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International Women’s Day History and Importance

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Imagine a world where everyone, no matter who they are, has the same opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams. That’s the amazing idea behind International Women’s Day! This special day is all about celebrating the incredible achievements of women and girls around the world. It’s a time to recognize their strength, courage, and contributions to society. Long ago, women didn’t have the same rights as men. They couldn’t vote, own property, or even get a good education. But amazing women, like suffragettes who fought for the right to vote, stood up and demanded change.

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International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8th. It’s a day to reflect on how far women have come, to celebrate their successes, and to work towards a future where everyone, regardless of gender, has the chance to reach their full potential.

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History Of Women’s Day

In 1908, thousands of women in New York City marched through the streets demanding better working conditions, higher pay, and the right to vote. This was a big deal because women didn’t have many rights back then! The next year, in 1909, the first National Woman’s Day was held in the United States of America. It was organised by the Socialist Party to keep pushing for women’s rights.

In 1910, a woman named Clara Zetkin from Germany had a brilliant idea. She suggested that women from all over the world should celebrate a special day together to fight for their rights. This idea was loved by everyone at the conference in Copenhagen, where women from 17 countries were gathered. The first International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 19, 1911, in countries like Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. Over a million people joined in! In 1917, something big happened in Russia. Women workers went on strike on March 8th (which was February 23rd on the Russian calendar back then) to demand “Bread and Peace” during World War I. This strike helped start the Russian Revolution! After that, March 8th became a special day to honour women’s roles in history. In 1975, the United Nations officially recognised it as International Women’s Day.

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The Impact of After-School Programs on Child Development

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After-school hours are a golden window of opportunity for your child. Making the most of this time is how you give that additional exposure to your child beyond what they are being taught at school. Young children are constantly brimming with curiosity and energy and enrolling them in the right after-school program is the best decision you will ever make for them. 

The impact of after-school programs on your child is unbelievable. You can use these extra hours after school and convert them into a time for growth, joy, and discovery to help your child shine.

What is an After-school Program?

An after-school program is more than an activity for your child. It is a structured program designed in a safe environment to give your child the extra skills and knowledge they need in their zone of interest. 

Think of these programs as an extension of your child’s school day. These programs are designed ranging from academic support to recreational and fun activities. They also allow your child to build new passions and important life skills. 

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Types of After-School Programs

  • Educational Activities: If you feel your child needs that extra attention with his studies or wants to learn more about his favorite subject, you can pick educational activities that various centres offer. These activities are an extension of what your child is being taught in school already and it is taught to them in a fun way. The after-school program by Klay is a great option that you can look into for your kids. It encourages curiosity and collaboration through hands-on activities, helping kids develop a genuine love for learning.
  • Recreational Activities: Whether it’s learning to play the guitar, joining a soccer team, or trying their hand at painting, sometimes you need to just let your child loose and allow them to have fun. These activities allow children to imagine and be more creative while they have the time of their lives. 
  • Society-Oriented Activities (Community Service and Volunteer Programs): The impact of after-school programs on your child will leave them with amazing life lessons. They teach your child to give back and be empathetic. From food drives to helping at an old age home to even cleaning a public park, all of these activities teach your children to stay humble and grounded. They will understand that even small actions make a big difference. It will give them a sense of purpose and connection to their community.
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The Impact of Afterschool Programs

Wondering how your child will benefit from these after-school programs? Here are the advantages: 

  • Boosting Academic Skills and Curiosity: Academic programs spark curiosity and interest in your child. Once they understand concepts, you will see them coming home all excited about a science or a math project, telling you how something works, instead of finding it a burden. These programs encourage your child to think critically, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning.  

  • Nurturing Emotional and Social Growth: After-school programs are an excellent place for your child to make friends and form relationships. Children learn to understand their feelings through these programs. Their interactions with their peers and teachers, make them emotionally independent and strong which will serve as the core of their emotions all their life. 

  • Cultivating Resilience and Determination: After-school programs teach your child resilience and grit. Life is not always easy and these programs in their way teach your child to be a strong individual. Be it dealing with a lost match or solving a tricky puzzle. Your child will learn to make their way in life through these activities. 

  • Encouraging Physical Activity:  From dancing to playing a sport, there are a lot of options you can pick from for your child. All these activities will help them work out physically in some way, and regular physical activity will help them boost their mood, stay fit, and focus better in school. 

  • Discovering New Passions and Hobbies: When your child discovers something they like, the excitement in their eyes is different. After-school programs are a way to let your child try out activities that they may never end up trying otherwise. From coding to playing sports, anything can turn into a lifelong passion for your baby. —even for preschool learners exploring early interests.

  • Building Self-Esteem and Confidence: A smile on a child’s face after they win something or accomplish something is priceless. After-school programs encourage your child by celebrating their small successes. This makes your child feel important and builds their confidence. 

  • Developing Independence and Practical Skills: Managing time, solving problems, and making decisions are skills every child needs. Your child will turn into a more capable and independent person with these activities as they promote these skills on a daily basis. 

  • Promoting Teamwork and Collaboration: Being a team player is a skill everyone should have. It is not easy but necessary. After-school programs encourage your child to share ideas and work along with others. Your little one will learn to listen more attentively and be able to work with others better to achieve a goal, and this will benefit them in every stage of life. 

  • Embracing Diversity and Cultural Awareness: The world is intertwined today and you can be considered backward amongst other things if you do not respect and have awareness about the diversity of different cultures. There are a lot of after-school programs that celebrate diversity, and help kids develop an inclusive mindset and respect for others.

  • Learning to Resolve Conflicts When in Groups:  When you work with others, disagreements are bound to happen. It is how you handle them which is important. After-school programs teach your child grace, they learn how to resolve conflicts, communicate effectively, and build positive relationships with their peers.

After-school programs are a stepping stone for your child’s future success. Your child will grow academically, socially, and personally. You are not just keeping your child’s schedule busy, but by choosing the right program you are helping them become confident and social. So, leap and explore these programs for your child. You’ll be amazed at the difference they can make.

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Author Bio:

Chitra Khanna is the Content Strategist at KLAY Preschools & Daycare, where she leads content creation focused on early childhood education and parenting. With a background in digital marketing and a passion for empowering families, Chitra develops resources that engage and inform parents, helping them navigate the critical stages of their children’s development. Her creative approach and deep understanding of educational trends ensure that her content is both relevant and impactful. Outside of work, Chitra enjoys exploring new learning methodologies and contributing to discussions on child welfare and growth.



Human Ears Can Move To Hear Better

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Even though you probably don’t realise it, your ears try to move when you’re really trying to listen to something! Scientists in Germany did a study and found that tiny muscles in our ears twitch when we’re concentrating on a sound, especially if it’s hard to hear.

 

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It’s like your ears are trying to point towards the sound to hear it better, just like animals do! Previously, scientists thought the muscle used to wiggle your ears was essentially useless. The scientists think this is because way, way back in time, our ancestors could actually move their ears to focus on sounds. But over millions of years, we lost that ability. 

 

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However, the brain signals that tell our ears to move are still there! The lead scientist called it a “neural fossil”, like a leftover bit of our ancient brains. To prove this, they played audiobooks to a group of adults, and the scientists made the task easier or harder by playing podcasts at the same time. The team found that the ear muscles were more active when people had to work harder to listen. Even though most people can’t wiggle their ears on purpose, the study shows our brains still remember how to try! It’s like a secret superpower your ears have, even if you don’t know it!

 

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Super-Earth: Alien Life Found?

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Okay, buckle up, space explorers! Scientists have found a SUPER-EARTH called HD 20794 d, and it’s only 20 light-years away! That’s practically next door in space terms! It’s a rocky planet, like Earth, but much bigger and heavier. HD 20794 d is more than six times as massive as our planet and twice as wide! HD 20794 d orbits a star similar to our Sun. But its orbit isn’t a perfect circle; it’s more like a stretched-out oval, called an ellipse. This means that sometimes the planet is close to its star, and sometimes it’s far away.

 

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The coolest part is that HD 20794 d travels in and out of the “habitable zone” of its star. This is the Goldilocks zone – not too hot, not too cold, but just right for liquid water to exist. And liquid water is one of the most important ingredients for life as we know it! When HD 20794 d is far from its star, it’s probably freezing cold. But when it gets closer, it might warm up enough for any ice to melt and form pools of liquid water.

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Imagine a planet that goes through seasons like this! Scientists aren’t sure if there’s actually water on HD 20794 d. But if there is, it could mean that simple life forms might be able to survive there. It all depends on the planet’s atmosphere and temperature. This amazing discovery was published in a science journal called Astronomy & Astrophysics.

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Scientists used some super-powerful instruments, like ESPRESSO and HARPS, to find this planet. It took them years of careful study to make sure their discovery was real! Now, scientists are planning to use even bigger and better telescopes, like the Extremely Large Telescope to study HD 20794 d in more detail. They want to find out if there’s water, what the atmosphere is like, and if there’s any chance of life.

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Bennu A Space Rock Full Of Life’s Secrets!

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Our solar system is a busy place, filled with planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. But Earth is special – it’s the only place we know where life exists. Scientists have just made an incredible discovery that might change everything! Imagine a giant space rock named Bennu. It’s an asteroid, a rocky leftover from the early days of our solar system. And guess what?

Scientists have found the “basic building blocks” of life inside Bennu! It’s like finding a treasure chest filled with clues about how life began. A NASA spacecraft actually visited Bennu and brought some of it back to Earth in 2023. It was like a cosmic delivery! And when scientists started studying the sample, they were amazed by what they found.

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Bennu is packed with organic molecules – the stuff that makes up living things. They even found nucleobases, which are the building blocks of DNA, and amino acids, which make up proteins! DNA is like the instruction manual for life, and proteins are like the workers that build and run everything. It’s like finding the LEGO bricks and the instruction booklet for building a living thing! But that’s not all! Scientists also found minerals and salts in Bennu, which suggests that water might have existed on the asteroid at some point. Water is super important for life as we know it. And they even found ammonia, which is another key ingredient for life.

 

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This doesn’t mean that life actually existed on Bennu. But it does mean that the ingredients for life were floating around in space, just waiting for the right conditions to come together. Scientists think that asteroids like Bennu might have crashed into Earth billions of years ago, bringing these important ingredients with them.

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It’s helping us answer some big questions, like how life started and where it came from. And who wouldn’t want to know the answers to those questions? Scientists are also wondering if these same “life ingredients” might have been delivered to other planets by asteroids. Could life exist elsewhere in our solar system? Bennu is giving us some exciting clues!

If the building blocks of life were found on an asteroid, does that mean there could be life on other planets too? What other things besides water and organic molecules do you think are needed for life to exist?

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