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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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Dec 20, 20233 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...

lakshmimitter
Dec 19, 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...

lakshmimitter
Dec 12, 20234 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...

lakshmimitter
Dec 5, 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...

lakshmimitter
Nov 28, 20233 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...

lakshmimitter
Nov 21, 20234 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...

lakshmimitter
Nov 21, 20233 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...

lakshmimitter
Nov 20, 20235 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....

lakshmimitter
Nov 7, 20234 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...

lakshmimitter
Oct 31, 20233 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...

lakshmimitter
Oct 30, 20234 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...

lakshmimitter
Oct 26, 20233 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...

lakshmimitter
Oct 12, 20232 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...

lakshmimitter
Oct 9, 20233 min read


When A Book Brings Erstwhile Hampi to Life
Subhadra Sen Gupta in her book Clown for Tenali Rama takes her reader on a magical journey to Hampi as it was in its glory under King...

lakshmimitter
Oct 6, 20232 min read


The Power of Group Discussions in Cultivating Compassionate Children
Childish group interactions lead to discussions about language used and how it disturbs the peace that is brought about through mutual...

lakshmimitter
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Unlocking The Art of Writing
Creative writing beyond storytelling Creative writing programs for children or even for adults that matter are short term crash courses....

lakshmimitter
Oct 2, 20234 min read


Together We Learn: Collaborative Learning As A Concept
A cohort learning setting paves the way for supportive friendships. Peer support goes a long way in encouraging children in the process...

lakshmimitter
Sep 20, 20233 min read


A very bizarre plot paves the room for much speculation
Experiments with a fictional story based on real life incidents. An artwork made of gold. A golden toilet. A golden toilet in a common...

lakshmimitter
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Cultivating Critical Thinkers: Fostering Reading Reflection in Kids
A young reader recommended Roll With It by Jamie Sumner. When she spoke about the book, there was so much emotion. It was evident that...

lakshmimitter
Sep 13, 20233 min read
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