Videos you might be interested in
Videos you might be interested in
Videos you might be interested in
Suggested for you
100 Interesting Facts about India for Kids
If the world had an emblem for diversity and variety, India would definitely be it. This land is so beautiful that it is only right that we tell our children everything that they need to know about this country.
Amazing Facts About India That Children Should Know
Children love information, so here are a few fun facts about India for kids.
Geographical Facts
India is the seventh largest country in the world, with an area of 32,87,590 square kilometres.
India is the second most populated country with a population of 1.2 billion.
The Tropic of Cancer passes right through the middle of our country.
Chilika is the largest lake in India.
Cherrapunjee is the wettest place in India with an annual rainfall of about 1200 centimetres.
Ganga is the longest river in India, flowing through a length of 2525 km.
The coldest place in India is Dras, which is located in the western part of Ladakh.
Kanchenjunga, with an altitude of 8,586 meters, is the highest mountain peak of India.
The largest state and smallest states in India are Rajasthan and Goa respectively.
While the highest point of India is Kanchenjunga, the lowest point of India is Kuttanad.
Culture Facts
The Indian culture is one of the oldest in the world, going back to about 4,500 years.
India saw the birth of two of the most popular religions; Hinduism and Buddhism. A good 84 percent of the total population identifies itself as Hindu.
Indian religion facts - Hinduism and Buddhism are not the only religions we find here. Our nation is filled with so many religions, like Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism and more.
The Taj Mahal located in Agra is one of the seven wonders of the world.
India boasts of several dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Odissi and Manipuri.
Indian clothing facts for kids - Each state here produces a different style of clothing. From sarees to lehengas to lungis and kurtas, India has it all.
India has 22 official languages.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu is the largest temple in India (156 acres).
The ancient Indus Valley Civilisation is over 8000 years old.
India was once the hub of Buddhism and emperor Ashoka helped spread it around the world, particularly South East Asia.
Historical Facts
Here are a few ancient India facts for kids -
India has contributed so much to the field of mathematics. Branches like algebra, calculus and trigonometry find its roots here. Zero was invented by Aryabhata, who was an Indian.
Chess happens to find its roots in India.
A good peaceful India fact for children is that we haven't invaded any country in our history.
The world’s first university, the University of Takshashila, was built in 700 B.C.
All the European languages were derived from Sanskrit, which happens to be the oldest and richest language, again, from India.
In 100 BC, the decimal system was invented in India.
Baudhayana is the genius who calculated the value of Pi. He was an Indian.
Ayurveda is the first stem of medicine originated in India.
Alexander’s Army turned back once they entered India as they were terrified of the powerful army of the Nanda empire.
The Dutch Navy was defeated decisively by Marthanda Varma of Travancore in 1741.
Animal Facts
India has close to 500 wildlife sanctuaries.
The Eastern Himalayas, Western Ghats and Indo-Burma are the three hotspots for biodiversity.
The Asian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, Asiatic lion, Mugger crocodile are a few threatened species found in India.
India is home to around 1300 species of beautiful birds.
The Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India.
The peacock is the national bird of India.
The river dolphin of the Ganges is the national aquatic animal of India.
The Himalayan blue sheep is found only in India.
The Sarus crane is one of the biggest cranes in India.
Coming second to New Zealand, India has the highest population of sheep in the world (75,000,000).
Facts About Indian Currency
India minted a zero rupee note to make a point about the NGO 5th pillar's move to fight corruption.
Every Indian currency note has 15 languages on the reverse side and two on the front, which are English and Hindi.
Back in the days, the Indian five-rupee coin was smuggled all the way to Bangladesh and was used to make razors.
Indian notes are made of cotton and cotton rag.
Shortly after the India – Pakistan divide, Pakistan used the Indian Rupee notes up until they could mint their own money.
We don't have 5,000 and 10,000 rupee notes now, but between the years 1954 and 1978, these were in circulation.
The Ministry of Finance issues one-rupee notes.
Every note has a depiction of India.
A damaged or torn note can be exchanged at local banks.
Destroying money is considered an offence punishable by law.
Facts About Sports
Dhyan Chand, the hockey legend, was offered a rank of field marshal in the German army by Hitler. He refused the offer and led the Indian team to win gold in the Berlin Olympics of 1936.
Sarfaraz Khan was only ten years old during the first IPL match. Now he is 17.
Five international men’s Kabbadi tournaments have been held, and India won all of them.
India has won 26 medals in the Olympic Games.
Martial arts or the sport of self-defence finds its roots in India.
The first time India participated in the Olympics was in 1900.
A poet called Gyaydevji came up with this game called "Parambadham". That is today's snakes and ladders for you.
Polo too finds its roots in India. The game has gone through a lot of modification from the original, though.
Hockey is India’s national game.
The IPL has the second highest amount of money spent on it, after the NBA.
Indian Music Facts
Gandharva Mahavidyalaya was India’s first music school.
Each state produces a different kind of folk music. A few examples are Dandiya from Gujrat, Bauls from Bengal and Lavani from Maharashtra.
Bageshwari Qamar is the first shenai vadak of India.
Sarod is an instrument that is exclusively Indian.
The tabla, too, is a musical instrument that was made first in India.
Banjaran was the first folk album of India that contained folk songs from Gujarat and Rajasthan.
The national anthem was written by Rabindranath Tagore and first sung in a rally at Kolkata.
The veena is a beautiful instrument that was first made in India.
The Ladybirds was the first India band that only had women.
Carnatic music is one of the oldest classical forms of music.
Facts about Indian Festivals
Diwali is the festival of lights. It is significant of the return of Rama and Sita after defeating Ravana.
Holi is the festival of colours, and it marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu calendar.
The most popular Islamic festival of India is Eid. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan.
Navaratri is considered the Hindu festival of dance and worship of Hindu deities and is celebrated for nine days.
Ganesh Chaturthi is held in reverence of Lord Ganesha and is a popular festival throughout India, more so in Mumbai.
Onam is a harvest festival, exclusive to the people of Kerala.
Janmashtami is another popular festival that revolves around Lord Krishna.
Pongal is the Tamil new year and is the festival of harvest.
The Sikhs celebrate Baisakhi to mark the commencement of the time of harvest.
Karwa Chauth is a festival that Hindu women in the North celebrate, where they pray for their husbands' long life.
Indian Food Facts
Karnataka is famous for its bisi bele bath and pulyogare.
India produces the most amount of spices in the world.
Chai is the most popular drink in India.
Rice is the staple food of India.
The world’s hottest chilli, bhut jolokia, is from India.
Fish is relished in coastal regions such as West Bengal and Kerala.
West Bengal is the birthplace of the delicious Rasgulla.
Tamil Nadu is famous for its Pongal.
Dum biryani was originally a money-saving dish engineered by the Nawab of Awadh to feed the poor.
The state of Haryana produces over 60% of the basmati rice in India.
Other Interesting Facts
India has the longest constitution in the world.
India has one of the world’s largest postal network.
India has the fifth largest railway line network in the world.
The Kumbh Mela is said to be visible from space.
The idea of shampooing began in India.
Indian scientists were the first to discover the presence of water on the moon.
India has the second largest English-speaking population after the United States.
India has the largest number of vegetarians, with 31% of the total population being vegetarian.
India is also where the first diamonds were mined.
India has the third largest economy in the world using the PPP method.
Children are the future of our country, so it is our duty as parents to tell them everything that they need to know about this beautiful nation. India is our home, and it has given us so much, so it is only right that we tell our kids all the goodness that our country has to offer.
Also Read:
Facts About Animals for Kids
Interesting Moon Facts for Kids
Air Pollution Information for Children
Science Facts for Kids Read more
Suggested for you
Teaching Days of the Week to Children
You might wonder how to teach the days of the week to toddlers. Learning them is through memorization, but coming up with creative activities can help greatly. You can start by repeating the names of days frequently and following up with playing a few fun games.
Teaching the days of the week to children can be quite tricky, especially if they haven’t yet started to read. To learn the days of the week, a child needs to memorize them. Once he does, he’ll find it much easier to understand the concept of time too. The age of 3 to 4 years, when children began to understand and comprehend things, is a good time to start teaching them about days and weeks.
Tips for Teaching Days of the Week to Children
Explain in Simple Terms
Explain to your child that there are seven days in a week. When one week gets over, another one starts. You can explain that each week has five school days and two play days too. You should also explain the difference between night and day, and that after every night comes a new day.
Tell Him the Day and His Schedule
Start your day by telling your child what day of the week it is, and what’s on his schedule for the day. For example, you can say “It’s Monday, today, and you have play group” or “It’s Sunday today and grandpa is coming over”.
Break down Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Teaching yesterday, today, and tomorrow to a 2-year is important to make him learn about the days of the week. Explain to your child that yesterday is the day before today. Name the day and connect it with an activity that he did yesterday. Do the same to explain the concept of today and tomorrow.
Introduce the Calendar
Show your child a calendar and point out how the days and weeks are marked on it. Show him which days his favourite festivals fall on. Show him when his birthday is and when yours and daddy’s fall on as well.
Play Games
Plan interesting ‘days of the week’ games for your child. Write the days on different pieces of paper and mix them up. You can even make a ‘ days of the week’ chart for your toddler, and schedule his activities on it using crayons and coloured pencils. Stick a few of his favourite cartoon or storybook characters to make it an even more attractive activity.
Make a Week Caterpillar
An engaging ‘days of the week’ activity for children is to get them to create a week caterpillar. Cut one large circle for the face and seven smaller colorful circles for the body. Write the days of the week on the smaller circle, and paste them one behind the other to form the body of the caterpillar.
To learn the names of the days of the week, your toddler will have to memorize them by rote, but understanding the concept of day and night will make it easier. Repetition is the key while fun activities that teach the days of the week to your toddler help him understand the concept better. Read more
Suggested for you
Which Celebrity Mom's Personality is the Same As Yours? Your Zodiac Sign Has the Answers!
So, the stars aligned in a particular way, and you were born on that particular day, at that particular moment – and now everything about you is pre-decided? Well, not exactly. But many people find that at least 60% of these things are true (and when they are not, they are fun nonetheless!) Here is what astrology has to say about you as a mother!
Astrology is the science or art of divination based on the alignment of the stars and constellations in our sky.Astrology can give us unique insights into who and how we are. While all of these are not always true, a learned astrologist will always ask you to recheck your kundali if you challenge what he is 'divining' about you based on it! There may have been an error in the plotting of the kundali, but there cannot be an error in reading one!
Jokes apart – while you may not believe in astrology very deeply, it sure is fun to know what the stars have to say about you.
Here's What Your Sun-Sign Says About Your Parenting Style
If the stars can affect every single aspect of your life – from career, to finances, to marriage – they must no doubt have some effect on you as a parent too, right?
Here is what your parent astrology told us about you as a mommy!
1. Aquarius Mommies (January 20 - February 18)
Bollywood Mommies: Tina Munim, Waheeda Rehman
The Good – they have originality and quirks that make them cool
The Bad – they cannot reinforce boundaries!
One of the first things that gets an Aquarius noticed is how unique they are, and Aquarius moms will be popular for being quirky.Other kids will envy the children of an Aquarius mom because she seems to allow them to do different things and be their own person – qualities she greatly admires and holds dear.However, this very thing might make it difficult for her to be able to lay ground rules or set boundaries – the reign might be too 'free' at times.
2. Pisces Mommies (February 19 - March 20)
Bollywood Mommies: Fareeda Jalal
The Good – they are sensitive, caring, understanding, and compassionate
The Bad – they can't keep it real!
Pisceans are known for being idealistic. They romanticise life. Piscean moms, hence, will be the typical goody, caring, sensitive, understanding mom that Bollywood is full of.She will believe in only the best, and will always nurture her children's creative sides. She will be the mom who will rather try and work with you to improve your grades than scold you over them.However, Piscean moms can get sometimes get a bit manipulative, working their magic to get their children to do what they want them to do!
3. Aries Mommies (March 21 - April 19)
Bollywood Mommies: Lara Dutta, Rani Mukherjee
The Good – they understand the importance of 'me' time for themselves and people around
The Bad – they can get mean and very competitive!
Two words define an Aries – strength and will. An Aries actually has what it takes to get whatever they set their hearts on. Aries moms love this about themselves, and will try to inculcate similar values in their children.They also love their independence, and understand the importance of 'me' time. Good luck getting an Aries to sacrifice her time to suit you! This makes them excellent at setting boundaries too.However, with all the strength and determination comes a fierce sense of competition too – which can prove to be damaging.
4. Taurus Mommies (April 20 - May 20)
Bollywood Mommies: Madhuri Dixit, Pooja Bedi
The Good – they remain rock-steady in tough situations
The Bad – they can be stubborn!
Taureans are able to keep their head cool and calm even in the biggest of turmoil. They have an inner innate gravity that keeps their feet solid on the ground no matter what.So come what may, a Taurean mom will always remain composed. However, this also makes her rather rigid and stubborn.A Taurus-mom is a stickler for rules, routine and will hence come across as inflexible. However, her gravity makes her the ideal mom – someone you can count on and rely on no matter how bad the storm.Oh and she will always enjoy all the indulgences of life (so maybe you can ask her for a new phone and she won't say no!).
5. Gemini Mommies (May 21 - June 20)
Bollywood Mommies: Dimple Kapadia, Shilpa Shetty
The Good – they are suave and in-sync with the hot and happening, making them 'cool'
The Bad – they can be mercurial at times!
Geminis are the curious cats of the Astro-world. Their inquisitive nature gives them a childlike quality that can be quite endearing, and indeed you might find Gemini mommies youthful. Quite possibly, she'll be the popular mom at school that all the children love and seem to get effortlessly drawn to. Gemini moms, however, may find it difficult to control their emotions and can lose their stability once in a while.
6. Cancer Mommies (June 21 - July 22)
Bollywood Mommies: Karisma Kapoor
The Good – they are born nurturers and make great, caring moms
The Bad – they can go from angelic to batsh*t crazy in seconds!
You know the innate mother's instinct that every mother is expected to be born with? Well, Cancer mommies truly are born with it.Motherhood and parenting comes naturally to them, and they ace it. They will always keep nothing but the best of their child's interests in their minds and hearts.And this can make them fiercely overprotective at times. Their mood swings are another thing to beware of.
7. Leo Mommies (July 23 - August 22)
Bollywood Mommies: Genelia D’souza, Kajol
The Good – they are always game for anything, full of energy and enthusiasm
The Bad – they can escalate matters real fast, and may sometimes come off as selfish!
If there is one mom who is actually capable of matching their children's energy levels and enthusiasm, it would be a Leo mom.A Leo mom will raise extremely functional children with the greatest of leadership skills. Taking decisions,establishing order comes naturally to a Leo, and these moms will teach their children how to do it as well.They also love to play and embark on new adventures! They can be perceived as selfish at times though. Beware of their love for being dramatic too!
8. Virgo Mommies (August 23 - September 23)
Bollywood Mommies: Asha Bhosle, Shabana Azmi
The Good – they have everything down to a science, and their house functions like clockwork
The Bad – they can be really rigid and inflexible due to their love for order!
If you want a 'solution' to a parenting problem, you turn to a Virgo mom – because she is not just a mom, she is a momcyclopedia!The house of a Virgo mom will never be out of order. You will find all things in their right place, and there will be harmony too.So maybe you can get away with a coming home late or not doing your homework if you can make your bed, cupboard, and study-table before she finds out!However, this love for organisation can make Virgo moms rather OCD-ish at times.
9. Libra Mommies (September 23 - October 22)
Bollywood Mommies: Hema Malini, Soha Ali Khan
The Good – they are patient and allow their children a free reign to make mistakes
The Bad – they may have trouble making rules!
A Libran can make for a real patient mother – she will keep on teaching you, and teaching you, and teaching you till you learn without once ever losing her cool or temper.So it goes without saying that she will allow you to make mistakes too. A Libran mom will ensure her children have a sense of their culture and learn to appreciate the finer things in life.However, children might find this mommy tough to wrap their heads around – because she will switch sides so often, you might never know where she stands!That old trick about asking your mom for something when she is in a good mood? - yeah, don't try that on a Libran mommy. Results can be opposite of the expected!
10. Scorpio Mommies (October 23 - November 21)
Bollywood Mommies: Sushmita Sen, Aishwarya Rai, Raveena Tandon
The Good – they can keep any size of a house or family in order and functional
The Bad – they can act like control-freaks!
Scorpio moms believe in 'tough love' and are masters of the house. Everything, and everyone, should follow their orders, and acknowledge their voice and say as the final one in the house.A Scorpio mom will never allow herself to be taken advantage of. However, scorpions don't need to make a big fuss to command this kind of attention – something about their personalities, and their presence, gets them just the attention they need without them having to ask for it.Children may feel smothered as Scorpion moms tend to be control freaks – but you can be assured they will raise the best of kids with the best of values owing to their strict demeanour.
11. Sagittarius Mommies (November 22 - December 21)
Bollywood Mommies: Konkona Sen Sharma
The Good – they will always welcome – in fact, invite – new experiences
The Bad – they can get very impatient!
As per parenting astrology, Sagittarius moms are the ones who will always encourage their children to try new things.A Sagittarian loves nothing more than a new adventure, and they look at motherhood as a journey too. Do not be surprised if you come back from school vacations and hear the Sagi-mom's child telling everyone how they spent their holidays learning how to scuba-dive and want to take it up as a career!They have a wisdom that is unconventional. However this desire for exploring something new all the time can make patience a virtue that she lacks.
12. Capricorn Mommies (December 22 - January 19)
Bollywood Mommies: Sonali Bendre, Twinkle Khanna
The Good – they are reliable and keep the family grounded and together
The Bad – they find it difficult to take a chill pill and not be so serious all the time!
Capricorns are the 'doer's of the world, and so are Capricorn mommies. If a leaking tap in the house needs to be fixed,chances are a Capricorn mom will just get down on her knees and get down to it if the plumber takes too long to arrive! This makes her a wonderful problem-solver.She is not one to sit back and cry, or allow her children to. She believes in skills, work, and she will keep marching on with whatever resources she has.This resilience of a Capricorn mommy can get overbearing at times for her children – but it will soon prove to be an important life-skill they pick up.A Capricorn mommy will very easily win respect and reverence of her children, without even trying to. This however, makes her a very serious person at times – who will always be too busy trying to make things work, to just enjoy the moment or make light of a situation!
So, what do the stars say about the kind of mommy you are? Do tell!
We can say one thing right now though - no matter what your mommy nuances might be, you sure are a stellar mom doing her very best for her little darling. Aren't we right? :) Read more
Suggested for you
Lyme Disease in Children - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
The bites from black-legged or deer ticks are known to lead to Lyme disease. These are not visible to the naked eye, and immature ticks are often the size of poppy seeds. Adult ticks look like the size of sesame seeds.
What Is Lyme Disease and How Common Is It?
Lyme disease is very common in the United States, being one of the leading tick diseases there. It's an infectious illness caused by black-legged or deer ticks. Typically, people who are bitten by these ticks don't feel the bite and have no memory of it. The infection gets passed on when the tick sits on you for 24 to 48 hours and bites. Those who live in woody areas are more prone to tick bites, and thus, this disease.
Causes of Lyme Disease
Lyme disease in toddlers, infants, and adults are caused by various factors. Here are the common ones below:
1. Borrelia Burgdorferi
The strains of the bacteria Borrelia Burgodorferi are known to lead to Lyme disease in humans. These are transmitted through tick bites and are spread by nymphs.
2. Through a Host
The development of a tick happens in three stages - larval, nymph, and adult. When a tick is in its nymph or larval stages, it feeds off the bacteria from livestock and birds. It then transfers these bacteria to humans during upcoming feeding cycles. Small animals can transmit the bacteria responsible for causing Lyme disease on to the ticks and some examples include the grey squirrel in California and Western Fence Lizards.
3. Ixodes Pacificus
The Ixodes Pacificus or the Western Blacklegged Tick is found in woody areas and is known very well for spreading Lyme Disease.
4. Borrelia Afezilii And Borrelia Garinii
These are cork-screw-like bacteria that are known to spread Lyme disease in Europe and Asia. These transmit spirochaete infections.
5. Parks, Grassy, and Woody Areas
Any ticks located in regions like parks, grassy areas, and woody regions are famous for causing Lyme disease. They secrete an anaesthetic by sitting on you, causing you not to feel any pain during bites.
6. Other Carriers
If the eggs of a tick hatch onto the fur of your pet or the bacteria infects other animals, you may acquire Lyme disease from them as they become disease carriers essentially.
Lyme Disease Symptoms in Children
Lyme disease symptoms are tricky because they are often misinterpreted for something else. Signs such as behavioural changes, lack of appetite, or decreasing attention span are sometimes thought of by parents as a temporary phase, when in reality, it's Lyme disease behind them. In general, the disease goes through three stages and these have their characteristic symptoms which are listed below.
1. Stage 1 Symptoms
Stage 1 is the early localized stage. Its symptoms are
"Bull's-eye" rash which is marked by a dominant central spot
Rashes that look like bruises
Any rashes which are solid-red or have redness around the edges
2. Stage 2 Symptoms
Stage 2 is the early disseminated stage and occurs many weeks after the day of the tick bite. It is characterized by symptoms which are flu-like such as:
Blurry vision
Chills
Fever
Swelling of the lymph nodes
Tiredness
Aching muscles
Headaches
Rashes may also appear in different areas besides the site of the tick bite
3. Stage 3 Symptoms
Stage 3 is known as the late disseminated stage and occurs months and years after the tick bite. Symptoms of this stage are:
Changes in the rhythm of the heartbeat
Difficulty focusing mentally
Brain fog
Brain disorders like encephalopathy which lead to changes in mood and memory
Sleep pattern disturbances
Difficulty talking to people or listening to conversations
Numb feeling in the arms, legs, and feet
Headaches which increase in severity
Also, make sure to watch out other symptoms of Lyme disease in babies and kids by taking note of behavioural changes, poor cognition, sensitivity to light, and night sweats. Achy, stiff and swollen joints are another symptom which makes parents often mistake Lyme disease for arthritis and other conditions, so beware of that.
Diagnosis of Lyme Disease
There two ways Lyme disease in infants and children are diagnosed which are listed below.
Visual Inspection by a Medical Professional - This involves looking for the bulls-eye rash and any spots other than the area where the tick has bitten
Blood Tests - In 20-25% cases, the rashes may not be visible. This is where the doctor may do a blood test and analyze the sample for the presence of Borrelia bacteria and antibodies in the body.
How Lyme Disease Is Treated in Children?
Lyme disease in toddlers treatment is done usually with a course of antibiotics. However, treatment will depend on the following factors:
Whether the child plays outdoors in any tick-infected areas or woody regions
Blood test results
Any other tests that say positive for spirochetes
Any symptoms that exhibit ones of tick bites
Ways to Prevent Lyme Disease in Kids
Here are some different ways to prevent Lyme disease and safeguard your kids from it.
1. Change the Clothing
Don't let your child wear sleeves or short trousers and shirts. Wear full-sleeved and long clothing when going out to woody areas.
2. Apply Repellents With DEET
Use children's insect repellents which are known to have 10 to 30% DEET.
3. Shower After Coming Home
When your child comes back home from outdoors, tell her to shower immediately and not delay.
4.Do Not Visit Tick-prone Areas
This is a no-brainer, but don't let your child play in areas crawling with ticks.
5.Tuck the Hair Into a Cap
This is to protect the scalp and prevent ticks from crawling up your child's hair. Ticks can't jump from above though.
6. Avoid Contact With Anyone Having Lyme Disease
This also includes non-humans like pets and other animals.
7. Get a Medical Diagnosis
If you notice any behavioural, emotional, or physical changes without any rashes developing, get a blood test or medical diagnosis done for early care and prevention.
How to Remove Tick From Your Child's Body?
Here's how you remove the tick from your child's body.
Use a pair of tweezers to remove the tick from your child's body.
Don't twist or jerk when pulling since this won't remove the tick well.
Pluck near the tick's head or mouth when pulling until it lets go of your child's skin.
Soak a cotton ball for 30 seconds and warm water and apply to your child's skin, letting it sit. Remove that and the tick will come off.
When to Visit the Doctor?
You should take your child to the doctor or call one in if you notice any flu-like symptoms, facial paralysis or swollen joints alongside any of the symptoms listed above.
FAQs
Here's a key question we've answered about Lyme disease that strikes the minds of many readers.
1. Is Lyme Disease Contagious?
No, Lyme disease is not contagious and cannot be transmitted from person to person through oral or sexual contact or blood transfusions.
Lyme disease can become dangerous if the symptoms become long-lasting, which is why it's imperative that you spot and get them treated early. We hope the information above helped but always consult a medical professional just to be sure.
Also Read:
Tips to Deal with Bed Bug Bites on Babies & Kids
Papular Urticaria in Children
Home Remedies for Insect Bites in Children Read more
Suggested for you
Suggested for you
Activities To Enhance Your Baby's Literacy
Help develop your baby's literacy skills by engaging him in activities such as reading, playing, travelling and more. Doing so will broaden his horizon and open up new possibilities.
Your child’s literacy skills are developing even as he hears you talk sing, and read. For a child, every activity is a learning opportunity. Regular activities like going to the grocer, travelling by train or trips to a park or zoo can help your baby learn several new things. However, parents can further stimulate this process of learning by including certain activities in their baby's daily routine. These engaging activities will not only work upon the baby's literacy skills but also help develop the parent-child bond.
Activities for Promoting Literacy in Babies:
1. Reading
Most parents are aware of the benefits of reading out to their babies. It is an important activity that should not be overlooked. There are different books for kids of different age groups. Baby’s books are usually board books with different colors and attractive pictures. One of the initial step towards literacy is when an infant picks up a book, plays with it and tries to put it in his mouth. This shows that the baby is developing an interest. Let your baby handle the book on his own while you read out the words pointing them with your finger.
2. Storytelling
Your baby will not understand the stories you read out to him, but on the other hand, it enhances his vocabulary in the long run. Pick some exciting story books for kids, point out some pictures to your baby and see if he relates or recognises anything.
3. Puzzles and Art
Learning the differences between letters and the individual sound they make, is important for a baby’s literacy development. To teach letter knowledge, start drawing shapes for your baby. Play with letter puzzles or beautify a letter with decorations, for instance, use constriction paper.
4. Vocabulary Games
Babies usually start talking with the onset of their toddlerhood. But parents can start working on their baby’s vocabulary even before he is able to speak, read or write. You can use vocabulary and learning games for kids to make this a fun exercise. Narrate while you work and talk about what you are doing, point at different objects and name them. Try to have conversations rather than giving instructions. Give opportunities to receive appropriate gestures as you ask questions.
5. Activities for Phonological Awareness
Phonological awareness means understanding that words are made of smaller sounds. This skill is required to build words vocally and sounding out words which you read. Rhymes are apt for teaching phonemes as they are based on similar sounds at the end of one sentence. Singing also promotes this awareness because melodies tend to break up every phoneme to a specific note.
The importance of reading out to babies isn’t disputed. Utilise literary resources to enhance the literary skills. Incorporate reading out like a regular activity, point out to pictures, think creative and make it interesting so that your baby interacts. These small steps to early literacy will benefit your baby’s academic success when he will start going to school. Read more
Abhaya Rajput has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due this month
13 hours ago
Q. My breasts feel full and heavy, but there’s no milk when pumping and during feeding baby —what do I do?
Abhaya Rajput
Mom of a 14 yr 4 m old boy
7 hours ago
A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much. But it is really very difficult to say anything without proper examination. It is advisable to get yourself evaluated by a doctor and follow doctors advise properly. You can also book online doctor’s appointment on FirstCry where the doctor can help you and guide you properly.
Thanks and take care
Dr Disha Patel has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 6 months
13 hours ago
Q. can I take medicine pcm n citrazene in pregnancy fir sore throats n fever
Dr Disha Patel
Ayurvedic Physician
8 hours ago
A. dear mom.
better to take tab pcm for time being n do take steam inhakation couple of tines a day, follpw good home renedies for cold, taje more rest .
Swati Kar Samanta has added a new answer
Mom of a 9 m old child
6 hours ago
Q. hi everyone good morning,
sorghum can I give to my 10 month baby is it safe or not please revert I waiting for your reply
Swati Kar Samanta
Mom of a 2 m old girl
5 hours ago
A. Yes but first give in very small quantity to judge the reaction of your baby.
Rashmi has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due this month
4 hours ago
Q. #asktheexperts is it okay that the baby is kicking less than usual?
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
4 hours ago
A. Yes it is the what part is that your child is kicking if you feel that there is a movement of your child whether it is a cake or slight movement also you know that your child is doing fine so there is no problem in that if the movement is less it’s completely alright
Dr Sameer awadhiya has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
4 hours ago
Q. #asktheexperts what to do if the baby’s nose is blovked
Dr Sameer awadhiya
Paediatrician
4 hours ago
A. Nasal blockage is very common, specially in small children because of the narrow nasal cavity. Any kind of saline drops like nasal clear will be helpful in dissolving the stuffy secretions, which can be taken out by vnasal aspirator gently also steam inhalation will be helpful also, try to avoid keeping the child directly under the fan.
Rashmi has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
59 mins ago
Q. hi
need help and advice
my RT 18x16mm and LT 10x16mm ET 6.59
and did ovulation rest also showing fertility test C as if now , pls advice if we intercourse tomorrow then when will be my ovulation start.
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
16 mins ago
A. You can check with an ovulation kit if it is positive then you can certainly go ahead with the conception because ovulation kit is going to give you 100% clarity whether you are ovulating or not with that you can try practising if you can conceive the same time
Check out this new Memory
shiwli
Mom of a 11 m old girl
New Memory
#babyphotochallenge
0 Likes
0 Comment
Check out this new Memory
Aruna Chouhan
Guardian of a 2 yr 3 m old girl
New Memory
#kidno1
0 Likes
0 Comment
Check out this new Memory
faizan memon
Father of a 7 yr old boy
New Memory
#kidno1
0 Likes
0 Comment
Check out this new Memory
Navdeep kaur
Expecting Mom due in 3 months
New Memory
#kidno1
0 Likes
0 Comment
Check out this new Memory
harpreet kaur
Mom of a 6 m old girl
New Memory
#babyphotochallenge
0 Likes
0 Comment
Tell us more about yourself get More Personalised
- Infant0 to 6 Months
- Baby6 Months to 2 Yrs
- Toddler2 to 4 yrs
- Kids4-6 yrs
- Big Kids6+ yrs
- Expecting
- Trying to Conceive