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/