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Telugu Magnets
In an attempt to teach Telugu to Sarath, we only spoke to him in Telugu all the time. When he started talking, I taught him the names of everything in Telugu and English. So, as he grew up, he quickly learned that there are two languages. So, it was easy for him to go back…
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More Rhymes for Tulika Blogathon
Here are some more rhymes for Tulika Blogathon. 1. Chuku chuku railu vastondi pakkaki pakkaki jaragandi aaginaka ekkandi jo jo paapa edavaku laddu mithai tinipista kammani paalu taagista Translation: The choo choo train is coming, so move away everybody and only get in after the train stops. Oh my sweet baby, do not cry. I…
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Tulika Blogathon – Rhymes, Chants and Playground Songs
When I saw this blogathon at Tulika, I had to write these. These are only a couple of the songs from my childhood. There are so many of them. My son is slowly learning these now. 1. We used to play this similar to Oranges and Lemons: drakshaa pallu paisa ki rendu (two grapes for…
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Ugadi – Telugu New Year
Today is the Telugu New Year. Ugadi marks the first day of the Telugu calendar – Chaitra Sudhdha Paadyami. Every year has a name. This year is called ‘Vikruta’ (Vikruta nama samvatsaram). Ugadi is also celebrated in other states with different names. Ugadi usually comes around March or April. By this time, there are no…
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Raising a Reader
I was always fond of books for as long as I can remember. As a kid I read books regularly. I used to go to libraries with my uncle and I loved it. So, when I had a son, I wanted him to be a book lover. Books are always great companions. My son showed…