Category Archives: Classes/Coaching
HelenO’Grady Speech & Drama
Fun and inspiring drama classes by HelenO’Grady International in progress at Schoolkutti. Lovely to see the children growing in confidence, building new friendships and having a great time. Skills that are learned studying drama with Helen O’Grady Drama Academy are invaluable in later life.
Story Time (The Magic Block)A lovely start to our Saturday!
Today we discovered a beautiful way of explaining magnets to children.
We chose a lovely book from Pratham books – “The Magic Block” written by Lavina Mahbubani. It tells us the story of Rinky who finds a magic block in her bhaiya’s drawer. Kids were eager to know about the magic block and were amazed to see how it pulls only certain items towards it. They were curious to know how it works, and we had fun discussing the mechanism of magnets. Kids also enjoyed making paper boxes and coloring them during the craft session that followed.
The power of storytelling creates a great platform for fostering an interest in STEM learning, while creating a reading culture where learning is not confined to classrooms and textbooks.
Wishing you a week full of love,
Team Schoolkutti
HelenO’Grady’s Drama Workshop
HelenO’Grady’s drama workshop in progress at Schoolkutti. These classes develop confidence, self-esteem, verbal communication, all round social interaction and a positive approach to life in children.
Scrabble Time
Scrabble is a great mind game for kids to build their vocabulary skills. Schoolkutti.com conducted a Scrabble Workshop last week for 9 to 12 year olds. Our budding word-builders had great fun looking up new words, challenging their peers and playing around with words and letters. We had lots of positive feedback from students who attended our last batch.
Our next batch will start in June. Thank you for your support.
Upcoming Summer Programs at Schoolkutti.com Children’s Library,Vellayambalam
Schoolkutti.com Children’s Library, Vellayambalam is coming up with some interesting programs this summer.
1. Speech and Drama for Kids
HelenO’Grady Drama Academy is passionate about enriching the stage experience of your kids through regular training and extensive performance workshops. Kindy Drama classes by HelenOGrady International for 5 to 7 year olds from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at Schoolkutti.com Children’s Library, Vellayambalam
Dates: 24 to 28 March
There will be a performance for parents on 28 March at 5:30 PM (after the last session)
2. HelenO’Grady Speech and Drama classes for 7 to 12 year olds
The speciality of HOG is using a wide range of unique drama activities to focus the bold, outspoken child and to draw out the quiet child or the inarticulate child and help them reach into themselves to discover their full potential. HOG Speech and Drama classes for 7 to 12 year olds from 4:30 to 5:45 PM at Schoolkutti.com Children’s Library.
Dates: 15 to 30 April (12 days)
There will be a performance for parents on 1 May at 5:30 PM
3. Scrabble Camp
It’s easy to see why Scrabble is not only a fun game, but also a fantastic educational tool. Scrabble makes learning fun. Obviously, it builds strong vocabulary and spelling, but it also requires math (players need to see what plays are worth what) and strategy (players need to see what plays are worth the most and what plays might keep their opponents from scoring), even spatial relations and probability. Scrabble workshop for children from March 30 to April 3 at Schoolkutti.com Children’s Library Vellayambalam. Time: 4 PM. Contact 0471-4015293 or 9847320281 to register.
SPEECHCRAFT
Last class we had a ‘Just a minute’ session on random topics to train students to speak spontaneously.This will continue in the upcoming sessions. This is to improve their impromptu speaking skills.Then we had debate sessions on the topics assigned to the teams. SDGs were introduced to them as these could be used in speeches and debates. The trainer told them in which all ways the topics could be presented through the usage of certain concepts,current affairs and anecdotes. She also introduced the way they could use their existing knowledge and the information they get from different sources to prepare better speeches. Finally, the participants were given a topic for elocution for next class along with the format in which it needs to be presented.
Kite fun at the library
When we don the storyteller hat, we turn children into readers and transform the library into a community space. Oh how we enjoyed the delightful story ‘Farmer Falgu Goes Kite Flying’ by Chitra Soundar and Kanika Nair, from Karadi Tales. Stunning illustrations, interesting sounds and of course a catchy story. And how can the storytime end without the kite making activity? Our little champs made some charming kites and colored them too.
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Summer Fun Continued….
So the first month of summer vacation is getting over. However, Trivandrum is still buzzing with activities for children – be it theater, chess, sports, yoga, personality development, public speaking, music, dance and reading.. Come and explore the top events for children.
MindCarter is hosting a theater program for kids at hotel SP GRAND DAYS, Trivandrum. This is for 7-14 years old students. The dates in May are yet to be finalized. Details are here.
Capablanca Chess School is presently conducting a chess summer camp for children. The next camp is due to begin in May. For details, click here.
TrickShotz India is a kid-friendly billiards spot, which has a Snooker and Pool Club/Summer Camp for children interested in the sport. For details, click here.
Nirbhaya Debating Society will be conducting a Partriotic Leadership Program at Schoolkutti.com Children’s Library for children above 10 years. It is basically a Patriotic Leadership Program for School Students.
The main objective of the program is to train the next generation in Leadership Strategies, Effective Nation Building, Team Development, Active Citizenship, Character Formation, Communication Skills etc.
Activities: Role Play, Skit, Model Parliament, Mock Press etc.
Dates: May 10 to 23 (10 days, week days only)
Time: 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Limited Seats. First come, first served
About the Trainer: A.P Prejish, an emerging Entrepreneurship Trainer and an Educationalist is a National Award Winner in Public Speaking constituted by Government of India. Prejish is the Chairman of Nirbhaya Debating Society and has been training more than thousands of students and youngsters through various Central and State Government organizations such as Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (Govt. of India), Centre for Gandhian Studies – University of Kerala, National Service Scheme (NSS), National Cadet Corps (NCC), Student Police Cadet Project (SPC).
Click here to register for the program.
Varadamudra Temple of Dance ,Trivandrum will be conducting a Dance Movement Therapy Workshops for children aged 6 to 16 years at Schoolkutti.com Children’s Library. The workshop will be based on different topics related to dance incorporating mime and body movements. There will be emphasis on mind and body coordination. The workshop aims to enhance creativity, confidence and concentration level.
Highlights of the camp will be
☆ Observation training
☆ Movement Therapy
☆ Dance out of harmony with body
☆ Dance in harmony with body
Dates: May 8 to 19 (Week days only)
Time: 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
About the trainer:
Chothy Nair , Founder and Artistic director of Varadamudra Temple of Dance Trivandrum, started learning Bharatanatyam at the age of three. She took her first steps in Mohiniyattam at the age of nine and Kuchipudi at the age of twelve. She was a recipient of the CCRT scholarship for Mohiniyattam in 2000. She was also honoured with the title of Kalathilakam from 2005 to 2007 in both Keralotsavam and Shree Vidhyadhiraja Kalotsavam. She was the first runner up in Vanita Ratnam, a women’s reality show aired on Amrita Television in 2010. She finished her graduation in Choreography from Natya insitute of kathak and Choreography under the able guidance of Guru Smt Dr Maya Rao and Maddhu Natraj Kiran. She has performed and Choreographed for various performances in India.
Click here to register for the program.
Independence Day 2014 Drawing and Colouring Competition
Submitted by Green Butterfly Group
Green Butterfly Edu was found in the summer of 2012, with the setting up of a Children’s Art & Craft Workshop in Trivandrum. The idea was to create a fun place with activities that kept children coming back for more and so, spread the love for creativity. Children come for various reasons – the cheerful ambience, friendly teachers, fun activities on weekends, team work and excursions including Adventure, Science, Cooking, Nature, Theatre and more…
Green Butterfly’s programs help in development of creativity among children right from their tender age. Art and Craft programs, colouring/drawing/painting programs provide children the opportunity to be creative and to gain self confidence.
Green Butterfly Edu has successfully conducted summer camps, craft programs, contests in schools in Thiruvananthapuram. Green Butterfly has published few Art n Crafts books for kids in KG and Primary levels.
We are organizing a Drawing & Colouring during Independence Day to commemorate the 67th Independence Day and to create awareness about history behind Independence and the need to aim at future development of India. The primary idea is to give a child an opportunity to participate, exhibit their creative skill, develop an idea and to improve their confidence levels. The first event is planned for Independence Day on 15th August at the Museum Ground, Thiruvananthapuram.
These competitions are evaluated by Senior Teachers & Artists and prizes are announced. Each and every child is also given a Certificate as a token of participation. A nominal registration fee is charged per kid for participating in these competition.
Special Instructions on Colours :
COLOURS ALLOWED – Saffron, Green, White, Blue ( Colours in Indian Flag).
USE OF OTHER COLOURS IS NOT PERMITTED STRICTLY.
For details, visit
http://schoolkutti.com/announcements/schoolkutti-announcements.php?id=317
Submitted by Green Butterfly Group
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