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lakshmimitter
Apr 12, 20232 min read
What's In A Riddle?
5 Reasons Why Riddles Hold A Special Place In Your Child's Reading Journey In case you are unable to figure out the answer to that...
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lakshmimitter
Mar 15, 20233 min read
Vocabulary- Is it simply knowing many words or much more?
What helps a child to have a good vocabulary? Reading a lot you say? That's true. Reading extensively definitely helps in adding new...
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lakshmimitter
Mar 8, 20234 min read
There Is A Book For Every Reader
One needs to simply look for it. #reading #writing #books #raisereaders "I want my child to be a reader," is something that many parents...
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lakshmimitter
Mar 1, 20234 min read
The Secret Recipe To Building Confidence
A collaborative environment in a classroom can go a long way in enabling your child to not only recognise their strengths but also make...
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lakshmimitter
Feb 14, 20234 min read
How Much Is Enough Detail in Creative Writing?
Is it possible to go overboard with detail in an attempt to fill in gaps that a reader may point out at a later date? How does one know...
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lakshmimitter
Feb 8, 20234 min read
Power of Dialogues in Writing Fiction
Dialogue writing can be a very useful tool in writing as illustrated in several captivating children's books. Encouraging children to...
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lakshmimitter
Feb 2, 20233 min read
When We Attempted To Write Poetry @The Young Readers' Club
Reactions were mixed. But together we figured out a way to play around with words and have fun! "Writing poetry? No thank you, I am...
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lakshmimitter
Jan 19, 20234 min read
When Water Can Bring Smiles & Much Cheer
Discussions the Young Writers' Club about water scarcity and survival- Being thankful for the water that flows through the taps even...
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lakshmimitter
Jan 12, 20234 min read
When Someone's Contribution In A Group Discussion Completely Transforms Your Thinking...
It can be absolutely liberating to be able to see a subject matter in new light. #reading #joysofreadingtogether #groupdiscussions...
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lakshmimitter
Dec 16, 20224 min read
Speaking Up In A Group- Collaboration Helps
We need both speaking and listening skills in a group discussion and in a problem solving situation. But is it right for the group to...
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lakshmimitter
Dec 13, 20223 min read
The World Cup & Going Green?
It's an exciting time for football fans across the world. At the Young Writers' Club, teens who are sports enthusiasts and otherwise came...
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lakshmimitter
Nov 30, 20226 min read
Lack of Interest in Reading or Laziness?
Children who haven't had the experience of enjoying a storybook, continue to rely on videos and moments when someone tells them an...
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lakshmimitter
Nov 23, 20224 min read
Peer Support Helps Build Confidence in Communication and Public Speaking Skills
Do these skills get acquired only if a child appears in short term courses, oratorical competitions and debates? Perhaps yes. But these...
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lakshmimitter
Nov 22, 20224 min read
Reading Together To Write Better
The style of writing, the choice of words, the writing approach (direct or metaphorical) and the connections that the written content...
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lakshmimitter
Nov 17, 20224 min read
A Second Grade Student Taught Me To Think Again...
Having read this book with several reading companions, I thought that this would be an apt book for a second grader who enjoys Math more...
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lakshmimitter
Nov 7, 20223 min read
A Book That Created Ripples In Our Book Club
Harvey Comes Home written by Colleen Nelson and illustrated by Tara Anderson was chosen by the young readers. At first, we enjoyed...
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lakshmimitter
Nov 2, 20223 min read
Children's Book Clubs Are A Consortium of Sorts For all Kinds of Readers
That's what makes them interesting. #children #bookclubsforchildren #raisingreaders #youngreadersclub #books #bookclubs Everyone of us is...
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lakshmimitter
Oct 28, 20223 min read
Can Creative Writing Alone Help Teens With A Variety of Writing Requirements?
Real world writing applications are not restricted to imaginary/creative writing but have a lot more to do with written communication as...
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lakshmimitter
Oct 19, 20225 min read
Content Area Learning Becomes The Core Form of Learning In Middle Grade
Here is how reading for pleasure, outside of school helps children to be better equipped for higher classes. There are homes in which...
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lakshmimitter
Oct 5, 20223 min read
Making Book Recommendations Is Retelling
Here is why "retelling" is a critical component of enhancing your child's reading comprehension abilities. Recommending a book that they...
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