A Bird Song

A Bird Song, I wrote for Diya

One little bird
Flying in the sky
Came to my home
Like a spy

She makes noise
Asking for food
If I give her
She behaves good.

I always wait
Hand full of grains
She is not seen
Because of rains

Oh Little Bird,
You are very sweet!
Come back soon,
Sing and tweet!

Daniel Tammet: Different ways of knowing

Books on Body Safety by Uma Kasi

My sister introduced me to two books on body safety written by Uma Kasi.  One book is written for the kids "Red Light Green Light Body Safety Rules". Another book is meant for the parents serving as a guide. I read these books and started appreciating the content and approach. Its just few pages of material but has a lot of important messages for everyone.

My sister said that the school where her kid studies, distributed these books to the children. Also, there is a teacher in the school who regularly creates awareness on these topics.


I also visited this Hindu article about the author. Here are some highlights.

• She teaches three magic words: No, Run and Tell (easy to remember for kids on body safety from abusers)
• She teamed up with her son's teacher Elizabeth Becker to write books for parents and children on body safety.
• She says if kids feel "mad, sad, scared and embarrassed", its time to act.
• She has tied up with schools for the body safety programme.
  

I am impressed, and I ordered a few copies of the book from India Plaza. The book is very low cost Rs.92/-. You buy Red Light Green Light book and you get the parent guide book free.

Books on Body Safety by Uma Kasi

My sister introduced me to two books on body safety written by Uma Kasi.  One book is written for the kids "Red Light Green Light Body Safety Rules". Another book is meant for the parents serving as a guide. I read these books and started appreciating the content and approach. Its just few pages of material but has a lot of important messages for everyone.

My sister said that the school where her kid studies, distributed these books to the children. Also, there is a teacher in the school who regularly creates awareness on these topics.

I also visited this Hindu article about the author. Here are some highlights.

• She teaches three magic words: No, Run and Tell (easy to remember for kids on body safety from abusers)
• She teamed up with her son's teacher Elizabeth Becker to write books for parents and children on body safety.
• She says if kids feel "mad, sad, scared and embarrassed", its time to act.
• She has tied up with schools for the body safety programme.

I am impressed, and I ordered a few copies of the book from India Plaza. The book is very low cost Rs.92/-. You buy Red Light Green Light book and you get the parent guide book free.

CBSE's Open Book System for Analytical Skills

CBSE is planning to introduce Open Book system for the board students from next year.  This will help the education system moving away from 'memory based' learning to 'analytical thinking' based.  From what is called as Pre Announced Test (PAT), the students would know the passages from where the questions may be asked. Unlike the current system, students will not get a direct question - answer match from the books. 

Its a welcome move and this is how students can assess their analytical skills. It will be a good idea if this can be introduced even from junior classes partially. 

When I was a student, I broke the chapter passages into very basic questions and tried answering them. This helped me master some touch concepts even during my academic projects.

May be much more innovation is needed to take the academic load off the students and kindle the students' creativity and potential to the best. 

Nedunchaalai: Next Movie by Director Krishna

Director Krishna made it big with his surya-jyothika starrer 'Sillunu Oru Kaadhal'.  Now he is on the game again with his next project Nedunchaalai.  I was very happy to see him on the Sun News with his team talking about the movie with a lot of pride and enthusiasm. This movie is based on the real incident the director saw on a highway. Having been his classmate in school, I am very proud of his accomplishment and wish him and his team the very best!

Raksha Bandhan: A Band Promise to Beautiful Bond

Being a brother is something always enjoy. A brother relationship brings in responsibilty, trust and fun. Happy Raksha Bandhan to all the brothers and sisters.  Its a "band promise" to a beautiful bond. I always look forward this day!