Category: Fun Corner
What Do We Call a Group?
Why don’t we just call a group of things, well, a Group? Or a collection of things? A bunch of things may be? In English language quite interestingly, whenever people, animals or things are put together in a group, the group is given a special name. Have you heard of the word collective? It means […]
Great Carbohydrates
“I am not eating any carbs anymore because I am putting on weight”, said mum to her aunt Nina. “Anyone who cuts down on carbs will lose weight, that is for sure,” exclaimed aunt Nina. Anya overheard the conversation between her mum and aunt Nina. However, Anya could not figure out what exactly carbs was. […]
Are You Scared?
All of us are scared of something. Look at the poor Dino! He seems awfully scared of that tiny rat! I am extremely scared of cockroaches. Once I saw a big ugly fellow loitering in my house at night, I couldn’t sleep thereafter. I spent the whole night sitting on a chair, upright and alert, fearing that it […]
Emma’s Wish
Emma came back from the park and threw her soccer ball in her room. She was very upset. Her dad asked her what the problem was. “What happened Emma?” He said. “Nothing”, she sulked. “Are you missing mom?”, he asked as her mother was travelling for work. “A little, but that is not the reason […]
More Unusual Facts – Underwater Creatures
Remember we explored some unusual facts about underwater creatures some time back. And you guys loved it! So now is the time to explore the ocean a little deeper again! Here are some more unusual facts that we fished out for you :) Did you know that dolphins close only one eye when they are sleeping and […]
Responsible Me?
When asked, if you are responsible most of you will confidently say ‘yes’!! But let us see if you actually are responsible. How many of the below listed things you follow? I brush my teeth without being reminded about it. Food is not for playing. I eat it rather than playing with it. I […]
Puppets
Rob was getting bored. He switched on the television to watch a cartoon or two. As soon as Keira finished her homework, she grabbed her mom’s iPad to play a newly downloaded fun game of Fruit Ninja. Shaun was excited. He was going to a nearby gaming zone with his father. These days if you are getting bored, there […]
What I Want To Be
I want to be a sailor mamma, And sail the seas I want to be a naturalist papa, And climb some trees I want to be an archaeologist, And dig underneath I want to be a historian, And study history I want to be an engineer, And build many things I want to be […]
Trouble in the Museum
“What’s your brother doing?” Gina pointed across the room. There was Neil standing on one leg and twisting his body in a strange manner. Just like the bronze statue in front. All his classmates around him were having a good laugh. Even the other visitors in the room! I noticed a couple near the entrance […]
Amazing Natural Wonders
The Great Blue Hole: is a large sinkhole in the middle of the sea off the coast of Belize. The hole is circular in shape, over 300 m (984 ft) across and 124 m (407 ft) deep. It is one of the most famous spots for scuba diving as there is plenty of marine life. Lake Hillier: is a part of Recherche Archipelago located […]
Special Doctors
Tommy was not feeling too well so mom took him to the Paediatrician. Since he fell and his leg was hurting the paediatrician sent him to the orthopaedics department. While he was in the waiting room he noticed a board full of names of the doctors and their specialty. He was surprised because he just […]
April Fools Day
Aha! The day to play pranks, pull tricks and be mischievous is back again! April 1st – fun-filled April Fools day is also known as All Fools day in some countries. Do you have any idea about the origin this day that makes you giggle and laugh so much? Here is what history says. Up until late […]
