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August 5, 2017
Birthday – Make it simple and unique
Here’s an Infographic on Simple and Unique Birthday Traditions to make a child feel special.
We often have friends Party with fun – games and good food with giveaway gifts. Ever thought of a Family fun party? Simple and unique. We celebrated Hridaan’s 3rd Birthday in this unique fashion – selecting a cake, cutting a cake with family, going to Kankaria lake for Boating, Train rides and lots more here. Cool evenings spent with Games and 3 D Movie and above all, the cycle rides and lots of gifts and goodies.
Well, some ideas from our very creative and talented Amy Williams, our regular Guest columnist on Kidsfreesouls.
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Simple & Unique Birthday Traditions
Whether you have an only child or a whole brood of youngsters under your wings, as parents we always want them to feel special and unique in their own way. Especially on the big day when it comes celebrating their birth. As it happened when I was a kid, we had a family tradition that we still carry on when it comes to highlighting the day of the birth of one of our own.
Our particular family’s birthday tradition was simply this … it was our choice of a favorite evening meal, specifically prepared for us on this special day. When it came to the kids in my family, it was whatever our ideal dish was that was lovingly prepared by our beloved Mom. It could be something as simple as spaghetti or as ornate as a full-blown holiday favorite, like a complete turkey dinner with all the fixings. It was our choice … and it was always fabulous.
A Long Lasting Invitation
When my siblings and I got older, this tradition evolved to include an alternative choice of a favorite restaurant (within reason) and this usually meant a trip to the local pizzeria, a fast-food joint or an all-you-can eat buffet. This was a birthday blast all in itself along with other guests invited that included outside family members and our childhood friends. I still look forward to meeting up with this beloved fellowship when my birthday rolls around each and every year. After all, that’s why they call it a tradition!
But today, some children’s themed birthday parties, when you consider all the bells and whistles, purchasing party favors and all the accoutrements can run into the hundreds or even thousands of dollars for some parents dependent upon their income, what they’re willing to spend and their child’s age. But you don’t have to break the bank, bust your budget or put your family into debt to create memories that will last a lifetime, especially for younger children.
Unique, Personalized Gifts
Given all of today’s technology, there’s other options available to us when it comes to giving some unique and personalized gifts. For example, for young, school-aged children who are learning to read and appreciate books, they can be the star of their very own story in pages or even videos where they are main character of an enthralling adventure.
A personalized gift in the form of a book or video presentation, along with some other options are outlined in this infographic, “Simple Birthday Traditions To Make Your Child Feel Special.” Check out ways to put a smile on your kid’s face without putting a strain on your wallet.
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August 3, 2017
Oh the places we shall go…
I’m a huge fan of Dr Seuss. The lessons I learned as a kid, and still do learn from his great poems and stories that guide us in life.
I loved One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish’ the most until my hubby introduced me to `Oh the places we shall go’ at a time when I needed it most. We often look for someone to make the decision for us. For a yes or no to make we rely on someone sometimes. We leave life up to the hands of fate – or other people!
Well I realized, life doesn’t work like that. We need to decide where we want to go. And if we have a clear roadmap of exactly what we want, life is pretty good.
Dr. Seuss gives an advice – says…
Today is your day.
You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away!
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.
You’ll look up and down streets. Look’em over with care. About some you will say, “I don’t choose to go there.” With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet, you’re too smart to go down a not-so-good street.
And you may not find any you’ll want to go down. In that case, of course, you’ll head straight out of town. It’s opener there in the wide open air.
Out there things can happen and frequently do to people as brainy and footsy as you.
And when things start to happen, don’t worry. Don’t stew. Just go right along. You’ll start happening too.
Oh! The Places You’ll Go!
You’ll be on your way up!
You’ll be seeing great sights!
You’ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.
First Lady Michelle Obama had celebrated Dr. Seuss Birthday by reading ‘The Cat in the Hat’ to over 200 local elementary school students at Library of Congress. After she finished, the students all took a pledge to read more: “I promise to read, each day and each night. I know it’s the key to growing up right. I’ll read to myself, I’ll read to a crowd. It makes no difference if it’s silent or loud,” they recited in unison.
Watch the video here and I am sure, all Teachers or Parents can encourage children for reading. As a Seuss Quote says, ““The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
You can also visit Dr. Seuss Profile Page in our Kidsfreesouls Literature Section:
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August 2, 2017
Useful Links For Kids
KIDSFREESOULS
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CLICK FOR USEFUL RESOURCES FOR KIDS-FEATURED WEBSITES
LINKED WEBSITES – HOMEWORK HELP
Also linked to other Blogs and websites
LITERATURE AND POETRY WEBSITES
Gutenberg Literature — E BOOKS FOR READS
LITERATURE PROFILES – For Projects – Make Literature Scrap book
Shakespeare Resource Center – Millions of pages reference Shakespeare. Find info, resources to enhance Shakespeare Learning experience on Internet
Shakespeare Sonnet a Day – Shakespeare Sonnets a Day – Get in your mail box too.
Dr. Seuss, famous American writer and illustrator of over 40 children’s picture books. Dr. Seuss story books delight infants, toddlers, preschool and elementary kids, tweens and teens.
World of Peter Rabbit–Download wall paper, Play games and know Helen Beatrix Potter who was born on 28th July
Giggle Poetry’s provide humorous poetry for kids in a fun and enjoyable way and promote poetry among children. It is a # 1 Fun Poetry site on the web – for all kids (also parents and teachers)
Here’s Kidsfreesouls Poetry Pages
The On-line Books Page — Over 1,500 books on-line
GREAT WEBSITES
National Geographic Kids – Cool Clicks on Games, Videos, Activities, Stories, Animals. Create your Own Page too!
BBC for kids ‘CBeebies’ – Drawing attention too! All you got to know is the ‘Safety Rules’ and Enjoy!
Internet Directory for Kids with
Yahooligans : Homework Answers –
help students answer their homework questions
Scholastic – Learning and growing rich. Make Homepages and write book reviews too
Kidsdomain – Crafts for Kids and more – Super great Craft Ideas, Activities tips and parenting articles, Healthy lunches and recipes, more.
Enter a Enid Blyton Monthly Quiz Just have color Fun and Print – Love to color Online?
No matter if you don’t know the language
Disney Games for Kids – Enjoy!
CARTOON WEBSITES
Get your Pencil, Paper and Erasers ready to draw with KAT at ABC Cartoon Center@Cartoon Kids >Find more Cartoon Recommendations
Cartoon Network India site and you can log in to start Blogging on your favorite characters of Just Toons.
Peanuts Comic Strip
Your favorite Peanuts characters – find out about their history and more information about this popular comic strip
SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES
Walt Disney’s Club penguin.com – the fastest virtual web for kids. Children can waddle around and make new friends with nothing to download but play games, have fun and interact with each other. This do sound great, isn’t it?
Social Networking for Kids – Habbo.
A virtual world where kids can meet and make friends
Wonderful interactive site by Keith Haring (Haring Kids) an artist who loved children – activities, stories, animations and an addictive online colouring book.
Glubble – Families surf together. Make Family Albums, share photos, etc.
ONLINE STORIES FOR CHILDREN
On-line Children’s Stories
Folk and Fairy Tales from Around the World – Grimm
National Geographic – Grimms – Fairy tales through Secret path
Classic Children Stories – Fairy Tales, Fables, poetry – Designed for Entertainment and Education
Aesop’s Fables – Largest online exhibit. Great resources for kids
Aesop Fables
Fairyland stories for kids – Stories for classroom Projects for kids
Hans Christian Andersen – Featuring Cartoons, e-Learning Biography and links to fairy tales. Play game, send card or enjoy Fun Stuff
Find Reviews of Enid Blyton stories here
Cool Reads – Find reviews of books written by Children
Tinkleonline – a child-friendly version of Orkut. Children can earn points by writing stories, solving puzzles and participating in quizzes, which can then be used to buy books, toys and posters. Make friends with their favourite characters like Suppandi, the village simpleton, and Shikari Shambhu.
Wacky Web Tales – Dobie’s Picks. Make stories with Parts of speech help.
ENVIRONMENT WEBSITES
Nickelodeon targets April for the launch of The Big Green Help, its new multi-platform, global pro-social campaign. Watch Kidsfreesouls for The Big Green Help link.
ENGLISH GRAMMAR VOCABULARY – REFERENCE
Guide to Grammar and Good Writing — Dedicated to Dr.Charles Darling and sponsored by Capital Community College Foundatin.
Excellent grammar site
Common Errors in English – Know your English Well
KOL Jr. Homework Help – Parts of Speech and more
English Banana – English and Drama resources for students and teachers
Grammar Book – English rules and quiz – Commonly confused words, English rules and quizzes
World Almanac for Kids – Easy Reference Tools for Students (all ages)
Factmonster – Information – Reference
Merriam Webstar –
MAGAZINES FOR KIDS
Time Magazine for Kids – kids newspaper for classrooms (NIE)
KIDSFREESOULS – Kids Newspaper for classrooms and Homeschooling (NIE) (with resources for parents and teachers)
Crayola Crayon – Kids
Discovery Girls – Started when a mom’s child was 8!
Children’s Web Magazine
GAMES FOR KIDS
FUN ZONES
How often it happens you want to buy a game and do not know what to buy? Even Parents fail to make a choice.
So, here’s Hasbro website to find Games, know them, get the promotions and offers. The big Click is actually playing the games with the Demos and Commercials. All you got to do is, Log in to Hasbro and click for the Demos – When you reach here, make your choice! Enjoy!
Once, you are happy with a game, make a list and when your Birthday arrives or you get A+ – Ask for the coolest Birthday Gift from the list of your Games. Isn’t this Fun – Playing online a demo and getting a game you want. Even makes you aware of the many many games of Hasbro that you can only dream to buy. Well, Have Fun.
Hasbro’s Noodleboro promote three new games to teach Manners and social skills to children, aged 4 up for 2/3 players. They’re Fun Park Game, Picnic Basket Game and Pizza Palace Game. Find Demo here and play the games.
Games, shows, videos, communities & more!
FOR THE LEARNERS AND YOUNGER KIDS WHO NEED TO LEARN PHONICS
Phonics Games:
Which game can you do the fastest?
Arcade games | Sports Games | Videos | Mind Games | Puzzles & Mazes | etc
Love to Play Games? Fed up with other Game sites? So, here’s Zeek from the Kaboose Family – Just for Kids:-) Enjoy!
ZuiGames offers kids and parents a kid-friendly gaming website that features dozens of great kids games.
Kids and parents who enjoy using ZuiGames, can download the free KidZui browser to get access to all of the other great features like YouTube videos, customized avatars, kid-friendly searching and browsing, and safe social networking.
Play games at Agames | games.co.uk,
girlsgogames.in | game.co.in
Here’s the Game you will like to play on Cartoon Network – Be a Tom or a Jerry – Both make a perfect Team!
KIDS HUB – 2000 free games – Arcade, sports, shooting, educational, etc.
Disney Games for Kids – Enjoy!
JUST LINKS
BLOGS, TECH LINKS AND USEFUL LINKS FOR SURFING
(For parents, teachers and surfers)
SAFETY WEBSITES FOR KIDS
Cyber Angels
iKeepSafe
Cyber Bully
Wired Kids
Onguard Online
Family Watchdog
Web Safety 4 Kids
Net Family News
NetSmartz411
Computer and Internet Safety for Kids (contributed by Peyton, a scout and her mom Katie Vogel, a Mommy and a Tutor)
Tech – Social Media and Blogs I surf
http://www.problogger.net – Blogging tips and more
http://www.mashable.com – Great website with All that’s new on the Web!
http://www.readwriteweb.com/ – Web Technology, news – views and analysis
Conversations about Social Media – Wayne Sutton’s website
Community and Social Media – Chris Brogan
Tech Crunch – Site you can never miss to read which features in Top Blogs T3 Mag
http://ilinkyoursite.blogspot.com/ – I link your site – Resource
Educational and References – Topic based linksESL Teachers Board – Employment site by Alexa.com
H E R – Home Education Resources
Primary School – Parenting Resources
Surfnetkids – Topic based links by Barbara J Feldman
The Classroom – Gradebook – One stop Education Reference Website
Best on Web – For Teachers
Sites for Teachers
Family Friendly sites
Top Blogs on the web
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/
Best Blogs on web – List by Time Magazine
Best Parenting Top Blogs on weblogawards
MY BLOG WORLD
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July 15, 2017
Over 100,000 Banned Books used to create full sized Parthenon
100,000 banned books used to create life-sized Parthenon where Nazis once burned texts.
An Artist uses 100,000 banned books to build a full-sized Parthenon at a former Nazi book burning site. The installation is part of Kassel’s Documenta 14 art festival in Germany.
Artist Marta Minujín, 74, has been calling on people to donate books from a list of banned titles and says that the installation is ‘a symbol of opposition to the banning of writings and the persecution of their authors’.
The Parthenon of Books stands on the spot where the Nazis burned 2,000 books back in 1933 as part of their ‘Aktion wider den undeutschen Geise ‘Campaign against the Un-German Spirit’, which saw books by Jewish authors and those who were actively against fascist ideals being destroyed.
Eight years later, the Fridericianum, a library on the site, was set alight during an Allied bombing attack and another 350,000 books were burned to cinders.
Marta enlisted the help of a number of Kassel University students in identifying over 170 titles that were or are banned in different countries around the world and together, managed to build a replica of the ancient Greek temple using books, plastic sheeting and steel.
Titles like Fahrenheit 451, Don Quixote, The Da Vinci Code and Harry Potter have all been used to build the literary temple. One title you won’t find here, however, is Mein Kampf.
The Acropolis is a symbol of the aesthetic and political ideals of the world’s first democracy – a society of great learning, thought and philosophy.
Back in 1983 – just after the fall of the civilian-military dictatorship in Argentina, she created El Partenón de libros.
That was made from the books that had been banned by the ruling junta and after five days, the installation was tipped slightly to one side by two cranes and visitors were invited to pick a one-verboten book to take home.
With hundreds of titles that you didn’t know were still banned in various countries.
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July 13, 2017
Memories of reading George Bernard Shaw
Reading George Bernard Shaw’s Works is a genuine treat:-) His birthday reminds me of my love for George Bernard Shaw’s work since school days. Shaw is my favorite of the Victorian playwrights. His works were revolutionary in many ways. He used Humor exceptionally and even tackled serious moral, political, and social issues in his plays at a time when sappy dramas were all the rage. He had an amazing ability to make people think while simultaneously making them laugh. As our children learn about this Author in school, here’s sharing his quote : “What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child. ”
George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion (1912) – This ironic Cinderella story describes how a professor of phonetics (speech sounds) demonstrates the absurdity of class distinctions by changing an ignorant Cockney girl into a counterfeit aristocrat by changing her speech. The play was adapted into the musical ‘My Fair Lady’ (1956). And, my favorite song from this movie has ever been ‘Lots of Chocolates for me to eat’ . Teachers may get the class to sing the song and follow the George Bernard Shaw Literature Project in the classroom.
CLOCK
by Bernard Shaw
There are twelve numbers on the face of my clock,
I know that it’s happy for it goes tick tock.
It has two hands, one large, one quite small,
They go round and round as it hangs on the wall,
I think you know that they are playing a game,
Each time that I look, it is always the same.
They chase each other day after day,
Around they go from June until May.
What are they doing to tell the time?
Copying one another with hands that mime.
As they pass each number they seem to say,
Please don’t hinder me, I’m still on my way.
The large hand says it’s really not fair,
I seem to be doing more than my share.
The little hand laughs and said what fun,
I love seeing you go past always on the run.
Some people you know don’t like my old clock,
But it keeps me happy, as it goes TICK TOCK.
MY FRONT ROOM
by Bernard Shaw
There’s been a battle in my front room.
The shovel fought against the broom.
You should have heard my old arm chair.
It said, ‘Go on Lads, I don’t care.’
A picture of Lord Kitchener upon the wall,
‘Let out a hearty rallying call,’
Your country needs you, That’s the stuff.
The Aspidistra said, ‘She’d had enough.’
The Sofa cried with piercing shriek.
‘You are making my old springs squeak.
It’s bad enough to watch you fight,
I’m sure to have a very rough night.’
The light shade called, ‘That’s enough from you,
You need re-stuffing you silly old Moo.’
The Tele in the corner has the hump,
It’s got four legs and cannot jump.
It in turn had a go at the books upon the shelves.
But they held knowledge and could defend themselves.
Even the Carpet on the floor was mad,
Its colours were the same as the Wallpaper had.
But the curtains had the best time of all,
They kept telling the windows they were having a ball.
The Clock upon the mantel-piece,
Said ‘It’s time I think to call the Police.’
But what do you know as I entered the room,
All was quiet as shovel kissed broom.
Here’s some Quotes by George Bernard Shaw:
Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself.
What we want is to see the chid in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
I am afraid we must make the world honest before we can honestly say to our children that ‘Honesty is the Best Policy’
A happy family is but an early heaven.
George Bernard Shaw Literature
Project in the classroom.
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July 12, 2017
George Bernard Shaw
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
Born: July 26, 1856, in Dublin, Ireland
Died: November 2, 1950, in Ayot, St. Laurence, England
Shaw was an Irish author and socialist best known for his plays which were marked by experimental techniques and social criticism. Born in Ireland, Shaw grew up in a Protestant household. From his father, a clerk in the government, he inherited a sense of humor. From his mother, a professional singer, he gained appreciation for music, and a love of literature.
Shaw left school at age fifteen and went to worked for an estate agent, collecting rent. Although he was paid a pittance it allowed him time to read and write. His first published work was a letter to the editor on the topic of American evangelists in 1875. He mused that religion, and in particular sudden conversions, did little to better people’s lives.
Eager for a better life he followed his mother, who had left his father, to London in 1876. His departure from Ireland was purely physical, for although he never returned, his writings indicated he often turned to the beauty and the violence of the island for inspiration.
In London he became interested then active in socialism after hearing a speech by Henry George, a socialist and political-economist. He was also inspired by the writings of Marx and Engels. He became a socialist in 1882, joined the Fabian Society in 1884, and sat on the executive committee for many years. Shaw was a pamphleteer and spoke at busy street corners delivering the message of socialism. It is estimated that he delivered more than one thousand speeches, which gave him practical knowledge about what would grab people’s attention and what would entertain them long enough to get a message across.
During the mid-1880s he stared a friendship with William Archer. Brought together by a love of the writer Ibsen, Archer and Shaw often talked of collaborating on a play, but they never did. It was Shaw who emulated the Scandinavian with the play The Quintessence of Ibsenism produced in 1891. Archer did help Shaw find work as a journalist. As a journalist, Shaw used the pen name Corno di Bassetto. He worked for The Star during 1888 to 1890 and became a recognized music critic. Shaw then became the drama critic for The Saturday Review between 1895 and 1898, using his initials G.B.S. in the byline. His articles from this period were bundled into Our Theater in the Nineties, a three volume collection published in 1932.
Shaw wrote a number of novels while in London. Although they were not commercially successful they were a forecast of strong political and social writings to follow. His first published novel was Cashel Byron’s Profession in 1886. An Unsocial Socialist followed in 1887 and before the end of his career he would return to novel writing, publishing The Adventures of the Black Girl in Her Search for God, a socio-political parable, in 1932.
After a false start as a novelist, Shaw turned to writing drama. This early period is considered, by some, an extension of his newspaper days where there is a heavy emphasis on social and artistic criticism, but not as much thought to the dramatic text. Many of his early plays were considered too strong to initially garner the approval of the censors. Early plays that had later productions were Mrs. Warren Profession written in 1893, performed privately in 1902, publicly in New York in 1905 and in England in 1924. And The Philanderer which was written in 1893, and performed in 1905. Shaw’s first play that was staged in England was Arms of the Man in 1894.
Shaw married a wealthy woman, Charlotte Payne- Townsend, in 1897, a year in which he also dedicated his energies to the art of producing theater. Successful productions which followed were Candida in 1897, The Devil’s Disciple in 1897, The Man of Destiny in 1897, You Can Never Tell in 1899 and Captain Brassbound’s Conversation in 1900. These plays have been grouped together because they show emerging themes which Shaw continued to develop throughout his career. In them Shaw attacks routine, the customs and manners of the petty bourgeois, and praises those who set out on their own course and hold true to a code that defies accepted standards. To the public he was known as the “enfant terrible.” Shaw pulled audiences into topical, political debates and demanded them to think intelligently about issues.
Shaw became popular through the productions of his plays at the Royal Court Theater between 1904-1907. One such play was Man and Superman, first performed at the Royal Court Theater in 1905 and published in 1908. The title is an allusion to the work of the philosopher Nietzsche who thought man could obtain a higher state if he threw away accepted morals doled out by the church and state. In this play Shaw seeks a new religion or ethic and expounds on the joy of creative evolution. He believed in a “life force,” the need for geniuses to drive society to new levels.
Other plays produced at the Royal Court Theater by Harley Granville-Barker and J.E. Vedrenne were John Bull’s Other Island in 1904, How He Lied to Her Husband in 1904, Major Barbara in 1905 and Doctor’s Dilemma in 1906. In 1909 Shaw came under scrutiny from the censorship board again which denounced all his plays as immoral. His 1913 play Pygmalion is considered his comic masterpiece.
Shaw’s later works such as Heartbreak House in 1920, Back to Methuselah in 1922, and Saint Joan in 1923 were considered revolutionary in form and technique and influenced the production of theater in the 1920s. Later works, such as The Apple Cart staged in 1929, have not been presented with the same enthusiasm as his earlier works, perhaps because of their experimental dramatic nature.
Later in life he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1925, but gave the money to the Anglo -Swedish Literary Foundation, a organization dedicated to the study and promotion of Nordic authors. With some of his earnings, he indulged in travel, first to Russia in 1931, then around the world with his wife in 1932.
Shaw continued to write on a number of social, political and ethical issues such as How to Settle the Irish Question in 1917, The Intelligent Woman’s Guide to Socialism and Capitalism in 1928 and Everybody’s Political What’s What in 1944. Shaw has been criticized for being a teacher and a propagandist who used the theater only to send a message. However, he has surpassed his contemporaries such as Sheridan and Oscar Wilde, and created art that is presented and enjoyed today.
Shaw, who was a strict vegetarian and did not drink alcohol, coffee or tea, lived to be ninety-four.
Major Works
Harley Granville-Barker, George Bernard Shaw’s friend produced 11 of his plays in less than three years at the Royal Court Theatre. These included:
Candida (1895)
The Devil’s Disciple (1897)
Caesar and Cleopatra (1898)
Man and Superman (1903)
This last play contains the scene ‘Don Juan in Hell’ which is often performed as a separate work.
Man and Superman introduced Shaw’s theory of what he called the ‘life force’ – To George, the life force was the energy that dominates people biologically. However, when harnessed by human will, the life force can lead to a higher, more creative existence. This concept is central to Shaw’s most ambitious play, the five part Back to Methuselah (1918-1920) a fable that traces the entire history of humanity.
Saint Joan (1923), a drama about the individual in conflict with historical necessity, is widely regarded as Shaw’s masterpiece. But some critics prefer Pygmalion (1912). This ironic Cinderella story describes how a professor of phonetics (speech sounds) demonstrates the absurdity of class distinctions by changing an ignorant Cockney girl into a counterfeit aristocrat by changing her speech. The play was adapted into the musical ‘My Fair Lady’ (1956). Shaw’s other plays include Major Barbara (1905), The Doctor’s Dilemma (1906), Androcles and the Lion (1913), and Heartbreak House (1919)
Here’s some Quotes by George Bernard Shaw:
Make it a rule never to give a child a book you would not read yourself.
What we want is to see the chid in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child.
I am afraid we must make the world honest before we can honestly say to our children that ‘Honesty is the Best Policy’
A happy family is but an early heaven.
Perhaps the greatest social service that can be rendered by anybody to the country and to mankind is to bring up a family.
Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power.
If you leave the smallest corner of your head vacant for a moment, other people’s opinions will rush in from all quarters.
Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart’s desire; the other is to get it.
When I was young, I observed that nine out of ten things I did were failures. So I did ten times more work.
If women were particular about men’s characters, they would never get married at all.
CLOCK
by Bernard Shaw
There are twelve numbers on the face of my clock,
I know that it’s happy for it goes tick tock.
It has two hands, one large, one quite small,
They go round and round as it hangs on the wall,
I think you know that they are playing a game,
Each time that I look, it is always the same.
They chase each other day after day,
Around they go from June until May.
What are they doing to tell the time?
Copying one another with hands that mime.
As they pass each number they seem to say,
Please don’t hinder me, I’m still on my way.
The large hand says it’s really not fair,
I seem to be doing more than my share.
The little hand laughs and said what fun,
I love seeing you go past always on the run.
Some people you know don’t like my old clock,
But it keeps me happy, as it goes TICK TOCK.
MY FRONT ROOM
by Bernard Shaw
There’s been a battle in my front room.
The shovel fought against the broom.
You should have heard my old arm chair.
It said, ‘Go on Lads, I don’t care.’
A picture of Lord Kitchener upon the wall,
‘Let out a hearty rallying call,’
Your country needs you, That’s the stuff.
The Aspidistra said, ‘She’d had enough.’
The Sofa cried with piercing shriek.
‘You are making my old springs squeak.
It’s bad enough to watch you fight,
I’m sure to have a very rough night.’
The light shade called, ‘That’s enough from you,
You need re-stuffing you silly old Moo.’
The Tele in the corner has the hump,
It’s got four legs and cannot jump.
It in turn had a go at the books upon the shelves.
But they held knowledge and could defend themselves.
Even the Carpet on the floor was mad,
Its colours were the same as the Wallpaper had.
But the curtains had the best time of all,
They kept telling the windows they were having a ball.
The Clock upon the mantel-piece,
Said ‘It’s time I think to call the Police.’
But what do you know as I entered the room,
All was quiet as shovel kissed broom.
Blossoms
by Bernard Shaw
I see the fresh blossoms on the trees,
And know that spring is here at last.
This does my old heart please,
As it has done in the years gone past.
Soon fruit ripened in a warming sun,
Will be ours to pick and eat.
Nature has her work well done,
Where no human can compete.
Blowing rippling through the trees,
There plays a gentle summer breeze.
Telling us that all is well,
For spring has cast her magic spell.
Blossoms do the poet inspire,
His pen will write the rest.
Our hopes rise higher and higher,
As we are with blossoms blest.
A Dream
by Bernard Shaw
My spirits soar on high,
Inebriated with thoughts so pure.
I now can fly,
Nothing is obscure.
Spiritual healing is taking place,
As I rise to heavens realms.
Beams of joy cover my face,
Nothing can me overwhelm.
I have seen the heavens gates,
Beautiful light paves the way,
Music sweet to soul and ear,
I have nothing more to say.
George Bernard Shaw Literature
Project in the classroom.
FROM ED DESK
Reading George Bernard Shaw’s Works is a genuine treat:-) Recently, his birthday reminded me of my love for George Bernard Shaw’s work since school days. Shaw is my favorite of the Victorian playwrights. His works were revolutionary in many ways. He used Humor exceptionally and even tackled serious moral, political, an…d social issues in his plays at a time when sappy dramas were all the rage. He had an amazing ability to make people think while simultaneously making them laugh. As our children learn about this Author in school, here’s sharing his quote : “What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child. ” George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion (1912) – This ironic Cinderella story describes how a professor of phonetics (speech sounds) demonstrates the absurdity of class distinctions by changing an ignorant Cockney girl into a counterfeit aristocrat by changing her speech. The play was adapted into the musical ‘My Fair Lady’ (1956). And, my favorite song from this movie has ever been ‘Lots of Chocolates for me to eat’ ( Songs Page ). Teachers may get the class to sing the song and follow the George Bernard Shaw Literature Project in the classroom. Enjoy.
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June 27, 2017
Swagat : Sit and Read Library for Kids
KIDSFREESOULS – SWAGAT CHILDREN LIBRARY
Rabindranath Tagore says:
“We rob the child of his earth to teach him
Geography of Language, To teach him Grammar,
His hunger is for epic but he is supplied with chronicles of facts and dates …
He was born in a human world but banished into a world of living gramophones to live for the
original sin of being born in ignorance”
SWAGAT CHILDREN LIBRARY (SINCE 1991)
“Education without Experience & Exposure is Incomplete!”
Your One Step to One Stop for Overall Development for Kids
(Sit & Read Library Facility for kids below 15 years)
An Exclusive Sit & Read Library Facility. Dive into the Ocean of Knowledge, Comics, Puzzles, Fiction, Encyclopedias, Reference Books, Education, Magazines & Lots More Fun!
Reading Skills | Handwriting Follow-ups | Narrating Skills | Speech Skills | Grammar Skills | Personality Development |Values of Human Realtions | Book Reviews | Recitation & Poetry writing |Singing | Comprehension a week | Worksheets | Computer Basics | Quiz-Puzzles-Crosswords | Vocabulary| Memory Games | Chit-chat sessions | Video Sessions |Drawing & coloring | Debates | Competitions | Reference Books & Project Help |Music – Keyboard playing & dance steps, etc | Christmas Dance Parties, Crib & Tree Decorations & Yearly Prize Distribution
YEARLY REGISTRATION BEGINS – July 1, 2017
(Child can join any month too – Mid term entries for six months)
Swagat Children Library, established in 1991, (The Kidsfreesouls center) announces a full year membership, once a week Sit & Read Facility. It cultivates reading habits and focus on overall development for kids between 5-15 years with follow ups in Reading skills, Writing skills, Narrating skills, speech skills, Grammar skills,Worksheets, Personality Development and various Creative activities as mentioned above.
KIDSFREESOULS INTRODUCES NIE (Newspaper in Education) PROGRAM FROM 2015-16 – For more on this :
FOLLOW NIE PAGES (Newspaper in Education Literacy Program)
Registrations open from 1st July 2017 for new members. Mid Term Entries for SIX MONTHS+ This Registration is open Only for Ahmedabad Kids.
For Online students, Follow Kidsfreesouls NIE Tips Online
2017 WILL BE 27th BATCH !!!
ENROLL YOUR CHILD FOR POSITIVE RESULTS
SWAGAT CHILDREN LIBRARY
SUMMER VACATION COURSES:
Stories with Grammar (for 8-12 years)
Monthly Course or 8 sessions
Creative Word Search Fun & Worksheets
Monthly Course or 8 sessions
Creative Writing & Blog Making
2 month course- Twice a week – 16 Sessions (for 10-15 years)
FIND SWAGAT KIDS BLOGGERS BLOG HERE
ALSO VISIT – KIDS TECHNOLOGY PAGES ON HOW TO MAKE A BLOG / BLOG MAKING PREPARATIONS, ETC
ARCHIE & COMICS DAY – OPEN FOR ALL CHILDREN BELOW 15 – As per announcement
Contact: Ilaxi Patel, Swagat
‘Swagat, 17 Hatkesh Society,
Darpan Cross Roads, Navjivan Post,
Bansal Hospital lane,
Opp. Dr. Tikoo Lala Hospital,
Ahmedabad 380 014.
Phone : 9879793282 / 26443932
Be Impressive Souls – Be Genius
Mission : Spreading Literacy “Spread the message of Love, Faith, Peace & Unity among Kids”
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June 25, 2017
Present & Past Students List
Hridaan Patel
Yash
Reyansh
Jiana
Vedika Majmudar
Vedika Shah
Vedant
Dwija Mehta
Preksha Parikh
Jainish Ranka
Arjav
Mahir Thakkar
Tasha Thakkar
Pooja Soni
Ansh Jignesh Patel
Diya Shah
Sanskruti Khera
Devansh Parekh
Dinta Parekh
Krishna Pillai
Nesvi Ashish Shah
Manan Ashish Shah
Tulsa Ved
Shril Mody
Vrunda
Jay Sanghavi
Kalyani
Heet Ketan Shah
Karan Nitin Shah
Sahil Chowdhury
Chirag Baksani
Simran Baksani
Nimay Patel
Dhwanil Shah
Vishvesh Mehta
Sahil Patel
Nilanshu Patwa
Karan J Shah
Vidhi Prajapati
Dhruv Suthar
Ekta Suthar
Jaini Thakkar
Aishani Shah
Aman Shah
Parjanya Shah
Aneri Deven Shah
Parini Mehta
Simran Singh
Nidhi Nair
Heli
Richa Shah
Munjaal Desai
Dev Ketan Patel
Salif Memon
Abhijeet Shah
Kush Parikh
Laila Somjee
Arkin Khemchandani
Khushboo Modi
Ritvi Niken Broker
Maana Rajiv Patel
Nisarg Dinesh Shah
Devam Shah
Niral Sujal Jhaveri
Shenal Rajiv Jhaveri
Ruhani Hetal Dalal
Gucci Kuldeep Grover
Ayushi Jayvant Vora
Aashini Sanjeev Sheth
Parav Dinesh Shah
Shaimi Rajiv Jhaveri
Aishani Ayan Shah
Alisha Pranav Dalal
Manuj Ketu Parekh
Rohan Dalal
Tanya Manish Shah
Aneri Madhwani
Devanshi Thakkar
Jeet Nimesh Patel
Forum K. Patel
Riva Shah
Drona Shah
Richa Patel
Reema Patel
Chirag Baksani
Amritsinh Huda
Ishaan Patel
Abhi Patel
Vivasha Jadeja
Gaurang Tanna
Kartikeya Tanna
Binal Patel
Tamanna Lala
Dipti Motiani
Harshil Pancholi
Sahil Pancholi
Aadit Saurin Kapadia
Jaini Shah
Nirat Shah
Jaina Utkarsh Shah
Sukun Shah
Shirali Adani
Riddhi Adani
Karan Adani
Kruti Shah
Vidit Pranav Lavsi
Nihal Shah
Niket D. Shah
Megh Nimish Sanghavi
Shaival Chokshi
Ishani Shah
Pratik Bhojnagarwala
Payal Bhojnagarwala
Jainil Dalal
Ruchita Shah
Gatha J. Shah
Manushi S. Desai
Sanjana Sanjaybhai Shah
Aditi Mihir Patel
Niel Patel
Aarohi Chandrana
Ashray Lavsi
Alay Lavsi
Saumya J. Bhansali
Avisha V Jasubhai
Tanaya V. Jasubhai
Zeal S. Shah
Jaina S. Shah
Akshat L. Shah
Noopur Snehal Shah
Shreye Snehal Shah
Aditya V. Agrawal
Naishal J. Choksi
Sahil J. Choksi
Anshul A. Shah
Sachee Kalpesh Patel
Devanshi P. Patel
Rishi S. Ranka
Jaineel S. Dalal
Sachi H. Parikh
Poojan B. Shah
Maahir Chintan Shah
Vyom S. Shah
Ishit Rajiv Mehta
Neeja Sanjiv Mehta
Devanshi Amin
Sahil Sandip shah
Nilav Divyang Mehta
Arpit Prakash Samani
Ruchi Rupesh Shah
Dhrupad P. Patel
Malav Mehta
Aashka J. Shah
Parin B. Shah
Hriday P. Acharya
Bhavil A. Bavisi
Kushal V. Shah
Kruti S. Patel
Naman Pujara
Aashka S. Shah
Vaibhavi Shrenik Shah
Vaibhav Talesaria
Mruna Rajesh Mistry
Mit Shah
Sanjana Parikh
Chittal Surti
Aditya Bansal
Tanur Mehta
Hardik H. Patel
Mitwa Thakkar
Anan Thakkar
Sakshi Thakkar
Zeel Thakkar (May God rest her in peace! She died in a Bike-truck Accident)
Ekta Punjabi
Harshraj Yashodhar Gohil
Ugam Bharat Shah
Mobina M. Khericha
Renaissance Lomas Shah
Radheshri Oza
Shail Haresh Shah
Shailraj M. Parikh
Monil Himanshu Shah
Shweta Luhana
Varun H. Shah
Manan Nilesh Vyas
Stuti Chandrakant Vora
Niyati Ketanbhai Dholakia
Vismay Jain
Shweta Jain
Priyank Prakash Patel
Mansi D. Dave
Shalvi Parikh
Labdhi Shobhanbhai Parikh
Shikha S. Agrawal
Dev Sandeep Patel
Parita Tushar Shah
Jiya Ranka
Rishi Ranka
Harshil Paresh Panchal
Bobby Yadav
Sohan Jigesh Shah
Hitarth Nilam Doctor
Adarsh Vinay
Aanal Haresh Desai
Samar Haresh Desai
Richa S. Behl
Naman
Kavan
Siddharth Shah
Rahul Shah
Hirva Hemant Patel
Rutanshi Hiren Parikh
Janki Dhruv Contractor
Karishma H. Patel
Priyank D. Thakkar
Priyank P. Patel
Tarun Nagdev
Shanaya Shital Shah
Kush Patel
Yash Patel
Jalangi Shah
Mitali Parikh
Runali Maulin Shah
Bhumita Sarabhai
Rishita Sarabhai
Aashna Agrawal
Rahil Shah
Anit Mahesh Patel
Niel Joshi
Pashmina Parimoo
Manan Jasani
Sujay Sheth
Karan Mukesh Shah
Disha Ketan Patel
Shibani Patel
Rozat Rangwala
Vishwaraj Jadeja
Chitrangad Jadeja
Pranjal Shah
Rajal Shah
Minoti Vyas
Vinit Raval
Akash Rao
Rishita Anubhai
Shailja J. Chokshi
Himadri Lokesh Patel
Dhwani Shah
Kimaya Agrawal
Rooni
Anmol Sarabhai
Naomi Shah
Sacchi Shah
Pooja Shah
Shumona Agrawal
Miraj Shah
Maitri Upendra Patel
Parth Rajal Fozdar
Pujan Rajiv Botadra
Shubham Sanjiv Botadra
Pranjal P. Shah
Ishaan P. Patel
Deval Shah
Swagat Teens Activity Club Members
Tamanna Lala
Binal Patel
Dipti Motiani
Tanmay Agrawal
Gaurang Tanna
Gaurav Lala
Hrudesh Vyas
Mohit Gupta
Vivek Bhandari
Avi Agrawal
Krishita Shah
Harsh Shah
Chinmay Shah
Parth Patel
Karan Shah
Ankit Gandhi
Harshil Pancholi
Rishi Tikmani
Krutik Shah
Shalin Roy
Rocky Patel
Suma Bansal
Shalvi Agrawal
Viral Agrawal
Shrikar Shah
Ayush Kedia
Aastha Agrawal
Amit Jadav
Meghna Mehta
Nisha Wadhvani
Kopal Jain
Jinal S. Shah
Swagat Music Students : Keyboard/Synthesizers
Binal Patel
Tamanna Lala
Dipti Motiani
Krishita Shah
Harshil Pancholi
Radheshri Oza
Noopur Shah
Shreye Shah
Shiv Mandappa
Raghu Raj
Dhiraj Kaka
Suril Shah
Merwin Dzouza
Gayatri Wala
Krutik Shah
Asif Hokabad
Suhasini Rangrajan
Sujeet Rangrajan
Ugam Shah
Vishwaraj Jadeja
Vibhu Ramani
Shikha Gupta
Sagar Jhaveri
Vicky Jhaveri
Gaurang Tanna
Manan Nilesh Patel
If you were a Swagat Member & do not see your name in the above List, please inform me.
Kidsfreesouls
Swagat Children Library
Ex Students who submitted 40 Reviews
Aishani Shah – Submitted 40 Reviews
Parini Mehta (completes 40 Reviews)
Ekta Suthar (completes 40 Reviews
Shril is Currently an Active Member with the
BLOG + Creative Writing : Visit Shril’s Blog
Ex students who submitted 25+ Book reviews:
Noopur Shah
Tamanna Lala
Dipti Motiani
Binal Patel
Rishita Anubhai
Shaimi Jhaveri
Aayushi Vora
Simran Singh
Nidhi Nair
Richa Shah
(many more)
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June 16, 2017
Tips for Planning Your Trip This Summer
Summer vacations. They have No deadlines, no alarm clocks, and no pressures. To get the most out of your family’s precious vacation time, plan a trip that allows everyone to completely relax and regenerate. This should include pampering yourself and being good to your mind, body, and soul. Follow these tips to get the most out of your vacation so you return to reality feeling refreshed and invigorated.
Keep It Healthy
While it’s perfectly appropriate to indulge on your vacation in moderation, overall there are some simple steps you can take to keep from overdoing it. If you follow a few easy guidelines, you can partake in that extra glass of wine or rich dessert without feeling guilty, and your children can enjoy some treats while still getting proper nutrition.
● If you’re driving, pack healthy snacks to nibble on in the car. Think fresh fruit, nuts, protein bars, or lowfat string cheese. These will keep you feeling satisfied and ease the temptation to grab fattening and nutritiously empty snacks like chips, candy bars, or baked goods. Most airlines allow you to bring your own food on a flight, so the same can be done if you choose to fly instead of drive to your destination. This is good protocol for adults and children while traveling. Nourishing snacks will keep the grown ups from blowing their diet and prevent younger travelers from the dreaded too-tired, overly hungry meltdown.
● The same should be done when choosing your meals and restaurants. Select restaurants with local, fresh offerings. Opt for baked or grilled entrees instead of fried ones, and choose salads or in-season vegetables for your side instead of french fries. If you stay at an all inclusive resort, be cautious with the all you can eat buffets and choose the fresh, healthy options, and keep the trips to the dessert bar to a minimum.
● Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate, especially if traveling to tropical regions. Make sure to drink water before you feel thirsty, typically more than you would usually drink to compensate for the warmer temperatures.This is especially true for children too as they tend to run nonstop and can easily become dehydrated in the heat. Adults should avoid too much caffeine or alcohol because these can lead to dehydration when consumed in excess. Enjoy in moderation with frequent drinks of water in between other beverages.
Stay Active
If you are used to exercising regularly, there’s no reason to let your vacation deter you. Don’t use it as an excuse to get off track. Throw a pair of running shoes into your suitcase and explore your new location on foot. Choose a hotel with a gym and get a workout in before hitting the beach, and burn off that drink on the beach by taking a long walk along the water. Or, take your yoga mat and practice on the beach. Be adventurous and go kayaking or hiking instead of just sitting at your resort. Many resorts also offer multiple classes or activities for individuals, families, and children, so research these options when choosing your destination. Introduce your kids to some new activities and perhaps they’ll find a new passion. Again, if you stay active, you can enjoy some vacation indulgences without feeling guilty.
Take Care of Your Skin
The first line of defense is sunscreen. It should be applied 15 to 30 minutes prior to sun exposure and reapplied throughout the day. The key is understanding the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) and how it works with your skin type. If your skin starts to redden in 10 minutes, multiply that by the SPF number to see how long the sunscreen will protect from burning. If you will be swimming or sweating a lot, you’ll likely need to reapply every 40-80 minutes. A waterproof sunscreen is highly recommended, and make sure it is a broad spectrum sunscreen to block both UVA and UVB rays.
Be sure to use proper sun gear, as well, such as a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses. If you should acquire a bit more sun than intended, or if your skin tends to get dry from the pool, sun, or sand, be sure to sooth and hydrate it with lotions and/or essential oils for a healthy, sun-kissed glow.
Enjoy!
Eating healthy, staying active, and caring for your skin in the sun will leave you looking fabulous and refreshed when you return from your vacation. You can enjoy all the pleasures of vacation without any of the guilty.
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