Rich flavours of Harmony? Republic Day

26th January - Republic Day. The rich tradition and culture of India reflects India’s true blends of rich flavours of harmony. The Independent India is a struggle for freedom. India became a Republic and the constitution came into force on January 26, 1950. As you can read further and find the India Page on Kidsfreesouls.com, here's the info on The Political Model of The Constitution :

The Political Model – The constitution pledge to solemnly resolve to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and secure to all citizens its rights:

The Political Model - The Constitution

The constitution :

We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens:

*Justice, social, economic and political

*Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship

*Equality of status and of opportunity and to promote among them all

*Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation

In our Constituent Assembly this twenty sixth day of November 1949, Do Hereby Adopt, Enact and give to ourselves this Constitution.

The constitution of India was originally written in English. A hindi translation was issued on January 24, 1950.

Happy Republic Day.

Btw, find the new Book of M J Akbar ' Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan' and stay tuned to the M J blog as I keep updating the same.

- ilaxi patel

Editor, http://www.kidsfreesouls.com/
Newspaper for Kids

Stuttering Stan goes Digital

Stuttering Stan goes Digital - Artie Knapp's stories are amazing and if used in classrooms, can be inspiring and provide moral values to children. His Stuttering Stan story goes Digital and you can now read, view and listen to the story here as well as flip pages as you like. Log to Fairyland and enter Artie Knapp's Story corner on Kidsfreesouls to find Stuttering Stan. Let your children read along with you. Enjoy.

- Fairyland Stuttering Stan - Artie Knapp's corner

2011 Calendar - Grimms Fairy Tales

January is a Month of Universal Letter Writing Week, Writing Quotes and collecting Grimm's Fairy Tales. You can download the 2011 Calendar here and check in every month for events. Btw, 4th January is marked for Grimm's Fairy Tales and the two Grimm Brothers ( Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm) are remembered for pouring in dreams to the kids world. Grimm fairy tales include stories of Kings, magic, and talking animals. Even though the stories are sometimes scary, fairy tales pave in way for fear to cool down and often teach children moral lessons of human values and guiding light to right or wrong. Some of my favorite stories ever are:

1. Hansel & Gretel
2. Red Riding Hood
3. Snow White
4. Rumpelstiltskin
5. Cinderalla
6. Sleeping Beauty

Many more and I am sure, the list goes long for you too as we all cherish the yester year memories of being a child and reading the wonderful stories. Step into Kidsfreesouls Fairy Land and pop up some moral lessons as you read the stories that teach moral values. Click for Resources pages for more wonderful sites for children and find stories are National Geographic website too.

-2011 Calendar here

- ilaxi patel
Editor, www.kidsfreesouls.com
Newspaper for Kids

1.1.11 - Happy New Year

1.1.11 - The first day of the year 2011 begins with four ones and November will have a unique 11.11.11 - Now, what I think is, why can't we have something unique that can adorn our lifestyle in this new year 2011. I asked for some ideas and my children promptly charted out their Resolutions for 2011. The list went long but they settled to follow the Resolutions that require most to change their Personality or call it - Identity. They chose 'smart working' lifestyle. They resolved to be patient, focused and aim for perfection. Above all, kids have chosen 2011 as the year for Reading and being focused. Kidsfreesouls convey a message to Encourage Reading and share book reviews. Even if you wish, Donate books to Swagat Children Library! Any children books, education or reference books are acceptable. Kids would love to read them and share their reading experiences. Since 1991, Kidsfreesouls has received books from well wishers and ghost donors too. Follow Swagat Page and stay tuned.

Kidsfreesouls wishes all a very Happy New Year 2011....Listen to the New Year Song and follow Resolutions page.

Swagat Children Library Kids read

- ilaxi patel
Editor, www.kidsfreesouls.com
Newspaper for Kids