“Nancy and the Dosa Cake” by Reshma Joel is a heartwarming picture book that tells the story of a young girl whose birthday takes an unexpected turn when she falls ill. Illustrated by Pooja Saklani, this book portrays how love, family, and a creative twist make it a celebration to remember. As someone who grew …
Diving into an unfamiliar genre, especially with writing, can be challenging when you aren’t familiar with the specific themes and language used in that setting. Given below are words and some themes that you can use to begin writing a fantasy story. You need not use all the words or themes but pick a few …
“But if you call me Anne, please call me Anne spelled with an E.” This is how generations of readers were (are) introduced to one of children’s literature’s most beloved (and definitely my favourite) characters. Anne Shirley is a name that needs no introduction for those of us who grew up reading about the spirited, …
Favourite Fictional Characters We Wish Were Real: Anne of Green Gables Read More »
‘When in doubt, always question’, is something I challenge myself with when I think about what to read or write. If I am confused about what to write, I try to write something out of the box or unusual. Here are a few ideas to get you started in the coming weeks. Ages 6-8 MERRIN …
As a child, my favourite item from a science kit was a glass pyramid. Shine light through one side and see a beautiful rainbow on the other. Just like me, there were many kids whose interest in science fueled their passion to learn and grow. Where my interest stopped with a science kit, others grew …
The Call of Science: DIY Experiments and Must- Read Books to Honor Women in Science Read More »
We have all been enamoured by different types of stories, whether it be a movie, a book, an anime, a play, or music. Sometimes we wonder how these worlds and characters are created; how certain powers or characters are fashioned. Fret not. There’s always a beginning, a first step to take to build and create …
Note: A long-time member of our community recently reached out with an interesting request. Her daughter, an avid reader, had devoured countless books but often gravitated toward the same genres. While the mother was thrilled by her child’s love for reading, she wondered if it might be time to explore new literary landscapes. She asked …
Book Recommendations for the Curious Mind: Multi-Genre Must-Reads for Ages 13+ Read More »
Season’s greetings from Common Room! We’re excited to share a few heartwarming stories from our classroom to fill your holiday season with Christmas cheer! Shoes, Potatoes and Christmas by Dea You want me to tell you the first thing that I saw on Christmas morning? Oh, sorry I actually meant SMELLED. What ? You do …
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