Children welcoming a new student at a Himalayan school during Dharma class with a singing bowl
Aarna and Iris' Big Task
Aarna and Iris' Big Task
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Country:

India (Sikkim)

Publisher:

Pratham books

Author:

Reshma Thapa Gurung

Ages:

6–8 years

Illustrator:

Pankaj Saikia

Theme:

STEAM,
Culture & Tradition

About The Story

Set in a school nestled beneath the majestic Kanchenjunga in Sikkim, India, this story follows the arrival of a new student and how he is gently welcomed by his classmates. As he explores his new environment, the reader experiences the school through the five senses—from the soothing sounds of the singing bowl during Dharma class to the squelch of wet mud after the rain. The story emphasizes the beauty of inclusive education and how cultural practices—like meditation and mindfulness—can enrich a learning space. Most importantly, it reminds us that kindness and caring are universal, no matter where we are in the world.

Themes

Belonging and Inclusion
Cultural traditions in education
Kindness and empathy
Mindfulness and sensory awareness
First day at school / Welcoming others

A Story of Welcome, Tradition, and the Five Senses in Sikkim

Inclusive Education through Culture and Kindness

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