tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post1416574890682197040..comments2023-11-05T13:08:05.324+05:30Comments on Retrospections! Emotional ecology......: Intrinsic motivation!!Pratshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10849938760602815322noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-6929794066026763462008-02-27T13:08:00.000+05:302008-02-27T13:08:00.000+05:30Ohh. I wish in so many ways that I had been a teac...Ohh. I wish in so many ways that I had been a teacher.. and a successful one as the one in your post~!<BR/><BR/>Atlas? damn.. I was never good.. in reading them.. I don't ever ever understand ...<BR/><BR/>I still can't place my finger on where Europe and England is? is it the same place <I> by the by</I><BR/><BR/>i wish my kids wont be atlas-challenged.. jus as me :D<BR/><BR/>aww i loved the poem!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-51996745685045066522008-02-25T16:22:00.000+05:302008-02-25T16:22:00.000+05:30@ap Kids can be really convincing, yes! And you co...@ap Kids can be really convincing, yes! And you could just get pulled into their games :) But their innocence can really brighten u up<BR/><BR/>@ul Thank you and yes! sometimes expectations can be the source of a lot of stress within us. and you were right, it could be changed to that.Pratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849938760602815322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-90562531355322400682008-02-23T15:40:00.000+05:302008-02-23T15:40:00.000+05:30this was a lovely post, prats. I enjoyed the eight...this was a lovely post, prats. I enjoyed the eight-year old's story...we do have so much to learn from kids...you ended with a beautiful poem, there's only one line in the poem I would change for myself....'expect nothing in return' as opposed to 'expect the best for yourself'...expectations can be tricky, dont you think?ULhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005895432233940416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-53952362208152653892008-02-20T23:04:00.000+05:302008-02-20T23:04:00.000+05:30I like Dia already.I don't like kids much, because...I like Dia already.<BR/><BR/>I don't like kids much, because I am easily coaxed into playing games, and then they cheat. No fair!Adorable Pancreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824201985240804750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-55946125068971482992008-02-20T22:20:00.000+05:302008-02-20T22:20:00.000+05:30@shruthi She is a wonderful girl , yes and pray th...@shruthi She is a wonderful girl , yes and pray that she will get to be what she sets out to achieve.<BR/><BR/>@whitesnake :) you bet. Thanks for dropping byPratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849938760602815322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-15624466220179096922008-02-20T12:50:00.000+05:302008-02-20T12:50:00.000+05:30Out of the mouths of babes!Out of the mouths of babes!Whitesnakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681488364720396274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-44614477492156041342008-02-19T16:23:00.000+05:302008-02-19T16:23:00.000+05:30oh my! lovely poem. Nice..Hmm.. Dia will make not ...oh my! lovely poem. Nice..<BR/>Hmm.. Dia will make not only a good teacher but also a good disciplinarian! Interesting study group :-)Shrutihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16468241676629922808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-3193452923143986982008-02-19T09:32:00.000+05:302008-02-19T09:32:00.000+05:30@joy yes they really are, and such a fun set@keshi...@joy yes they really are, and such a fun set<BR/><BR/>@keshi really. Then you'll know exactly how they enjoy themselvesPratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849938760602815322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-76689395393228401402008-02-18T10:21:00.000+05:302008-02-18T10:21:00.000+05:30lol so cute! She sounds like my 3yr old niece Losh...lol so cute! She sounds like my 3yr old niece Loshi who's supa smart,sharp and witty.<BR/><BR/>Keshi.Keshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147250771662427208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-71489457246990794612008-02-18T07:30:00.000+05:302008-02-18T07:30:00.000+05:30Amazing kids!Amazing kids!Jayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05053043951887070129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-22327316687182745102008-02-17T17:35:00.000+05:302008-02-17T17:35:00.000+05:30@vinesh. These are actually kids from my apartment...@vinesh. These are actually kids from my apartment complex, and this was one of their play methods, and they are such wonderful kids.<BR/><BR/>@madhumita Hehehe, that really exists yes!! The next time he wears it I should take a shot of it....I always ask him about it...and he very casually says yeah!! but I've known him to be so caring towards his sister...Pratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849938760602815322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-90529241351202436112008-02-17T17:31:00.000+05:302008-02-17T17:31:00.000+05:30@rayshma Yes she is. The atlas looks like it was ...@rayshma Yes she is. The atlas looks like it was a well used manual hehehe<BR/><BR/>@preethi Yes looks like she is one. And the poem was so interesting I just could not, not share it with all.<BR/><BR/>@rambler It is the influence of these groups that can make or break a child too. But if one is in healthy environments it sure helps in the growth of the child a lot. Peer pressure in good swingsPratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849938760602815322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-62122291550566243122008-02-17T17:28:00.000+05:302008-02-17T17:28:00.000+05:30@xh. Its more about watching them play so seriousl...@xh. Its more about watching them play so seriously involved that it is contagious not to get involved with them. You sure should store these info somewhere, who knows it might come of use one day :)<BR/><BR/>@ps The atlas can open up so many ways to express onesels....it really is a great way of spending time. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>@guruprasad Yes children can one riot...but for me they are such lovely stressbusters. My son is also into the "great cricket phase" but these small timeouts have also helped him outPratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849938760602815322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-8728843201954827452008-02-17T17:25:00.000+05:302008-02-17T17:25:00.000+05:30@TA she looks like she's gonna win a lot of pupils...@TA she looks like she's gonna win a lot of pupils soon. Sukrit was like huh!! Why can't I? but seeing he was over powered in terms of age he chose to remain silent :)<BR/><BR/>@keshi Yes, she's one small , tiny dynamite.<BR/><BR/>@ziah. yep....sometimes I feel all the kids just have it in them to make people adore them...they are such funPratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849938760602815322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-10868955264543164122008-02-17T14:08:00.000+05:302008-02-17T14:08:00.000+05:30I'm still reeling from the tee that said 'I'd rath...I'm still reeling from the tee that said 'I'd rather trade my sister ... ". Wow, really?Madhumitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05448821867260907268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-46391949035994731742008-02-17T02:43:00.000+05:302008-02-17T02:43:00.000+05:30ha! nice study group your kid is in :-)ha! nice study group your kid is in :-)Vineshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578673170981787471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-83883187348571245642008-02-16T15:09:00.000+05:302008-02-16T15:09:00.000+05:30play group play an important role in what children...play group play an important role in what children find interesting, I still remember how I suddenly became very interested in western music only because I became a part of new group which only listened to western music.<BR/><BR/>As per motivation, being a part of group means participating in every activity that goes on in the group, so learning becomes pleasure as a part of play. <BR/><BR/>Great to see such kid groups still aroundRamblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048279856792308653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-15757171724599898692008-02-15T22:45:00.000+05:302008-02-15T22:45:00.000+05:30wow.. Dia is a born teacher like Suma says!! that ...wow.. Dia is a born teacher like Suma says!! that was so cute and amazing!! Loved the poem ..Preethihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10943344283863649487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-58180050004404056012008-02-15T19:54:00.000+05:302008-02-15T19:54:00.000+05:30one smart kid, that...! :) i used to love going th...one smart kid, that...! :) i used to love going thru the atlas too when i was a kid...rayshmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09702175811120928581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-40934618313318732912008-02-15T19:51:00.000+05:302008-02-15T19:51:00.000+05:30the child being the father (or mother in this case...the child being the father (or mother in this case) of man (woman in this case) and all that :)<BR/><BR/>my son's going through his cricket phase while daughter is going through her artist phase! earlier son was going through the 'bai' (domestic servant) phase where he would take the mop and work the floor feverishly!<BR/><BR/>kids are always a refreshing riot!Guruprasadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14542501064006901857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-41676700813463434142008-02-15T19:45:00.000+05:302008-02-15T19:45:00.000+05:30Yes--The Atlas is a great fun tool!The poem is sup...Yes--The Atlas is a great fun tool!<BR/><BR/>The poem is superb.Preeti Shenoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626823872300694608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-78515392774299118322008-02-15T12:25:00.000+05:302008-02-15T12:25:00.000+05:30:-) Dia is a born leader - itz wonderful to see th...:-) Dia is a born leader - itz wonderful to see the quiz game, right. :) they must have been really hooked to it if they styaback without gng out to play :) well, all this mom - dad blogs r giving me lot of valuable stuff for my future :)--xh--https://www.blogger.com/profile/12695674712856611416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-22117632650346505072008-02-15T11:31:00.000+05:302008-02-15T11:31:00.000+05:30Kids never fail to amaze me:)Kids never fail to amaze me:)Sairekhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315402584142064271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-15516861853579781872008-02-15T11:03:00.000+05:302008-02-15T11:03:00.000+05:30wow she's so smart!Keshi.wow she's so smart!<BR/><BR/>Keshi.Keshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147250771662427208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556500996991493053.post-87446620712262723852008-02-15T10:25:00.000+05:302008-02-15T10:25:00.000+05:30Dia is a born teacher too...hats off to her...its ...Dia is a born teacher too...hats off to her...its so cute to see the lil ones manage their friends so well......did sukrit listen to her?<BR/><BR/>and the atlas game... it really is fun, isn't it...?<BR/><BR/>i loved the poem you shared...:DaMushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14191649124291527517noreply@blogger.com