sports activities.Games are a part of our daily schedule.Children learn tennis,football,cricket,basketball and they also practice drills,marchpast,exercises and other gross motor activities.These activities incorporated in the daily lives of our children help them to actively participate in game. They happily and enthusiastically participate in sports events.
To celebrate National Sports Day 2026,Team Ekadaksha conducted a sports event at Wesley Turf,Royapettah.Friends and well wishers of Ekadaksha also participated in the event.Friends coming in to play with our children has been followed regularly in the past few years.This gives exposure to our children to socialise and mingle with new people in the society. It also gives an awareness to the society about how to interact with our children, understand them and include them respectfully and appropriately.
The event began with the Marchpast and hoisting of our School flag.The friends who came to play with our children were divided into groups.Each class had around 3-4 friends alloted.The friend alloted for each child was their partner in all the games throughout the day.The class children and teachers welcomed their friends,sat in circles and had some interactions - introducing themselves to their partners and having brief conversations with them verbally and through the avaz app.After the introduction,everyone formed a big circle for the warm up.
Then began the fun games.
Group running race - The child stood along with their partner,everyone together ran the race in group.Deva,Pandi ashok and Athidev were the winners of the group running race.They were awarded with medals and they took picture with their partner.
Bean bag pass race - Each group sat in a semi-circle and were alloted ten bean bags each.They had to pass it among themselves and put them in the tray kept at the other end. Express A group were the winners of this race.
Picking up balls - Express A and Express B children with their partners formed one Team and Experience group and Mini Vocational group with their partners formed the other Team.A lot of balls were put in the center of the field.The child with their partner had to pick up the balls and put them in the tray.Whichever team collected the maximum number of balls were the winners. It was the Express group who won this game.
Click here to see our children in action - Part 1
Click here to see our children in action - Part 2
The games were so much fun and everyone enjoyed playing them.Our children were so happy playing with their partner.The well wishers who came to spend time with our children were so energetic and lovely that our children mingled with them so well with ease and comfort.This kind of interactions and socialising is a much needed one for the socio-emotional growth of children with special needs.We are grateful to the wonderful people who volunteered to spend their time with us,making the day a wonderful and memorable one.
Click here to see our young sportsmen playing and having fun
National sports day is a reminder to make fitness a daily habit.Participating and involving ourselves in sports activities helps us stay strong and healthy with a strong mind and body.Lets make efforts to keep ourselves fit and lead a happy,healthy life.
India celebrated its 80th Independence day on 15th August 2026.This day celebrates the bravery and sacrifices of many freedom fighters who bravely fought for the freedom of our country.It is a day to show our respect and gratitude and honour the people who struggled for the freedom of our country.Celebrations takes place across the nation and people celebrate by performing various patriotic programs.
At Ekadaksha,Independence day was celebrated by the children and teachers showing their patriotism and love for their country "India".The celebrations commenced with the March past followed by flag hoisting. Carrying the placards and our tricolor flags,children marched with pride showing their patriotism for the country.The tricolor national flag was hoisted by Mr.Shyam sundar,well wisher of Ekadaksha.Everyone saluted the flag and sung the national anthem showing their respect for the country.Deva, one of our children sang the national anthem using the "Avaz app".National anthem is sung every day after the prayer and this year,they learnt to sing the national anthem using the "Avaz app" . The National anthem was then sung altogether.
Ms.Sagaya Mary,Assistant at ELC then coordinated the rest of the celebration.Patriotic songs were played and children were involved in doing colorful art,decorating our Tricolor National flag,our India map and our National flower Lotus.
Express children decorated the flag using colored rice and by using sponge stencils.Children of Experience group and mini vocational program decorated the India map and our National flower Lotus using color papers.They happily saluted the flag,took solo and group pictures with their art works.Everyone then listened to patriotic songs.
Independence day celebration every year makes us think about what freedom means and what we can do with it.To respect our national flag,national symbols,our tricolor and pay sincere respect while singing our national anthem is the most meaningful way to demonstrate our patriotism.
Click here to see our student Deva singing the National anthem using the avaz app
Patriotism also means to respect fellow citizens and be responsible for making our country a safe and peaceful place to live.Patriotism becomes meaningful if it moves beyond words.Lets make it as our duty and responsibility to respect our country and its values and make our country India proud.
Happy Independence day.Jai Hind.
