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5 days ago2 min read
On Our Way To The "Readers' Cuisine" :)
What began as a vocabulary building activity led to the creation of an imaginary restaurant! Imagination is more important than...
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TalkingCircles
Jan 91 min read
Writing Programs for Children
Regular practice is the key to honing one's writing skills. Making time for it and being disciplined about it is a hard task. Worse,...
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TalkingCircles
Jan 83 min read
A Children's Book Club is More Than About Reading..
It is about special friendships too! As the zoom meeting gets started, the waiting room quickly fills up with young readers. Everyone is...
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TalkingCircles
Jan 72 min read
Reading Program For Children
The Young Readers' Club strives to bring young readers together thus making reading a social activity instead of a solitary one!
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TalkingCircles
Jan 74 min read
Natural Diamonds or Lab Grown Diamonds? Debate @ The Young Writers' Club
A news article on two TATA companies in the diamond industry competing for market share caught our attention. What began as a debate,...
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TalkingCircles
Dec 31, 20243 min read
Top 8 Reasons Why Writing Every Week is a Game-Changer for Children, Tweens, and Teens
Writing is more than just putting words on a page; it’s a powerful tool that can shape young lives in meaningful ways. Encouraging...
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TalkingCircles
Dec 25, 20244 min read
A Day Spent As an Elephant Care Giver
Now is the season of giving. We see people around slowing winding down for the year end, celebrating the spirit of Christmas. The readers...
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TalkingCircles
Dec 18, 20244 min read
From Fiction to Non-Fiction: How Books Let You Travel the World Through Words
When we tried creating our own magical setting in response to a photograph at the Young Readers' Club
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TalkingCircles
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Why does the setting matter for a good story?
Every great story begins with a world that readers can fully dive into. The setting isn’t just a backdrop; it acts as an essential...
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TalkingCircles
Dec 16, 20243 min read
A Phenomenal Victory in the World of Chess...Gukesh Dommaraju
A victory that gave us a lot to think about. Tweens at the Young Writers' Club Jr. program, contemplated about what winning and losing...
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TalkingCircles
Dec 12, 20243 min read
How Can Reading Programs Foster Collaborative Learning in Children
Reading programs are essential in education, but their ability to promote collaborative learning is often overlooked. These programs can...
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TalkingCircles
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Reading to Time Travel Back in Time
This marvellous book is yet another promising read from the Songs of Freedom Series. This book enabled me to travel back to 1915, Chota...
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TalkingCircles
Dec 2, 20243 min read
Chattering Creatures: Talking Animals in Children's Literature
How do the tweens perceive this writing approach? Do they believe that it is a deception of reality? A discussion at the Young Writers'...
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TalkingCircles
Nov 29, 20242 min read
Reading as a getaway...
10 minutes a day is all it takes to reap the benefits of reading for pleasure and yet many children don't do it. Why is that? "No time to...
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TalkingCircles
Nov 21, 20245 min read
From Folk Tales to #Bookstagram: How Has Children's Literature Changed Our Reading Habits?
Many of us might have grown up listening to our teachers, grandparents and parents telling us stories while we ate or simply to keep us...
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TalkingCircles
Nov 16, 20246 min read
Celebrating Children's Day: Young Readers' Club Honors Nehru's Vision for Kids
What does Children's Day Mean to the Children of the Young Readers' Club For most of them, it means chocolates, sweets, a day of school...
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TalkingCircles
Nov 13, 20242 min read
A book that pulled me in...
I simply had to finish The Dancing Bear By Michael Morpurgo in one go. Everything around could just wait. I have a confession to make. I...
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TalkingCircles
Nov 13, 20243 min read
Space Debris Crisis: The Growing Threat of Redundant Satellites in Orbit
We do not realize how dependent we are on satellite technology. But what happens when a satellite becomes inactive? Teens at the club...
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TalkingCircles
Nov 12, 20244 min read
The Magical Connection Between Reading & Writing
Why is it important for children to read a lot to be able to write better? A young writer in the Young Writers' Club Jr. program ended a...
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TalkingCircles
Nov 11, 20244 min read
Why do children gravitate towards Geronimo Stilton and outgrow it over time - an exploration into evolving tastes
Geronimo Stilton, the imaginative mouse journalist and adventurer, has enchanted young readers worldwide. With its colorful illustrations...
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