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How Orboot–the augmented reality globe–came to be

How did the most beloved tech-toy Orboot come into being? We asked the founder, himself…

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How to teach kids about culture

How to explain what culture is to a child? This is a question every parent grapples with as soon as their kids can phrase their curious questions. Advancement in the field of science and technology has made the world into a giant global village. Children today are brought up in a melting pot of ethnicities, […]

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Meet PlayShifu Orboot – an interactive globe for kids

Orboot (noun) – a magical thing that lets you travel to faraway places without ever leaving your chair.

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Technology

Best homeschooling toys for your little ones

Looking for a homeschooling curriculum for your kids? We’re here to help you cover everything from STEM to life skills.

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Value to Education

10 educational tools that will help your kid

If you wish to bolster your child’s learning abilities, here are few of our favourite learning resources and educational tools you may need!

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World Nature Conservation Day: Getting children to feel connected to nature

I write this piece on the occasion of World Nature Conservation Day. The usual questions are doing the rounds: Why is world nature conservation day celebrated? Why is the conservation of resources important? And, there’s enough material available on them. So, let me start with a more ‘basic’ question. Why do we want to save […]

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Why this doctor play set is a must have!

“Careful with that. It could hurt you! Don’t want to be going to the doc right?” In millions of homes across the world, some version of that line has been used to keep kids from doing things that may harm them. It’s no wonder that doctors don’t immediately inspire joy in children. According to a […]

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Why we love family game nights!

Fun games on family game nights! Don’t we all look forward to them? Laid back evenings, some healthy no-mess snacks (here are some ideas), and quality time with the kids that doesn’t feel like monitoring! Of course, they’re a LOT of fun. Besides that, however, are there other benefits to this tradition? The short answer […]