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‘Tinkle’ creator Subba Rao gets nostalgic on magazine’s 40th birthday, recalls famous characters and storiesSubscriber Only
November 15, 2020 16:38 IST
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 homeSubscriber Only
November 14, 2020 17:45 IST
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 learningsSubscriber Only
November 4, 2020 18:56 IST
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 homeSubscriber Only
November 3, 2020 18:03 IST
As parents, you can implement at least one of these strategies
A science teacher explains: Even the sun flipsSubscriber Only
November 1, 2020 20:52 IST
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
10 tricks to boost memory in kidsSubscriber Only
October 28, 2020 17:56 IST
Children who struggle with memory often lag behind in the classroom. Such kids have a hard time registering information
The many Dussehras of India: Celebrating other forms of DurgaSubscriber Only
October 24, 2020 12:37 IST
Navaratri chiefly celebrates Durga and Nava Durga. But people across the country also honour local or regional forms of the goddess, especially on Dussehra.
The 7Cs of continued learning for childrenSubscriber Only
October 18, 2020 18:14 IST
A child’s brain is known to be hungry of stimulation and the age appropriate exposure therefore, is the fundamental right of every child
Mom and daughter’s podcast for kids: Recordings under the bed, meetings over ice-creamSubscriber Only
October 14, 2020 11:36 IST
'We are both podcast nerds!'
A science teacher explains: Ozone, the earth’s invisible protective shieldSubscriber Only
October 11, 2020 18:10 IST
One of the effects of ozone depletion, which is not as discussed, is the weather change witnessed in the southern hemisphere due to shifting jet stream patterns
‘Why do our kids need to learn coding, when we never did?’Subscriber Only
October 7, 2020 16:30 IST
The answer lies in what kids actually learn with coding classes for kids – the ability to break down a problem in a structured form and use different faculties like arts, creativity, problem solving to design the solution
Homeschooling: The cardinal rules for parentsSubscriber Only
September 26, 2020 11:00 IST
You must allow your child to be homeschooled until it is safe for the schools to re-open.
A science teacher explains: Water has baffling propertiesSubscriber Only
September 20, 2020 17:35 IST
Water can move against the force of gravity as seen in capillary action in plants and our blood vessels, can stick together making its surface act like a stretched membrane by virtue of its property of surface tension enabling small insects to walk on it.
Short story for kids: The Girl Who Could Not Stop Laughing by Meera GanapathiSubscriber Only
September 8, 2020 11:04 IST
"When T. Sundari told him what was bothering her, Skandu Anna, who was usually the serious sort, burst out laughing. T. Sundari wondered if this was a family problem. Did they all have the same laughing disease?"
Short story for kids: Angry Akku by Vinayak VarmaSubscriber Only
September 6, 2020 17:38 IST
"In no time, Akku had forgotten all about the STUPID BRICK that made her trip and fall. And about the BAD BOY who laughed at her. And about the IDLI-STEALING CROW. And Akku even forgot about being ANGRY."
Lockdown learning: Kids need music and art classes too, say teachersSubscriber Only
September 5, 2020 09:41 IST
At a time when activity-based learning for school-going kids has become the need of the hour, and has taken precedence over traditional learning methods, can institutions afford to lay off their music and art teachers?
Spotify launches storytelling podcast for kids with Tulika PublishersSubscriber Only
August 29, 2020 13:56 IST
Produced by Asiaville, the podcast will be available in three languages--Hindi, English and Tamil.
Virtual classrooms: How learning can be personalised for childrenSubscriber Only
August 24, 2020 13:53 IST
Technology in personalised learning will come to the aid of students not only in learning and retention but they will also enjoy and appreciate what they have learnt.
How to make a colourful clay Ganpati idol with your kidsSubscriber Only
August 22, 2020 09:00 IST
For decoration, homegrown flowers are the best to avoid any kind of infection. You can also go with crystals for decorating your Ganesha.
The role of parenting in awakening a baby’s inherent geniusSubscriber Only
August 20, 2020 10:16 IST
Parents can use techniques to unlock all the incredible abilities in their baby to develop fundamentally strong athleticism, creativity and intelligence.
This couple’s early learning initiative is helping parents get their own ‘boss baby’ Subscriber Only
August 7, 2020 11:04 IST
The system helps with the overall mental, physical and emotional happiness of babies, enabling them to develop a photographic memory, math skills, oratory skills, speed reading skills, among other things, minus any kind of screen time.
Diagnosed with ADHD, this kid outdid his peers in class 10 board examsSubscriber Only
July 23, 2020 10:07 IST
'He was a slow learner; he would take his time to grasp the concepts. He needed someone to guide him with a lot of patience, and not many teachers had that.'
Here’s how Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis take small breaks from parentingSubscriber Only
July 20, 2020 18:00 IST
Kutcher told talk show host Jimmy Fallon that they have been home-schooling their two kids -- Wyatt and Dimitri -- and that they prepare a curriculum for the week.
Remote learning: Why some kids may be doing better than othersSubscriber Only
July 20, 2020 14:00 IST
Virtual learning has made children more independent and self-reliant. Kids as young as five years have understood the nuances of a digital platform.
Make screen time educational for kids with these sitesSubscriber Only
July 19, 2020 18:15 IST
Depending upon how much screen time you allow your kids to have, here are some recommendations.
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