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
- 4 min
Looking At a War Through a Kaleidoscope.
When you sit with a group of tweens who also are your reading companions and an unplanned topic such as children's books set in world war...
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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 19
- 4 min
Testing for Reading Comprehension
Could that kill the joy of reading? Reading comprehension sheets are part of our curriculum evaluation. From the teacher's point of view...
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lakshmimitter
- Jul 10
- 4 min
Watching The Indian Space Research Industry Reach For The Moon and Beyond
As the countdown for the Chandrayaan 3 launch begins, teens at the Young Writers' Club took a break from their busy schedules to take...
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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 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 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 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
- 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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