Astronomy has long been a fascinating subject for both children and adults alike. With its vast and infinite nature, astronomy has always been a source of wonder and inspiration. It is also a subject that can be taught to children at a young age, sparking their curiosity and creativity. One way to do this is through children’s astronomy camps.
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In these pandemic times when travel for a child is restricted, having a day filled with fun with nature without the worry of overcrowding becomes a blessing. We found this gem of a place after a suggestion from a dear friend last week. Nestled among acres of marigold and lilies in full bloom, teak trees and a variety of crops there is Mahur dam. The dam is situated next to Mahur village which is located in Purandhar Tehsil of Pune district in Maharashtra, India. It belongs to Desh or Paschim Maharashtra region. It is situated 25km away from Saswad and 45km away from Pune. It takes around 1 and a half hour from Pune. The roads are amazingly good barring the last 10 minutes or so. Mahur is a small village with a population of around 3000 with its own Gram Panchayat and School.
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Author: Gauri Kshirsagar
According to Richard Louv (2008 Audubon Medal Recipient and author of Last Child in the Woods), kids today are becoming more and more removed from nature, at the expense of their own psychological and physical well-being. Children are spending more time in structured activities and on electronic devices, leaving little time for unstructured play in nature. Understanding that many of us live the reality of a hustling, busy day-to-day life, I am not suggesting that we all pick up and move to the mountains, though the idea certainly seems appealing at times, but a short ‘nature’ trip can as well do the trick.
Many of us have heard of the Valley of Flowers in the scenic Himalayas, but how many of us know there is a similar yet smaller version of it in Maharashtra, a short drive from the bustling city of Pune? If you want to take a small weekend or day nature trip with your kids around Pune, this is the place for you. The Kaas Plateau, also known as Kaas Pathar, is a plateau situated 26 kilometres west from Satara city in Maharashtra, India. It falls under the Sahyadri Sub Cluster of the Western Ghats, and it became a part of a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2012.
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Author: Gauri Kshirsagar
As it is, a trip requires a lot of planning, so additionally travelling with a toddler requires that the toddler doesn’t get bored and has lot many things to occupy his/her time. Guess what? It doesn’t have to be painful. A little planning and prep can go a long way in making the journey as enjoyable for your little one as the destination. Providing Screen-Free alternatives for kids is one thing that I love to do, and while we totally bust out the phone/tablet for a movie on a long flight or road trip, I like to have lots of other technology-free ways to entertain the kiddos. The following is a simple collection of cost efficient trinkets which I usually collect for my 3 year old twins. Continue reading “DIY Activity 9:’Travel Activity Kit’ for toddlers”
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