Author: Vinay
Putharekulu – failures of children should be celebrated
2 children in our community approached me and told me that they wanted to make Putharekulu (A sweet involves a very complex process and patience…
In nature children naturally become curious
Nature makes children more curiousIn nature children become keen observers I was sitting on a rock for 30 minutes but I didn’t notice the old…
One Acre Homestead Permaculture Plan-Part 1 & Part 2
Part 1 Part 2
The joy of harvesting and the experience of one crop cycle
Everyday we are getting one or other vegetables from our garden now. Such a lovely feeling to harvest β€οΈ Children have seen one complete crop…
Trademark for commercial activities have been secured
As Paripoornam ππͺ·βοΈ will be reaching its critical mass, one aspect of the success of the community is in creating financial stability as well. Multiple…
Shramadhan at Jeevashila forest farm
Half of Paripoornam ππͺ·βοΈ visited Jeevashila forest farm near Kaduru(Chikmagaluru), Karnataka and offered shramadhan for betterment of the farm.
The one with Ashgourd
Children of Paripoornam π πͺ· βοΈ have procured a huge number of ash gourds from local natural farmer. Today at school we are having a…
Bonfire π₯ party at Paripoornam ππͺ·βοΈ
Vivaan, 12 years old in our community finds every opportunity to cook for us. Yesterday there were only 3 ingredients but he managed to come…
How our cows are helping our children inculcate empathy
How emotional cows areβΌοΈAlmost like humans. They don’t leave their friends behind βΌοΈ See how Nandhi is waiting for Gowri to catch up. From pedagogy:A…
Stole a few groundnuts from the neighboring farm
Visit to Pyramid Jetha Vanam
Earth Refrigerator or Cellar fridge plan by Anand
Earth Refrigerator or Cellar fridge is being planned. It is electricity free and chemical free refrigerator where food is stored below the ground. Food stays…
Peacock fight in forest
They were cow grazing in the forest today and found 2 peacocks fighting (live). They silently observed and then went to inspect the place and…
Edible Cactus π΅ leaves!!
In a community of diversity the learning happens all the time. A parent in our community made chutney from cactus leaves. Children of Paripoornam ππͺ·βοΈ…
Nature visit to Obuleshwara mountain near Chinthaparthi
From Paripoornam pedagogy: The confidence of children is built with challenges. But the challenge should be from small to big. If you challenge a child…
Lovely Ganesha made by children of Paripoornam ππͺ·βοΈ
Children with between 4.5 to 12 years worked together and made this. As we kept it for Pooja while putting the mala the hand and…