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This is such a long pending post because I didn't This is such a long pending post because I didn't feel like writing anything owing to the lockdown. But these cards led to a question from V that stumped me today and I had to post this. Roopal @roo.doodledoo sent across her A-Z camouflage in nature cards early this month and we have had a ball, exploring them. Basically, these are a set of 27 cards- each card contains a creature starting with a letter of the alphabet that camouflages beautifully in nature. Although the illustrations are fabulous, realistic and just with enough mystery; and I adore that V talks about quillback rockfishes and the ibex like they're her friends; here are the 2 things I loved most about her cards. 1. The variety There has been so much research and thought put into creating them and the creatures are carefully chosen- from across geography, habitats, animal families and camouflage mechanisms! 2. The open endedness You can simply read out the facts at the back of each card( believe me, bedtime never ends in this case), play recall games, or, like V's brainwave, sort the creatures continent or habitat wise, or match them to pre-existing books. If the child is older, of course, one can bring in letters of the alphabet, arrange them in order or play I spy. Either ways, the possibilities and conversations are endless! Apart from the wonder these cards create for creatures, I hope it makes children pause and look carefully at the nature around us. Cos, when children learnt to appreciate nature, they reveal their true strength and harmony with the earth. The cards are as thick as coasters and sturdy enough to be handled by babies, but I'd recommend them for children of 2+ starting to understand visual discrimination. Anyhow, I'm learning so much along with V everyday thanks to these cards, and I don't just mean about these animals. V asked me today why we can't camouflage ourselves from small sized predators like the corona virus. 🤔🤔🤔 Thankyou, Roopal, for these cards. I cannot wait to see you create more magic. . #ammatoday
Hello! If you're a part of this space for a while Hello! If you're a part of this space for a while, you already know that at home, we focus more on stories as part of culture studies, but now that V is spending a time at her grandmother's, she has taken to chanting a lot more slokas, especially of Ganesha. And being who she is, she has to know the meaning of each line. I was looking for a book of some sort that would help break it down for her, and serendipitously Vichitraa of @mihiragurukul reached out about the Ganesha Kreeda box. An interaction with her, and I realised that she is very passionate about early education and this project was about introducing slokas to children in a meaningful way. Each box contains 2 copies of 4 slokas illustrated in the form of cards, and a booklet translating each line of the sloka, and rules. These cards are very open ended, and can be played in multiple ways. For example, V started off with sorting the cards sloka wise ( each sloka set has a different colour scheme). We sometimes just arrange each sloka in order. Or try to guess the meaning or the line looking at the illustration. Or simply play a memory matching game of sorts. What I truly love about these cards though is that it sets the foundation for many stories and conversations. For example, V noticed that almost all slokas end with 'we pray to you', or 'we ask you to remove problems'. She wanted to know how he removes problems. Or why he has big ears (chamara karna). The Ganesha Kreeda set is priced at 350+ shipping. You can also avail them at a discount until this month end by using the coupon "AMMATODAY" while checking out. . . I remember learning these slokas as a child simply because I heard them everyday. I'm glad we have products like these today, that break it down to kids in a meaningful way. More power to you, Vichitraa. I'd recommend these cards for children aged 4+ . . . #ammatodatoday #diversitymatters #culturestudies #indianmythology #slokacards #indiankidlit #desikids #globaldesi #storiesaboutindia #kidlit #indiankidsbooks #readingisfundamental #eyfs #earlylearning101 #chennaimomblogger #parentingblogger #dailyparenting
#ammatoday_indianbooks Hello! Because I keep gett #ammatoday_indianbooks Hello! Because I keep getting questions on @tulikabooks I recommend, I figured I'd just make a post for future reference. Good news first- You can use the code ATTULIKA for a flat 20% discount on their website. It is valid from 13-15 Mar 2020 on all books storewide. Disclaimer- These are very, very few of our personal favourites. I'd still suggest you download the catalogue available for free on their website and peruse to see which ones your child would love best. . 📑Favourite board books 0-2 - Pooni pooni where are you . 📑Favourite wordless picture books - Ammachi's glasses -Ammama's sari . 📑Picture books 2-6 fiction - Gajapati Kulapati series (must-have) - Home (must-have) - Line and circle - Let's go - Where's the sun - Ekki and Dokhi - The jungle storytelling festival - What makes me me - What shall I make - The world tour mystery . 📑Picture books 2-6 Non-fiction - Ira the little dolphin - The spider's web - Dancing bees - Scientists A-Z - First look science series . 📑Favourites 6+ - Mayil series - Mama what is the night? - Parthiban's dream - Excavating history . 📑Books I really wish they reprint - Same and different - Oluguti Toluguti - Okaasama Otousama I'd also highly recommend the Panchatantra and Under the Banyan tree series for some lovely Indian tales told wonderfully, for 3+. There are some books specific to disabilities, inclusivity and art and culture as well. You will also find some of the above titles in bilingual format. I hope this list helps. Do show us what you picked when you shop. Although the code is only valid online, Chennai makkals, do make sure you visit the bookstore sometime for an experience in itself.😍 . . #ammatoday #ammatoday_books #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #readtoyourchild #bookishmomsandbeyond #kidsreading #eyfs #homeschoolcollective #homelearning #readeveryday #bookstagrammersunite #inidanbooks #mustread #bookrecommendation #picturebooks #earlylearning101 #iteachtoo #earlyliteracy #raisingareader
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