Yesterday, I secretly did a storytelling session for a child's birthday.We recited together, we acted together, we laughed and shouted together.It's coming back tomorrow - at The Cultural Centre!Here's how to get there. And here are the details once more: Age-group: 5-8 years Date: Saturday, 7th June, 2014 Fee: Rs. 350 Time: 11 am - noonPlease register your child at tcc@prelocate.com. For further queries contact 09764 441 478 See you tomorrow! … [Read more...]
Storytelling with Varsha
This time, I have something coming up for younger children.If you know children between the ages of 5 and 8, tell them to join me this Saturday at The Cultural Centre Pune for a storytelling session followed by activities that give free rein to their imaginations! … [Read more...]
Day Five: Reading Workshop at JustBooks
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...]