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Dear parents, you have been asking me to do something for the younger kids.Here is a fun session where kids can bring their favourite Roald Dahl book,create candies, invent words and not to forget make friends!

Email at [email protected] to register for Roald Dahl Online Meet.

Methodology:
• Writing assignments
• Group discussions
• Audio-video aids
• Activities
• Brain games

About the Facilitator-
Manmeet Narang is a facilitator and a writer. Her entire work with children, parents and teachers revolves around making people think, reflect and discover themselves. Her writing began with children’s books and then she forayed into adult fiction with her short story in the anthology ‘The Other’ published by StoryMirror. Her second short story was published in 2018 as part of the anthology ‘Escape Velocity’.Lately she was declared winner of the prestigious Write India contest by noted poet and lyricist Gulzar. Her articles feature in Daily O, The Better India and Women’s Web.

When she is not training or writing, she is either reading, listening to music, walking in nature, exploring places or playing with her children.

Dear Parents, it is exciting to know there are so many Roald Dahl fans out there.We have had an overwhelming response but we can accommodate only 8 kids in a session.Just when we started sending refusal mails, we decided to form another batch.So we are repeating Roald Dahl meet on 9th April from 4.30-5.30 p.m.Please note this meet is for 8 and 9 year old kids and to participate you should be a Roald Dahl fan.

Email [email protected] for details.

Methodology:
• Writing assignments
• Group discussions
• Audio-video aids
• Activities
• Brain games

About the Facilitator-
Manmeet Narang is a facilitator and a writer. Her entire work with children, parents and teachers revolves around making people think, reflect and discover themselves. Her writing began with children’s books and then she forayed into adult fiction with her short story in the anthology ‘The Other’ published by StoryMirror. Her second short story was published in 2018 as part of the anthology ‘Escape Velocity’.Lately she was declared winner of the prestigious Write India contest by noted poet and lyricist Gulzar. Her articles feature in Daily O, The Better India and Women’s Web.

When she is not training or writing, she is either reading, listening to music, walking in nature, exploring places or playing with her children.

Have you seen a firefly? Don’t they look magical? Ever wondered from where do they get the light?

Like fireflies, we all have a light within us. If we care to look, if we care to find.

Chasing Fireflies is a creative writing program designed to help children see that light inside them and to fire up their imagination. So join us as we imagine, think, share, create, write and chase the light within.

Methodology:
• Writing assignments
• Group discussions
• Audio-video aids
• Activities
• Brain games

About the Facilitator-
Manmeet Narang is a facilitator and a writer. Her entire work with children, parents and teachers revolves around making people think, reflect and discover themselves. Her writing began with children’s books and then she forayed into adult fiction with her short story in the anthology ‘The Other’ published by StoryMirror. Her second short story was published in 2018 as part of the anthology ‘Escape Velocity’.Lately she was declared winner of the prestigious Write India contest by noted poet and lyricist Gulzar. Her articles feature in Daily O, The Better India and Women’s Web.

When she is not training or writing, she is either reading, listening to music, walking in nature, exploring places or playing with her children.

Writing is not an external quest but an internal journey!

Layer by layer as we dig into our mind, we find out how we think and what we feel. Once we reach the fountainhead of our thoughts, writing comes naturally. That’s what we shall do in the program ‘Unearth’.Writing is a process of opening yourself inside out. The program builds an ecosystem where all children together find their self expression, understand their unique thought process, discover their creativity and learn(also unlearn) nuances of creative writing.

Note: The program is meant for not only those who write but all children who desire and deserve to express themselves.

The program includes 12 sessions spread over these dates-
First week- 20th April, 21st April, 22nd April, 26th April
From second week- Every Wednesday and Saturday
29th April, 2nd May, 6th May, 9th May, 13th May, 16th May, 20th May
23rd May- Session with parents
Batch 1-Timings: 4.30-5.30 p.m.(IST)
Batch 2-Timings: 6.30-7.30 p.m.(IST)
Age: 11-13 years
Total no. of students in a batch: 6

Program Highlights:
• Observation Skills
• Mindfulness
• Divergent Thinking
• Imagery
• Poetry
• Micro Fiction

Methodology:
• Writing assignments
• Group discussions
• Audio-video aids
• Activities
• Brain games

About the Facilitator-
Manmeet Narang is a facilitator and a writer. Her entire work with children, parents and teachers revolves around making people think, reflect and discover themselves. Her writing began with children’s books and then she forayed into adult fiction with her short story in the anthology ‘The Other’ published by StoryMirror. Her second short story was published in 2018 as part of the anthology ‘Escape Velocity’.Lately she was declared winner of the prestigious Write India contest by noted poet and lyricist Gulzar. Her articles feature in Daily O, The Better India and Women’s Web.

When she is not training or writing, she is either reading, listening to music, walking in nature, exploring places or playing with her children.

Creative expression can take any form. It can dress up as a story or sway in breeze like a song. Sometimes it can punch you in the face as a slogan or tickle you like a jingle. The creative writing program ‘Songs ‘n’ Stories’ gives kids the exposure and opportunity to express their thoughts, feelings and ideas in any and every form.
Interwoven with life skills, the program aims to help children explore their creative expression and present it with confidence.

Date: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th June
Age: 8-10 years
Time: 10-12.30 p.m.
No. of Seats: 12
Venue: Moglys Gurukul, B9/22, DLF Phase I, Gurgaon
Charges: Rs.5000

The curriculum will cover following writing skills-
• Story weaving
• Jingle writing
• Slogan building
• Song writing

Culmination: On the last day, we will have
• A session for parents
• Presentation of their work by kids.

To know further details or to register -Call Manmeet Narang at 9871090943/Ritu at 9899318230

Learning Outcomes include enhanced-
• Out of the Box Thinking
• Self Confidence
• Ability to experiment with ideas
• Sense of Rhythm
• Self Esteem
• Emotional Intelligence
• Self Awareness
• Self Confidence

About the Methodology-
We follow experiential methodology and each day will involve-
• Activities/Games
• Discussion
• Writing assignments
• Audio-Visual Aids
• Simulated Experiences

About the Facilitator-
Manmeet Narang is a behavioural trainer. Her entire work with children, parents and teachers revolves around making people think, reflect and discover themselves. Her other passion is to dig into the imaginative world of children and weave stories for them. Her published work includes ‘The Amazing World of Animals’, ‘Magical World of Benny Buzo’, ‘365 Amazing Facts’ and ‘Jiggly Wiggly’ rhymes. She forayed into adult fiction with her short story in the anthology ‘The Other’ published by StoryMirror.
When she is not training or writing, she is either reading, listening to music, walking in nature, exploring places or playing with her children.
www.manmeetnarang.com

About Sailing Leaf
Sailing Leaf is an ecosystem that has been helping children in expressing and understanding the art of self expression and creative writing since two years. Story of Emoticons, Flow, I wonder and Aurora are some of the other programs we offer. So far we have delivered the gift of ‘self expression’ to a few hundred children and parents.
Join our facebook page to get insight into parenting, education, creativity, books, reading and know more about our work –https://www.facebook.com/groups/1801810533395879/

The event is also open on these days:

June 5, 2018

June 6, 2018

June 7, 2018

June 8, 2018

Layer by layer as we dig into our mind, we find out how we think and what we feel. Once we reach the fountainhead of our thoughts, writing comes naturally. That’s the process and goal of the program ‘Unearth’.

Writing is a process of opening yourself inside out. The program builds an ecosystem where all children together find their self-expression, understand their unique thought process, discover their creativity and learn(also unlearn) nuances of creative writing.

Note: The program is meant for not only those who write but all children who desire and deserve to express themselves.

Age: 11-14 years
Group size- 12 children
Duration: 22nd July- 19th August(5 Sundays)
Time: 10 a.m-1 p.m.
Venue: Spring House, Plot No.6006, DLF Phase 4, Sector 27, Gurgaon (near Galleria market)
Charges: Rs.5000 per child

To know more details or to register, call Manmeet Narang at 9871090943

Details of the Program:

Day 1: Foundation of a creative mind
• Observation Skills
• Mindfulness
• Sharing and understanding perspectives

Day 2: Article writing
• Expressing views and opinions
• Research Work

Day 3: Imagery
• Creating images in words
• Seeking inspiration from sounds, objects, people

Day 4: Poetry
• Free Verse

Day 5: Micro Fiction
• How to say more in less
• Story writing

The culmination of the Program: On the last day we will have-
• A parenting session
• A presentation of their learning and work by children
• Certificates to all participants

About the Methodology-
We follow the experiential methodology and each day will involve-
• Activities
• Discussions
• Reflection
• Writing assignments
• Audiovisual aids

About the Facilitator-

Manmeet Narang is a facilitator and a writer. Her entire work with children, parents and teachers revolves around making them think, reflect and discover themselves. Her other passion is to dig into the imaginative world of children and weave stories for them. Her published work includes ‘The Amazing World of Animals’, ‘Magical World of Benny Buzo’, ‘365 Amazing Facts’ and ‘Jiggly Wiggly’ rhymes. She forayed into adult fiction with her short story in the anthology ‘The Other’ published by StoryMirror. Her articles appear on DailyO and Women’s Web.
When she is not training or writing, she is either reading, listening to music, walking in nature, exploring places or playing with her children.
www.manmeetnarang.com

About Sailing Leaf

Sailing Leaf is an ecosystem that has been helping children in expressing and understanding the art of self-expression and creative writing for two years. The story of Emoticons, Flow, I wonder and Aurora are some of the other programs we offer. So far we have delivered the gift of ‘self-expression’ to a few hundred children and parents.
Join our facebook page to get insight into parenting, education, creativity, books, reading and know more about our work –https://www.facebook.com/groups/1801810533395879/

Have you seen a firefly? Don’t they look magical? Ever wondered from where do they get the light?

Like fireflies, we all have a light within us. If we care to look, if we believe.

Chasing Fireflies is a creative writing program designed to help children see that light inside them and to fire up their imagination. So join us as we imagine, think, share, write, create and chase the light within.

Note: The workshop is meant for every child who desires and deserves to express his/her self.

Age: 8-10 years
Group Size: 12 kids
Date: 2nd-30th September( Five Sundays)
Time: 10-12.30 p.m.
Venue: Sylvan Trails School, Nirvana Country, Sector 50, Gurgaon

Connect with Manmeet Narang at 9871090943 for details.

Details of the Program:
Day 1: Opening Eyes, Ears and Heart: Observation Skills
Day 2: Meaningful and Meaningless: Exploring Language
Day 3: The Imaginary and the Real: Generating Ideas
Day 4: With or Without Rhyming: Creating Poems
Day 5: To Self and to Others: Writing Letters

The culmination of the Program: On the last day we will have-
• A parenting session
• A presentation of their learning and work by children
• Certificates to all participants

About the Methodology-
We follow the experiential methodology and each day will involve-
• Activities
• Discussions
• Reflection
• Writing assignments
• Audiovisual aids

About the Facilitator-
Manmeet Narang is a facilitator and a writer. Her entire work with children, parents and teachers revolves around making them think, reflect and discover themselves. Her other passion is to dig into the imaginative world of children and weave stories for them. Her published work includes ‘The Amazing World of Animals’, ‘Magical World of Benny Buzo’, ‘365 Amazing Facts’ and ‘Jiggly Wiggly’ rhymes. She forayed into adult fiction with her short story in the anthology ‘The Other’ published by StoryMirror. Her articles appear on DailyO, The Better India and Women’s Web.

When she is not training or writing, she is either reading, listening to music, walking in nature, exploring places or playing with her children.
www.manmeetnarang.com

About Sailing Leaf
Sailing Leaf is an ecosystem that has been helping children in expressing and understanding the art of self-expression and creative writing for three years. The story of Emoticons, Flow, I wonder and Aurora are some of the other programs we offer. So far we have delivered the gift of ‘self-expression’ to a few hundred children and parents.

Join our Facebook family to get insight into parenting, education, creativity, books, reading and know more about our work –https://www.facebook.com/groups/1801810533395879/

Writing is not an external quest but an internal journey!

Layer by layer as we dig into our mind, we find out how we think and what we feel. Once we reach the fountainhead of our thoughts, writing comes naturally. That’s what we shall do in the program ‘Unearth’.

Writing is a process of opening yourself inside out. The program builds an ecosystem where all children together find their self-expression, understand their unique thought process, discover their creativity and learn(also unlearn) nuances of creative writing.
Note: The program is meant for not only those who write but all children who desire and deserve to express themselves.

Age: 11-14 years
Group size- 12 children
Duration: 24th Nov.-22nd Dec. (5 Saturdays)
Time: 10 a.m-1 p.m.
Venue: Happy Feet School, near DPS school , Vasant Vihar
To know more details or to register, call Manmeet Narang at 9871090943.

Details of the Program:
Day 1: Foundation
• Observation Skills
• Mindfulness
• Sharing and understanding perspectives

Day 2: Article writing
• Expressing views and opinions
• Research Work

Day 3: Imagery
• Creating images in words
• Seeking inspiration from sounds, objects, people

Day 4: Poetry
• Free Verse

The session on poetry will be led by Michael Creighton.Michael Creighton is a middle school teacher and library movement activist in New Delhi, where he’s lived since 2005. His first book of poems, New Delhi Love Songs, was published in 2017 by Speaking Tiger in association with the Jehangir Sabavala Foundation.

Day 5: Micro Fiction
The culmination of the Program: On the last day we will have-
• A parenting session
• A presentation of their learning and work by children
• Certificates to all participants

About the Methodology-
We follow experiential methodology and each day will involve-
• Activities
• Discussions
• Reflection
• Writing assignments
• Audio visual aids

About the Facilitator-
Manmeet Narang is a facilitator and a writer. Her entire work with children, parents and teachers revolves around making people think, reflect and discover themselves. Her writing began with children’s books which include ‘The Amazing World of Animals’, ‘Magical World of Benny Buzo’, ‘365 Amazing Facts’ and ‘Jiggly Wiggly’ rhymes. She forayed into adult fiction with her short story in the anthology ‘The Other’ published by StoryMirror. Her second short story was published in 2018 as part of the anthology ‘Escape Velocity’.
When she is not training or writing, she is either reading, listening to music, walking in nature, exploring places or playing with her children.
www.manmeetnarang.com

About Sailing Leaf
Sailing Leaf is an ecosystem that has been helping children in expressing and understanding the art of self expression and creative writing since two years. Story of Emoticons, Flow, I wonder, Chasing Fireflies, and Aurora are some of the other programs we offer. So far we have delivered the gift of ‘self expression’ to a few hundred children and parents.
You can join our facebook page to get regular updates and know more about our work –https://www.facebook.com/groups/1801810533395879/

Writing is not an external quest but an internal journey!

Layer by layer as we dig into our mind, we find out how we think and what we feel. Once we reach the fountainhead of our thoughts, writing comes naturally. That’s what we shall do in the program ‘Unearth’.

Writing is a process of opening yourself inside out. The program builds an ecosystem where all children together find their self expression, understand their unique thought process, discover their creativity and learn(also unlearn) nuances of creative writing.
Note: The program is meant for not only those who write but all children who desire and deserve to express themselves.

Age: 11-14 years
Group size- 12 children
Duration: 25th Nov.-23rd Dec. (5 Sundays)
Time: 10 a.m-1 p.m.
Venue: Spring House, Plot No.6006, DLF Phase 4, Sector 27, Gurgaon (opp Super Mart 1)

Charges: Rs.5000 per child

To know more details or to register, call Manmeet Narang at 9871090943.

Details of the Program:
Day 1: Life Skills
• Observation Skills
• Mindfulness
• Sharing and understanding perspectives

Day 2: Article writing
• Expressing views and opinions
• Research Work

Day 3: Imagery
• Creating images in words
• Seeking inspiration from sounds, objects, people

Day 4: Poetry
• Free Verse

Day 5: Micro Fiction
Culmination of the Program: On the last day we will have-
• A parenting session
• A presentation of their learning and work by children
• Certificates to all participants

About the Methodology-
We follow experiential methodology and each day will involve-
• Activities
• Discussions
• Reflection
• Writing assignments
• Audio visual aids

About the Facilitator-
Manmeet Narang is a facilitator and a writer. Her entire work with children, parents and teachers revolves around making people think, reflect and discover themselves. Her writing began with children’s books which include ‘The Amazing World of Animals’, ‘Magical World of Benny Buzo’, ‘365 Amazing Facts’ and ‘Jiggly Wiggly’ rhymes. She forayed into adult fiction with her short story in the anthology ‘The Other’ published by StoryMirror. Her second short story was published in 2018 as part of the anthology ‘Escape Velocity’.

When she is not training or writing, she is either reading, listening to music, walking in nature, exploring places or playing with her children.
www.manmeetnarang.com

About Sailing Leaf
Sailing Leaf is an ecosystem that has been helping children in expressing and understanding the art of self expression and creative writing since two years. Story of Emoticons, Flow, I wonder, Chasing Fireflies, and Aurora are some of the other programs we offer. So far we have delivered the gift of ‘self expression’ to a few hundred children and parents.