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  Happy Independence Day. Isn't it fun to spend some time on creating Independence Day Crafts with your kids. Kids will definitely enjoy making their own buntings, badges and cards instead of buying from the stalls. Download your free Printable crafts pack from our blog. This craft packs consists of seven assorted DIY crafts, black & white and colored versions are available . To download pdf files please click on the TEXT (not on pictures). Flag and circle badge printable Happy Independence Day Banner Flower Badge Leaf Garland Assorted Garland Star Buntings 14th August Cards Watch our video tutorial on YouTube; Please Provide your valuable feedback on our work in comments section or email at thekoolkingdom@gmail.com

A couple of days ago, my son picked up a random book from my book rack and asked: Mom! Why did you buy this book?  At that point, without waiting for my answer, he replied... oh! I guess you bought it when Abdullah was born because you didn't know how to be a mother, so you wanted to learn about being a good mother. As I reflected upon his conversation, I asked myself how many of us (mothers or even fathers) ever thought about the idea of being trained in the craft of parenting or motherhood. While we get an education of at least 16 years for the professions that we even won't pursue, we never got trained for the most important role of our life -motherhood. While motherhood is a role. Parenting is a skill that can be learned. Hence I recommend reading books on parenting every now and then. You can not implement the whole idea of a book in your life, but you will get refined step by step on your journey.  The book he was talking about is "One-minute mother" written by

[Note: This article is not written by a  professional educator rather these are expressions of a mother for other parents who would like to understand STEM in simple and easy language. Special attention is given to the STEM education scenario in Pakistan.] What is STEM education: STEM education is the new buzz word in the field of education. What exactly is STEM education from a consumer's point of view? Well! if we simply try to explain it, STEM is an acronym that stands for (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Another term that is interchangeably/alternatively used is STEAM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), that includes Arts in it. Here Arts means applied arts and creative thinking.  STEM approach is based on curriculum (the totality of student's experiences), not on traditional textbooks. What does this mean? (this questions may pop up in your mind promptly). It simply means that students are not required to learn by a standard text

!محترم والدین اور پیارے بچوں  یوں تو اردو ہماری قومی زبان ہے لیکین اب اس کو زیادہ اہمیت نہیں دی جا رہی۔ انگریزی  سیکھنے کے ساتھ ساتھ اردو زبان بھی سیکھانے کے لیے یہ ہماری طرف سے ایک چھوٹی سی کوشش ہے۔  اس سرگرمی کے ذریعے بچے خوب مزے سے اردو حروفِ تہجی سیکھ پائیں گے۔  Dear Parents and kids!  As you know urdu is our National Language but it is being neglected by recent private school systems. We are working for the revival of our language. This is a very small initiative to keep kids connected to the national language with the help of interactive Urdu worksheets. These worksheets could be taught by using different strategies. These strategies are demonstrated in the YouTube link below. ابھی اپنی مفت ورک شیٹ حاصل کرنے کے لئے نیچے دیے گے لنک کو کلک کر یں Click on the given link to download your free urdu Haroof e Tahaji (Alif) worksheet https://bit.ly/30N2KGC الف ۔ورک شیٹ حل کرنے کے لیے ویڈیو دیکھیں Watch YouTube demonstration on solving this worksheet  ابھی اپنی مفت ورک شیٹ حاصل کرنے کے لئ

Lap books are our favorite medium to present information. It is a really cool method to provide your kid with hands on activities of inquiring and researching information about any topic.It is basically just a file folder filled with little mini books and flaps that contain interesting information about your topic.  Here is the link to your free download printable lap book about Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan. https://bit.ly/2EflwyH Things you will need: A4 size color paper Printable lap book template Scissors Glue Method: You will take the A4 sheet and fold it like a file folder.  Cute the flaps from the lap book template and paste it on the file folder. Search information on internet and fill the templates. You have your Lap Book ready. Here are the step by step pictures to guide you: Here is the link to step by step YouTube tutorial :  coming soon!

Dear mothers and kids! Eid ul Adha will be celebrated on 1st  August 2020. We still be in quarantine and following social distancing on this Eid day, but it doesn't mean that we forget about our loved ones.In this pandemic situation when kids are not attending school and are stuck at home, why not indulge them in some creative activities?  We carefully thought of the Eid Card Craft that can be easily made with the help of this printable worksheet available in colored and black and white version. Either you will  simply print it and paste on A4 colored sheet or let your creativity flow. Paint the template, color it or make a collage. Here is the printable colored version; https://bit.ly/30KGxbW Here is the printable black and white version; https://bit.ly/3g0lo40 Here is your step by step YouTube tutorial ; https://youtu.be/vlzT-nMA8hk When you are done making your Eid card, don't forget to post a picture of it on our Facebook page to get it featured. https://web.facebook.com/th