Aparna Nambiar
From a mother to a storyteller...
From a teacher to a writer...
From an educator to a children's author...my journey continues...teaching, learning, and exploring...
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From a teacher to a writer...
From an educator to a children's author...my journey continues...teaching, learning, and exploring...
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Wow! There's a Puppet in My Class!Puppets are exciting. Most of the time its play value overrides its educational value. Here is an interesting website put forward by an educator par excellence that shows how to enhance the educational value of the tool by exploring its the play value. -
Splash It! Pour It! Spill It!Water play is fun especially during summer. Apart from being a source for survival, see how water can be a great educational tool.
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Traditional Games and Dances of KeralaA glimpse of the activites of the people of Kerala.
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Child Care ChecklistWorking parents do not have to pay any less attention to their children by handing them over to the daycare. It takes extra effort to be reponsible. Here is a checklist that will help you. -
Celebrating DifferencesInclusive education aims to accept each child as he or she is irrespective of differences learning the same matter together yet in their own way. Here is a look at the exemplary work the Raksha Society in Kochi does.
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How Reading Helps Your ChildrenReading is the only form of entertainment that is also an essential life skill. But very often the reading skill is taken for granted and its importance is overlooked. Here are some tips to help share your reading habits with your children.
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Five Great Reading Activities for ChildrenMost of what children learn at school is forgotten by the time the next year begins. Reading is a good way to keep in touch with academics. Here are some interesting activities that will make a good start to creating a lifetime reader. -
When is the Right Time for Preschool?A preschool is often portrayed as a kindergarten readiness centre. Here are some pointers that can help you decide if your child is ready for preschool.
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Be a Creative ParentYou don't have to send your children to school to learn. Here are ways you can make every experience a learning experience for them.
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Help Your Child Look Forward to SchoolIt's back to school time. Parents and children have to go through a series of mixed emotions everytime. Here are some tips that can help tackle the blues.
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Spending a Vacation in Kochi, Kerala with Your ChildrenThe options are many when you are on vacation. Spending it with children is different. They need to enjoy it as well. Here are some ways your children and you can have a memorable vacation in Kerala.
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Summer Camps: Select a Good One for Your ChildIts summer time and your children are free. As parents you want them to enjoy their vacation. If you are not holidaying in some part of the country, send them off to a good summer camp. Here's how you can select a good camp.
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Creative Dramatics in the Classroom: An OutlineThis is a brief outline of a cretaive drama workshop. It covers the different forms of creative drama activities and their benefits.
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An outline of a creative drama workshop for teachersThis is a brief outline for a creative drama workshop. It highlights the benefits of using creative drama exercises in the classroom.
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The Child and the Media OnslaughtToday's child is exposed to a wide range of images from the media. It won't be long before the electronic media will succeed in creating a universal child viewer whose demands for information, entertainment and socialization will be very different from what they are today.
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Quick Tips to Promote Your WebsiteToday the best way to promote yourself is with a website. There are various resources on the Internet to create a website on your own. Once you have your website, the nest task is to promote it. Here are a few tips that you can use.
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Taking Care of Your Pearl JewelryPearls are some of the most exquisite forms of jewelry that you can find. A good pearl earring always complements your personality. In order for your pearls to last a lifetime you must take good care of it.
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Indus Valley - How They Managed Their Water ResourcesThe people of the Indus Valley Civilization were said to have developed the best methods of managing their water resources. There are lessons to be learned from their experience and expertise that can help us today.
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Vacation Horror StoryThis happened to my friend during our vacation last summer. We attended a Creative Writing Camp during the last few weeks of vacation. I was staying in a neighbouring hostel but the incident shook us up quite a bit!
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Hampi: A World Heritage SiteHampi was the capital of one of the most powerful empires of the post moghul period in India - the Kingdon od Vijayanagara. Steeped in history, the magnificent ruins spread over 26 sq. kms. are worth a visit by anyone fascinated by history.
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Tourist Attractions in Cairo, Egypt: Opera House, Pyramids, Mosques and MoreCairo holds a special place in the heart of tourists who have visited Africa. Here's a list of what you can look forward to while visiting the African city.
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Have Fun This Summer at the Building Blocks Camp in Kochi, IndiaEvery city is abuzz with summer camps and activities for children. Parents are looking forward to sending their children in the hope of keeping them occupied for a few hours every day. Here's one that promises a good learning experience for children.
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A Picture Book Story for Children: Dora's BirthdayA story for 5-8 year old children about wishes coming true.
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What is a Circuit Breaker?Here is an article that describes in simple words what a circuit breaker is, the principle behind its working and what it is used for.
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The Story of How Bricks Are MadeA process told in the form of an autobiography. It traces the journey of a brick from its source; From the mixing and moulding of clay to being dried in sheds and finally baked in kilns.
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Navigation Methods of Medieval Times as Used by Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus was a keen navigator during his time. The detailed logs that he kept have helped historians understand the different methods of navigation used in medieval times. Here's a look at how he traveled across the world.
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Writing a Good Children's BookIn this e-age with the electronic media taking over our lives, teachers, parents and caregivers are looking for books that will appeal to reluctant readers. Here are some questions you can ask yourself before you choose such a book or even write one.
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Does Media Create the World We See or is it the World We Create?The Media bring us a host of experiences from news to entertainment. We unconsciously allow the mass media to shape our images of ourselves. Being Media literate will help us from blindly accepting it as truth by asking the right questions about it.
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Choosing the Right Book for Your Child, Birth Through Age 5The language of every child contributes to and is developed by reading. The path begins with listening to stories, then following the adult read to self-reading for enjoyment and meaning. Along this part, the most important tool children learn to master a