Another workshop came to an end yesterday. Lots of parents came in and asked me when I would do something like this again. Soon, I hope, soon. For now, I am filled with gladness. Comics, stories, poems, myths ... A reading workshop is so fulfilling! … [Read more...]
Day Four: Reading Workshop at JustBooks
My reading workshops are always learning experiences. If not for those who attend mine, for me!Yesterday was a day of comics and stories. One child made a comic depicting a race to win a golden sword. One write a fable and illustrated it. One wrote an essay with a picture.They showed me, again, how inspiration can come from anything! … [Read more...]
Day Three: Reading Workshop at JustBooks, Wanawadi
Each day brings more happiness!Yesterday, day three of my reading workshop at JustBooks, was lovely. We told a story together, then wrote letters and played a new game - the Word Train! Children constantly inspire me to be creative! … [Read more...]
Day Two: Let’s Read at JustBooks, Wanawadi
One hour is not enough for everything I like to do with the children at the workshop!It was still lovely, though, with understanding copyright (and asking whether Google will know who owns the copyright for the Bible) and telling stories. Myths, book covers, publishing, copyright and a quiz - all on Day Two of the reading workshop at JustBooks, Wanawadi. Let's Read! … [Read more...]
Day One: Reading Workshop at JustBooks, Wanawadi
The week began with another reading workshop!It's a new place for me, with new children and new activities. One thing remains the same, though. It's still all about books and a library is the perfect place! It's not too late to join in - come, Let's Read, at JustBooks, Wanawadi, Pune! … [Read more...]
Day Five: Reading Workshop at Friends Library
Another wonderful reading workshop came to an end today."Five minutes more.""Please, last day!""Can we stay till 1?""Please ..."Despite everything, we did not finish at 11:30 as planned, but at 12:30! It's hard to refuse when children want more time with you! … [Read more...]
Days Three and Four: Reading Workshop at Friends Library
"How can it already be 11:30?""Time is already up?""I could sit here for five hours daily!""Why is tomorrow the last day?" Today, Day Four of Exploring the World of Stories, my reading workshop at Friends Library, I ended up extending my one and a half hour slot to almost two hours, simply because the children were so excited. It's been wonderful, these four days. I can't believe that tomorrow is the last day either! … [Read more...]
Let’s Read! – Reading Workshop
Look what's coming next!Register now! Call (020)30116811 or +91-7385022202 for more details. … [Read more...]
Day Two: Exploring the World of Stories
Two more children joined the reading workshop at Friends Library today!With seven children in the cosy children's section of Friends Library, Day Two of the reading workshop was a day of learning. We spoke about the publishing process and copyright. We designed book covers. We shared myths from around the world. And we had a quiz to round things up.Tomorrow promises to be fun too! … [Read more...]
Day One: Exploring the World of Stories
As of yesterday, I had no registrations for my reading workshop. I decided to go to Friends Library anyway. Three children came. And then one more. And one more. And one more promises to come tomorrow - all in all, it was delightful.Among other things, we played Pass the Story - a cross between Pictionary and Chinese Whispers, with the element of stories added into it. Here's how it works: Participant One picks a chit. Suppose it says 'Geronimo Stilton'. Participant One draws Geronimo Stilton and passes on his sketch. Participant Two makes a guess. Suppose Participant Two guesses 'rat'. He writes 'rat' on a sheet of Paper and passes it on. Participant Three draws. Participant Four guesses. And so on.It's a hilarious game. Harry Potter became Wimpy Kid. And Sleeping Beauty became Barbie, as did one of the seven dwarfs.The world of stories continues tomorrow - here's … [Read more...]