Diwali Activities For Kids
Diwali is almost here and what better time to celebrate family, love, and light! Marking new beginnings, Diwali is celebrated 20 days after Lord Ram killed Ravana and rescued Sita from captivity in Lanka. The five-day festival of lights, Diwali. In India, the festival is an important holiday, full of festivities, food, and family time. The […]
Halloween Activities For Kids
COVID-Friendly Halloween Ideas Halloween is right around the corner, but it’s no secret that the beloved holiday might look a little different this year. With COVID still a looming concern, it’s important to be mindful of safety guidelines when making Halloween plans. However, that doesn’t mean fun Halloween activities have to fall to the wayside! […]
Happy Gandhi Jayanti!
Today is Gandhi Jayanti, one of India’s national holidays and the celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday! A positive and transformative individual, there is much to be celebrated on Gandhi’s birthday and beyond. Teaching Your Child About Gandhi Who was Mahatma Gandhi? Maybe your child has heard of him but they know very little about him. […]
Teaching Children Hindi: An Expert’s Perspective
An Interview with Dr. Anupama Sarna Dr. Anupama Sarna is a Hindi Literature and Language Specialist part of a certified team of teachers that pioneered Hindi as an accepted language across many Bay Area and surrounding area schools. She has gained formal training in teaching language methodology, receiving teaching credentials through California State University East […]
The Benefits of Raising a Bilingual Child
What are the benefits of being bilingual? There’s no doubt that having a second language under your belt comes with countless benefits. In fact, in 2015, 64.7 million people over the age of 5 spoke a language other than English at home, with an increasing number of them fully proficient in English (languagemagazine.com). In the […]
Dress Up With Shoonya: Learn Clothing Words in Different Languages
Explore the exciting world of clothing and design Shoonya Kids Dress Up (coming soon)! Now, kids can explore clothing and accessories from all different cultures with our Dress Up Chapter. Design new outfits all while learning the language of your choice! Fun dresses, hats, scarves, and more allow children to tap, pinch, and stretch clothing […]
A PIECE OF INDIA: OUR NEW PUZZLE BACKGROUND
Did you know Hindi is the national language of India? Shoonya Kids features three interactive chapters that can help children master Hindi Letters: Fun, playful animations to help build letter recognition Interactive letter tracing Animated letter puzzles Can you spot something new with our puzzle page? 🇮🇳 😉 We’ve developed 49 original characters derived from […]
Mastered Animal Names in One Language and Want to Learn Another?
Shoonya Kids Updates and Quick Tips Downloaded Shoonya Kids but haven’t tried all the fun? Or maybe you are already well on your way to making it part of your daily routine. Either way, this update should get you excited! What’s New Our Hindi Letters chapter now has a new home screen, inspired by India! […]
How to Celebrate Dad at Home This Father’s Day: COVID-19 Edition
Though many businesses are beginning to open up again, the virus still looms large in countless cities across the globe. Whether you or your loved ones are immunocompromised or you just don’t feel comfortable leaving home yet, there are still countless ways to celebrate Father’s Day at home this year! All it takes is a […]
Summer Break Activities for Kids During COVID-19
Pool days, playdates, popsicles, and camp games: these are only a few hallmarks of a typical summer for kids. But as many of us are being forced to accept, summer this year is going to be considerably different from previous ones with coronavirus cases spiking in many countries. Between working parents and bored children at […]
