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lakshmimitter
Jan 244 min read
Discovering the Reading Journey: How Children Make Decisions about Reading Books
What makes a book click and what doesn't? An enquiry at the Young Readers' Club. Conversations from the Young Readers' Club. We were...
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lakshmimitter
Jan 185 min read
Overcoming Reader's Block: How to Help Your Child Get Past the Reluctance to Go Back to Reading
As an avid reader who looks forward to ending the day with a book, it doesn't feel good to stay away from reading because the books I...
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lakshmimitter
Jan 104 min read
Writing to Someone Other Than the School Teacher, Who Reads to Grade.
School going children typically write something in their own words for a homework assignment or in a school test. The purpose is to be...
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lakshmimitter
Jan 95 min read
Democracy in Action: Helping Teens Explore the Intersection of AI and Civic Engagement
Teens study about democracy as a form of governance in their political science syllabus. What are the issues that act as impediments in...
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lakshmimitter
Jan 23 min read
Engaging in Conversations: The Key to Fostering Effective Learning in the Classroom
It opens up new perspectives. What's even better is every participant feels valued as they are listened to by the facilitator who also...
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lakshmimitter
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Unlocking the Power of Curiosity: Reading About Bennu
You can either talk about the news and share facts or you can use a small bit of information, think about it, ask questions and then find...
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lakshmimitter
Dec 19, 20234 min read
Use of Chatbots for Writing School Assignments
Good or bad? Is it plagiarism? Can it be used as a learning tool instead- a discussion at the Young Writers' Club. Little time but plenty...
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lakshmimitter
Dec 12, 20234 min read
The Power of Books: How Reading Brings Children Together as a Social Experience
"Can you show the book that you are reading once again please?"..."I have read that one by David Walliams. That's good one. You know...
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lakshmimitter
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Talking About a Book That Took Me Back To 1960s
A grandma tells her granddaughter her story. Her story of how she mustered the courage to participate in a protest for equal rights for...
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lakshmimitter
Nov 28, 20233 min read
Children Associate Writing With Grades, Not As a Communication Tool
The question "Do you read your work after writing it?" yielded one popular response amongst the young writers at Talking Circles- "Yes in...
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lakshmimitter
Nov 21, 20234 min read
Writing for children is work, perhaps even a chore.
Finishing the writing assignment quickly is top priority. Quality is not. Here is how you can enable your child to change this habit. A...
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lakshmimitter
Nov 21, 20233 min read
Look For Age Appropriate Books That Suit Your Child's Reading Level
If you want to raise a reader, this is important. All of 8, Ananya, is holding a thick book in her hand. Her English teacher had asked...
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lakshmimitter
Nov 20, 20235 min read
Is it Possible to Tackle the Severe Smog in Delhi? Exploring Solutions
Delhi's battle with severe pollution comes on the top every year typically, around this time. It is an awakening call for the rest of...
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lakshmimitter
Nov 7, 20234 min read
Creating A World of Delectable Chocolate
Previously, the members of the Young Writers' Club debated about a well known coffee company's decision to enter the chocolate space....
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lakshmimitter
Oct 31, 20233 min read
When AI Gave Us a Riddle To Solve at the Young Readers' Club!
We tried hard to solve it, gave up and looked up the answer. We needed more explanation to understand :) My reading companions wanted to...
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lakshmimitter
Oct 30, 20234 min read
Sweet success: Planning the launch of a brand new chocolate
The Young Writers’ Club is a collaborative learning platform for teens. Generally, we absorb information from the news and then ponder...
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lakshmimitter
Oct 26, 20233 min read
"Testing" for reading comprehension- Does that feel like scrutiny?
When we take that approach, are we making the child feel like they are being scrutinized? If that's how they feel, then definitely it's...
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lakshmimitter
Oct 12, 20232 min read
The Art of Empowering Young Writers: How to Help Children Write Content That Captivate Their Readers
Be it a story or a short non-fiction paragraph, it needs to have interesting content to keep the reader tuned in. Here is how reading...
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lakshmimitter
Oct 9, 20233 min read
Hundred Acre Wood From Winnie The Pooh Goes Barren!
A toilet paper company, "Who gives a crap" transformed the setting of this epic children's story to a barren land. That completely...
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