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Vol.34, Jan 2025 Issue

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Readers' Corner

A carefully curated collection of articles on diverse topics for parents & kids alike.

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Creative Showcase

A sneak peak into the brilliant creations of our wizkids carnival (wkc) Champions.

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Kids Space

Indulge your mind with the fun games and information collated for 4-15 Yr olds.

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THE LEARNING CURVE

Writing A Book - A New Discovery

By Sachvir Singh

THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Boredom Breeds Creativity - Really?

By Geetanjali Padoshi

MEET THE AUTHOR

An exclusive section on acclaimed literary figures penned by our judges!

Beverly Cleary!

By Himanshu Nimbhorkar

XPERT SPEAK

Art tutorial Video

By Shubhani

YOUNG MINDS

Loud, Proud & Occasionally in Trouble: The Extrovert Chronicles

By Medini Padoshi

BOOK REVIEW!

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Geetisha Parida, 5 Years

Contest - Build It

Simaaya Kurawle, 5 Years

Contest - Handwriting Champs

Suchitha Venkat Raman, 10 Years

Contest - Craft It

N.Naveethra Sri, 5 Years

Contest - Painting Maestro

Pranali Vijay Baviskar, 14 Years

Contest - Color Wizards

Meher, 9 Years

Contest - Color Wizards

Find the difference

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Unscramble The Words

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Kiddles

I mark the moment when the old is through, and everyone starts fresh with something new. What am I?
I sit on the wall or live on your phone; my days are numbered, yet I’m never alone. What am I?
I’m the promise you make to change your ways, hoping I’ll last beyond a few days. What am I?
I sparkle bright and fill the night sky, a sign that the old year has said goodbye. What am I?
I flutter down like snow but never freeze, tossed in the air with festive ease. What am I?

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Did you know?

January is named after the Roman god Janus, with two faces, one looking into the past and the other looking into the future.
While it’s cold in the North, January is summer in the Southern Hemisphere (like Australia and Brazil).
January is a great time to see polar bears in their natural habitat, as they are usually found in cold, snowy places like the Arctic.
The coldest day of the year in some places in the Northern Hemisphere is usually in January.
January is also celebrated as International Brain Teaser Month

Toonopedia

Angel

Angel is the 624th experiment created by Dr. Jumba Jookiba. Like Stitch (Experiment 626), she has special powers, i.e. her hypnotic voice.
She is a Pink Version of Stitch, which makes her visually memorable for kids.
Initially, she was introduced as a villain, who later turns into a heroine which is a powerful message for kids about redemption and growth.
She has a sassy and confident personality, often declaring, "I'm the best!"; that shows kids- confidence is an important trait.
What can we learn from Angel:
- Those with a soft or sweet exterior can have complexity.
- Confidence is important
- It’s possible to change and be better, no matter where you start from.
- Forgiveness, and friendship, can help accept others, even if they start as opponents.

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Twist, Turn & Fold

Origami Fireworks

Quiz Time

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India’s Pride

Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa

Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa, or Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, is a highly regarded Indian Army officer who served as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.
His appointment as the head of the Indian Army marked a significant milestone in the decolonization of India and the establishment of indigenous military leadership.
He played a key role in strategic planning and shaping the Indian Army and his overall contribution to India's defence and military heritage is unmatched.
As Commander-in-Chief, he introduced several reforms within the Indian Army, focusing on modernization and the strengthening of the force post-independence.
He was instrumental in reshaping the Indian Army's structure and organization to reflect India’s new identity as an independent nation while maintaining its readiness to face external threats.
He was the first Indian officer to attend the prestigious Imperial Defence College in London in 1944. He was also one of the only two officers in the history of the Indian Army to be awarded the honorary rank of Field Marshal.

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Math Fun

Brain teasers

Simplifying Fractions-

To simplify a fraction, look for the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of the numerator and denominator, and divide both by that number.
Example: 12/16 → The GCD of 12 and 16 is 4, so divide both by 4: (12 ÷ 4) / (16 ÷ 4) = 3/4.

The “Rule of 72” for Interest Calculations-

If you're learning about money and interest rates, there's a simple trick called the Rule of 72. This helps estimate how long it will take for your money to double at a given interest rate.
Divide 72 by the interest rate to find the number of years it will take for the investment to double.
Example: With 6% interest, 72 ÷ 6 = 12 years to double your money.

Did you know?

Blue roses exist. Scientists have genetically engineered the pigment – delphinidin into roses which gives them this colour.
Black roses are not truly black, but a deep, dark red that appears black in certain lighting.
The Ghost Orchid has an unusual color combination of pale yellow, white, and a hint of purple and is prized for this odd form.
The Blue Vanda Orchid boasts an unusual vibrant blue color, which is rare in the plant kingdom.
The Mickey Mouse Orchid has bright yellow petals with a distinctive lip that looks like the iconic Mickey Mouse face.
The Chocolate Cosmos flower has an incredibly dark, nearly black, reddish-brown color and a unique fragrance that smells like chocolate.