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CREATIVITY CORNER

26 April — 2 May 2017

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Positivity and Happiness

Excellence and Creativity

Reading

Art

Pocket Theatre

Storytellers

Madness of Letters

Read A Story

Supporters

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INTROduCTIONArts, letters, numbers, games and activities to suit all tastes and ages; Creativity Corner offers real experiences that will introduce your children to science and knowledge through fun and entertainment. Experience our exciting workshops that combine skills, arts, letters, colours and images to help create the distinctive world of childhood. Enjoy our reading sessions, where children can ask questions and discuss books with the authors. Or take a free journey through the exciting world of “storytellers”, the authors of our ancestors.At Creativity Corner, we enrich children’s experiences, giving them an opportunity to stimulate their imagination.

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Positivity and HappinessThis section offers a variety of workshops for children and adults in the field of leadership development, performance improvement and dissemination of the concept of positivity and happiness.

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WORkSHOPS dESCRIPTION

Make Your dreams Come TrueThis session is about facing challenges and realising dreams. Is it important to declare our aspirations and what are the challenges in doing so? What is the significance of the sublime meaning a dream embodies?

Social Networking — A double-edged SwordThere are pros to social networking, however there are also cons, such as harassment and intellectual extremism (both religious and ideological). This session will address these concerns and show you how to protect yourself and your children.

Positive EnergyAn introduction to energy that will explore the difference between positive and negative energy and the importance of self-knowledge. How does energy influence selection and decision-making. What are idle thoughts made of? How to do I create a positive attitude? How can I be happy?

Positive Energy and Family HappinessAn introduction to energy that will explore how to make your family happy. This session will look at the difference between positive and negative energy and the importance of self-knowledge. How does energy influence selection and decision-making. What are idle thoughts made of? How does one create a positive attitude? How can we be happy?

Creativity and Innovation Who am I? What is the difference that I want to make? Find out what the answers to these questions say about you in this workshop, which will look at the relationship between creativity and innovation and what separates the two. It will explore the components that make up creative personalities and reactive ones.

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Excellence and Creativity

This section will offers distinctive workshops and edutainment programmes to develop a child’s personality and skills.

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Creative Mind The Japanese method (Genius MAP) for children’s mental calculation is an internationally renowned and effective method for whole-brain development.

Have Fun in the World of Space“Fast-track” is a scientific and interactive content-based programme aimed at developing a child’s creative character and instilling a lifelong love of learning.

Good Manners“Let’s Contemplate with Annoos” is a creative and comprehensive approach aimed at building a moral and creative character in the Arab Muslim child.

Stars of Innovation“Robotechs” is a programme that uses fun and innovative methods to teach children about science, engineering, technology and mathematics.

The Little Scientist“The Stars of Science” will conduct scientific experiments to enable the child to better understand himself and the world around him.

The Little Painter“Art and Crafts” teaches a child how to integrate fine arts and performing arts in all areas of their life.The programme will help to develop a child’s personality and teach them learning skills.

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ReadingThe reading section offers specialised workshops to encourage children to read help make reading a consistent habit.

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The Nectar of Books “Read and Challenge,”This independent reading programme will offer a collection of engaging and interesting stories for all age groups. The workshop, whose slogan is “Read and Challenge,” will look at reading challenge competitions that encourage children to summarise books and therefore increase reading retention.

The Story Time ShowGather around little ones, it’s Story Time! Join Ilyas and Duck on their adventures as author Omar re-enacts his exciting stories to a mesmerised (and sometimes drooling) group of toddlers.

Shadow TalesA modern workshop designed to employ “shadows” in the creation and telling of stories. The presentation is innovative, interesting and enjoyable.

Help Me ReadAll visitors are welcome to attend this workshop and read to children to help them gain an appreciation for reading. This is part of the El Kheir (charity) initiative, which was launched by the Future Generations Library to coincide with this Year of Giving in the UAE.

World’s ClassicsThis workshop aims to introduce children to their cultural heritage through age-appropriate excerpts from the world’s classics.

Read and EnjoyA range of activities and electronic games related to reading.

Sheikh Zayed: A Trilogy “Our Leaders, Our Role Models.”This independent reading programme’s slogan is “Our Leaders, Our Role Models.”This workshop will present and discuss the children’s collection about Sheikh Zayed, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates.

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Friends of the GalaxyIn this semi-fictional story each planet produces and uses its own type of recyclable material and must separate the waste and clean the galaxy properly. The purpose of the story is to raise awareness in children about the importance of public cleanliness, sorting of waste at the source, teamwork and cooperation.

The Fragrance of Our Heritage “Arabic Coffee the traditional Arabic Gulf ritual of hospitality”In this workshop we seek to connect children with the heritage of their ancestors and to introduce them to the traditional Gulf ritual of Arabic coffee. Children will learn about this symbol of Arab hospitality through the book “The Methods of Preparing and Ritual of Serving Arabic Coffee”. They will handle the tools used in the making of Arabic coffee, learn the terminology and taste samples of different types of Arabic coffee.

Creative Children“Read, Create, Innovate” in this workshop covering a wide range of sciences, such as chemistry, astronomy and physics. The programmeme is endorsed by the “Creativity Club,” which was launched by the Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Centre.

Reading with a Paintbrush “ Artistic & cognitive glances”This workshop will serve as an introduction to colours, their psychological effects and aesthetic implications. The workshop will also display some of the colours used in children’s stories.

Reading as TherapyThis training workshop is intended to give children and their parents an introduction to the positive psychological effects of reading. The workshop will also review the different kinds of books that can contribute to a child’s self-composure.

Colour and ReadDrawing, painting and clay-art activities for all age groups.

Reading Has Its Own MagicThis independent reading programme will offer a collection of fascinating stories for all age groups to encourage a love of reading.

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I am an Author I can write, I am an Illustrator I can drawIn our workshops we don’t simply read the book, we bring it to life! We turn this “learning” session into a “doing” session, making the drama and power of our lessons very real.

Reading the Picture This distinctive workshop (slogan: “Read and Create”) is intended to give children an introduction to another type of reading, namely, the reading of pictures. Children are exposed to the skills of reading facial expressions and body language.

Watch and NarrateYounger children will be bedazzled by the visual presentations in this workshop.

Our Journey with a BookThe theme of this independent reading programme is “Planting and Harvesting” and will offer a collection of fascinating stories for all age groups to encourage a love of reading.

The Paths of Giving 5 Minutes of GivingHis Highness, the President of the United Arab Emirates, deemed 2017 the “Year of Giving,” and this workshop is dedicated to teaching children the importance of charity using innovative teaching models for children of all age groups.

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A variety of art workshops.

I know More“Think and Search” at this workshop about different types of child-friendly search engines and how to access to the world’s secrets through e-searching.

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The Treasure of Our ValuesThis workshop (slogan: “Our Ethics-Our Lives”) will review the values that characterise UAE society and offer guidance on the need to preserve them. The country will introduce moral education as part of its curriculum in all schools next year.

Book Reading Session with child author Anaahita ChauhanAnaahita, who wrote The Mystery of the Lost Plant when she was only eight will read then answer questions. This will be followed by the distribution of activity sheets related to the book.

I know My RightsThis extremely important workshop is intended to give an introduction to children’s rights in conjunction with the first Charter of Children’s Rights launched by the UAE. Children will enjoy the collection of stories about the topic, with the goal that they will grow up as part of the Conscious Generation and Safe Generation.

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The Nectar of Books (Read and Challenge)

Sheikh Zayed: A Trilogy (Our Leaders, Our Role Models) Reading Has Its Own Magic Our Journey with a Book

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I am an Author I can write, I am an Illustrator I can draw Friends of the Galaxy I am an Author I can write,

I am an Illustrator I can draw The Storytime Show The Storytime ShowBook Reading Session

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The Fragrance of Our Heritage (Arabic Coffee and the tradition-al Arab Gulf ritual of hospitality)

I Know More(Think and Search)

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Shadow Tales Reading the Picture (Read and Create)

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Reading with a Paintbrush(Artistic and cognitive glances) Watch and Narrate Watch and Narrate World’s Classics Watch and Narrate19:00

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Read and Enjoy Read and Enjoy Reading as Therapy

Read and Enjoy Paper Clippings Read and Enjoy Paper Clippings

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The Nectar of Books (Read and Challenge)

Sheikh Zayed: A Trilogy (Our Leaders, Our Role Models) Reading Has Its Own Magic Our Journey with a Book

(Planting and Harvesting)The Nectar of Books

(Read and Challenge)The Treasure of Our Values

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I am an Author I can write, I am an Illustrator I can draw Friends of the Galaxy I am an Author I can write,

I am an Illustrator I can draw The Storytime Show The Storytime ShowBook Reading Session

with child author Anaahita Chauhan

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The Fragrance of Our Heritage (Arabic Coffee and the tradition-al Arab Gulf ritual of hospitality)

I Know More(Think and Search)

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Shadow Tales Reading the Picture (Read and Create)

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Help Me Read Help Me Read Help Me Read Help Me Read Help Me Read Help Me Read Help Me Read18:00

World’s Classics Creative Children(Read- Create- Innovate)

Reading with a Paintbrush(Artistic and cognitive glances) Watch and Narrate Watch and Narrate World’s Classics Watch and Narrate19:00

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Read and Enjoy Read and Enjoy Reading as Therapy

Read and Enjoy Paper Clippings Read and Enjoy Paper Clippings

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ArtThe art section offers a range of workshops for children to discover their talent in modeling and visualising with clay.

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Book Pencil TopperA great way to encourage children to write, draw and develop their strength in holding a pencil is by making a Jumping Clay pencil topper.

BookmarksMake reading more fun with awesome Jumping Clay bookmarks. Perfect reading buddies and cute as can be!

doughnut key Chain Mix and stretch the clay to create a key chain of your favourite flavour doughnut.

Owl Picture HolderMake a picture holder in the shape of an owl using high-quality air-dry clay. It’s a great way to display your children’s pictures without worrying about glass frames

Panda JarWith skillful fingers and a lot of imagination, you can turn a simple plastic jar into a lovely accessories jar by using high quality air-dry clay.

Thank You CardCreate your own Jumping Clay Thank You cards with your kids to thank the people that work hard in your community. Give the gift of gratitude to your mail person, trash collector, house assistants, fireman or policeman.

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Pocket TheatreOrigin of a Tale combines live sculpture and drawing, relying on La Fontaine’s legacy of poetry, Kalila wa Dimna and its Indian precursor The Panchatantra.

The central element of the performance is clay, which will be modeled live out of layered sheets, piles and blocks by the artists of “Collective Kahraba”.

Since 2006 the Lebanese performing arts company has sought to meet audiences wherever they are. They have performed across Europe as well as in Russia and Japan.

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StorytellersEl Hakawati (The Storyteller)With all the electronic devices children are exposed to from a young age, only a few of them are familiar with the profession known as El Hakawati (The Storyteller). The ancient art of storytelling has nearly died, but this is an opportunity to hear the tales of the Orient, the classic fables that reside in the consciousness of the Arab people.

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Madness of LettersThe written word in China and the Arab world is an art itself. In this workshop children will learn to write in these languages, and the results will be published in a book and an accompanying poster entitled the “Madness of Letters”.

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Read a StoryBring along a copy of the author’s book and join an exclusive storytelling session with [Rania Zaghir]. Have your picture taken with this acclaimed children’s author and get your book signed in this exclusive Abu Dhabi International Book Fair meet-and-greet opportunity.

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Sheikh Mohammad Bin khalid Al Nahyan Association for Future GenerationsThe Sheikh Mohammad Bin Khalid Al Nahyan Association for Future Generations is a national cultural foundation intended to foster national culture, identity and loyalty for future generations. H.E. Sheikha Dr. Shaima Bint Mohammad Bin Khalid Al Nahyan is the chairperson for the society, which was established in 2009.

kTalk Coaching & Consulting KTalk Coaching and Consulting specialises in leadership development and performance enhancement solutions. The company’s clients include regional royal families, political and public figures, CEOs, executives from the director level to the C-suite. They also work with middle management, supervisors, entrepreneurs, non-profits, government, multinational organisations and individuals. They won the Acquisition International Association’s award for the best UAE executive coaching entity in 2016.

TadweerTadweer is a government entity that handles the collection, transport, treatment, and safe disposal of waste in an efficient and economical way across the emirate of Abu Dhabi and implements waste reduction, reuse and sorting-awareness programmes. Tadweer also spares no effort to provide support for all events that aim to educate communities on the importance of preserving the environment and encouraging others to adopt proper environmental behaviour that will advance sustainable development.

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Jumping ClayJumping Clay is marvelous clay that is distinctive from other clay products available in the market. It is composed of non-toxic, harmless, water-soluble filler and is therefore perfectly safe for children. The worldwide educational franchise aims to offer a new and exciting way into the magical world of 3D learning so that children “Learn Through Play”.

Takamul AcademyTakamul Academy is the first training centre specialising in edutainment after-school programmes to focus on children’s physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual development through Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics. Takamul unleashes every child’s talents through a holistic (whole-child) approach to education and empowers caregivers such as parents and teachers through professional and personal development training.

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Rania Zaghir

Ms. Zaghir is a Lebanese writer and publisher of children’s books that have earned her numerous awards. Her latest book Haltabees Haltabees won the Berlin International Literature Festival Book Award (2015), while other titles have been translated into 20 languages. In 2007, Ms. Zaghir founded Al Khayyat Al Saghir Publishing House, which devotes special attention to picture books that are engaging, quality literature and aim to develop the Arab child’s artistic and social awareness. She is also the co-founder and curator of the International biannual children’s literature conference known as What a Story!

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Mohammad Abdul Halim

This international leadership development specialist was named one of the 100 best global coaching leaders award in 2016 and won the executive coach of the year award that same year. Halim is a leadership development expert, an international executive coach, entrepreneur, writer, columnist & TV commentator and a member of the International Coach Federation.

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Marwa karoura

An international coach and member of the International Coach Federation, Karoura is also an Emotional Social Competency Inventory (ESCI) accredited assessor. The winner of the 2016 best executive coach of the year award is also a leadership development expert, inspirational speaker, writer, columnist and TV commentator and leadership assessor.

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Naseem ‘Alwan

This Lebanese storyteller and librarian at the Public Library of Mtein graduated from the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts in Damascus. Naseem believes that tales are not mere words and clowning intended to entertain children and adults, rather they denote history, culture and peoples’ way of life recounted by generations. Her activities include reactivating children’s theatre at the Public Library of Mtein. She is the author of two stories entitled Marzouk and Ma’touk (2012), and The Woolen Hat (2013) published by Asala Publishing House in Beirut. She has participated in numerous festivals.

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khadijah kudsi

Ms Khadijah Kudsi is an acclaimed children’s author, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and community leader. Best known among her works is the bilingual Noura’s World series, which has delighted thousands of children throughout the UAE and around the region. Trained in information systems management, Khadijah is also an established organisational leader, working actively to promote the learning and welfare of children through a variety of school and after-school initiatives, including the Boy and Girl Scout programmes of the UAE. Originally from Saudi Arabia, Khadijah is a long-time resident of Abu Dhabi, where she lives with her husband and four children. She brings deep understanding of Arab tradition and culture and the creative energy and imagination that inspires children of all ages.

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Eric deniaud

The co-founder of Collective Kahraba, Deniaud is a graduate of the National University in the Arts of Puppetry in Charleville-Mézières, France. Since 2002, he has been acting, directing and set designing in many performances, especially those with puppets. He collaborates with companies in France, Canada, Vietnam, Japan and Lebanon. He co-founded Collective Kahraba in Beirut in 2007 and is involved in all its performances and international tours. Since 2011, he has been the co-director of Nehna wel Amar wel Jiran, a multidisciplinary festival organised by Collective Kahraba in Beirut. He will be co-directing the Hammana Artist House, an artist residency to be opened in summer 2017.

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Aurelien Zouki

The co-founder of Collective Kahraba was born and grew up in Lebanon. After his theatre studies in Paris, Aurelien worked as an actor with different directors and choreographers in France, Europe and Lebanon. He moved back to Beirut in 2007 and founded Collective Kahraba, an artist collective with whom he creates several performances that tour locally and internationally. In 2011, he co-directed the Nehna wel Amar wel Jiran, an outdoor festival in Beirut that features 40 artists and attracts over 4,000 people. He will be co-directing the Hammana Artist House, an artist residency to be opened in summer 2017.

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Omar khawaja

Omar is a Muslim-American author/entrepreneur who was born in Saudi Arabia and has family roots in Pakistan. He grew up in New York and now lives in the Washington D.C. area with his wife, three young kids, and lots of noise. Omar received the 2014 and 2015 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards silver medal for his debut book, Ilyas & Duck Search for Allah, and his second book Ilyas & Duck and the Fantastic Festival of Eid-al-Fitr. He is the first Muslim children’s book author to receive such a nationally recognised award.

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Anaahita

Anaahita published her first book, The Mystery of the Lost Plant, when she was only eight years old. She intends to bring diversity to children’s books by bringing in children-authored books. Her message to all the children is not only to start reading and writing but also to let them know that they don’t need to wait to grow up to start working towards their dreams. They must actually start today, so they gain experience and expertise by the time they grow up. Her larger aim is to increase the interest and love for, and to provide access to, good books to every child in this world. With this intent, she has conducted reading sessions in schools, book fairs, literary festivals, and has donated her book in public libraries in the UAE.

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