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Pretend play impacts children’s social, cognitive, and emotional growing abilities. This improves their imaginations, problem solving skills and creativity.
Early childhood education: A silent victim of COVID-19?
Although there is evidence that spending a long period in front of a screen can impact children, the effect of zero learning year on a child’s long-term development is more harmful
When should your child see a speech therapist? Here are some cues
To allow you to see a little more clearly and to help you identify if a visit to the speech therapist would be beneficial for your little one, here are some indications
Germ Academy: A children’s book detailing the vibrant world of germs, and their plans of global domination
"If [children] are explained things in an age-appropriate way, they will be more likely to willingly co-operate, be aware of the risks that Covid poses," says author Rea Malhotra Mukhtyar.
A science teacher explains: A shooting star has nothing to do with a star
Shooting stars do have a nomenclature and it might be a little confusing. A meteoroid, meteor and meteorite are the terms used for describing the space debris.
How to nurture the love for science in children
Children who understand the impact that science and the scientific community hold in our lives, are more interested to learn the subject.
How to teach kids financial literacy
Though there are several programmes and courses available for kids to learn about money and business, typically these are not included in the regular curriculum of schools.
Back to school: Parents and experts weigh in on creating safe offline learning for children
While the thought of going back to school and having a physical reunion with friends and teachers is welcome, it becomes the primary responsibility of the school itself to create a safe environment for students, and to alleviate the fear of parents.
A Science Teacher Explains: How do some animals see better at night?
Not only do these animals have bigger eyes than humans, their pupils also tend to open wider than ours which help in letting in more light.
Practical methods to teach your child for a good grip on pen or pencil
Many parents make a key mistake of not ensuring that their child holds the pencil correctly.
Play-based learning for toddlers: Let kids explore the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of things
This method of hands-on-learning among kids is 'exploration-based-learning'.
How to tackle ongoing challenges of online classes for students
Attending online classes for over 10 months, with the possibility of this continuing for longer, has been difficult for students. It is important for family members and teachers to understand this
A science teacher explains: Are cockroaches resistant to nuclear radiation?
Extensive research has proved that roaches have a remarkable ability to endure radiations!
The role of occupational therapy for children with learning disabilities
Occupational therapy helps individuals optimise their performances in meaningful activities. For children, this would comprise school, play, and social interaction with friends
How to spot and encourage your child’s talents
Everything must happen age-appropriately. Jumping the line will never lead to the kind of success that measured and timely participation will
Art Therapy: A medium to help kids deal with challenging emotions
Art therapy provides a safe place for children to express their negative feelings and emotions. It can help improve a child’s mental, emotion, and physical well-being.
What does your child learn in the formative years? Here are some answers
Children learn more quickly between 0 to 8 years age of age. Preschoolers need exposure to several different ways to play and learn and plenty of chances to practice what they are learning.
This children’s author is talking about revenues and profits to create junior entrepreneurs
'Entrepreneurship and startups have become a mainstream conversation today, which wasn’t the case a decade ago in India,' the author said.
A science teacher explains: Rusting of the moon
You read it right; our only natural satellite is rusting.
Sesame Street Muppets are now educating young children in Hindi and Telugu
Sesame Workshop - India has launched new YouTube channels for Indian kids.
‘Tinkle’ creator Subba Rao gets nostalgic on magazine’s 40th birthday, recalls famous characters and stories
Kalia the Crow was the brainchild of Luis Fernandes. "We had our editorial office in Wodehouse Road in Colaba, in a 100-year-old mansion. A crow used to visit us every afternoon around lunchtime. It would remind us to put our pens down and take a break," Rao shared.
Diwali DIY: Make a wrapped balloon lamp with your kids at home
Despite the gloom, our children need a great rejuvenation from the current pandemic. It is time to think about all the things to do indoors with children this Diwali.
Why parents should stop obsessing over their child’s academic learnings
As a parent living in the 21st century, it is time to let go of all the social constructs that dictate the success and failure of an individual through academic learning
Five ways to keep kids engaged and learning at home
As parents, you can implement at least one of these strategies
A science teacher explains: Even the sun flips
Scientists have observed the sun’s activity cycle moves regularly from its most quiet period called solar minimum, when the number of sunspots are the least, to its most active period called solar maximum, which sees large numbers of sunspots
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