I just wrote a post about the amazing benefits of having your own reading area at home. One important aspect is adding books to your home library. Over the years I have come across several ways to do this, on a budget. Family and friends I would start by asking your friends and family close […]
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It can seem like a big project to create a reading corner at home. Some of you might even question the need to create one. But, let me tell you that it is more than a decor focal point. It can help you kickstart the habit of reading. As a generation, we are consuming more
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The last year has been challenging for kids’ virtual learning, to say the least. But among all the newly discovered ways of learning, Boom cards have got to be the most fun and addictive activity of all. So what are these Boom Cards? Boom cards (not sponsored) basically are digital flashcards that you play with
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The holiday season in the US is usually filled with activities surrounding Christmas and presents. However, as Muslims, we do not celebrate Christmas. We have decided that presents etc will be part of our Eid festivities. Both Eids are celebrated according to the Lunar calendar, so the date varies a lot. Celebrating 25 December, Pakistan
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By : Sumbul This is part two of the Urdu Learning series. To read part one about the importance of rhyme in learning, click here. I am so excited to share my story here. Hello everyone! Let me begin by introducing myself. My name is Sumbul and I have known Annie for almost ten years.
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Have you ever wondered why we can recall the rhymes from our childhood so vividly? It turns out there is a well-established link between music and rhyme and the development of literary and academic skills. So I thought I should share this incredible information with my bilingual family. In our adult memory, we are all
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Ditching screens is getting harder with the pandemic going strong. I get how boring it can be to look for screen-free activities that are engaging, educational, and definitely fun (for mom and dad too!). Bonus if they help them learn your second language. So fear not! I have gathered a list of seven fun language
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As first-generation immigrants, I realized we have a very different take on parenting styles. But after becoming a parent, I saw a lot of contrast between how we were brought up and how kids in the US are raised. I recently posted about the philosophy behind Montessori education. Listen to this post in Urdu It
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