lakshmimitterNov 17, 20212 minTaking The Lead For One's Own Book RecommendationsEvery young reader as always was asked to find and read books that caught their attention. But this time, they were told that they would...
lakshmimitterNov 10, 20215 minCohort Based Learning Sessions and Speaking With ConfidenceCan online cohort based learning sessions help make a more impactful difference in enabling children to speak with confidence? There is...
lakshmimitterNov 3, 20212 minReading Aloud to Your ChildrenDo you feel tired reading aloud and wish that the children read books on their own? If yes, take a moment. As adults, we read the...
lakshmimitterOct 27, 20214 minLeadership, Collaboration and Speaking SkillsRecognising the fact that everyone's voice matters. Collaboration as a life skill: Learning to work in teams is an essential life skill...
lakshmimitterOct 20, 20214 minAre we underestimating the power of reading comics?If the purpose of reading is first and foremost entertainment, followed by all the benefits that we as parents would like our children to...
lakshmimitterOct 13, 20215 minHow to Enhance Reading Comprehension?Simply asking questions from the passage to test comprehension skills is hardly useful in enabling young readers to acquire the skill of...
lakshmimitterOct 6, 20213 minSpinning the right narrativeRole play helps in overcoming inhibitions and helps in free participation in group discussions.
lakshmimitterSep 29, 20215 minThe need for instant gratification even in reading"What do I do now? I am bored..." is a line that every parent knows. "Why don't you read a book?" is generally met with groans....
lakshmimitterSep 22, 20212 minTalking to Learn New WordsWhat if it's possible to discover new words by talking about a word that everyone knows in the group? One thought could lead to another...
lakshmimitterSep 15, 20215 min5 Top Reasons Why Children Don't Read, No Matter What You Do. If you are an anxious parent who is trying hard to make your child to read outside of school and with little success, you are probably...
lakshmimitterSep 8, 20214 minWe have a potato problem to solve!History can give interesting situations to ponder about and think of innovative ways in which one can solve a problem, given the...
lakshmimitterSep 1, 20212 minBuilding Self Confidence In WritingThe ability to communicate through writing is a skill that is developed through practice. However, practice alone is meaningless if...
lakshmimitterAug 25, 20215 minCreating A Math Textbook Needs Teamwork! Collaborating, performing non-routine tasks, finding solutions to stumbling blocks and effective written communication, are essential...
lakshmimitterAug 18, 20215 minGearing Up For The Future - Active Learning By TalkingOnline classrooms have paved the way for an effective mode of learning, which is encouraging "talk" in the classroom amongst the students.
lakshmimitterAug 11, 20214 minAn Exploration Into How The Legendary Amar Chitra Katha Comics Are Created @ The Young Readers' ClubWe love experimenting with a variety of books at the Young Readers' Club. Comics and graphic novels aren't shunned but appreciated as...
lakshmimitterAug 4, 20213 minDo Children Absolutely Need Fairytales and Superheroes stories? Are they of any use? There is much discussion about the pros and cons of these stories among adults. But what does Gen Z have to say about the stories that...
lakshmimitterJul 28, 20212 minEnabling Active Learning At The Young Readers ClubA list of words that have some connection to a picture. What can a child do with this combination? There is room for exploration and...
lakshmimitterJul 21, 20214 minTransforming a large, centralized kitchen concept into an active learning ground.Large centralized kitchens are a great place to learn about the importance of acquiring life skills such as the ability to make detailed...
lakshmimitterJul 12, 20213 minWhen Reading for Pleasure Becomes 'A Test'While for some a large library would sound like paradise, for many young readers it can be the complete opposite. Many young readers find...
lakshmimitterJul 6, 20213 minWriting as a skill is not only creative writing. It is a means of communicating information to a reader at a later point in time. English in school typically involves studying...