It was a pleasant surprise to have author Sumi Chandrasekhar visit Schoolkutti.com Children’s Library recently! Our charming little bookworms love her book ‘Kozhukatta’ about forgetful Ponnu who loves to eat and his adventure with soft, white, round dumplings called Kozhukattas. We were delighted to meet her and looking forward to her visit to the library again!

To get better at any game or skill, the sure way to do that is play and practice as often as you can. Check out some pics of the Scrabble and Reading Workshop that took place at the library. Children enjoyed learning how to spell out some interesting words, what to do when you have a case of irritable vowel syndrome and strategies on how to get off to a flying start.

We also read some wonderful books together.

Vocab games were conducted to enhance quick thinking and sequencing of words. Children were given a chance to portray their acting skills to describe a word which enabled them to think differently.

The technique of mind-mapping was introduced and the children were guided to prioritize their ideas. Vocab games were also played which enabled them to think and act quickly. Games were also included to boost their teamwork.

Method of weaving a story systematically through successive stages were introduced. As a team a story was created. An abrupt speaking opportunity was provided which enhanced quick thinking

The last day of workshop was fun oriented. New punctuations were introduced in between the games. Vocab games were actively conducted with whole hearted participation of each and every student

Today, we have the evaluation for our existing HelenO’Grady Kindy Drama batch by examiners from Trinity College, London. Good Luck to all our little performers!
Background: HelenO’Grady’s unique Kindy Drama programme allows young children to express themselves creatively through movement, storytelling, puppets, books and song, resulting in an enchanting way for them to interact in a group and learn about individual roles. Trinity College London Certification is included in this with an additional cost. Trinity examiners will come to examine and award the certification. HelenO’Grady programs are consistent to the evaluation requirements of Trinity.

DEVELOPMENTAL DRAMA by HELEN O’ GRADY INTERNATIONAL

Developmental drama is an improvisational, non-exhibitional, process-oriented form of drama, where participants are guided by a leader to imagine, enact, and reflect on experiences real and imagined.

Developmental drama takes children’s natural world, creative play, and develops it further, using theatre techniques, to create learning experiences which are for the participants.

Program Objectives

Developmental drama activities offer an opportunity for children to:

Expand self-awareness

Nurture imagination

Think independently

Work cooperatively

Improve communication skills

Develop Language skills

Express a healthy release of emotions

Build social awareness

Children develop important complex social and higher order thinking

Through dramatic play, children learn to do things like negotiate, consider others’ perspectives, transfer knowledge from one situation to another, delay gratification, balance their own ideas with others, develop a plan and act on it, express and listen to thoughts and ideas, assign tasks and roles, and create different information and ideas.

Program Content

Helen O’ Grady’s Developmental drama programme includes dramatic play, story enactment, imagination journeys, creative movements, speech and voice exercises, Expression exercises, Poetry recitation, paired activities called snippets, group activities, theatre/drama games, mime, music and many more high energy , fun filled learning activities.

Curriculum

The lesson plans are designed in United Kingdom by an international research team comprising of educators from across the world

Trainers

Programme conducted by Trainers who are extensively trained in the globally acclaimed Helen O’ Grady methodology of Developmental Drama

“As a challenging game, Scrabble builds vocabulary, spellings, intellectual capacity and social skills too. A unique skill developed from playing Scrabble is known as anagramming or “forming words or phrases by rearranging its letters.”

Here is a great way to introduce your little one to the marvellous game of Scrabble.Did you know that Scrabble is used all over the world as a means of teaching English? Schoolkutti.com is conducting ‘Scrabble Introduction Workshop’ for children on the occasion of Scrabble Day, April 13 from 3:30 PM. Children who can read independently can attend, no age restrictions.
Call 0471-4015293 or whatsapp 9847320281 for details.”