3 weeks ago
Beyond the mould: educationist launches question-answer science book for children
A teacher and grandmother named Sudakshina Kundu Mookerjee wrote a new book for kids called Granny's Tales Our Enchanting Universe.
The book teaches science and the universe using questions and answers.
It started when her granddaughter asked her real science questions.
The book helps children learn through everyday stories instead of memorizing facts.
The book was launched at a café called ICanFlyy Tea Kafi.
At the launch, a group of teachers and other special guests talked about how schools are changing.
They said kids should be allowed to ask questions and think in new ways.
They also said learning can mix many subjects together instead of keeping them separate.
This makes learning more fun and interesting for young minds.
Educationist Sudakshina Kundu Mookerjee launched "Granny's Tales Our Enchanting Universe," a science guide for children in a question-answer format.
The launch at ICanFlyy Tea Kafi included a panel discussion on shifting education trends, cross-curriculum learning, and technology's role in academics.
Panelists included Birla High School principal Loveleen Saigal, filmmaker Subha Das Mollick, educator Nandini Sen, and actor-author Barun Chanda.
Mookerjee said the book was inspired by scientific questions from her granddaughter and aims to teach through everyday occurrences.
Panelists said the book encourages children to question lessons, think outside the box, and embrace interdisciplinary learning beyond rigid subject categories.
- Who
- Educationist and author Sudakshina Kundu Mookerjee, joined by educators Loveleen Saigal, Subha Das Mollick, Nandini Sen, actor-author Barun Chanda, and moderator Oindrila Dutt.
- What
- Launch of Granny's Tales Our Enchanting Universe, a science guide for children written in a question-answer format.
- Where
- ICanFlyy Tea Kafi
- When
- The article does not specify the exact date of the launch.
- Why
- To encourage children's inquisitive minds and promote interdisciplinary, question-based learning beyond rote memorization.
Key facts
- Book Title
- Granny's Tales Our Enchanting Universe
- Author
- Sudakshina Kundu Mookerjee
- Format
- Question-answer scientific guide for children
- Launch Venue
- ICanFlyy Tea Kafi
- Inspiration
- Scientific queries raised by the author's granddaughter
- Launch Panel
- Loveleen Saigal, Subha Das Mollick, Nandini Sen, Barun Chanda
- Panel Moderator
- Oindrila Dutt, founder, Open Doors
Quotes
Sudakshina Kundu Mookerjee
Author of Granny’s Tales Our Enchanting Universe, educationist
“Learning through stories and conversations shows how diverse and fluid education can be, beyond the compartmentalised categories of subjects which define traditional syllabi. The most important thing that came out of this session is the realisation that yes, it is important to get a basic grounding in the various areas of knowledge offered through classroom‑style lessons, but ultimately, true education is what gets our curiosity whetted, and towards which we have a spontaneous affinity.”
telegraphindia.com
“This is a great step to make book‑learning fresh and interesting for the young minds. The session took me back to my childhood, when I used to go to the rooftop in my house to simply lie down and look at the stars, and from there, memorise the names of each constellation, aided by the elders in my family. Learning through real‑life illustrations and stories makes lessons much more interesting for young minds, and this book indeed proves that.”
telegraphindia.com
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