Macmillan Education India Brings Learning Through Rhymes, Music and Movement to Chandigarh
Educators from around 80 schools explore engaging teaching approaches at a workshop featuring Hop Skip and Jump and Altura AIR.
Chandigarh, 31 October 2026: Macmillan Education India organised an interactive workshop on “Learning Through Rhymes, Music and Movement” at Hyatt Centric, Chandigarh. The programme brought together teachers and principals from around 80 schools across Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to explore innovative teaching strategies and approaches to early childhood development. The event received coverage from local media outlets, including VNC Media and Himachal Dastak, Chandigarh.
Led by Dr Deepali Singh, the session explored how rhymes, music and movement can enrich early learning experiences. Through interactive discussions and activities, educators gained insights into making classrooms more engaging and responsive to young learners’ developmental needs. Mr Rakesh Kumar, retired Additional Deputy Commissioner, attended as the Guest of Honour.
The event also marked the launch of two key learning offerings: Hop Skip and Jump and Altura AIR.
Designed for pre-primary learners, Hop Skip and Jump combines printed books with manipulatives to support interactive, hands-on learning. The programme helps educators create meaningful opportunities for young children to explore, participate and learn.
Altura AIR brings together textbooks, digital learning resources, assessments and progress-tracking tools in an integrated solution. Covering Classes 1–5, it supports teachers in monitoring student progress, identifying learning gaps and providing targeted remedial support. Its pre-primary offering, Altura Buddies, caters to Nursery through UKG.
Macmillan Education India representatives highlighted the importance of inclusive learning opportunities and resources aligned with the principles of the National Education Policy and NCERT guidelines. They emphasised that meaningful educational progress depends on teacher training, appropriate infrastructure and a supportive teaching approach alongside technology.
The discussions also highlighted the need for balanced screen time, encouraging purposeful educational use of technology while limiting unnecessary recreational usage.
The workshop reaffirmed Macmillan Education India’s commitment to supporting educators with practical strategies and integrated learning resources that help create engaging, inclusive and learner-centred classrooms.
