Travel inspires reading. Reading inspires travel. "The best writers are foreigners at home and see the world they know with a traveller's eye." - Peter Nichols, author of The Rocks.Around the World in Eighty Days, Where the Wild
Monster Maths Made Fun “Maths is the hidden secret to understanding the world," says Roger Antonsen, a logician & mathematician at the University of Oslo. Yet, for many of us, the word ‘maths’ conjures up some pretty
Author Trishla Jain on how to teach values to children, one bedtime story at a time Ten Second Takeaway Whether it’s fairy tale, a spooky adventure or an absurd story you made up on the spot, bedtime stories have always been a big hit with kids. And they're
Author Nayanika answers - How to spark your child's imagination? Astronomer and writer Carl Sagan once said, "Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were but without it we go nowhere." Stories have the same effect. Imagination is a lifelong skill
Reading One Story for Nature: In conversation with author Benita Sen on World Environment Day The World Environment Day is around the corner (June 5, 2019) and what better way to teach little children about our wonderful planet than books? Children appreciate our planet and love to learn
Reading How to jazz up a school library to accelerate a love for reading? School libraries are an essential member of the cluster responsible for creating readers which also includes parents and teachers. A school library is more than a storehouse for books. They are a very important source of information, communication and transformation.
Reading How to encourage your child to think smart? Think: Fairy tales Reading fairytales can boost your child's holistic development. The black-and-white nature of fairy tales imparts valuable life lessons, especially around behaviour and basic morality.
poetry How to encourage a love for poetry in your children? Poetry is an art that can be taught as part of reading, writing, and language lessons and is a perfect fit for classrooms, projects and celebrations. Did you know, children are exposed to
Reading How good readers become good writers? A key part of being a writer is being an avid reader. There is so much to learn from reading fiction books that makes an emphatic writer.
Reading How reading impacts your child's brain Reading has a profound impact on children as it opens up new sources of information, new activities and helps develop good writing skills. Evidence suggests that reading also has an effect on a range of cognitive skills.
parents 6 tips to create the perfect reading space for your child Nothing gives children a better head start in reading than fostering a love for reading at home. Here are 6 tips that can help you create the perfect reading stations at home for a cosy reading session!
Too busy to read: A modern family’s story I was recently at an event where I met a dynamic duo who were not just partners in business, but at raising an intellectual little girl too. Their only woe - too busy
parents Teaching Children the Value of Perseverance Children need more practice with perseverance. There are several story books can instill the value of perseverance Reading about relatable characters who work hard to achieve their goals can help disseminate similar ideas in your child.
Reading How Your Child Can Benefit From Picture Books Picture books are a good way to introduce a child to reading. These books have a number of benefits that include enhancing comprehension skills, visual thinking skills, language skills and form connections with the real world.
Reading Making Mythology Interesting for Children Mythological stories have always held a special place in the hearts of young children. These stories not only take them to a magical realm, but also teach wonderful lessons. The article presents several Indian Authors and their mythological stories to look out for.
Reading What To Do When Children Abandon A Book Half Way We have all at some point in our reading lives found ourselves at the point where we realise that the book we're reading does not match our interest. In this article, Foram Dhruv points out why it's ok to abandon a book once in a while.
Reading Getting Back into the Habit of Reading We know the benefits of being a reader and we do everything we can to get our children into the habit of reading. But when it comes to ourselves, with growing demands of the day, we tend to give up on own reading habit. Ahana Basu talks about how she got back into the habit.
Reading Reading Children's Books as Adults Just because we get older doesnt mean the life lessons we gain from children's books become redundant. Emma Forward captures her experience of reading Roald Dalh at the age of 25 in this article.
Reading Friendship Through Literature Literature is full of great stories about friendship. Most of these friendships stay in our hearts for a lifetime, guiding our actions every step of the way.Here is a list of literary
Reading The Many Forms of Reading Lipi Mehta from the Reader tells us how reading a book is not the only form of reading. Have you been feeling guilty for not reading a book lately? This article will ease your guilt.
love for reading How Akash Karkare Fell in Love With Books Read the inspiring story of Akash Karkare of how he inherited his father's love for reading.
Reading A Library in The Forests of Kerala Nestled in the wilderness of Kerala, is a small library dedicated to book lovers. We bring you an excerpt of P. Sainath's, founder-editor of the People's Archive of Rural India, run in with Chinnathambi, the librarian.
Reading Teaching Children The Value of Inclusiveness Inclusiveness is about appreciating each individual's differences and unique set of strengths and limitations. Learning how to interact with individuals different from them is a fundamental accomplishment of childhood. Here is a list of books that can teach your child the value of inclusiveness.
Reading How One Parent Got Her Son to Start Reading Anuradha, a mother of two teenagers, started a reading revolution when she helped her son discover the wonders of reading. Read about her child's reading journey. She also enlists a few tips to engage reluctant readers.
Reading Keeping the Reading Habit Alive With an increasing amount of academic demands in a teen's life, reading for leisure takes a seat back. We spoke to Vasudha, a parent of teenager who loves reading, about the problem and how she is addressing it. Our resident expert also has some interesting tips to consider.
