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A science teacher explains: Why do sea turtles, whales, king penguins swim in circles?
May 17, 2021 14:41 IST
Moving round and round in the same place enables the animal to capture the incredibly tiny variations in magnetic field strength and guides them to the precise location they need to get to.
In pandemic, how schools plan to keep kids busy offline: Reading, cooking, caring for environment
May 17, 2021 14:41 IST
Over the last few months, as the lines between offline and online learning has blurred, the definition of summer holidays has also changed.
Are online classes increasing your child’s screen time?
May 15, 2021 12:29 IST
The obvious answer: yes. From attending online school to managing boredom during the lockdown, more and more kids are turning to their screens. But is it really all that bad for them? Let’s find out.
Guess what’s helping kids beat the lockdown blues
May 14, 2021 10:38 IST
While it’s no secret that the extended lockdown is taking a toll on our children’s mental health, the good news is that online activity classes for kids have emerged as the game-changer.
How to know if your child has some special needs
May 12, 2021 19:20 IST
Children with special needs may have more mental health needs for a variety of reasons. They could be under more pressure and face more difficult social challenges.
Fun ideas to make your kids learn while playing
May 6, 2021 14:51 IST
Pretend play impacts children’s social, cognitive, and emotional growing abilities. This improves their imaginations, problem solving skills and creativity.
Early childhood education: A silent victim of COVID-19?
May 6, 2021 14:51 IST
Although there is evidence that spending a long period in front of a screen can impact children, the effect of zero learning year on a child’s long-term development is more harmful
When should your child see a speech therapist? Here are some cues
April 24, 2021 16:06 IST
To allow you to see a little more clearly and to help you identify if a visit to the speech therapist would be beneficial for your little one, here are some indications
Germ Academy: A children’s book detailing the vibrant world of germs, and their plans of global domination
April 17, 2021 10:10 IST
"If [children] are explained things in an age-appropriate way, they will be more likely to willingly co-operate, be aware of the risks that Covid poses," says author Rea Malhotra Mukhtyar.
A science teacher explains: A shooting star has nothing to do with a star
April 4, 2021 18:23 IST
Shooting stars do have a nomenclature and it might be a little confusing. A meteoroid, meteor and meteorite are the terms used for describing the space debris.
How to nurture the love for science in children
March 21, 2021 18:58 IST
Children who understand the impact that science and the scientific community hold in our lives, are more interested to learn the subject.
How to teach kids financial literacy
February 25, 2021 12:17 IST
Though there are several programmes and courses available for kids to learn about money and business, typically these are not included in the regular curriculum of schools.
Back to school: Parents and experts weigh in on creating safe offline learning for children
February 23, 2021 09:59 IST
While the thought of going back to school and having a physical reunion with friends and teachers is welcome, it becomes the primary responsibility of the school itself to create a safe environment for students, and to alleviate the fear of parents.
A Science Teacher Explains: How do some animals see better at night?
February 21, 2021 17:16 IST
Not only do these animals have bigger eyes than humans, their pupils also tend to open wider than ours which help in letting in more light.
Practical methods to teach your child for a good grip on pen or pencil
February 20, 2021 11:12 IST
Many parents make a key mistake of not ensuring that their child holds the pencil correctly.
Play-based learning for toddlers: Let kids explore the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of things
February 18, 2021 10:48 IST
This method of hands-on-learning among kids is 'exploration-based-learning'.
How to tackle ongoing challenges of online classes for students
February 5, 2021 17:27 IST
Attending online classes for over 10 months, with the possibility of this continuing for longer, has been difficult for students. It is important for family members and teachers to understand this
A science teacher explains: Are cockroaches resistant to nuclear radiation?
January 24, 2021 19:52 IST
Extensive research has proved that roaches have a remarkable ability to endure radiations!
The role of occupational therapy for children with learning disabilities
January 15, 2021 19:17 IST
Occupational therapy helps individuals optimise their performances in meaningful activities. For children, this would comprise school, play, and social interaction with friends
How to spot and encourage your child’s talents
January 3, 2021 19:49 IST
Everything must happen age-appropriately. Jumping the line will never lead to the kind of success that measured and timely participation will
Art Therapy: A medium to help kids deal with challenging emotions
January 2, 2021 17:14 IST
Art therapy provides a safe place for children to express their negative feelings and emotions. It can help improve a child’s mental, emotion, and physical well-being.
What does your child learn in the formative years? Here are some answers
December 12, 2020 14:45 IST
Children learn more quickly between 0 to 8 years age of age. Preschoolers need exposure to several different ways to play and learn and plenty of chances to practice what they are learning.
This children’s author is talking about revenues and profits to create junior entrepreneurs
November 30, 2020 16:30 IST
'Entrepreneurship and startups have become a mainstream conversation today, which wasn’t the case a decade ago in India,' the author said.
A science teacher explains: Rusting of the moon
November 28, 2020 14:43 IST
You read it right; our only natural satellite is rusting.
Sesame Street Muppets are now educating young children in Hindi and Telugu
November 26, 2020 11:48 IST
Sesame Workshop - India has launched new YouTube channels for Indian kids.
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