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Story from Australia: How the Kangaroo Got Its Tail & Wombat Its Flat-Head?

Story from Australia: How the Kangaroo Got Its Tail & Wombat Its Flat-Head?

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Story Introduction [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] This is an aboriginal tale all the way from Australia. In this story, there is a wombat and a kangaroo that got along just fine but one fine day something happens and they begin plotting revenge on one another. What will happen when they finally execute their…

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Navratri Stories: 9 Goddesses of Navratri

Here are the stories of the 9 Goddesses Worshiped during the Hindu festival of Navratri that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

Navratri is a 9 day long festival that is celebrated in India. Navratri is the celebration of Devi Durga and her 9 forms. Devi Durga is also synonymous with Shakti. Shakti means energy, power and empowerment. Shakti celebrates the female energy of the universe. The energy that brings about equilibrium and balance. The nine forms of Devi Durga are Maa Shailaputri, Maa Bhramacharini, Maa…

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4 Books for Mischief Makers

4 books that celebrate mischievous, cheeky, confident, go-getters who aren’t afraid to follow their hearts.

Once upon a time, books were about the do-gooders, the rule-followers, the ever-obedient. They were all about being nice. And naughty was punished.

And then came authors like Roald Dahl who challenged the labels, made a mockery of them (in the most hilarious way possible) and became legends. Naughty was not the same as evil anymore. Finally, a narrative that was likeable and did not enforce…

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Our Universe

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5 Must Watch Movies Adapted from Young Adult Books

Bookistaan's List of "5 Must Watch Movies Adapted from Young Adult Books." Try to watch them during lockdown. Links included in the post.

YA or Young Adult is quickly emerging as the most popular genre in Literature of late. And even though the genre is meant for ages fourteen to eighteen, YA books are known to be read across ages because of their universally relatable themes of growing up, finding yourself, looking for an adventure, finding a direction in life. Things that are relevant in everyone’s life, even adults.

Now ask…

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Gratitude in the times of Covid-19

India united to express gratitude - the effect was stupendous. Here's my account of what transpired in my neighbourhood. For the sake of our children, let's continue expressing gratitude, even if it means a silent nod or smile. #gratitude #jantacurfew

The world does not know how much it owes to the common kindness which so abound everywhere.

J.R.Miller, The Beauty of Kindness

So we too, like almost everyone, went over to our terrace at 5 pm yesterday, the day of the Janta curfew. It felt almost as if people got a task to do, finally, after spending that long Sunday trapped in their homes. 

To me, it felt funny and strange because I spend…

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How to Create Fantastic Math Lesson Plans

In this article, David A. Buhr shares his insights with examples on how to create engaging Math Lesson Plans.

Rather than assuming math as a subject, we should consider it as an application of matter. It is because we can learn the methodical approach in thinking for facing day to day problems in our life by implementing the mathematical rules. Mathematics helps us making our lives organized and prevents us from pandemonium. Being respectful to the basic rules of mathematics sculpt the power of coherent…

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10 Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

10 Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

What image comes to your mind when you think of a newborn? 

I almost always picture a baby suckling on the mother’s breast while the mother smiles in contentment and amazement. Amazement because it’s incredible how a tiny seed grew into a little person, in such perfect proportions; and contentment because she’s able to nourish and grow the baby solely on what her body produces – breast milk. 

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Storytelling: The Defining Art of Learning

Storytelling: The Defining Art of Learning

It is often said that learning is a continuous process, and as we live everyday, we learn. In spite of the various innovative ways being sporadically created to aid learning, storytelling as a tool for learning remains unwaveringly effective. Without doubts, learning is virtually something we can’t do without or avoid, and one that is highly beneficial to us and essential to our very existence as…

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8 Friendship Book: Books to Gift Your Friends

8 fascinating books on friendship recommended by Bookisataan.

Readers read for so many reasons, to escape reality, for a taste of adventure, to find meaning to life, to gain knowledge, and sometimes, to ward off loneliness, to find friends and human connections. Here are a few books that you can read and share with your friends. They make for a great gift – “books to gift” to your friends.

Little Cloud’s Quest Stephen Aitken and Sylvia Sikundar

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Benefits of Mindfulness & Mindfulness Exercises for Children

Benefits of Mindfulness & Mindfulness Exercises for Children #mindfulness #children #parenting #teachers #education

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a practice that all parents should consider teaching their children. Naturally, kids are usually mindful, especially in their play, but they later get to a stage that tuning in to their senses, emotions, and inner thoughts becomes elusive. This stage arises usually as a result of their lives being more rushed and structured, and just at this point is the…

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Multi-functional Foldable Wooden Table

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Friendship - An Important Life Skill

Why is it important to nurture early childhood friendships? How friendships play an important part in learning?

Nurturing Early-Childhood Friendships

When I think about my growing up years, many memories come rushing back. Some of those memories are unpleasant exchanges with friends. As a child, I always had a tough time keeping friends. I suppose I got too attached and was slightly unlucky in the department. My friends and I always ended up hurting each other and I spent many precious hours of my early…

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The Princess with the Longest Hair

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Princess Swashbuckle

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Autism Awareness: For Teachers and Parents

Autism Awareness: For Teachers and Parents

Recently I attended an autism awareness session organised by Pushpa Khanna Memorial Centrewhere I heard many experts talk about children on the autism spectrum. As an early years educator, I did have some knowledge about autism, the session was an eye-opener for me. The talks by specialists, parents of children with autism, and panel discussions by experts gave me insights into the key factors…

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