Time travel has long captivated the imaginations of both young and old, and it has been a popular theme in many beloved children’s stories. Remember the magical wardrobe in C.S. Lewis’s “The Chronicles of Narnia” and the iconic Time-Turner in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series? Time travel in stories instantly fascinates readers. However, incorporating time …
“Hey, Ms. V! I got your email regarding our class trip!” exclaimed 9-year old Liam, one of my former students. Looking at my surprised expression, he explained, “I have access to my mum’s email account, but I only open the ones that are from you or the school.” A quick question posed to the entire …
Hello, everyone! I am delighted to introduce myself as Vaijayanthi, a Cambridge Certified Teacher of English. During my time at The Hindu Group, I had the opportunity to teach at schools, universities and corporates. Anjaly and I have worked together on many of those projects! Since then I moved to the UAE and worked as …
Note: We are delighted to announce that Sanyukta Tripathy’s story has emerged as the victorious entry from our summer short story writing competition and giveaway, ‘To the Lighthouse’. Congratulations to Sanyukta on this outstanding achievement! About the Author My name is Sanyukta Tripathy. I’m 13 years old, and I’m from Angul, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. Out of …
Note: This story was one of the entries we received as part of our Summer Short Story Competition. We felt the story deserved a special mention for its unique interpretation of the topic, “To the Lighthouse”. About the Author My name is Pranavi, and I am 12 years old. I live with my mom, dad, …
Growing up in Kerala in the 90s, camping was an uncommon pursuit among the children of my hometown. As a child, my understanding of camping was shaped by the captivating books I read, particularly the exciting tales of the Famous Five going off to camp. Movies like The Parent Trap also played a part, igniting …
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Hey, fellow book lovers! If you’re like me, then you probably love reading and talking about books. So why not start a book club with your friends this summer?
As a teacher of English, I have seen firsthand the power of journaling for kids.
Building a library for your child is one of the best gifts you can give them. Not only does it promote a love of reading, but it also provides a great opportunity for parent-child bonding. However, building a library can be expensive, especially if you’re looking for high-quality books. In this post, I’m sharing a …
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Whether you’re a bookworm yourself or you’re just starting to explore the wonderful world of children’s literature, read on to discover how you can inspire your child to become a lifelong reader.
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