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Friday, May 18, 2012

Education

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill – What Would Kids Do? Published July 1, 2010 GMT +5.5
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill – What Would Kids Do?

A few years ago, Suzy Becker came across a photo of an oil-doused duck on the front page of The Boston Globe while she  was teaching a group...


If I Were PM… Published June 11, 2010 GMT +5.5
If I Were PM…

An annual survey of children conducted by Adecco Company revealed some interesting thoughts. The children, ranging from 7-14 years were asked...


First Day of School Published June 1, 2010 GMT +5.5
First Day of School

These thoughtful words were written decades ago but the sentiments still pertain. Whether your child is starting preschool or going into secondary...


Toys that Promote Creativity Published May 30, 2010 GMT +5.5
Toys that Promote Creativity

When I was first told to write an article on this topic, I was slightly taken aback. Truth be told, I have a belief that ANY toy has the ability...


Using An Abacus Published March 27, 2010 GMT +5.5
Using An Abacus

 It has been ranked as the second most important tool of all time by Forbes.com. It turns a boring math drill into a lively, hands-on activity....


Classical Music for Children Published January 25, 2010 GMT +5.5
Classical Music for Children

Classical music is beautiful, but sometimes it has to be arranged to suit a child’s sensitive ears, so it can have a full positive effect,...


Preschools Are Robbing Kids of Their Childhood Published January 19, 2010 GMT +5.5
Preschools Are Robbing Kids of Their Childhood

In the UK, Richard House from Roehampton University’s Research Centre for Therapeutic Education has criticised the government for treating...


Get Geared Up for the Nursery Admissions Published December 13, 2009 GMT +5.5
Get Geared Up for the Nursery Admissions

The ‘rushing’ period of your life is all set to arrive the next month. With government declaring one-month admission exercise for the nursery...



Preparing Your Child for the First Day of Playschool Published December 11, 2009 GMT +5.5
Preparing Your Child for the First Day of Playschool

Playschool may be the biggest thing that your child would have to face right now. Here are some tips to help your little one be ready to face...


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