Lately, we’ve introduced the practice of a daily quiz over dinner. Both the kids have dinner with us, so it’s a fun way to engage them in conversation, teach them about interesting things and make learning & quizzing more enjoyable.<\/p>\n
The kids take turns to choose the “subject” and also take turns at answering questions.\u00a0 A few days ago, they chose History. Here’s what happened next…<\/p>\n
Papa: Pumpkin, tell me, who is known as the Father of the Nation?<\/p>\n
Pumpkin: I know, I know… Gandhi Jayanti ! (Jayanti<\/em> means birthday celebration)<\/p>\n
Papa: Well, you’re close.\u00a0 It’s not Gandhi Jayanti, but Gandhi ji<\/em>.<\/p>\n
Papa: And, Tiger, what is Gandhiji’s full name?<\/p>\n
Tiger: I know this one – it’s Gandhiji Bachwani.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
(We’ve been teaching Tiger that every one’s full name in the family is XYZ Bachwani.\u00a0 So, that’s what he figured!)<\/p>\n
Another day, another quiz.\u00a0 This time, the topic was Birds…<\/p>\n
Papa: Tiger, can you name a pretty bird?<\/p>\n
Tiger: Yes, a pretty bird is… peacock!<\/p>\n
Papa: Very good!\u00a0 Now, Pumpkin, can you name another pretty bird?<\/p>\n
Tiger: (Before Pumpkin could answer) I know, I know… Another peacock!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Now, you know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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