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Children's Day 2026: Creating Safe and Supportive Classrooms for Every Child

EducationRekha Nair15 Nov 2026

 
 
Nov 15: Children's Day is celebrated across India every year on November 14 to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The day highlights the importance of children's education, well-being and overall development, while reminding us of the need to create a safe and inclusive environment for every child.
 
Beyond academic learning, emotional well-being and a sense of belonging play an important role in a child's growth. Schools have a responsibility to create supportive classrooms where children feel valued, encouraged and empowered to reach their full potential.
 
Highlighting this, Shaheen Mistri, Founder & CEO, Teach For India, said,
 
"This Children's Day, let's commit to a Pedagogy of Love. Let's ensure every classroom has these 7 conditions: safety, belonging, presence, connection, belief, joy and partnership. Research now shows that how children feel determines how they learn. And there's enough breaking down in the world to push us to practice love in our classrooms, every single day. Our nation is built in our classrooms. Let's work together to nurture children who are principled, kind leaders - both today and in the future."