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Pongal to us largely means yummy food on banana le Pongal to us largely means yummy food on banana leaves, the overflowing pot, and gratitude. Although this festival is called by different names across the country, the essence remains the same- it is acknowledging the importance of the sun after the long winter and thanking the sun, the plants, the farmers, the creatures, for the energy that runs through all of us as food. Here are just some of our favourite recommendations for this week. 1. Books about the power of the sun We're using this time to talk about the Cherokee folktales (how similar they are to our own tales), and the origin of the sun. Not in the image is DK's Mysteries of the Universe. 2. Books about the humble and important farmer We love Farmer Falgu series, for a beautiful peek into the life of the farmer without any fuss. 3. Our role in this intricate cycle We have the power and duty to maintain the cycle of food too- be it in our kitchen gardens, or simply sharing or avoiding wastage of food. And these books highlight that wonderfully. 4. Books highlighting the farm-to-table experience Neema is a firm favourite since it highlights how we eat differently and locally based on the produce. Not in image but something we enjoy is also the Zayn and Zoey series. 5. Lastly, about the festival itself. Bonus, Mongal stole Pongal is available for free reading on storyweaver, and The 4 days of Pongal is available on Kindle Unlimited :) Most of these books are available on my storefront linked in my bio. You do not have to fly kites to expose yourself to the sun and Vitamin D. You do not have to eat only til laddoo to maintain body temperature. You do not have to celebrate the festivals or read these books to acknowledge how connected we are, and reflect a sense of gratitude to every being that contributes to our energy. May you always have food for your hunger and for your mind. Wishing you a happy harvest season. :) . #ammatoday #ammatoday_books #bookishmomsandbeyond #raiseareader #raisingreaders #kidsbookstagram #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #indianbooks #kidsbookswelove
I know it is admission time when my inbox bursts w I know it is admission time when my inbox bursts with questions on how to get children to read and write. First thing first-" By when should a child write? " Is not a question I can answer. But I will tell you this. All of you must have seen the famous xray of the hands of an eyfs child vs a 7 year old. (Will share it on stories today if you haven't seen it yet). The crux is that the carpal bones are fully developed only by 6 years of age, that support the child's posture and muscle stability to handwriting. Here are some of my favourite, simple pre-writing activities using playdough that you can offer your child before putting a pencil in their hand. Let me know if you'd like to know more about pre literacy activities in comments and I'll write more as I find time. In the image is the Doctor dough kit from @funskool_official that the children have been using for a month, and playing vet to their animals. It is one of the new launches by them, that they sent over for my thoughts. It comes with a set of 4 animals, 4 colours of dough, and a whole bunch of tools to play vet. One of you could win a celebrations pack from funskool. To be eligible, 1. Simply ensure you're following both @ammatoday and @funskool_official 2.Share this post on your stories if you found it useful. 3. Comment "done" So that we can track entries. :) Giveaway closes on 12th Jan, and is open to all accounts with an Indian postal address. #ammatoday #eyfs #prewriting #montessoriathome #earlyeducation #preliteracyskills
I was 4 weeks postpartum, having birthed a human b I was 4 weeks postpartum, having birthed a human baby amidst a pandemic, feeling everything a lot more intensely. Still healing physically and emotionally, when this idea itched strongly. Thankyou, dearest readers for believing in our work, and buying the books, for giving them a place in your bookshelf, and in your lives. For sharing snippets of your children enjoying the books, and the conversations they led to. For gifting them to your loved ones because you find it special. For sharing reviews on platforms and spreading the word. For connecting with it so personally. To the naanga irukom sangam of friends who bought them first to support us when we were in doubt. To the people we shamelessly asked for first opinion, who sincerely dissected every word and looked for errors. To my late grandmother, with whom the last conversation I had was about the books. To my A, who reads them out to her class and shares snippets that make my days joyful. Thankyou, most definitely to @makingwildpaper for being on that call that night, and for bringing the special creatures alive. It has been a year, but I still get a lump in my throat when I look at all the ways the universe held us in the form of each of you. Years later, you may not remember that pangolin baby is called a pangopup, or that black Swan pappa does not see gender, but I hope you always remember that we're all connected, and that however different our parenting practices may be, we're all similar because we're all doing the best we can. Just a heart full of gratitude and hope. Love, Vaishali
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