Sechseläuten Festival
What Is Sechseläuten? Imagine a big city throwing a party to say “Goodbye winter!” and “Hello spring!”That is exactly what Sechseläuten (say it like: Zek-sel-oy-ten) is! Sechseläuten is a famous…
Akbar and Birbal Count the Crows
One morning, Emperor Akbar looked out of his palace window and saw many crows flying in the sky. He turned to Birbal and asked, “Birbal, can you tell me how…
Jenga Board Game
Have you ever played a game where you feel excited and nervous at the same time?That game is Jenga! Jenga is a famous wooden block game played worldwide. It is…
The Little Blue Kite
Riya loved flying her small blue kite on the terrace. Every evening, she watched big kites dance high in the sky. Her kite often dipped and fell. “It’s too small,”…
Chapchar Kut Festival
Have you ever wondered how people in a hilly, green part of India celebrate the arrival of spring? In the state of Mizoram, in northeast India, people celebrate a colourful,…
Why Sleep Is Important for Growing Teens
As kids grow into teenagers, their bodies and brains change in amazing ways. One important part of staying healthy during these years is sleep. Sleep might feel like something you…
Why Music Shapes Our Mood
Have you ever put on a favourite song and suddenly felt happy, excited, or even a little sad? Music has a special power — it can make us feel things…
Losar Festival
Losar is the most important and joyful festival celebrated by Tibetan Buddhists around the world. It marks the Tibetan New Year and is a wonderful mixture of spiritual traditions, family…
A Story from Swami Vivekananda
When Swami Vivekananda was young, he once visited a village where people were afraid to cross a river. They believed a spirit lived in the water and would harm anyone…
Canoeing
Have you ever imagined gliding gently across water in a small boat, paddling with a paddle and feeling the splash beneath you? That’s what Canoeing is all about — a…