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Tips & benefits of raising independent children
Younger children always seem to want to do things on their own. This tendency is the starting point of independence and it is really important for us to encourage this. In order to help children grow into self-sufficient and successful global citizens, let us try to encourage independence while they are young. Why is it so important? 3 key benefits of raising independent kids: Confidence + sense of achievement It provides them with the belief that they are competent and capable of taking care of themselves which makes them resilient to external challenges. It makes them happy and healthy as they feel a great sense of achievement and success as a direct result of their own actions Equips them to be decisions-makers It allows them to become good decision-makers as they have the freedom to consider various options before choosing the one they feel is best. Develops key Life skills It gives your child a sense of importance and belonging which is essential for building social relationships and for contributing to the world. Life skills like patience, concentration, self-help, cooperation, self-discipline and self-trust are also developed 4 helpful tips to raise self-sufficient, independent children Encourage Exploration Once your children have established their sense of security, it’s down to you to encourage them to explore the world beyond your safety net. Let your kids be the eager explorers. Let them imagine freely and go on many adventures. Zooboo’s book ‘What shape would you be?’ allows kids to imagine themselves as different shapes! Allow them to make their own decisions As they grow older, let them make their own decisions – however simple they may be. For example, in Zooboo’s personalized ‘Birthday’ book, the child decides the menu, balloon colour for his/her birthday party. They also create their own birthday banner. You can also give them the opportunity to come up with solutions to problems. Try asking them “how?” questions such as “how can we clean up this mess we’ve made?” Provide choices When thinking about how to encourage independence in your children, one of the easiest ways is to give them the choice. There are so many decisions that are made every day, so pose the question to them. Do you want an apple or banana today? Do you want to wear your red shoes or blue shoes? Remember to always give them options that are both perfectly acceptable. For example in the Zooboo book Noisy Holiday, the child finds the city to be too noisy. His/her grandparents then give them to option to spend the weekend in a farm. They don’t enforce a decision of staying in the city on their grandchild. https://zooboostory.com/book/noisy-holiday And then honour that choice After you offered the options and your child picked the one they want – go through with the decision. Honour their choice. If you don’t then you will land up lower their self esteem and confidence. Enlist their trust that you will respect their choice especially one that was offered by you in the first place! For example in the Zooboo book ‘Slays the fear monster’, the child’s mom suggests different options that can make him/her feel calmer. When the child decides to try it out, their mother trusts his/her decision and helps them through it. https://zooboostory.com/book/slays-the-fear-monster If you’re interested in any of the personalized storybooks mentioned here, you can now order them at a discounted price! (till stocks last) Save Rs. 300 on every order & get your books from Rs. 99 only. Use code STORY SHOP HERE
Which Zooboo book should I order for 7-9 year olds (part 3)
All children grow & learn at a different pace and as such, the reading ability differs from child to child. However, as per a generic age division, Zooboo books are categorized for ages 0-3, 4-6 & 7-9. Further, there are different areas of development that each book focuses on. Some books include numbers, counting, shapes, colours etc. Some books focus on social skills like being independent, overcoming fears, appreciating nature etc. Language-based concepts like opposites, adjectives, nouns, new vocabulary is covered in some. In this 3 part blog series we have put together a short summary of each of the 16 books, author & illustrator details as well as the key concepts covered in each. This blog will give you details on Zooboo books recommended for 7-9 year olds. Click here to see all the 6 books suited for 0-3 year olds. Click here to see all the 7 books suited for 4-6 year olds. Zooboo books for 7-9 year olds Lost Smile About the book: This fantasy tale will take your child on an exciting adventure in an enchanted forest! In the quest for their lost smile, they will meet magical creatures and explore the woods together. Filled with delightful illustrations and an engaging storyline this book will enhance your child’s imagination and language skills. Author: Naimisha Sanghavi Illustrator: Vipul Mahapurush Key Concepts: Understanding emotions & feelings, creative skills, imagination skills A1 Summer About the book: A touching story about two siblings, this book takes us through the joys of summer vacations spent in our native village. The precious bond between siblings, the simple pleasures of life in a quiet village, the significance of spending time with family, the value of disconnecting from a device and connecting with nature – this beautiful story explores all this and so much more. Bonus: This book can be customized to suit different sibling relationships! Author: Roopa Pai Illustrator: Juliee Mahimkar Key Concepts: Respect for elders, appreciating nature, sibling bonding, having fun without gadgets Noisy Holiday About the book: Hate it or love it, you can’t escape it.... we’re talking about noise! In the ‘Noisy Holiday’, your child will explore different types of sounds. They will also enjoy a weekend spent exploring a beautiful farm! Let’s learn all about sounds, fun activities on a farm, communing with nature, and spending time with loved ones! Author: Vidya Mani Illustrator: Nirzara Verulkar Key Concepts: Types of sounds, farm activities, new vocabulary, appreciating nature, nouns and adjectives Shop all books here
Quick tips on 'troubleshoot' your Zooboo ordering experience!
Trying to order your Zooboo books but not able to? Not able to finish the step at checkout? Unable to sign in to your Zoomin account? Read these few tips to ensure that you can finish your Zooboo purchase within a few minutes and a couple of clicks! #1: If you are clicking on the website link directly through Instagram or a DM then you might face issues at checkout. So instead do this: #2: Open the browser on your device. Type www.zooboostory.com directly in it. This way you can access the website through your browser instead of through Instagram/any other website. #3: Once you’re inside the website follow the simple steps to customize your books and add them to cart #4: You will need an account on www.zoomin.com to finalize your checkout process. #5: If you’re having trouble logging in or creating an account then make sure you have tried #2. And then do this: #6: Close all the other tabs on your browser and phone. Clear the cache of your phone. Now try visiting www.zooboostory.com through your browser and follow the steps. #7: If you are still stuck at any phase and are not able to complete your order please write to us at customerservice@zoomin.com and the team will help you out asap! We hope our tips were helpful and that you could order your favourite personalized storybooks in a jiffy. If there is something else that you would want help with, we’re always listening! Please leave us your feedback/suggestions/queries on social@zoomin.com with the subject line: About Zooboo. Our team will be more than happy to help you out! Keep smiling, keep reading!
Help your child become a confident independent reader!
Parents often put in a lot of effort to research which book is right for their child at which age. And rightly so, because an age-appropriate book definitely makes the reading experience a whole lot different. But what about the TYPE of book format? Isn’t it important to gauge the readiness of your child to be an independent reader? The answer is YES it is! Picking the right book format – softcover or hardcover - and transitioning to another can be tricky for some kids. That is precisely why we at Zooboo offer a wide choice in the type of book you’d like for your child. Let us guide you on which Zooboo book format is best suited for your child! Reading WITH parents Recommended: 5.5”x5.5” HARDCOVER When your child is reading along with you, they are probably a little young. The hardbound pages help them gain the confidence to flip a book on their own. And since you’re mostly reading to/with them, the 5.5”x5.5” works perfectly fine at this stage. Starting to read with AND without parents Recommended: 8”x8” HARDCOVER You can gradually transition to the large size book as they will start to want to read parts of the book on their own so the larger font & illustrations will help here. Since you can start leaving them alone with their book, it is important to keep the book in hardcover format. Transitioning from hardcover to softcover Recommended: Upgrade to a ‘waterproof LUSTRE’ finish To make this jump as accident-free as possible, you can upgrade your softcover books to a premium waterproof paper with a lustre finish. This paper quality will provide your child with a lot of sturdiness while they flip pages on their own with or without supervision. Transition to becoming an independent reader Recommended: 8”x8” SOFTCOVER While you will always continue to read together with your child, you can gradually encourage your child to read books on their own, in their free time. At this stage, you can move to a softcover book BUT we advise a 8”x8” book size. The bigger page size enables kids to move pages freely. You can always opt for the premium lustre page finish for this size as well. Independent readers Recommended: 5.5”x5.5” SOFTCOVER Your independent young reader can now definitely graduate to a softcover book format without any hesitations! The 5.5”x5.5” size is handy, easy to carry anywhere and lightweight enough to make it the perfect travel companion. All Zooboo books have rounded edges for child safety. In general, hardcover books work well for younger kids and for those who love to carry books on-the-go. Softcover books are fine for older kids and for those looking for an inexpensive option! Zooboo recommended size for ALL kids: 8”x8” HARDCOVER. Because afterall, a book in which your child is the HERO of the story should be preserved as a keepsake forever right!? :D @vandita.momandmore
