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5 Essential Skills You’re Probably Skipping—But You Really Need in School
School success doesn’t just depend on academics—it’s built on life skills like neat handwriting, spelling confidence, finishing homework, organizing school supplies, and dressing for focus. At Siksa for India, we believe these essential habits make learning easier, boost confidence, and prepare kids for real-world success. Parents and educators can help students strengthen these small but powerful skills that often get overlooked in today’s busy classrooms.

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Aug 203 min read


Preparing Children to Learn and Study: A Parent’s Guide
Help your middle school child build strong study habits. Learn how to create routines, boost focus, and prepare kids to study smarter, not harder.

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Aug 182 min read


🎓 Let’s Talk About the Summer Slide — An Educator’s Wake-Up Call
The summer slide is real—and costly. Learn how Indian middle schoolers lose learning during breaks and what educators & parents can do to stop it.

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Jun 162 min read


👩🏫 “I Gave a Student Full Marks for an Essay on Thieves. Here’s Why.”
A teacher shares why an unconventional essay on thieves earned full marks—and why perspective, not perfection, is the heart of real education.

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Jun 102 min read


🌞 📅 Today’s 4-in-1 Fun Learning Post — June 9, 2025
Stop the summer slide! Daily brain boosters in Math, Science, English & I&S for middle schoolers. Fun, fast, and made for curious kids.

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Jun 92 min read


✍️ Let Children Write Badly — And Learn Bravely
👉 Should we be letting AI take over the parts of learning that matter most — or should we protect them fiercely?

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Jun 42 min read


📚 From a Teacher’s Desk: Stopping the Summer Slide – A Call to MYP Students in India
MYP students in India can avoid learning loss this summer with fun daily activities that boost reading, math, science & global thinking. Learn how!

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Jun 33 min read


📅 Today’s 4-in-1 Brain Power Post — June 3, 2025
Today’s 5-minute learning post is packed with fun, mind-bending challenges for students in Grades 6–8! Explore gravity, decode Fibonacci, reimagine a borderless world, and craft clever metaphors. Fight the summer slide — one scroll at a time!

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Jun 32 min read


📅 Today’s 4-in-1 Fun Learning Post — June 2, 2025
Learning doesn’t stop just because school did! Stay sharp, stay curious. 😎

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Jun 22 min read


📅 Today’s 4-in-1 Fun Learning Post — May 30, 2025
Boost your brain with today’s fun 4-in-1 learning post for Grades 6–8! Explore ancient cities, master fractions with chocolate, discover the water cycle’s magic, and decode idioms. Quick, easy, and perfect for curious minds. Join the fun, share your thoughts, and get smarter in just 5 minutes a day. Ready to learn and play? Dive in now!

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May 302 min read


📅 Today’s 4-in-1 Fun Learning Post — May 29, 2025
Boom! 💥 Your brain’s about to get upgraded. 🧠✨ Today’s 4-in-1 learning blast includes:
1️⃣ Lies maps tell (🤯),
2️⃣ Nature’s secret math code (🌻),
3️⃣ Why tears taste salty (😢), and
4️⃣ An emoji story challenge (🐶🎾).
Drop your answers below—we’re crowning a Daily Genius! 👑
#LearnIn5Minutes #siksaforindia

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May 291 min read


📅 Today’s 4-in-1 Fun Learning Post — May 28, 2025
🎒 For cool students in Grades 6–8 who want to get smarter in 5 minutes a day!

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May 282 min read


Strategies to Help Multilingual Learners with Second Language Acquisition
Learning a new language unlocks new opportunities! Discover 8 powerful strategies to master a second language with confidence. 🚀

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Feb 134 min read


Hey there, fellow homework warriors!
If your kiddo is struggling to focus on homework, here’s a wild thought—maybe sitting still is the problem.

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Feb 73 min read


Uncovering the Untold: How Spin A Yarn India is Revolutionizing Education in Rural India Through Indigenous Storytelling
In rural India, education frequently struggles to escape traditional confines. Yet, a refreshing movement is taking shape, led by...

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Feb 74 min read
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