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Shoonya Successfully Completes IES SBIR Phase I.B Project to Advance Multilingual Math Learning
Shoonya is proud to announce the successful completion of its Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I.B project, marking a significant milestone in the development of its multilingual digital learning platform for elementary students.
Over the past year, Shoonya partnered with researchers from WestEd, educators, and school districts to design, develop, and evaluate new mathematics learning experiences that support multilingual l
Mary Gower
Jul 102 min read
Welcome to the Shoonya Digital Blog—a space for families to explore the power of multilingualism and joyful learning. Here, we share stories, research, and tips to help you support your child’s language development and academic growth at home and beyond. Whether you're raising a bilingual child or just starting your language journey, you'll find resources that celebrate cultural diversity, playful learning, and the cognitive and social benefits of speaking more than one language. We also highlight how schools and educators are using Shoonya Kids to create more inclusive classrooms where every child can thrive.


Shoonya Successfully Completes IES SBIR Phase I.B Project to Advance Multilingual Math Learning
Shoonya is proud to announce the successful completion of its Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I.B project, marking a significant milestone in the development of its multilingual digital learning platform for elementary students.
Over the past year, Shoonya partnered with researchers from WestEd, educators, and school districts to design, develop, and evaluate new mathematics learning experiences that support multilingual l
Mary Gower
Jul 102 min read


Shoonya Expands Access to Award-Winning Games with Chromebook Support
Shoonya is proud to announce the successful completion of its Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I.B project, marking a significant milestone in the development of its multilingual digital learning platform for elementary students.
Over the past year, Shoonya partnered with researchers from WestEd, educators, and school districts to design, develop, and evaluate new mathematics learning experiences that support multilingual l
Mary Gower
Jul 102 min read


Celebrating Success: Announcing Our SBIR Grant Win
We're absolutely thrilled to announce that Shoonya Kids has been awarded a Phase I SBIR grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) at the U.S. Department of Education!
Mary Gower
Oct 22, 20252 min read


4 Top Thanksgiving Traditions Around The World
Thanksgiving is a day celebrated in the United States and Canada where families spend time cooking, playing games, and sharing what they...
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Jul 20, 20243 min read


How To Host Thanksgiving Without The Stress
Thanksgiving is an event that most people look forward to every year. It’s a great time to have fun and enjoy valuable time with close...
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Jul 20, 20242 min read


Hindi Learning For Kids: Simple Tips To Make It Fun And Engaging
Language loss is a common problem among immigrants. This is more common, especially when the kids are born and raised in a foreign...
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Jul 20, 20243 min read


5 Tips For Getting Ready For Christmas – Christmas Preparation
Christmas is almost here, and one of the best ways to ensure you have a good time throughout the season is having a good Christmas...
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Jul 20, 20242 min read


10 Non-Toy Gift Ideas For Kids This Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s high time you start thinking about what to get your kids for Christmas gifts. Getting gifts...
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Jul 19, 20243 min read


San Diego Angel Conference IV Announces Quarterfinalists
Angel investors selected 24 out of 90 startup applicants based on potential of investment to deliver a solid return; startups hope to...
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Jul 19, 20243 min read


5 Simple Tips To Teach Your Kids Hindi
Whether you’re a native speaker passing Hindi on to your own kids, or a novice who wants to encourage children to understand the language...
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Jul 16, 20244 min read


Heritage Languages: To Keep or Not To Keep
Every year on February 21st, the world celebrates “International Mother Tongue Day”. For those of us in the South Asian diaspora, raising...
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Jul 16, 20245 min read


What Researchers Say About Bilingualism Before The Age Of 10
Did you know more than half the world is at least bilingual? India recognises 24 official languages, South Africa has 11 and Zimbabwe...
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Jul 16, 20244 min read


Top Ten Resources for Bilingual Learners
If you’ve begun your bilingual language journey, you might be wondering how to sustain it? Many parents may find themselves the sole language speaker in a mixed family, possibly living in a community where there are few other native speakers. So where can you find quality resources to help your children progress? Here is my list of top 10 resources developed for my own kids who are learning Hindi, but this list applies to any language. 1. Books From toddler’s board books to
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Jul 15, 20245 min read
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