Chakmak facts for kids

Chakmak (Hindi: चकमक) is a super cool science magazine for kids! It comes out every month and is published by the Eklavya foundation. This group is a non-profit, which means they work to help schools and kids think in new and creative ways.

Chakmak started way back in July 1985. Its main goal was to be the best children's magazine in Hindi-speaking parts of India. It wanted to get kids excited about science and learning.

What is Chakmak All About?

Chakmak was created to make learning fun and exciting. It helps kids become curious and creative, especially as they get older. The magazine really wants to help young people enjoy reading.

Science and Fun Learning

The magazine focuses a lot on science and thinking like a scientist. It has articles about science topics and even the history of science. These stories help kids see science in a new, interesting way.

Chakmak also shares many fun experiments. Kids can do these experiments at home using things they already have. This helps them learn by doing, which is a great way to understand science.

Puzzles, Crafts, and Your Ideas!

Besides science, Chakmak has lots of other cool stuff. You can find puzzles and brain teasers to challenge your mind. There are also "do-it-yourself" guides for making toys, gadgets, and origami. You can even learn to make art using homemade colors! All these activities help kids become creative and better at solving problems.

The magazine also loves to share what its readers create. Kids can send in their poems, stories, and drawings. Chakmak publishes many of these, which helps young writers and artists feel proud. It also makes them feel like the magazine is partly theirs!

Where Does Chakmak Reach?

Chakmak is popular in many parts of India. It reaches kids and schools in states like Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. It also goes to Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Delhi. You can find it in Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan too.

Chakmak's Big Achievements

Chakmak has made a big difference in how kids learn science.

• In School Books: Important education groups like NCERT and Delhi SCERT have used many articles from Chakmak in school textbooks. This means ideas from Chakmak help teach kids all over India!
• Other Magazines: Other popular magazines and newspapers often share content from Chakmak. This helps even more people learn about its fun and educational topics.
• Books by Kids: Chakmak has even published four books filled with stories and drawings sent in by children. Over 250,000 copies of these books have been sold!
• Award Winner: Because it has done so much to make science popular for kids, Chakmak won an award. It received this special award from the National Council for Science and Technology Communication in the 1980s.

Who Reads Chakmak?

Chakmak is read by many different people:

• Children from seven to 15 years old.
• School teachers and other educators.
• People working for non-profit groups (NGOs).
• Students who are studying to become teachers.

The Chakmak Team

A dedicated team works hard to create Chakmak every month.

• Editors: Sushil Shukla and Shashi Sablok lead the magazine.
• Assistant Editors: Mitali Ahir and Kavita Tiwari help with editing.
• Consultants: Rex D.Rozario advises on the editorial side, and Sushil Joshi is the science expert.
• Designer: Dilip Chinchalkar makes sure the magazine looks great.
• Circulation: Jhanak Sahu helps get the magazine to all its readers.