Evidence-Informed Practice

Research & Development

We study what works in early learning and wellbeing — translating research into practical programs for children, families, and educators.

Publications

Papers Published

Selected publications from our team and collaborators in child development and education.

2025

Play-Based Literacy Interventions in Urban Pre-Primary Settings: A Chennai Case Study

S. Natarajan, R. Priya, & Consious Nurturing Research Team

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2024

Parent–Educator Partnership Models and School Readiness Outcomes

R. Priya, K. Meenakshi, & A. Venkatesh

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2024

Social-Emotional Learning Through Creative Arts in Early Childhood

K. Meenakshi & Consious Nurturing Research Team

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2023

Screen Time, Sleep, and Attention in Children Ages 4–7: A Community Survey

A. Venkatesh, S. Natarajan, et al.

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In Progress

Ongoing Projects

Current R&D initiatives informing the next generation of Consious Nurturing programs.

Active

Holistic Readiness Index (HRI)

Developing a child-friendly assessment framework that measures cognitive, social, and emotional readiness — beyond traditional academic benchmarks.

Lead: Dr. S. Natarajan · Est. completion: Q4 2026

Active

Bilingual Storytelling & Language Acquisition Study

Tracking how Tamil–English storytelling sessions influence vocabulary growth and code-switching confidence in ages 4–6.

Lead: R. Priya · Pilot phase ongoing

Planning

Teacher Wellbeing & Classroom Climate Toolkit

Co-designing resources with partner schools to support educator mental health and positive learning environments.

Lead: K. Meenakshi · Launch: 2027

Active

Digital Parent Guide — Evidence Review

Compiling research-backed guidance on screen time, online safety, and digital learning tools for Indian families.

Lead: A. Venkatesh · Publication target: mid-2026

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