I remember running errands for my mother in my childhood. I was very particular that the shopkeeper wrapped the groceries in old newspapers. The shopkeeper deftly tore half of a newspaper, which he wound and shaped into a cone. He then used it for packing the things. Though I was tipped a ten or twenty paisa coin for these errands, I was only excited to return home to unpack the things. I was so happy to collect a number of such pieces of recycled newspapers. I used to read them.  So, these bits of recycled or second-hand papers also promoted in me the habit of reading. I am sure that many of you would have experienced this.

We give the comprehension questions at the end of the lesson to elicit answers from the students. This is a very important exercise to help the students to recall the content and express their ideas. The students are even encouraged to write their answers. The most important point the students should know is to maintain the ‘word limit’ of their answers. We generally ask the students to write their answers in 30 words, 60 words or 80 words. I have named this activity as 30 words to 60 words. Through this activity, the child learns to change an answer of 30 words into an answer of 60 words. At first the children are asked to answer a question briefly in about 30 words or ‘three sentences'. The teacher then asks any child to write his answer on the black board. The teacher then asks the child to expand or elaborate the answer into 60 words. The students are encouraged to come to the blackboard, and make the necessary changes to the answer on the blackboard. 

In Southern states of India, the initiation of the child into learning is a religious ritual.

This is an activity where they learn about proverbs in English, and proverbs from other languages which are translated into English.

Remedial teaching causes a stir for both teachers and students.

Illustrations, cartoons, pictures and photographs accompanying the lesson kindle the interest and imagination of the child.