Talking About The Shakti Scheme- Free Bus Rides For Women in Karnataka- Part 1
The attention of the teens at the Young Writers' Club was brought to a recently introduced scheme in Karnataka and together we explored...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 14
- 3 min
Talking In A Circle With Confidence
Be it a small group or a large group involved in a discussion, speaking up and finding a way to contribute to the discussion can be hard...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Story Maps Are A Very Useful Writing Tool For Kids In Primary School. But Not Much of Use For Teens.
Many teens at the Young Writers' Club chose to respond to the same writing prompt- A mysterious door nestled within a dense forest. A...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 7
- 4 min
10 Reasons Why It Is Important For Your Child To Read Outside of School
There are plenty of activities to fit it in to an average school child's weekly schedule. Apart from school homework and tuitions, there...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 6
- 3 min
An amazing discovery at the Young Readers' Club, that set us thinking...
We are constantly on the look out for books that can stimulate our thinking and curiosity. We love taking a step back, while reading, to...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 3
- 4 min
Confessions of a Book Club Facilitator While Reading the "Alien Next Door Series"
If there is a book that has caused much hue and cry, ups and downs in the reading journey of a book club, it is this book hands down!...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 1
- 3 min
Speaking of Data Privacy
Teens at the Young Writers' Club brainstormed to list the all that they know about data privacy before they got introduced to a currently...
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lakshmimitter
- May 24
- 4 min
Raising life long readers...
First step is to enable children to identify themselves as readers. Learning to read means decoding skills and acquisition of a whole...
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lakshmimitter
- May 18
- 4 min
Board Exams, Prep & Results-How Reading & Writing Play A Crucial Role
An otherwise quiet WhatsApp group in the community went buzzing this morning. This group was put together on the sole common element,...
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lakshmimitter
- Apr 26
- 4 min
The Year Of The Millets- Reactions From A Generation That Has Grown Up On Rice and Wheat
Having studied extensively about the Green Revolution and its impact on rice and wheat cultivation in India, 2023 being designated as the...
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lakshmimitter
- Apr 19
- 4 min
Reading About Human-Animal Conflict
This year happens to be the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been to Bandipur Tiger Reserve...
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lakshmimitter
- Apr 17
- 2 min
Seeing The World From A Different View
A book that shows what it feels like to have a sibling who sees the world differently. A poignant and powerful read that would enable a...
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lakshmimitter
- Apr 12
- 2 min
What's In A Riddle?
5 Reasons Why Riddles Hold A Special Place In Your Child's Reading Journey In case you are unable to figure out the answer to that...
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lakshmimitter
- Apr 5
- 5 min
Talking about food security and Millets at The Young Writers' Club
2023 has been designated as the year of the Millets- a grain that has been traditionally grown in India for centuries but somewhat...
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lakshmimitter
- Mar 29
- 5 min
The often ignored connection between reading and writing skills in children
Children in school study their textbooks and write to let the teacher know what they have learnt. If they are unable to write what they...
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lakshmimitter
- Mar 23
- 7 min
Writing For An Audience To Read, Understand & Perhaps Even Talk About The Content.
Otherwise, what's the point of writing? Why does anyone write anything? The answer is simple- To be read by someone at some point of...
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lakshmimitter
- Mar 15
- 3 min
Vocabulary- Is it simply knowing many words or much more?
What helps a child to have a good vocabulary? Reading a lot you say? That's true. Reading extensively definitely helps in adding new...
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lakshmimitter
- Mar 8
- 4 min
There Is A Book For Every Reader
One needs to simply look for it. #reading #writing #books #raisereaders "I want my child to be a reader," is something that many parents...
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lakshmimitter
- Mar 1
- 4 min
The Secret Recipe To Building Confidence
A collaborative environment in a classroom can go a long way in enabling your child to not only recognise their strengths but also make...
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lakshmimitter
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Chat GPT, Artificial Intelligence, Robots...
What do young readers think about having a machine to do tasks for them? A discussion at the Young Readers' Club #chatGPT...
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