December, 2019
Měilì De Nǚhái – Deepanjali’s Art
My mom used to be amazed at my casual drawing, coloring, doodling around with crayons and colors, when …
2019 Magazine
January 2020 Issue
December, 2019
Fairplay, Forgotten Tunes… poems by Sarthak
Poems about life with unique viewpoint of a teen
December, 2019
The Man Who Changed The World’s Thought – Srinivasa Ramanujam
For this project I chose the topic Srinivasa Ramanujan to research about since I wanted to do something related to breaking barriers in history
December, 2019
What do we really need? Living and Parenting beyond domination – By sylvia
Because my son and I have engaged in earth-based and indigenous focused homeschooling we were not as surprised as the ….
December, 2019
Christmas & New Year!!! Poems by Eashan
Eashan’s acrostic poem on Christmas!
December, 2019
Polly’s 2020 bucket-list
I am going to put some interesting, some crazy and some wonderful things in my list. My mom says …
December, 2019
New goals, new achievements, new happiness!!!
I have a lovely news to share with you all! Upon the request of many of our kid and adult readers we are keeping our magazine open throughout the year.
December, 2019
Do You Know How to Set Your Goals?
To enable a child to grow up as a good person, it is important for parents and teachers to help them identify their goals thoughtfully and
December, 2019
10 Things I Can Do to Help My World
Book Brief: This book describes 10 simple ways kids can help take care of our planet such as turning the tap off when they brush their teeth and …
December, 2019
Journal Writing – A Creative Connection
Do you know that Journal writing can be a creative way to connect with your children.If they create this habit early in life then the benefits of it will show as the improved all round skills.
December, 2019
Renaud Air
December, 2019
Winners of My Summer Creativity- Photo Fun
SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2019
My Summer Creativity- Photo Fun
Congratulations Girls! You are awesome!
December, 2019
NEW CONTEST !!! Creative Writing Through Art
Look at this picture carefully and observe the image. Let your thoughts interpret the art, and let your heart turn it into a thoughtful creative writing!
Here you go!!!
December, 2019
Clash of the Tinitans
It was a weekend and we three, my brothers (One elder to me and one younger) and I were alone at home. I and the younger one were a team because
December, 2019
Realistic fiction – Lesson for grade 2, 3 & 4
It is a step by step teaching put into this PDF book as a ready to use lesson material
December, 2019
Urban Tutor
December, 2019
Journal Book- 10 Interesting & Reflective Prompts for Teenagers
Looking for some reflective writing prompts?
Download your FREE Journal book with 10 Interesting and Reflective Prompts
December, 2019
Indoor Picnic – Share your best picture with us!
Change up your usual routine with your children and get ready with some wonderful ideas for Indoor Picnic this holiday season!
December, 2019
Graphic Gang
December, 2019
Draw & Write Mini Journal Book for Kids
Journal writing is an excellent form of creative self-expression.
Download your Mini Journal Book HERE –>
July 2019 Issue
June, 2019
Life Skills Make Us Smarter
My aim was to bring LEARNING to the children, and to tell them the difference between WHAT THEY WANT TO BE and WHO THEY WANT TO BE.
June, 2019
Young One Walks on the Rainbow Bridge
Advait Kolarkar, the Indian-origin and resident of Pune has been hailed as “prodigy” by The BBC and several global print and television outlets, making him one of the youngest artists worldwide. His work ethic and wondrous imagination has caught art lovers’ attention internationally!
June, 2019
My Work Reflects Spirituality and Indian Mythology – Artist Renu Sangwan
In this interview, Renu Sangwan discusses the inspiration, idea, imagination and thought behind her wonderful paintings.
June, 2019
SAINA – the 6 Year Old Winner of VOW Junior Master Chef Contest
Our Own Kids E-Magazine interviewed the Winner of VOW Junior Master Chef 2019, Saina Lalwani, who is the cutest little chef overloaded with talent and enthusiasm. She also shared the videos of her favorite recipes for the readers of Our Own Kids E-Magazine!
June, 2019
Happy 4th Anniversary, Our Own Kids E-Magazine!
Our Own Kids E-Magazine is celebrating its 4th anniversary! To celebrate this proud moment we have created a Picture gallery of all the contributors, who supported this E Magazine by providing content for its audience! We thank you all and wish you be with us forever!
June, 2019
Painting Party – Mom & Me
It was a cosy drawing space with a lovely artist to guide them from beginning to the end. Mom and kid duos took home their completed paintings with a sense of satisfaction.
June, 2019
Diyana’s Dream is to Become a Chef!
Being 1st runner up means a lot to me! I never expected to be one of the winners, as there was too much competition in the group
June, 2019
Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease – Can Vaccination Prevent It?
During summer, children are highly vulnerable to the hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD). What is the risk of HFMD? How to prevent the disease?
July, 2019
Kids Learn a Lot of Life Skills When They Cook
Life skills are the valuable lessons children will use throughout their lifetime. So why shouldn’t they learn to handle real-world situations at an early age.These life skills for kids help them grow into confident and self-sufficient adults.
June, 2019
‘I Learnt a lot while participating,’ says Akshita Agarwal
My journey through VOW JMC was awesome. I learnt a lot throughout. I had lots of fun preparing the dishes and making the videos.
June, 2019
Salad Ki Kashti & Chinese Popsicle – Video Recipe
Hello! My name is Akshita Agrawal. I was lucky to be chosen as 2nd runner up of the VOW Junior Masterchef. I’m sharing my favorite recipes for the readers of Our Own Kids E-Magazine!
June, 2019
Rural Lifestyle Drawing by Mandy Tie
In this picture, Dad is stalking an elderly hawker selling candied hawthorn berries – a popular street snack in Northern China.
June, 2019
Fresh Fruit Popsicle & Hot and Sweet Vegetable Salad – Video Recipe
Hi my name is Diyana, I am the 1st runner up of Vow Junior Master Chef. I’m sharing the videos of my favorite recipes with the readers of OOKEM. Hope you will try them at home!
June, 2019
My Summer Creativity- Photo Fun
You can participate whether it’s your VACATION or a STAYCATION,
because our best creative moments find us wherever we are!
June, 2019
Rhythm of Life
Every atom contains protons, electrons and the neutrons. Every individual is a combination of positive and negative, the neutrality in us guides us to be grounded and stable.
June, 2019
Veggie Boat Sandwich & Icy Fruit Salad – Video recipe
Hi I am Saina Lalwani, winner of VOW Junior Master Chef 2019, here I’m sharing my videos of my favorite recipes with the readers of Our Own Kids E-Magazine!
June, 2019
Loving Your Children By Loving Yourself
Are you attending to your children but abandoning yourself? Discover the importance of loving yourself while also lovingly attending to your children.
June, 2019
Winners- Parent Child Look alike Contest
A big THANK YOU to you all for your overwhelming response to the Parent Child Look alike Contest, we are delighted to announce the winners and showcase all the participants here!
June, 2019
Learning Through Stories – Workshop
Learning Through Stories, was highly engaging, creative and dynamic free workshop
June, 2019
Atomic Age Design
Atomic Age in design refers to the period roughly corresponding to 1946-1963 when concerns about nuclear war dominated western society during the Cold War
June, 2019
Within you is the power
Stories relate you with them, compels you to join the dots, interpret its meaning, and excite you to look for the hidden messages that may fit with the real situations around you.
June, 2019
Are we mindful about our relationship with the EARTH?
Are we mindful of our consumption of day to day things,
and our relationship with the Earth?
January 2019 Issue
December, 2018
Editor’s Blog
Good News! In 2019 there will be partnership between Our Own Kids and Urban Tutor
December, 2018
Magazine Content
Check the table of contents to reach the post of your interest, or just browse the magazine randomly. Each and every post is worth reading for sure!
December, 2018
The Colosseum – Painting by Neha Adinamozhi
The Colosseum is a monumental building situated in Rome. I chose to paint …
December, 2018
Parent Child Look-alike Contest
To enter the Parent Child Look-alike Contest, send your photo along with below give details to [email protected]
December, 2018
VOW KIDS! A Virtual Learning Platform For Children
In an era where kids tend to gravitate towards cell phones just to play games, we engage them with quality resources that help them to explore the world around them…
January, 2019
Writer’s Wall! Celebrating Our Amazing Writers!
We are displaying kids’ writing on the Writers’ Wall based upon their content and readers’ choice. This can also inspire the other readers, and fire up the hesitant/reluctant writers.
January, 2019
Urban Tutor
December, 2018
Cupcakes- Beatnik Inspired Poem
The poem I have written is a beatnix inspired poem, since in that era the beatnixs would go in cafés and perform poems
December, 2018
Free Workshop – Learning Through Stories
This workshop is fully booked now!
December, 2018
An Exclusive Interview with a Passionate Entrepreneur- Shabana
“I absolutely ❤️ LOVE working with my clients to create something they want. I do this as a personal homemade business”
December, 2018
How to become an Astronaut? Visual Anchor Chart
Visual Anchor Chart for young learners on how to become an astronaut
December, 2018
Kids Puzzle- Word Search for Harry Potter Fans
Word search puzzles are always fun!
They are great classroom activities because they are always hit with the students.
December, 2018
Stress In Kids
Have you ever felt like you want a shoulder to cry on, or a big warm hug to ward off all your problems?
December, 2018
KATHAK FOR KIDS
Classical dance is the best way to connect to one’s culture in a musical fashion and kids are the best medium to carry the culture to next level.
January, 2019
FIELDS
December, 2018
Friends Forever
A short story by Jithin Rajan
December, 2018
Laughter and Kids
Kids may laugh in different ways, but one thing is the same – when one child laughs, others hear and they join in naturally
Mom & Me Laughter Session coming soon…
December, 2018
Meet the Young Writer of OOKEM – Charmi Koona
Our Own Kids E Magazine is proud to start its interview series (child) with its most favorite person. Yes, Charmi Koona, who has been continuously with OOKEM since it started 3 years ago. She wrote fiction & …
December, 2018
Coloring – a mindful practice
Just 5 minutes of the relaxing activity of coloring can bring the same positive effect on the brain as an hour of mindfulness.
December, 2018
Should All Kids Get A Flu Vaccine?
Wellem has shared with us this useful information about Flu Vaccine. Learn what it is, and when to get it to help keep yourself and your family well.
December, 2018
Spooky Art Projects by Our Own Kids
Let’s have a look at the Best Spooky Art Projects by Our Own Kids, created during Halloween
January, 2019
MEDICFILTER
December, 2018
Aesop’s Fables Quiz – Check Your Answers
Meet the winner of Aesop’s Fables Quiz!
July 2018 Issue
June, 2018
Editor’s Blog- Summer Surprises
Don’t miss to look out for:
Free Summer Fun Digital Project by Urban Tutor
June, 2018
Europa expedition
Europa doesn’t rotate when it orbits Jupiter, we are lucky that we landed on the face where Jupiter is visible.
June, 2018
COLORFUL TO COLORLESS
Coral Reefs, our underwater ecosystem is in danger, let’s know about it and help protect it following simple steps
June, 2018
Incredibles 2-worth waiting 14 years
This movie is a must watch for the whole family.
June, 2018
Special Summer gift by Wellem Pediatric
Our Own Kids along with Wellem Pediatric is giving members a special summer gift!
Little Bear is telling about eye health. Check the cartoon story inside
December, 2017
India – The land of handicraft
The annual ‘Surajkund International Crafts Mela’ is a celebration of Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage…
June, 2018
FIELDS
June, 2018
Free Summer Fun Digital Project by Urban Tutor
This digital surprise kit is being given away by Urban Tutor to the readers of Our Own Kids E Magazine! Hurry! Get yours before going for holidays.
June, 2018
Mindful Arts Summer Camp
Breathe, grow, create and explore at the Mindful Arts Summer Camp! Run by two experienced British international school teachers
June, 2018
THE RISING BONDMAN
A book by Rishabh Dagar dedicated to his grandfather Balbir Singh Dagar
June, 2018
Thock Explorers-Part 2
In the last part when the Defenders decided to team up with Charms, they battled against several enemies and won. They couldn’t defeat one enemy …
June, 2018
chulala – specializing in kids living style
chulala pursues the goal of fine and fun living style for your little ones, even sleep can be fun and stylish!
June, 2018
Joy, Peace & Blissfulness
This piece of art by Nandita is an epitome of blissfulness!
June, 2018
REKINDLE THE CREATIVITY IN YOU
As an educator, Nithya strongly believes that it is her prime duty to create an awareness about the core skills we need to concentrate on and our contribution towards building a better society.
June, 2018
Youth – Forever Young…
The will power, determination, desires and promises of a young heart are portrayed in this poem by Nivedita
June, 2018
MEDICFILTER
June, 2018
Katie & Love- Kids’ Apparel World
The founder of Shanghai sustainable children’s clothing brand Katie & Love talks about challenging fast fashion in the kids’ apparel world
June, 2018
Global Warming
Please help save Earth! Doing a little bit of extra work will help a lot in the future!
June, 2018
Activate your Spidey Senses with Mindfulness
Have you tried out your spidey senses lately? Mindfulness (which means paying attention) can help you to notice more in your environment just like spider-man.
June, 2018
Laugh with your Family Contest- Here’s the winner!
Our Own Kids E Magazine Team congratulate you for being a part of the Laughing with your family contest.
June, 2018
Two Poems by Little Eashan
Football World Cup 2018 is going on, let’s see what Eashan says about his favourite sport!
June, 2018
Aesop’s Fables Quiz
Test your knowledge on these Fables! Participate and Win!
January 2018 Issue
December, 2017
Retaining Reading Culture
Our younger generation finds reading as a boring task, they read out of compulsion which can never turn them into good readers
December, 2017
‘Pleasure of Reading’ 1st Prize Winner-Charmi!
Congrats! Your answer to the contest question has won you a gift voucher worth RMB 200 from
FIELDS (your online grocery)
January, 2018
New Contest! Laugh with your Family :)
All we want is a picture of your family laughing heartily! If your picture is selected by our judges you can win a gift voucher from Kebab on the Grille! Check the details…
January, 2018
Christmas Party Album
Children of Our Own Kids Club celebrated Christmas Family Fun along with their parents with great exuberance and excitement! Pictures below will well describe the whole event! VIEW ALBUM
December, 2017
‘Pose with your Favorite Book’ Contest Winner!
Hey kids, Our Own Kids E Magazine Team congratulate you for being a part in retaining reading culture! Happy reading!
Let’s check the lovely participants, posing with their favorite book!
January, 2018
Kids at Diwali Nite (Picture Gallery)
Our Own Kids at Diwali Musical 3D Nite 2017
December, 2017
Stay Cool and Win the Game
I have seen players lose their game as soon as they lose their tempers. When their heads are crowded with anger and tension, they also lose focus and concentration and begin to make errors.
January, 2018
Pleasure of Reading Contest- 2nd prize winner-Dhwani!
Congrats! Your answer to the contest question has won you a gift voucher from Medic Filter (Engineered for Respiratory Relief)
January, 2018
Kids creating spooky fun!
Congrats Arya Thirumalaraj !
The creativity behind your creepy look is simply wow!
You have won yourself Xmas themed cookies from
MAVI (Artisan Chocolates & Gourmet Desserts) !
January, 2018
READING – Crossword Puzzle
A puzzle for young readers to solve!
Solved Puzzle will be published on the 13th of January 2018!
January, 2018
Be the Teacher
Tired of having a teacher nagging at you? Do you find it hard to be a fifteen year old student? Do any of you like having a teacher telling you …
January, 2018
Baby Home Shanghai-Love & Hope
In order to educate children about helping the ones in need, Our Own Kids Club created a charity event in Christmas Family Fun. Kids brought Christmas treats for the kids of Baby Home, …
September, 2017
PRIDE COMES BEFORE A FALL
A poem that keeps us motivated during the tough times of our lives
January, 2018
Mompreneur of Shanghai- Khyati Shah
Handmade products are more than just a product. There is love, creativity & uniqueness!!
January, 2018
FIELDS
January, 2018
DIY Christmas Cards-On The Spot!
Congrats DIY greeting card winner for a chocolate treat by Made@Home
December, 2017
The Kidnapped Princess- Part 2
Concluding part of kidnapping mystery by Ruhi of Hangzhou International School
January, 2018
Mompreneur of Shanghai- Aaishini Shah
KIDSURPRIZE A ONE STOP PLACE FOR KIDS PRODUCTS WITH CREATIVITY AND PERSONALISED GIFTING AT ITS BEST!
December, 2017
Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids
Demanding children are hard to be around, and grow up with many relationship problems. This article details how parents may be inadvertently fostering entitlement issues in their children, and what to do about it.
January, 2018
Mavi
January, 2018
Mompreneur of Shanghai- Jyothi Rajan
My recipes are mostly from my family with traditional and authentic flavour
January, 2018
MEDICFILTER
January, 2018
Storytelling Workshop
a specially designed workshop
for first time storytellers
Ages between 5 and 9 years
July 2017 Issue
May, 2017
From the Editor
No doubt our tech savvy kids have easy access to photography through smartphones and other devices, but we should give them projects where they can show their creativity from behind the lenses and beyond the imagination.
June, 2017
‘Pose with your Favorite Book’ Contest (Ages 5-8)
Send us your picture with your favorite book.
June, 2017
OOKC – where Learning meets Fun!
Chitra A M , an enthusiastic mom, shares her experiences of Our Own Kids Club
June, 2017
Young Entrepreneurs at Spirit of Spring
It was Our Own Kids Club’s meet up where we kids were about to get a surprise!
June, 2017
‘Pleasure of Reading’ Contest (Ages 9-16)
Which post interested you the most in July Issue of Our Own Kids E Magazine? Why?
June, 2017
Photography & Kids-Useful Tips
Shabana Gulrajani has some useful photography tips for our kids
June, 2017
The Mystery Spot
The Mystery spot is a great place to visit with friends and family because of its unique “gravitational anomaly”
June, 2017
EGGLESS MARBLE CAKE by MAVI
EGGLESS MARBLE
6″ Eggless vegetarian cake ¥100 for those ordering first time
PROMO CODE- OUR OWN KIDS
June, 2017
Our Own Kids Club (Information)
We believe in ‘nurturing in togetherness’ & we focus on ‘character building while at work or play’.
June, 2017
Find of the Knight Part1
There was once a ship of pirates that had caught a courageous knight (Charms). After a week later there was a devastating flood when the Earth shook and it wiped …
June, 2017
My Greatest Fear
How did Vaishvi overcome the fear of moving to a new place
June, 2017
THE KIDNAPPED PRINCESS- Part 1
A kidnapping mystery written in quoted speech
June, 2017
GOING TO EPIC SINGAPORE
A trip to Singapore!
June, 2017
Why owls fly at night
Once upon a time, Owls were just like other birds, soaring high in the sky during the day. But why don’t they fly around at daytime anymore? Why do they fly …
June, 2017
Young Photographers of OOKC
Young photographers of Our Own Kids Club clicked a beautiful picture of their parents, and also wrote a secret message for them during an outing!
June, 2017
Taare Zameen Par- Raising Happy Kids
An article for parents on how to raise happy kids!
June, 2017
Nature – God’s Mystic Creation
Anousha Singh’s poem on NATURE
June, 2017
Photography Contest Winner !
Check out this little talent!
June, 2017
Best Entry of January 2017- The Alien Attack
Congratulations Nirupama! Your story “The Alien Attack’ was the Best Entry of January 2017 !
June, 2017
Dad & Kid Selfie Contest
CONGRATULATIONS! All the amazing dads and kids, just through a selfie, expressed a permanent impression of their lovely and lively relationship.
May, 2017
EAT WISELY STAY HEALTHY
Yin and Yang help you harmonize your body, mind, emotions, spirit and then harmonize your individual energy with nature…. Let’s understand it in detail from Nithya Vasu.
June, 2017
Racoons- a school project by Diva Tom
Diva has written an article (book) about “raccoons” as a school project which is very interesting and informative!
June, 2017
3 easy ways to make your child eat healthy food
Eating patterns that begin in childhood affect health and well being across the lifespan.
Read useful tips by Rashmi!
June, 2017
Caption Contest Winner!
Congratulations Kriday!
June, 2017
Don’t Cut Me Down
Arya’s appeal to save the environment
