Workshops

These are offered to students, teachers,storytellers, parents and carers on various storytelling topics.

1 PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS

STORY TELLING & CREATIVE WRITING WITH AFRICAN ART

Storytelling helps to develop imagination and also to explore the world around us.
We begin with participatory storytelling using multicultural costume and instruments.

We also run Creative writing and story-making workshop for students.

AFRICAN BASKET WEAVING

Students CREATE intricate but easy to make baskets. Projects vary according to age.

Relevance to the National Curriculum

Maths, Art & Design
• Learners understand geometry, Measurement, visual and tactile elements and also planting & harvesting of materials.

Literacy, History & Geography
• We explore history of basketry from different cultures and identify their historical use in comparison with modern day basketry.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM OUR PROGRAMS?

• All students at Key Stages 1 – 4, and in particular:
• Students who would benefit from trying a different approach to creativity.
• Gifted and talented students who want to explore storytelling and creative writing.
• Also, Learners who have difficulty with fine motor coordination benefit from our Art & Craft workshops.

MATHS GAMES

THE AYO

One of the oldest African board games still played all over the world today. Helps students to develop Problem-solving & Strategy development skills

AFRICAN COOKERY & FOOD TASTING SESSION

What does it involve?

Students are introduced to various African fruits and vegetables.

• They also learn the nutritive value and culture of African cuisine.
• Students then work with workshop leader to prepare a variety of African food.
Food tasting session follows. Both teachers and learners enjoy this session.

Overall, Children learn about African life, culture & history. This helps break down stereotypes and students learn to become global citizens.

2 PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS

"Imagination is more than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." (Albert Einstein)

This program is for teachers, early years practitioners, and educators in various sectors. Researches have shown that Storytelling helps to develop imagination and also to explore the world around us.
Topics covered includes:

• How storytelling impacts learning.
• Helping children become storytellers: Call and response storytelling with multicultural percussion.
• How to facilitate a children's drum circle.

This course also seeks to addresses ways of defusing conflicts and tensions among racial and cultural groups. The goal is to promote diversity and appreciation of different cultures, which are represented in our country. Storytelling is an effective way of bringing about change and also communicating vital messages in non-threatening ways.

Hidden Treasures of Secret Places: Release Your Hidden Potential

This program seeks to empower you to find your own hidden treasures and fulfil your destiny. It is a known fact that creativity is innate in every human being. You will agree that at various times in your life, you have had one creative idea or another, which could turn out to be successful ventures. However, having a great idea is one thing, bringing it to fruition is another thing entirely.

Paradigm shift in education: Parents as facilitators of learning

This highly sought after program, seeks to address the new paradigm in education. Can "school" educate your child? If so why do many leave school illiterate or innumerate? What is the role of parents in the education of their children in today's society? This and many other issues would be examined on this program. It is said that, "the quality of the home educational environment is one of the most powerful predictors of cognitive and social development." (Prof. Edward Melhuish Cardiff Univ.) Topics include:

• How to identify your child's learning style
• Nurturing the Genius in your child: How to be your child's coach
• Labelling and its impact on children
• Alternatives to Mainstream Education
• Useful resources for parents

Hair Braiding - please go to the Hair Braiding Page

Booking procedure, Please contact Abimbola Alao, Consultant/Trainer on the contacts page.