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
- Oct 26
- 3 min
"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 9
- 3 min
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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lakshmimitter
- Sep 19
- 2 min
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...
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lakshmimitter
- Sep 13
- 3 min
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...
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lakshmimitter
- Aug 31
- 4 min
Exploring Books Through Diverse Discussions
One of the batches at the Young Readers' Club is reading Roald Dahl's Giraffe, Pelly & Me. Being a big fan of Roald Dahl, I thoroughly...
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lakshmimitter
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Silenced by Labels: How the 'Shy' Label Hinders Children's Self-Expression
Speaking up in a group discussion isn't easy. Especially so, if there are plenty of vocal people who tend to talk more than listen or...
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lakshmimitter
- Aug 2
- 5 min
A Sure Shot Way To Make a Child "NOT" Want to Read.
Eight year old Saransh has a book from the Secret Seven Series in his hand to read, but he is not fond of this series at all. Does it...
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lakshmimitter
- Jul 27
- 3 min
When A Math Problem From Ramanujan's Childhood Kept Everyone At the Young Readers' Club Enthralled!
#fascinating #kidlit #ramanujam #middlegrade The author, Arundhati Venkatesh, has remarkably crafted the story of the brilliant...
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lakshmimitter
- Jul 25
- 4 min
The Issue With Labelling Young Readers As Reluctant Readers
The labels stick and the notion gets engrained in children. So much so, they don't associate themselves as readers. They read because...
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lakshmimitter
- Jul 20
- 4 min
Sharing Reading Experiences @ The Young Readers' Club
Social reading sessions are all about mutual support, sharing and encouragement in the learning process. We meet online. We are all from...
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lakshmimitter
- Jul 12
- 4 min
Writing a Book Need Not Be Entirely Based on Imagination. Authors do more.
Reading a book can be a cathartic experience for some children, for some it could be a source of entertainment and for others it might...
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lakshmimitter
- Jun 21
- 4 min
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
- 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
- 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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