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"SaY": Things to say when your child says, "I hate reading!"
Our experts suggested these tips for encouraging a resistant reader. Here's what they said.
Priyanka Kamath
Feb 1, 20213 min read
"SaY": Tips & Tricks of Reading Aloud
Reading aloud is not the same as oral storytelling, which also helps a child's learning.
Priyanka Kamath
Jan 27, 20212 min read
"SaY" it with Education: Learning Languages through Stories
Encouraging your child to read or listen to stories should therefore help them to learn a second language in a way that is not only fun, but
Priyanka Kamath
Jan 23, 20214 min read
"SaY" it with Parenting: 5 Manners we forget to teach our kids
Manners are so important, of course, but so often we forget about the ones that result in great character traits and strong morals.
Priyanka Kamath
Jan 17, 20213 min read
"SaY" it with Festivals: Lohri
Let purity come, dirt depart. Dirt is uprooted and its roots cast in the fire.
Priyanka Kamath
Jan 13, 20215 min read
"SaY" it with a Story: Fascinating Indian Folk Tales
Whether it is to preserve history or provide moral lessons, ancient folk tales have served a much bigger purpose that just entertaining peop
Priyanka Kamath
Jan 12, 20217 min read
"SaY" it with a Mission: Securing our Heritage
Spin A Yarn India is on a mammoth cultural mission to preserve India's fairytales, folklore and fables
Priyanka Kamath
Jan 9, 20213 min read
"SaY" it with a Story: How 'Once Upon A Time ...' is different in different cultures
From Korea to Germany to Nigeria, every culture has its own version of ‘once upon a time’ – and most are more interesting than the English
Priyanka Kamath
Jan 9, 20215 min read
"SaY" it with a story: The BrâhmiN Girl that Married a Tiger
In a certain village there lived an old Brâhmin who had three sons and a daughter. The girl being the youngest was brought up most...
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 26, 202011 min read
"SaY" it with a story: Carl the Deer Loved to Peer
He peered over here and he peered over there, Observing the world with an unblinking stare He wondered at windows and peeked into homes,...
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 23, 20203 min read
"SaY" it with a story: A Lesson for Kings
Once upon a time, when Brahma-datta was reigning in Benares, the future Buddha returned to life as his son and heir. And when the day...
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 21, 20205 min read
"SaY" it with a story: A Field Mouse and a Wolf
One day a little field mouse saw a she-wolf in the shade and quietly she spoke to her, although she was afraid. I wish that I could be...
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 20, 20202 min read
"SaY" it with a story: The Boy Who Had a Moon on His Forehead and a Sun on His Chin
In a country were seven daughters of poor parents, who used to come daily to play under the shady trees in the King’s garden with the...
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 17, 202026 min read
"SaY" it with Parenting: THe Read Aloud Project
The magical method: taking time to read aloud to your child.
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 17, 20203 min read
"SaY" it with Education: How to teach * ANY * language to your child
To learn a language, it is MOST important for the children to enjoy themselves while they learn.
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 15, 20203 min read
"SaY" it with Education: The Power of Storytelling: In the Classroom
Storytelling is an age-old art shared among friends, families and strangers, and its presence can captivate young and even older learners.
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 12, 20204 min read
"SaY" it with Inspiration: Why Role Models Matter
Our Children Learn From Watching Us. If She Can See It, She Can Be It.
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 10, 20205 min read
"SaY" it with Parenting: A Parents Crime: Not Reading bedtime stories to your child
Reading a bedtime story to your kids is not a chore to delegate, it’s the best part of parenting!
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 9, 20203 min read
"SaY" it with Education: How Storytelling can Enhance Your Learning Experience
We at Spin A Yarn believe in the beauty of this wonderful form of learning.
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 5, 20206 min read
"SaY" it with Education: Spin A Yarn India & The Literacy Curriculum in Schools
SaY allows children, teachers and schools to be a part of something bigger than them. This bolsters learning!
Priyanka Kamath
Dec 2, 20204 min read
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