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Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join ‘Read, Write, Explore’, an online programme that combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the 12 online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. Every two weeks, one class is devoted to creative writing.
In summer 2023, we will be reading Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef (Vibha Batra), A Boy Called Bat (Elana K. Arnold) and Dungeon Tales (Venita Coelho).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

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Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join ‘Read, Write, Explore’, an online programme that combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the 12 online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. Every two weeks, one class is devoted to creative writing.
In summer 2023, we will be reading Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef (Vibha Batra), A Boy Called Bat (Elana K. Arnold) and Dungeon Tales (Venita Coelho).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, creative writing, online reading programme

Read, Write, Explore (Ages 9 and 10) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join ‘Read, Write, Explore’, an online programme that combines the concept of a book club with an introduction to creative writing. During the 12 online interactions, we read excerpts from three books and do activities of all kinds. Every two weeks, one class is devoted to creative writing.
In summer 2023, we will be reading Pinkoo Shergill: Pastry Chef (Vibha Batra), A Boy Called Bat (Elana K. Arnold) and Dungeon Tales (Venita Coelho).
Do note that classes are held on Zoom and there are only nine seats per batch!

Tagged With: book club, creative writing, online reading programme

Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join my book club for ages seven and eight!
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In summer 2023, we will be reading Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter (Arundhati Venkatesh), The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories (Khyrunnisa A.), Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell) and The Adventures of Tootsie Lama (Stuti Agarwal). 

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join my book club for ages seven and eight!
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In summer 2023, we will be reading Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter (Arundhati Venkatesh), The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories (Khyrunnisa A.), Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell) and The Adventures of Tootsie Lama (Stuti Agarwal). 

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join my book club for ages seven and eight!
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In summer 2023, we will be reading Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter (Arundhati Venkatesh), The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories (Khyrunnisa A.), Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell) and The Adventures of Tootsie Lama (Stuti Agarwal). 

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join my book club for ages seven and eight!
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In summer 2023, we will be reading Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter (Arundhati Venkatesh), The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories (Khyrunnisa A.), Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell) and The Adventures of Tootsie Lama (Stuti Agarwal). 

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join my book club for ages seven and eight!
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In summer 2023, we will be reading Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter (Arundhati Venkatesh), The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories (Khyrunnisa A.), Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell) and The Adventures of Tootsie Lama (Stuti Agarwal). 

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join my book club for ages seven and eight!
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In summer 2023, we will be reading Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter (Arundhati Venkatesh), The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories (Khyrunnisa A.), Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell) and The Adventures of Tootsie Lama (Stuti Agarwal). 

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join my book club for ages seven and eight!
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In summer 2023, we will be reading Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter (Arundhati Venkatesh), The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories (Khyrunnisa A.), Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell) and The Adventures of Tootsie Lama (Stuti Agarwal). 

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join my book club for ages seven and eight!
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In summer 2023, we will be reading Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter (Arundhati Venkatesh), The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories (Khyrunnisa A.), Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell) and The Adventures of Tootsie Lama (Stuti Agarwal). 

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join my book club for ages seven and eight!
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In summer 2023, we will be reading Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter (Arundhati Venkatesh), The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories (Khyrunnisa A.), Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell) and The Adventures of Tootsie Lama (Stuti Agarwal). 

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join my book club for ages seven and eight!
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In summer 2023, we will be reading Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter (Arundhati Venkatesh), The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories (Khyrunnisa A.), Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell) and The Adventures of Tootsie Lama (Stuti Agarwal). 

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join my book club for ages seven and eight!
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In summer 2023, we will be reading Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter (Arundhati Venkatesh), The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories (Khyrunnisa A.), Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell) and The Adventures of Tootsie Lama (Stuti Agarwal). 

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Book Club (Ages 7 and 8) – April 2023

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Join my book club for ages seven and eight!
During each edition of my book club, we have 12 online interactions (45 minutes each), during which we read excerpts from four books. Based on what we read, we build links with other activities, including listening, performing, writing and critical thinking. Do note that classes are held on Zoom and that there are only nine seats per batch!
In summer 2023, we will be reading Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter (Arundhati Venkatesh), The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories (Khyrunnisa A.), Ottoline and the Yellow Cat (Chris Riddell) and The Adventures of Tootsie Lama (Stuti Agarwal). 

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Petu Pumpkin: Cheater Peter

March 1, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Petu Pumpkin is a cheat! Or at least, so Jatin is convinced. And if Petu Pumpkin continues to cheat and lie, what will become of him? One day, he fakes […]

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Tara and the Friendship Theorem

January 13, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

Maths and Logic are fascinating. I remember when I studied Descartes, who tried to prove the existence of God using pure logic. I understand the drive to do that – […]

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Amelia Bedelia Goes Wild

January 12, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

We read our first Amelia Bedelia (Amelia Bedelia Means Business) at the second edition of my reading programme, and what fun we had with it! Even though there were children who […]

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The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips

January 11, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I read The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips several years ago. And like most of Michael Morpurgo’s books, it’s a classic. In the cruellest, most inhuman of times, we find stories of […]

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The Egghead Detective Agency

January 10, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

What child has never dreamed of being a detective? The Egghead Detective Agency is perfect for my book club in so many ways. For one, there are clues to solve within […]

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