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Sailing Ships and Sinking Spoons
Sailing Ships and Sinking Spoons
Average Rating: 5.0
Country: India (Tibetan Monastery)
Author: Jamyang Gyaltsen
Illustrator: Ngawang Dorjee
Publisher: pratham books
Ages: 5-8
Theme: STEAM

About The Story

Tenzin and Tashi, two young Tibetan monks, are full of questions. One day, while helping Genla, their beloved monastery storyteller, they wonder why a small steel spoon sinks but a huge ship floats. Their science teacher, Miss Sonam, notices their curiosity and helps them explore the principle of flotation. With just a tub of water, an apple, and a spoon, she brings a science lesson to life. This story beautifully combines scientific learning with the everyday wonder found in a monastic setting. It's a gentle introduction to experimentation, observation, and reasoning—core elements of early STEAM education—while grounded in Tibetan culture and simplicity.

Themes

STEAM
Scientific Curiosity
Observation and Reasoning
Hands-on Learning

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