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How to teach spellings and english to class UKg and 1st std?

Madhurie Singh — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:33:12 +0000

While researching for various intelligences, I came across a TEDx video which will change many parent’s viewpoint like mine.

But before that, I must tell you how I discovered what is the best way to teach phonetics to kids whose Spatial (imagination/ picture) Intelligence is very high but Linguistic Intelligence is not so great.

Its a simple [...] Related posts:

How to apply for school transfer certificate, TC ?

Madhurie Singh — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:19:34 +0000

I had to apply for my sons transfer certificates from their previous schools to get their admission done in new school.

At St Mary’s and DPS Pune, I had not much trouble as they have a Transfer Certificate form which is to be filled. This form has only details like where are you moving, why are [...] Related posts:

DPS PUNE SCHOOL, A Benchmark !!!!!!

Interview with Ms Madhurie Singh

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:16:24 +0000

Interview with Ms.Madhurie Singh

Written by YEDG / 2 days ago / 0 Comments

Ms.Madhurie Singh is the founder and CEO of SuperIndianKid. She has worked with Aptech, Eicher Consultancy Services, Sol Pharmaceuticals, IIS Infotech and CMG Admiral, Australia.She started blogging [...] Related posts:

10 Good Habits of an Indian Mom

Madhurie Singh — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:05:47 +0000

10 Good Habits of an IndianMom

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Brown Cover Paper Vs Colorful Naked Notebooks

Madhurie Singh — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 04:04:18 +0000

Brown Cover Paper VS Colourful Naked Notebooks

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Schools reopen Pune DPS, Vikhe Patil, Vibgyor, Bishops, ST Marys, Vidya Valley, Aman Setu, StArnold, Indira

Madhurie Singh — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:43:25 +0000

Most school will open in the coming week of June 2010.

St Mary’s opens 3rd June 2010.

Vibgyor High 10th June

Vikhe Patil for Kgs on 31st May to familiarize the kids. From 7th June all classes.

Bishops schools 7th June.

Dps Pune reopens on 14th June.

Indira National in mid August based on last year pattern.

SuperIndianKid reopens on 1st July 2010.

Vidya Valley

Swine Flu – DPS, St Marys, Bishops, Vibgyor and All schools in Pune till 16th August 2009!!!

Vibgyor, St Annes, St Helena's, DPS, Vidya Valley, Loyola High close down –Swine Flu !!!

Aman Setu School – an attempt to preserve Humanity!

Schools in Pune, India DPS, ST MARY’s, BISHOPS, LEXICON, VIBGYOR…..

Pune Schools ReOpen on 31st August ST Mary's, Bishops !

How a mango tree knows it has to grow mangoes, not apples?

Madhurie Singh — Sun, 09 May 2010 14:20:33 +0000

A few days back while eating juicy mangoes my sons were discussing mangoes!

As the mango slices finished one by one the interest in mangoes seemed to go from mere pulp to its genesis. I was trying my best to not get bothered by the slurpy sound and juice trailing their arms !

When my sons [...] Related posts:

SuperIndianKid is recruiting part time, full time and volunteers.

Madhurie Singh — Fri, 07 May 2010 07:32:06 +0000

SuperIndianKid is growing. Its recruiting. Interested or you know anyone interested, do forward this to others. Part time CA Part time Accountant Part time HR/ Admin Full Time Center Manager Full Time Business Development/ Marketing Managers and Executives Assistant Executive to CEO Part time Coaches in the [...] Related posts:

Happy Mother’s Day – SuperIndianMom Awards

Madhurie Singh — Wed, 05 May 2010 11:54:41 +0000

Just thinking aloud!

We appreciate all and give away awards to many different types of professionals. They are sometimes categorized into male, female, married, unmarried and so on…

But why has no one, not even the most intellectuals to the most sensitive ever thought of this, that seems to be echoing in my head since last one [...] Related posts:

Why is sky blue?

Madhurie Singh — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 08:15:27 +0000

Why Sky is Blue?

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Summer Camps Pune- Chess, Disaster Management, Self Defense 4yr to 15 yr kids, children, teenagers

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:22:40 +0000

Summer Camp – 4 years – 15 years

Chess Camp -

Age 6 – 15 yrs, 1 week, 26th April onwards, by International Chess Player, from Kunte Chess Academy. Fee Rs1000/- Time 9:00am – 10:30 am

Disaster Management Camp -

1 week, 19th April, Fire, Water, Choking, CPR, Basic Life Support, Poison, Cut , Kidnapping, [...] Related posts:

The Orbis School, Pune

Madhurie Singh — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:49:33 +0000

I visited the Orbis school a month back. The school follows CBSE pattern but I forgot to ask if they have got the affiliation or is it in the process.

I found it very small for the kind of school plan i.e.1.5 acre for a full fledged school! .

But I am sure they must be looking [...] No related posts.

How are babies made?

Madhurie Singh — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:23:09 +0000

I remember my brother asking this question to my mom years back, and she turned into a red beet root !

He came and asked me later and I realized, I had the knack of simplifying things to make them understandable to kids or even adults .

So I am always ready to answer my [...] Related posts:

Common doubts and questions about schools in Pune.

Madhurie Singh — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 18:34:09 +0000

I started to write this as a reply to a comment by a member but later when the words became too many, had to move it to this as an article.

The school discussed is Vidya Valley at Sus Village.

There are a too many parts in a comment that needs to be answered one by one:

Infrastructure:

This [...] Related posts:

Summer Camp Pune – The Thenga Camp

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:04:28 +0000

“THE THENGA CAMP “

Smiling or laughing already! Well, that’s exactly our aim.

We want our kids to smile and have the fun time of their life in our camp.

After one full year, like all adults take break and go off to vacations. Kids too need a vacation. Not necessarily out of station. All they [...] Related posts:

Prodigy, Genius, Intelligent or Happy Kid! What would you prefer?

Madhurie Singh — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:12:22 +0000

How I yearned to be blessed with an intelligent kid when I had conceived my first son. My preparation for the healthy and intelligent baby was on, months before I finally was told that yes I was gonna be a mother soon. Months of preparation, cuz, I was a case of infertility!

Our medical [...] Related posts:

School Agents Vs Corruption

Madhurie Singh — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:40:21 +0000

Yesterday, I was approached by an interesting person.

He introduced himself as a ” School Agent”. I could only guess he was a broker helping parents in getting admission for their kids.

I didn’t know these people were so net savvy. So I continued the call. He mentioned that he HELPS parents. And since I was helping parents too, [...] Related posts:

My new Kid will help YOUR KID’s life and career!

Madhurie Singh — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:57:56 +0000

Dear all,

It’s been a hectic two month for me. Managing my time amidst 2-3 workshops, kids, exams, home, lectures and a new venture.

I want to thank each one of you who has been reading my blogs and reviews. I have learnt immensely from each communication. The workshop in school admission was an eye opener to [...] Related posts:

School Review – Indira Kids and Indira National School, Wakad, Pune

Madhurie Singh — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:17:00 +0000

A fortnight back, I went to review an educational product to be launched in India by a Dubai based company. And to my pleasant surprise, I was standing next to a pre-school Indira Kids, Aundh.

Initially I thought it was too congested but when I got inside, it gave me a very homely feeling. With kids [...] Related posts:

A Review on St Mary’s Girls and Boys School Pune

Madhurie Singh — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:20:54 +0000

ST Mary’s school seems to have got it’s reputation reaching far and wide the globe!

Everyday I get atleast one mail about reviewing St Mary’s school, Pune.

When I got my son’s admission, I did not know anything about schools in Pune. I was not ready to leave my son to go from a nearby play school [...] Related posts:

Review – ST Arnold’s Central School, Kalyani Nagar, Vadagaon Sheri, Pune

Madhurie Singh — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:42:41 +0000

St Arnold’s school had always been a question mark in my mind, whenever I used to visit the vadagaon sheri area in the past. A huge boundary wall always suggested that there is a school or was a school inside somewhere, but could never see any soul inside or outside.

Later when a few site members [...] Related posts:

Database and Contact Details of Best Schools in Pune

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:52:39 +0000

CLICK HERE FOR THE DATABASE

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Kider Brook Sports Day 2009

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:01:14 +0000

31st October 2009, will be one of those dates which I will always cherish.

Well it was an honor that came to me quite unexpectedly a week before 31st October 2009. I was enjoying a very interesting lunch with three friends at Oakwood Premier, Koregaon Park, Pune. Mrs Vanita Dogra, the principal of Kider Brook [...] Related posts:

DAV Public school, Pune – Very Disturbing

Madhurie Singh — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:28:18 +0000

Yesterday I came across the third parent whose views I wanted about DAV school Aundh, Pune. And I am forced to write this post.

I have not personally reviewed the school, but this news has to be shared with parents to decide better. Click to read more

Related posts:Vidya Pratishthan Magarpatta City School Pune, Hadapsar – Review Request [...] Related posts:

Workshop on School Admission for Nursery, LKg, UKg

Madhurie Singh — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:22:40 +0000

Dear Parents, on popular request, you can once again avail the opportunity to meet me on a ONE-on-ONE workshop on Pune School Admission for Nursery, LKg, UKg.

The workshop will comprise of the following:

Mock interview of the child Mock written test if applicable (Ukg only) Mock interview of both parents, hence both must attend Tips on filling the admission [...] Related posts:

Pocket Money vs Math for my 5 year old.

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:51:10 +0000

My son came running to me asking me for pocket money. He was watching some cartoon channel and was suddenly inspired. I was busy setting exam paper for my MBA batch. So wanted to handle this situation asap. This is how our conversation went.

Son: “Maa, I want pocket money”!

Me: “OK” Me: “ Do you know all the numbers?”

Son: [...] Related posts:

Vidya Pratishthan Magarpatta City School Pune, Hadapsar – Review

Madhurie Singh — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:55:48 +0000

Magarpatta City School is fully know as Vidya Pratishthan Magarpatta City School.

That’s one big name for a school.

Well since it was on public demand last week to be reviewed, I checked it out yesterday and was quite impressed by the school, I must say. click to read more

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Teaching Tips for Moms for Kids Exams

Madhurie Singh — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:07:08 +0000

This article is for moms who get overwhelmed at times or most while teaching their kids for examinations. From tomorrow my son who is in 1st std will be starting his term exams. Usually, when the school is going on regularly, it’s not very difficult to keep his studies on track. He would come home and after lunch, [...] Related posts:

What’s Right Age for Admission in Nursery and First Standard, Pune Schools, India?

Madhurie Singh — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:58:33 +0000

I installed a new plugin which tells me what people are searching on my blog. Right age popped up too many times for me to advice on.

Indirectly, I am being shouldered more responsibility by young parents in answering this very confusing yet important question.

I am glad I never had this doubt mainly because I was part of [...] Related posts:

Request School Review

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:57:46 +0000

A big hi to all my loyal readers and a hello to my new blog readers.

I have written and continuously writing new reviews of the schools in Pune. Since I basically reside in the eastern part of the city, it’s but natural that you will find many school reviews around this area.

I can see [...] Related posts:

Maharashtra Board Planning Common Syllabus uptill Class V in all Boards Schools

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:36:34 +0000

I know this is a stale news, 4th December 2009 to be precise.

But looking at the Maharashtra Education Ministry’s past record, that would give out a statement only to backtrack the following day, I chose to wait and watch.

It’s been 4 days since the news and now I feel I should write about it [...] Related posts:

Common Plus Two Course Across All Indian School Boards ( CBSE, ICSE, State)

Madhurie Singh — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:05:19 +0000

This morning, i.e. 2nd December 2009, was a pleasant one with a news which will change the face of Indian education system thoroughly.

“COMMON PLUS-2 SYLLABUS FOR SCIENCE, MATH ACROSS BOARDS?” in Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Common-plus-two-syllabus-for-science-math-across-boards/articleshow/5289998.cms

I am pleased with the education minister so much that I could hug him right away .

There is no doubt [...] Related posts:

How to differentiate between Swine Flu with Normal Flu?

Madhurie Singh — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:36:44 +0000

Last week my sons were down with fever and upset tummy. I was scared but was relieved when the symptoms were not of swine flu.

In the last 7 days, I gathered some important information which may be useful to some of you moms in differentiating between swine flu symptoms and normal flu symptoms.

If your child [...] Related posts:

Loose motions in children, Probiotic and Food during flu.

Madhurie Singh — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:08 +0000

My world came to a stand still on the 15th Nov morning when my two boys were down with high body temperature.

With swine flu making it’s comeback, we were very scared and kept our fingers crossed. Thankfully there was no soreness in the throats nor any cough. I gave them Ibugesic Plus and the fever [...] Related posts:

Gurukul Express – Pune School – CBSE

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:35:27 +0000

Last year same time in the month of November I was frantically visiting as many schools as possible for my younger son’s admission into Nursery/ Lower Kg. I had become a tourist with food packed and water bottles stacked in the car with my younger son tied up in his car seat on the rear side [...] Related posts:

Birthday Party – Magic Show, Puppet Show, Tatoos, Balloons, Dance Show, Fashion Show

Madhurie Singh — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:17:32 +0000

PUNE PARTY PEOPLE

Magicians

Kayum Bhai 9822885469

Tatoo Maker

9850219930

Puppeteers

Kayum Bhai 9822885469 9822917402 Event Managers

Salim 9850219930 Badrinath 9371919872 Dance / Fashion Shows

Terrence 9323958502

Packed Home-Made Chocolates

Sunita 9881479272

You are welcome to add contact details of entertainers you know. You [...] Related posts:

Pune Schools Close on 12th Nov 2009- Bishops, St Mary’s, Vibgyor

Madhurie Singh — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:57:40 +0000

Dear All,

Swine flu seems to be making it’s dreaded comeback with the pouring rains as anticipated by the WHO. I am aware of one case of swine flu in DPS, three in Bishops and also in St Annes that has closed down the school due to a case in the school. (The first [...] Related posts:

DPS, PUNE A SCHOOL REVIEW AGAIN :)

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:22:00 +0000

Excellent school is all I can keep repeating about this school. From the dynamic principal to the dedicated teachers to the superb management, I am always marketing DPS, pune as my own school .

The Principal, Mrs Neelam Chakraborty is an amazing lady. The way she handles the school premises, kids and teachers and staff [...] Related posts:

Swine Flu – Fear or Relax – Pune Schools, India

Madhurie Singh — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:33:35 +0000

Indian are bravehearts !

We go through the worst one can imagine and then forget faster than the disaster could feel important. We have the habit of forgiving and forgetting whether things happen to others or to our loved once….

Why? May be because in the day to day grind to survive in this 1.15 billion peopled [...] Related posts:

Questions asked in a Parent Interview by Pune Schools?

Madhurie Singh — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:12:38 +0000

Butterflies, frogs, mouse and all kinds of insects and animals made their rounds, jumped and crawled years after I completed my engineering. But trust me when I was waiting to meet the principal of St Mary’s a few years back for my son’s admission, I was tightly holding my son’s hand till he pulled his [...] Related posts:

Nursery, PreSchool, JrKg Questions for Admissions in Pune Schools

Madhurie Singh — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:21:41 +0000

Dear Parents,

I have compiled here all the different types of questions asked by the school teachers during the admission round. Please remember these are sample questions only. I have collected these from various schools, parents and teachers in various good schools which will be starting their admissions in November 2009 – March 2010.

I would request you [...] Related posts:

Who is ripping and cheating – Horlicks, Complan, Boost, Bournvita, Dabur?

Madhurie Singh — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:46:27 +0000

Ever wondered, which is the best health drink to buy for your kid?

Well, for a long time I trusted the most known brands and my favourite was Horlicks. I personally love it’s taste. Last dec 2008, I took a weight loss challenge organised in my gymnasium “Solaris”.

Of course I went for the whey protein [...] Related posts:

How to test purity of Milk at home- Chitale, Amul Failed !

Admission Time for Pawar Public, Millenium, Hutching, Vikhe Patil

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:07:40 +0000

Admission time is a big tensionful time for all parents looking to get their kids admitted to the schools of their choice.

I remember the two years I had tried to get information on the internet , from parents in my neighbourhood and from the websites of the schools!

So this is for those parents trying to [...] Related posts:

Admission Criteria Hutching High School Pune

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:56:07 +0000

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Admission Criteria Bishops School Pune

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:29:07 +0000

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Admission Criteria Millenium National School Pune

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:22:28 +0000

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Admission Criteria Vikhe Patil Memorial School Pune

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:21:04 +0000

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Admission Criteria Pawar Public School Pune

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:16:51 +0000

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Admission Criteria Vibgyor High Pune

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:15:03 +0000

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Admission Criteria St Mary’s School Pune

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:11:49 +0000

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Admission Criteria Delhi Public School ( DPS) Pune

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:07:25 +0000

TIPS TO PREPARE FOR SCHOOL ADMISSION

Questions Asked in a Parent Interview Round by Pune Schools

Nursery, PreSchool, JrKg Questions for Admission in Pune Schools Nov 2009 – March 2010

How To Select / Chose A Good Pune School

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Pawar Public School Pune!

Madhurie Singh — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:40:25 +0000

This has been a long over due article.

Having visited it two weeks back, I finally get time to write about this school.

Earlier I have mentioned about this school based on a friend’s views as her daughter has been studying in that school since last two years. She is currently in 1st Std and is in [...] Related posts:

Workshop Details for DPS on 19th Oct 09

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:24:10 +0000

Welcome to the workshop on Pune school admission.

Today the focus will be DPS Pune Admission.

You all should be logged into the site, if not please do it now.

Before we begin the workshop kindly go through the new post on how to select a good school.

In case anyone has any query on how [...] Related posts:

How to select a good school in Pune, India?

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:48:07 +0000

Hunting for good school for your darling? I know it can be not just stressful, it becomes very confusing with hundreds of schools in Pune! Let me help you out my dear parents. Follow me each week right here and get to know about each school little better than what you know now. To begin with how [...] Related posts:

Free Online Workshop on Pune School Admission on 19th October 2009

Madhurie Singh — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:12:54 +0000

Dear parents,

Finally I have managed to organize Online Workshop for all those who are keen on Admission Procedures for various good schools in Pune.

The workshop will be on 19th Oct 2009, IST 11:00 PM, online on my site www.madhuriesingh.com forum.

It’s online, cause, there are many who cannot physically attend the workshop.

It’s also my way [...] Related posts:

Media Coverage

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:10:04 +0000

Pune School Watch – DNA Interview Madhurie Singh – Date 11th October 2009

Madhurie Singh pens details about the leading schools in the city and passes on whatever information any parent would like to know.

by Kavita Kane

Madhurie Singh teaches you to learn more about schools. She does so through an equally interesting medium – blogging.

“The blog, [...] Related posts:

The Beginning of A New Journey!

madhuriesingh — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:30:48 +0000

Dear moms and dads ,

It’s time to say goodbye. Goodbye to the good old wordpress.com.

With hundred’s of people like you who have trusted my reviews, encouraged me to take the next step. Yes! I have finally built my own website all by myself! Phew!

It’s been a mind boggling 45 days and lots of happy [...] Related posts:

Free Online Workshop on Pune School Admission on 19th October 2009

St Mary’s Pune – Diwali Vacation, Christmas Holidays, NewYear 2010 School reopen.

madhuriesingh — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:51:58 +0000

St Mary’s Pune – Diwali Vacation, Christmas Holidays, NewYear 2010 School reopen.

St Mary’s School, Pune will be working on all Saturdays upto the Diwali vacation for Girls and Boys sections.

Half Yearly exam will commence on the 10th Oct 2009.

St Mary’s School will close on 14th October 2009 as scheduled, but will re-open on 29th October [...] Related posts:

ST Mary's school pune – prenursery, nursery, prep reopens 29th September 2009

madhuriesingh — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:47:36 +0000

St Mary’s school pune Reopens on 29th september 2009.

St Mary’s school pune classes for Pre Nursery, Nursery and Prep will reopen on 29th Sept 09. The school had declared these classes to remain closed in view of the risk to the tiny tots against Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus).

The time table of the school will be as [...] Related posts:

St Mary’s Pune – Diwali Vacation, Christmas Holidays, NewYear 2010 School reopen.

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:08:49 +0000

St Mary’s School, Pune will be working on all Saturdays upto the Diwali vacation for Girls and Boys sections.

Half Yearly exam will commence on the 10th Oct 2009.

St Mary’s School will close on 14th October 2009 as scheduled, but will re-open on 29th October 2009 instead of 2nd November 2009.

For Christmas the school will close [...] Related posts:

St Mary’s School Pune- Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Prep Reopens 29th Sept 09

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:32:33 +0000

The time table of the school will be as follows:

Girls Section:

Classes Timing Pre-Nursery 9.30 a. m. to 12.15 [...] Related posts:

Teaching Kids Homosexuality !

Madhurie Singh — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:00:24 +0000

Shocking !

Well I got the opportunity to teach this very sensitive yet not to easy topic to my kids who are 6.5 and 5 now!

Last weekend I was waiting to watch the movie Dostana on Sony channel. I made early dinner and told my hubby to watch with kids. It was funny and [...] Related posts:

How to Handle Complains from School, Society, Friends?

Madhurie Singh — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:45:17 +0000

Complaints are very odd situation for any mom, especially when it’s about our own kids !

I am not going into the thesis of handling complaints as I believe it’s differently handled with different situations. What works for one school may not apply to another school. So the best way is to be open, [...] Related posts:

Kid Environmentalists Today-Responsible Citizens Tomorrow !

madhuriesingh — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:28:04 +0000

WYSWYG !

What you sow is what you get !!!!

Well I changed the acronym to suit my post here.

Have you wondered how kids mimic you and reproduce it when least expected!

But I am pleasantly surprised with the subtle learning that my kids have been absorbing from their parents. And tiny stuff that they say [...] Related posts:

Five Hygiene Habits for Kids !!

madhuriesingh — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:53:02 +0000

Hand Wash

Believe it or not, about 80% infections are spread only by hands ! So does that mean, if we all wash our hands regularly, we can avoid those 80% of infections? Well, logically yes. But we all know it’s impossible. Reason being the several other modes of transmission of any infection. [...] Related posts:

Std 1 St Mary's School will reopen on 14th Sep 2009, Till Prep, still closed!

madhuriesingh — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:16:22 +0000

ST Mary’s School Pune Classes Nursery to Preparatory will remain closed as precautionary measure against swine flu, H1N1 Virus.

Std 1 will reopen on the 14th Sep 2009. Classes will be from 7:35 am to 12:35pm instead of the 1:20pm.

I am all smiles and thankful to my gut feeling when I took the decision to not [...] Related posts:

Natural multivitamins – made at home!

madhuriesingh — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:10:32 +0000

Let me warn any one reading this post at the onset.

This experiment is my own brain child and has not been scientifically tested or proven. But since I value my logic and gut feeling a lot, I find it 100% safe and it’s efficacy too is excellent.

So what is the experiment?

Well, this was [...] Related posts:

How to test purity of Milk at home- Chitale, Amul Failed !

madhuriesingh — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:31:24 +0000

I am disgusted !

I feel guilty and wish I had listened to my elder son’s plea that he did not like the taste of the milk. I would coax him with all kinds of stories. But even though he has stopped drinking milk since last one and half years now, my younger son [...] Related posts:

ST Mary's School Pune Closed till 13th September 2009, Reopen on 14th sep ?

madhuriesingh — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:34:00 +0000

St Mary’s school pune has extended it’s decision to close the school upto class 1, till next sunday. The school has not yet decided if it will open on the 14th sep 2009 yet. Classes from 2nd std resumed on the 31st august 2009.

Looking at the weaker immunity of younger kids, the school will remain closed for [...] Related posts:

Sanskruti, Pune – The Ethnic Getaway for Kids!

madhuriesingh — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:38:58 +0000

A few months back my school mate arrived home with her daughter from Bangalore. It’s fun to see one’s school mate after a few years married, with changed views about the world, with profession that was never ever imagined and so on.

But obviously, the best is always to meet their kids.

My friend came to [...] Related posts:

Pune Schools ReOpen on 31st August ST Mary's, Bishops !

madhuriesingh — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:21:58 +0000

All Schools in Pune will reopen on the 31st August, Monday. ( Symbiosis International, St Helena’s School, Hutchings High School and Primrose School, St Mary’s, Bishops.)

Nearly 50% of the schools opened last Monday on the 24th August 2009. DPS, Vibgyor were included in the list of the schools that hurried to open on the 24th [...] Related posts:

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madhuriesingh — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:08:22 +0000

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Birthday Return Gifts for Kids upto 6 years!

madhuriesingh — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:13:42 +0000

Birthday Return gifts are on my hate list.

I abhor whoever came up with this idea. It’s more like a bribe to make your kids’ friends come to the party ! We teach kids from the very tender age what is greediness, bribing and teach them how to spend money on what is not important at such [...] Related posts:

Birthday Party Place for Kids in Pune!

madhuriesingh — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:30:02 +0000

Birthday Parties are very important for all kids. Now a days kids don’t just want to have the cake and eat it too. They want to call as many friends and send away loads of return gifts too. They want junk food for sure in their birthday party.

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Pune Schools Closed till 30th August – DPS,ST Mary's,Bishops,Vibgyor..

madhuriesingh — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:50:50 +0000

Thankfully all schools will remain closed till the 30th August 2009. DPS School has decided to open on Monday 24th August, but has cancelled off the monday test. The following guidelines to be followed by students risking to go to school on 24th august to DPS . • The school will now reopen on Monday, 24th August, 2009. • Second set [...] Related posts:

Aman Setu School – an attempt to preserve Humanity!

madhuriesingh — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:15:21 +0000

Beautiful name isn’t it? Aman Setu

In today’s modernization how many of us maintain our culture in whatever way possible, is a question to be pondered over. Last year when I was looking for a good school for my younger son, I was introduced to this name ” Aman Setu” by a friend. Her [...] Related posts:

I am a bad mom, are you?

madhuriesingh — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:13:29 +0000

Ask my sons between mom or dad who is good or bad?

And within a fraction of a second they will tell you it’s their mom who is BAD !

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Schools in Pune to re-open on 24th August 2009 !

madhuriesingh — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:59:41 +0000

Utter CONFUSION !!!!

I know, as a parent, its so much confusing. One day the school closes for quanrantine reasons, which is excellent. Then we get sms from the schools, that the school will reopen on the 20th Aug 2009, as the situation seems normal, but the next morning the Collector Mr [...] Related posts:

DPS Pune to reopen on 20th August 2009!!!

madhuriesingh — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:14:54 +0000

DPS Pune will open on 20th Aug 2009.

St Mary’s will reopen on the 24th Aug 2009.

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All About Kids, Education, Products and Schools Moms Want to Know!

madhuriesingh — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:40:30 +0000

This site is dedicated to all moms and dads.

Parents are like Gods to their kids. Kids look up to parents as their superheroes and emulate every move they observe.

They will copy you when you are aware, but they will surprise or shock you when they mimic things that you wish you had never said or [...] Related posts:

Admission time for DPS, St Mary’s, Vibgyor, Loyolla, Bishops in Pune!!!

madhuriesingh — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:09:45 +0000

Admission time is a big tensionful time for all parents looking to get their kids admitted to the schools of their choice.

I remember the two years I had tried to get information on the internet , from parents in my neighbourhood and from the websites of the schools!

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St Mary's, Pune to reopen on 24th August thanks to Swine FLu!!!

madhuriesingh — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:25:46 +0000

All schools are closed till 20th August 2009. Including DPS Pune, Vibgyor, Bishops, Loyolla, Vidya Valley, International Schools, State Board schools, CBSE and ICSE board schools.

St Mary’s school will reopen on 24th August 2009 in view of the current status of Swine Flu in Pune.

How to keep kids busy at home?

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Pune schools closed due to Swine Flu – How to keep kids busy !!!

madhuriesingh — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:26:34 +0000

All schools in Pune will be closed till 19th August 2009, in view of the current spread of the Swine Flu caused by H1N1 virus.

A lot of schools are fumigating their premises.

Both kids from St Mary’s Boys have recovered from the swine flu infection that they got in the last week of July 2009.

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Teaching Virus and Vaccines to 4 -6 yr old !!!!!

madhuriesingh — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:55:18 +0000

Thanks to swine flu, I have loads of information that I can share with my kids as they are 24X7 at home !!!!

They are always fighting for the same stuff, be it the TV remote or the laptop, or their transformers or even the same set of crayons !!!

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Teaching Religion to 4-6 year old !!!!!

madhuriesingh — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:35:15 +0000

My son today wanted to know what is the meaning of St Mary’s; it’s the name of his school. Here is how our conversation went, till both of us were satisfied.

“Mumma ! What is the meaning of St Mary’s? “

” Well, it’s the name of the mother of Jesus Christ. Do you know about him?”

” No”.

“Hmm”.

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Swine Flu – DPS, St Marys, Bishops, Vibgyor and All schools in Pune till 16th August 2009!!!

madhuriesingh — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:34:53 +0000

Updated at 5:00pm on 10th Aug 2009.

DPS school Pune closed till 17th august 2009.

All malls, schools, multiplexes will remain closed for three days as per the government orders. Phew !!! Finally . Bloodshed has to happen to even save our lives. Still there are a few thick-heads who are advising the schools to [...] Related posts:

Must visit place for Kids in Pune – Empress Garden !!!

madhuriesingh — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:44:22 +0000

The Empress Garden is my favorite and my kids go gaga with just the mention of it’s name.

Kider Brook, the playschool where my kids were doing their kindergarten, took them to this lovely garden 3 years back. My darling hubby took the responsibility as I had another appointment on that Saturday.

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Where to buy Medicine for Swine Flu ?

madhuriesingh — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:53:08 +0000

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These are a few sites selling online Tamiflu, that were working.

Remember, Tamiflu is dangerous medicine.

It has to be taken only if you are suffering of Swine Flu H1N1 Virus.

You must talk to your doctor before placing the order and discuss about the content of the medicine mentioned online before making any payment.

http://official-drugstore.com

www.mydispensary.com

www.top-rx-pharm.com

http://healthonlineshop.info

http://www.drugdelivery.ca

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Vibgyor, St Annes, St Helena's, DPS, Vidya Valley, Loyola High close down –Swine Flu !!!

madhuriesingh — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:58:35 +0000

The following schools have decided to close down in Pune in order to contain the spread of the Swine Flu.

Delhi Public School will be closed till Aug 9 2009.

St Helena’s will be closed till Aug 13 with 1 positive H1N1 cases.

St Anne’s will be closed till Aug 12 2009 with 3 positive cases.

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My kids go to different board schools, DPS and St Mary’s!!!!!!

madhuriesingh — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:36:45 +0000

My kids go to different schools with different education board !

Every time I mention this, I see people reacting only one way , and that is with great astonishment slowly turning to pity my state, suggestions and help never intended to give .

But trust me, it’s not as difficult as it seems !

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SWINE FLU precautionary move -School Pune closes !!

madhuriesingh — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:21:45 +0000

St Mary’s school, pune will be closed from 6th to 9th August 2009 as a precautionary measure against Swine Flu.

School will assess the situation on Sunday to decide whether to reopen on Monday 10th August.

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Vacation and Holiday Breaks for Dps Pune !!!!!!!

madhuriesingh — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:17:08 +0000

Summer Break 9th may to 21st june 2009

Dussehra Break 25th sep to 28th sep 2009

Deepawali Break 16th oct to 18th oct 2009

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Story about Gravity and Astronaut for age 4-6 year !!!!!!

madhuriesingh — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:44:13 +0000

View of our Earth from the Moon

Shourya was very much interested in learning about space and people who went to the moon. He one day asked his mother about what do you do to go to the moon. His mother said “ To become an astronaut, you need to study science, math and english. You have [...] Related posts:

Which Education Board to choose for my child !!!!!!!!!!

madhuriesingh — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:02:43 +0000

When it comes to confusing, the worst is when parents have to choose the right board for their children! We have CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) ICSE (Indian Certificate is Secondary Education) [...] Related posts:

SWINE flu is villainous !!!!

madhuriesingh — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:54:25 +0000

I have decided from today both my kids will stay at home for a week or two.

Reason, firstly , I think that’s the best way to prevent my kids from getting infected even if there is any remotest chance. They travel by school bus and definitely there is a good chance of getting in [...] Related posts:

Baby Einstein for brain activity !!!!!

madhuriesingh — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:45:39 +0000

Its 12:30 pm, I have a meeting that is unavoidable and time bound hence cannot be postponed! My kids already back from summer camp! All energetic and want my 100% attention like always! SO the best I cud manage is keep the meeting at my house…..don’t like it much (Interruption …kids…phone…maids….door …friends….uff !) But beggars can’t [...] Related posts:

Choosing Right Pencil, Eraser, Sharpner for kids !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

madhuriesingh — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:07:39 +0000

A pencil is a pencil is a pencil!!!!! No! No! No! How many of us have ever paid attention to the type of pencils our kids are using when they started out to write???? Well I am a good mom, as I would always make sure the pencils were all sharpened and placed in the [...] Related posts:

Uncomfortable questions asked by kids !!!!!!!!!!!

madhuriesingh — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:33:52 +0000

Recently I was put in a tight spot by a friend. All thanks to my darling 4.5 year old’s ever so curious and imaginatively exploring mind.

My friend was a little uncomfortable when my son showed interest in her daughter. Like any curious boy he did not want to leave the room when her daughter was [...] Related posts:

Teaching Verbs to standard 1. !!!!!!!

madhuriesingh — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:41:03 +0000

My son has started learning verbs in english. He has very easily picked up the concept of Verbs as Action words !

So I thought of doing a bit of research in helping him learn better and applying the concept than just mugging up.

So I made him read a small story book and asked him to identify [...] Related posts:

Playschool and Kindergarten Pre Schools in Pune !!!!!!!!!!

madhuriesingh — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:11:10 +0000

Living in a nuclear family has it’s merits. I have always managed easily using all my management abilities to keep the home and work balanced. But, when my one first baby was born, life became rather handful. I preferred to quit work and stay full time to nurture the life I had given birth to [...] Related posts: