How Mumbai Teachers Are Making Environmental Learning More Meaningful
SUMMARY
As part of an initiative by the OmniActive Improving Lives Foundation in partnership with Rangeet, the ongoing ‘Teacher of the Month’ recognition celebrates educators who encourage curiosity, hands-on learning, and growth through shared experiences.
Mumbai, 13th November 2026: From exploring leaves and understanding tree rings to learning about global warming, teachers are finding ways to connect classroom lessons with children’s everyday experiences. For six educators from Mumbai recognised by Rangeet as its Teachers of the Month for September 2026, these activities are opportunities to encourage curiosity, participation and a deeper understanding of the environment.
Over the past few months, Rangeet’s Teachers of the Month initiative has been recognising educators for their engagement with the Social Emotional & Ecological Knowledge (SEEK)© curriculum and participation in the Rangeet SEEKer Community. The initiative celebrates teachers who continue to learn, experiment and share their classroom experiences, highlighting how everyday teaching practices can make learning more meaningful for children.
The six teachers are Premlata Mehtre of Motilal Nagar Marathi School No. 2; Seema Yadav of Rajendra Nagar Hindi School; Geeta Pal of Sir D.S. School; Riya Patel of Magathane Marathi School No. 2; Geeta Dhiranram Vishwakarma of Dattapada Hindi Upper Primary BMC School; and Kavita Gupta of MPS Ashish Talao CBSE, Chembur.
Geeta Pal shared that SEEK lessons on global warming help children understand environmental challenges and consider how they can be addressed. Riya Patel took an example from the Ecology Umbrella of the SEEK curriculum—how tree rings reveal a tree’s age—and used it to show her students how classroom learning connects to nature. Similarly, at Dattapada Hindi Upper Primary BMC School, Geeta Dhiranram Vishwakarma was inspired to introduce children to different leaves through a hands-on activity in which they could touch, feel and examine them. For Premlata Mehtre and Seema Yadav, SEEK’s interactive resources, videos, songs and activities offer different ways to make lessons engaging and introduce children to new ideas.
The learning extends beyond the classroom, too. Through the Rangeet SEEKer Community, teachers can exchange ideas, share experiences and learn from their peers. For Kavita Gupta, this community has been an important source of encouragement. “I am truly grateful to the SEEKer Community. It is a circle of inspiration where teachers uplift each other. Thank you, Rangeet, for making me a more mindful teacher,” she says.
Together, these experiences reflect Rangeet’s ‘Teachers First’ approach: supporting educators with resources and opportunities to learn, experiment and grow in their practice, while making classroom learning more engaging for children.
Simran Mulchandani, Co-founder & CEO, Rangeet, said: “Teachers learn and grow when they have the opportunity to experiment, reflect on their experiences and learn from one another. Through the SEEKer Community and our Teachers of the Month initiative, we want educators to feel supported and recognised, while sharing practices that can inspire others. These experiences remind us that learning can be a journey of discovery for teachers as well as children.”
From leaves and tree rings to lessons on global warming, these teachers are showing that environmental learning begins with curiosity. With the right support and a community to learn from, they are helping children connect mandated ecological topics with the world around them in practical and fun ways.
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