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Money-Wise – Activities to inculcate Financial Literacy in Kids

Posted on September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 by Team KidEngage

Image Source: rawpixel.com We all know that being financially literate is very important in today’s world and hence it is best that we start early. Many parents try to keep their kids away from financial dealings and realities. They believe that kids should focus on doing well at school and enjoying their childhood and that money matters are best learned in adulthood. But it is proven that the best financial habits are formed when taught…

Get tinkering! DIY Projects for budding Engineers

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by The Rabbit Hole Children's Bookstore

Image Source: KE-Canva Do you have a budding engineer at home? Do they like to make stuff that actually “does stuff!”? One of the best things about doing these DIY projects is that children actually learn how things work. It’s not just about creating the DIY – but also making it do something. Children will love to learn engineering concepts through these fun activities. Here are some fun DIY engineering projects just for kids that…

Celebrate Roald Dahl – Make, Do, Read, Play and Eat!

Posted on September 13, 2020September 11, 2020 by The Rabbit Hole Children's Bookstore

Source: https://www.roalddahlfans.com Today we celebrate the life and works of one of the greatest children’s authors in the world. Whether you favour Fantastic Mr. Fox or have a soft spot for The BFG, there’s no denying Roald Dahl’s unique and colourful style changed children’s literature forever. Celebrate Roald Dahl Day (13th September 2019) with these phizz-whizzing, wondercrump activities! READ Read these 15 phizz whizzing books by Roald Dahl that you must not miss. Listen to Roald Dahl’s…

Build a Relationship – Interview a Grandparent and Write a Biography

Posted on September 9, 2020September 10, 2020 by The Rabbit Hole Children's Bookstore

Photo by Christian Bowen on Unsplash Grandparents love grandchildren unconditionally. They are the children they can enjoy and return at the end of a good visit. They are the children they did not have to raise and worry about 24/7. Grandchildren are their legacy, continuing the family story long after they have gone. Grandparents are full of memories of their childhood and children love listening to their stories. Why not put this to good use? Encourage your children to…

Hooray for Teachers -10 DIY Gift Ideas for Teachers

Posted on September 4, 2020September 3, 2020 by The Rabbit Hole Children's Bookstore

10 Great DIY Gift Ideas for Teachers A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart. Our educators need to be appreciated because of their efforts to mould children into intelligent and responsible human beings. Teacher’s Day is the right occasion to show our appreciation to the torch-bearers of education. And what better gift than handmade or personalized ones to reflect your love and gratefulness! Here are 10 Do-It-Yourself (DIY) gift ideas for…

An Open Letter – Fabulous Ways to Kindle Letter Writing in Children

Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 by The Rabbit Hole Children's Bookstore

Image by rawpixel.com Letter writing used to be the only form of communication until telephones were invented and totally changed the way we communicate. Technology has made significant changes in the way we communicate. Email is instant, whereas the soonest a handwritten letter reaches its recipient is the next day! Though emails correct spellings automatically and suggest changes to grammar, it has led to us having scant regard for spellings!! Emil is convenient but it cannot…

Green Ganesha – 10 Ideas to DIY with Eco-friendly Materials

Posted on August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 by Art and Soul

Ganesha Chathurthi Ganesha Chaturthi is here and the excitement is visible! Indians celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with great fervor and delight. We bring Ganpati to our homes. Usually, these idols are made of POP and pose a threat to the environment. They cause lots of pollution and contaminate our water bodies. This year, let us do our bit to preserve and protect our environment by making Ganesha idols at home with eco-friendly and easily available materials. Here…

4 Unique Ways To Make your own Ganesha with Household items!

Posted on August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 by Sonali Kulkarni

You don’t have Clay, No Problem!! Ganesh Chaturthi is here and everybody is busy, preparing to welcome Lord Ganesha. Many homes are filled with the smell of yummy ‘ laddus’ and ‘modaks’ as these are his favorite. It is a tradition in many families to bring a lovely idol of Lord Ganesha to their house and pray to it. This festival is celebrated for ten days. Some people plan to make their idol in their homes while others buy…

Must try Independence Day Art and Crafts your kids will love!

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 by Team KidEngage

Photo by Lucky Trips from Pexels Independence Day – Get Craftsy! Let’s jump to celebration mode as Independence Day is soon approaching. If you plan to get crafty with little munchkins at home or in school, we have a few tricolor crafts on mind that your kids will definitely love. If you have already tried a hand on pulses flag, Tiranga Rangoli, Tricolor Popsicle stick coasters, Handprint flag on paper, it is time to celebrate Independence Day with these…