Guides
Practical guides for parents of school children
Short, honest reads on the things parents ask us about most: finding time to study, tuition, exams, maths at home and Hindi reading. Written for families who follow NCERT books.
No time left for self-study? How to make 20 minutes a day count
Long school days, travel and tuition leave children very little time to study on their own. Here is how to use a short daily slot well, for Classes 1 to 10.
Read the guideDoes my child really need tuition? Questions to ask before you sign up
Tuition helps some children and confuses others. Five questions to ask before you pay, from a parent's point of view, for Classes 1 to 10 on NCERT books.
Read the guideHow to help your child with maths at home (Classes 1 to 5)
Simple, practical ways to help with NCERT Joyful Mathematics and Maths Mela at home, using the kitchen, coins and a few good questions.
Read the guideA simple 3 week plan for unit tests and half-yearly exams
How to plan revision for school unit tests and half-yearly exams from NCERT books, week by week, when your child has very little free time.
Read the guideHow to help your child read Hindi at home
Practical tips for building Hindi reading at home with the NCERT books Sarangi and Veena, even if Hindi is not your family's first language.
Read the guideNCERT books for Classes 1 to 10: which book your child uses in each subject
A class-wise list of the current NCERT textbooks, from Mridang and Joyful Mathematics in Class 1 to First Flight and Kshitij in Class 10.
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Start free and try this week's chapter with your child.