Reading Extensively Helps Build Vocabulary- Truth or Myth?
Why not learn one new word everyday or just learn a list of words every week? Does your child have to read extensively to have a good...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 15, 2022
- 4 min
A Book That Shows That Failing Can Eventually Lead To Progress
That is true if one doesn't give up, one tries different approaches and perseveres. Science is about experimenting with different...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 8, 2022
- 3 min
Electric Vehicles And Charging Points
Which one should come first to make the transition to electric vehicles faster? - A debate. Teens at the Young Executives ' Club brought...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 7, 2022
- 4 min
Discovering New Books and Learning To Respect Others' Reading Preferences
It is that time of the month when the readers come forward to share book recommendations based on what they have read during the whole...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 3, 2022
- 2 min
Around The World In 30 Minutes
Sounds impossible? Not exactly. With an amazing book such as this one, the readers at the young readers' club managed to travel to four...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 1, 2022
- 4 min
"Climate Change isn't a distant threat. It is our reality"
Selina Neirok's powerful speech on the impact of climate change on her home island in the Pacific ocean, set the ball rolling for...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 1, 2022
- 4 min
The Direct Connection Between Reading Outside of School and Understanding Textbooks
As schools reopen, reading outside of school takes a backseat. In the process all the benefits reaped from regular reading gradually...
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lakshmimitter
- May 26, 2022
- 4 min
When Reading A Book Takes You On A Memorable Journey
I have always associated reading with unwinding on my favorite chair with a steaming hot cup of coffee within arm's reach. This book kept...
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lakshmimitter
- May 25, 2022
- 3 min
Traffic Congestion, Flyovers & Expressways- Speaking Of Their Impact on Quality of Life
Flyovers have always seemed to be the obvious solution to reduce traffic congestion on the roads and to ease traffic flow. Major cities...
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lakshmimitter
- May 18, 2022
- 4 min
The Connection Between Vocabulary and The Willingness to Read
While it may sound obvious that knowing many words help with better comprehension, the fact that it has direct correlation with the...
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lakshmimitter
- May 17, 2022
- 3 min
Reinventing Cities As We Know It
The advent of the motor car led to more space being made for vehicles. Little did humankind know back then, the repercussions thereof. If...
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lakshmimitter
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
Enable young readers to take ownership of their reading journeys
The lessons that my young reading companions taught me. I once recommended Inspector Flytrap by Tom Angleberger to a few young readers....
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lakshmimitter
- May 4, 2022
- 3 min
"Is my child actually reading or simply flipping through pages?"
Such a natural concern to have as a parent who sees one's child close a book real quick and announce that he or she has finished reading...
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lakshmimitter
- Apr 29, 2022
- 3 min
Reading "Bhimrao Ambedkar: The Boy Who Asked Why", Together...
Sowmya Rajendran brings forth an incredibly impactful story of the Dr. Ambedkar in this book which led to some very profound discussions...
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lakshmimitter
- Apr 27, 2022
- 3 min
Creative Writing and Seeking Feedback From an Audience
It is a joy to be able to write and see one's work published in the form of a book. However, if your child has been through this process,...
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lakshmimitter
- Apr 20, 2022
- 2 min
Finding one's voice while reading together
During one of the sessions at the Young Readers' Club, we were trying to decide which book we must choose to read and discuss together...
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lakshmimitter
- Apr 6, 2022
- 2 min
Grammar & The Fun We Have With It.
"What's the point of grammar?" asked Achille Grand-Fernet. "You ought to know by now," replied Madame.. Taken from The Elegance of the...
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lakshmimitter
- Mar 30, 2022
- 3 min
Catching up on Summer Reading- 5 Easy Tips
Time of the year when summer vacations are to begin and we as parents start looking up for multiple venues that can keep our kids engaged...
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lakshmimitter
- Mar 23, 2022
- 4 min
5 Tips To Encourage Your Child To Pick Up A Book And Read.
A seven year old had just learnt to read after much effort. She was able to read quite fluently but became nervous each time she stumbled...
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lakshmimitter
- Mar 16, 2022
- 4 min
The Surprising Side Effect of Reading- An Imagination Boost
"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination Will Get You Everywhere."- Albert Einstein How did that butterfly land on the tip of the...
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