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Sharjah 24
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
"Laith and Haila" transforms reading into interactive experience
At the event, there were lots of engaging activities and workshops based on the story, designed to spark children's creativity and help them build important life skills like critical thinking. Some of the exciting activities included workshops called 'Decoding' and 'The Jelly Monster,' as well as a drawing session led by Hessa Al Muhairi, where kids created posters inspired by the story. There was even a theatrical performance by children from the center, showcasing elements of "Laith and Haila," which entertained the audience. The event ended with an interactive reading session with the authors, where the kids could ask questions and discuss the story. This hands-on approach helped the children better understand the story and fueled their curiosity, making reading a fun and educational experience. Noura bint Ahmed Al Noman, a board member at the Rubu' Qarn, highlighted that this project aligns with the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Rubu' Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators. The goal is to support young people's development through creative literary initiatives that foster their life skills. This year's publication, "Laith and Haila," emphasizes self-awareness, decision-making, and responsibility, making it relatable to children's lives and imagination. Hanan Al Mahmoud, Vice Chairperson of the Sharjah Women's Sports Foundation, also praised the event, indicating that it reflects the foundation's commitment to nurturing young minds through interactive literature. She noted that this story serves as a clever way to provide important lessons in an engaging and adventurous manner, creating lasting memories for the children. Ultimately, the project aims to help kids appreciate reading and learn valuable life lessons from the experiences of fictional characters.
Sharjah 24
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
"Sharjah Children" launches a summer filled with creativity
Diverse learning tracks The programme has seen wide participation from children due to the variety of workshops and activities offered across multiple tracks, including theatre, literature and languages, arts, life skills, sports, and science and technology, in addition to educational and recreational activities that combine play with discovery. Theatre and expression In the theatre track, children engage in a range of artistic experiences, learning theatrical expression, stage design, and decor. Notable workshops include 'With My Hands I Build My Theatre', 'Together We Create Joy', and 'Tune and Movement'. Language and storytelling In the literature and languages track, children participate in enjoyable reading workshops that help develop their language and storytelling skills and boost their creativity. These include 'Between the Lines', 'Fantasy World', 'Laith and Haila', and 'Story Workshop'. Artistic skills development In the arts track, children enhance their artistic abilities through varied workshops such as 'Visual Compositions', where they create innovative pointillism paintings, and explore textile arts in 'The Woven Canvas'. They also have the chance to create pieces using ceramics and clay. Life skills and sustainability Through the life skills track, participants gain hands-on experience in sewing and carpentry workshops that build their manual skills. Their self-confidence and public speaking skills are strengthened through 'Skills World' workshops. They are also introduced to environmental preservation through the 'My Green World' workshops, which focus on sustainability and recycling concepts. Science, technology, and innovation Meanwhile, children explore the worlds of robotics, interactive innovation, and electronics in the science and technology track. Sports and physical activities Children take on sports challenges through 'Sports Incubators', including swimming, futsal, judo, basketball, and professional pool sessions. They also get the opportunity to try new sports such as archery, climbing, sports commentary, and refereeing. Edutainment workshops The programme also features strong engagement in edutainment activities, with workshops like 'My Glowing Robot', 'Central Market', 'Wooden Divider', 'Clock', and 'Multiple Models', all of which present educational content in an enjoyable and engaging way. Supporting growth and creativity It is worth noting that Sharjah Children, through its summer programmes, is committed to providing genuine platforms for creativity and learning. These initiatives contribute to shaping children's personalities, helping them discover their potential, and supporting Rubu' Qarn's vision as a societal partner in building and empowering a conscious and influential generation for the future.
