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‘Books for thought’
August 19, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Here is another inspiring story of a lady who wanted to make a difference, and has succeeded! Hema Srinivas took the initiative to improve reading culture among children. She has been a part of HRF for about three years now and helps in setting up libraries with our help. She is currently working with her scholarship students set up libraries in Kanakapura. Read on because…it’s always a pleasure to see people spreading the love of reading! They are fed with books for thought By Tista Sengupta Featured in The Times of India – Monday, Aug 16th, 2010 A book is like a garden carried... [Read the full story]
Librarians
The Daffodils meet at the round table school
March 2, 2010 · 3 Comments
The Daffodils (yellow) met at the Round Table School, Ruppenaagrahara, Hosur Road, Bangalore on Saturday, the 6th of February,2010. It was attended by Ms. Veena and Ms. Shobha of Kolar dist. ; Ms. Roselein of Govt. School Murgeshpalya; Ms. Bindu Rao of SKID; Mr. Anand and Ms. Rupa ,the hosts. Ms. Stella of Shishu Mandir could attend due to prior engagement. The meeting started at 10:00 A.M. in the school office. Mr. Anand told us about the school. After a hearty breakfast of Masala Dosas and coffee we were shown around the classes and met the students. We were impressed by the overall... [Read the full story]
Partners
The Magic of Storytelling – ALC School Project
March 2, 2010 · 2 Comments
“What is this?” one teacher asked when she received an invitation for the storytelling training. “What could be more simple than telling stories?” These questions were echoed by more than one participant. However! After three days of being mesmerized by Jeeva, an internationally recognized storyteller, the response was, “Akka (Sister), one more, one more! We can’t finish yet.” Jeeva, introduced to the ALC School Project by Hippocampus, spun her magic with 25 master teachers. She expanded the dynamic world of books, enhanced confidence in speaking and teaching English, and built upon... [Read the full story]
On Books & Reading
Playing to Learn
March 2, 2010 · 2 Comments
THE Obama administration is planning some big changes to how we measure the success or failure of schools and how we apportion federal money based on those assessments. It’s great that the administration is trying to undertake reforms, but if we want to make sure all children learn, we will need to overhaul the curriculum itself. Our current educational approach — and the testing that is driving it — is completely at odds with what scientists understand about how children develop during the elementary school years and has led to a curriculum that is strangling children and teachers alike. In... [Read the full story]
Volunteers
Teach India 2009
August 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The second round of the Teach India volunteer program initiated by Times of India has started. Last year, what began with 200 volunteers attending the induction went on to see atleast 100 of them come back to be a part of the work that Hippocampus Reading Foundation has been doing. But it was more than just numbers. The success of the volunteering sessions was tremendous and there was a great deal of improvement in children who the volunteers helped in reading. Many of the volunteers have even continued to read to the children after the allocated time. This year’s Teach India induction... [Read the full story]
Events
The 11th Hour – Music by ex- IITians
January 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This is one night-out you don’t want to miss. Food on the house. Booze at 80s prices. Music by talented ex-IITians. And a chance to party once again with your fellow survivors. It’ll be like going back to college, without having to sit through another JEE. *———————————————————————————————* Venue Trinity Hall,Taj Residency 30th January 2010 Time: 7.30pm onwards *—————————————————-* Donor... [Read the full story]
HRF news
‘Books for thought’
Here is another inspiring story of a lady who wanted to make a difference, and has succeeded! Hema Srinivas took the initiative to improve reading culture among children. She has been a part of HRF for about three years now and helps in setting up libraries with our help. She is currently working with her scholarship...
[Continue reading: ‘Books for thought’]By the kids, for the kids…
“Little children know exactly what they want”, and they can do anything to achieve it. The article speaks of the children of Chagaletti who have proven this with their commitment to promoting child rights in their humble village. Adding to this achievement, is the establishment of their very own library...
[Continue reading: By the kids, for the kids…]‘For the love of reading’- HRF in Forbes
Forbes featured an article on the Hippocampus Reading Foundation in their July edition. The four page spread takes you through the entire story of the children’s library and its social wing; from inspiration to achievements.
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The Magic of Storytelling – ALC School Project
“What is this?” one teacher asked when she received an invitation for the storytelling...
The Daffodils meet at the round table school
The Daffodils (yellow) met at the Round Table School, Ruppenaagrahara, Hosur Road,...
New Books: The Burble of Joy – ALC School Library Project
The excitement in the room was palpable. Students clamored from all sides to open...
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On Books & Reading
THE Obama administration is planning some big changes to how we measure the success...
Librarians oppose age recommendations for books
An interesting article on keeping age ranges off books and how such classifications...
An interesting and inspiring article that was sent to me by one of our board members...
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