Storytelling opens children’s minds to other cultures and life philosophies; it develops the inner world of imagination and creative thinking.

Storytelling positively impacts language skills, memory, imagination, social skills, vocabulary, and many more.

Be a part of this free, engaging, and fun activity.

Children will participate in an interactive zoom meeting with Guest Speaker Ms. GAURI BAKSHI and celebrity show host Mrs. NIDHI KUMAR and showcase their creative work.

About the guest speaker:   

Gauri Bakshi is an educator, storyteller, and a theatre-practitioner from Ahmedabad, India. She received the Times of India Awards for Educational Interventions in 2018.

Through her specially curated workshops, she found her true calling in infusing theatrical techniques to complement everyday learning among children and professionals.

Gauri is the founder of ‘Happynings Lifeskills’, an organization dedicated to imparting life skills and spreading joy through her training.

She is also the promoter of ‘The Footlights Theatre,’ a black box theatre with an in-built, one-of-its-kind library that aims to promote and encourage literature and theatre among children. Gauri and her team have trained over 5000 students over the past seven years.

She has conceptualized, written, and directed 30 plays where she has combined classic plays with contemporary issues. To bring back smiles on the faces of children post-pandemic, Gauri initiated ‘Kabuliwala - A story a week: to keep reality at bay, a series of free storytelling sessions that continued for five months in which artists across the country participated.

About the Host: 

Mrs. Nidhi Kumar, Director Media Management, Skoolz & Celebrity show host on India’s public broadcaster DD NEWS and DD NATIONAL, Ministry of Science and Technology, Media lead and ambassador for Mitron App and Advisory board. Media Red Carpet entertainers, Trustee Netaji. She has spearheaded many environmental projects and is a motivational speaker for young Indians.

Age limit:     3 Years to 14 Years.   

Date & Day:  11th September 2022, Sunday

Time:     10:00 am – 10:45 am