19 May 2025, Kolkata: British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, presents Creative Saturdays, an engaging, joy-packed programme at the British Council Library in Kolkata. Running from 24 May to 7 June, each Saturday promise a realm of imagination, discovery, and joy, tailored exclusively for children aged 5 to 12 years.
As part of this initiative, Creative Saturdays will eencourage children to explore their ideas, express themselves freely, and think outside the box through art, storytelling, or craft activities. From weaving stories to creating character bookmarks, poetry slams, vocabulary puzzles and Pictionary, children will embark on hands-on adventures, making the library a fun and welcoming place.
The registrations for the activities range from INR 300 to INR 600 for members and INR 600 to INR 900 for non-members. Participants can choose from a variety of activities tailored to different age groups, ensuring a learning experience for all.
Programme details for 24 May 2025
EVENT 1: Baloo – Explore the world of Baloo through music stories and other creative activities
- TIME: 10.30AM – 12.30PM
- AGE GROUP: 5 to 6 years
- REGISTRATION: INR 300 for Members & INR 600 for Non-Members
EVENT 2: Storytelling and creating character bookmarks – Indulge in exciting storytelling and create character bookmarks to use in your own books
- TIME: 10.30AM – 12.30PM
- AGE GROUP: 7 to 8 years
- REGISTRATION: INR 300 for Members & INR 600 for Non-Members
EVENT 3: Poetry slam – Express personal cultural experiences and values
- TIME: 3.30PM – 5.30PM
- AGE GROUP: 9 to 12 years
- REGISTRATION: INR 500 for Members & INR 800 for Non-Members
Programme details for 31 May 2025
EVENT 1: Getting Crafty – Use creativity and imagination to make interesting craftwork and learn to concentrate, cooperate, and communicate
- TIME: 10.30AM – 12.30PM
- AGE GROUP: 5 to 6 years
- REGISTRATION: INR 300 for Members & INR 600 for Non-Members
EVENT 2: News and views – Familiarise with a newspaper through fun activities that will help form personal opinions
- TIME: 10.30AM – 12.30PM
- AGE GROUP: 7 to 8 years
- REGISTRATION: INR 500 for Members & INR 800 for Non-Members
EVENT 3: Beat the Heat! Tickle your brains! Just have Fun! – A set of Team games which will help improve thinking skills, memory and problem solving. Word games, crossword puzzles, simple math puzzles and tricks.
- TIME: 03.30PM – 05.30PM
- AGE GROUP: 9 to 12 years
- REGISTRATION: INR 300 for Members & INR 600 for Non-Members
Programme details for 7 June 2025
EVENT 1: Crafted stories – Storytelling and craft with Shaun the Sheep.
- TIME: 10.30AM – 12.30PM
- AGE GROUP: 5 to 6 years
- REGISTRATION: INR 300 for Members & INR 600 for Non-Members
EVENT 2: Step into the World of Narnia – Explore the World of Narnia and create a fantasy land through creative and fun filled activities. It will not only give a stir to the imagination of the students but will also enhance language, comprehension and narrative skills.
- TIME: 10.30AM – 12.30PM
- AGE GROUP: 7 to 9 years
- REGISTRATION: INR 600 for Members & INR 900 for Non-Members
EVENT 3: What’s the good word – Improve vocabulary and imagination. Children can expect puzzles, imagineering, word games, Pictionary, dumb charades, and similar activities.
- TIME: 03.30PM – 05.30PM
- AGE GROUP: 9 to 12 years
- REGISTRATION: INR 600 for Members & INR 900 for Non-Members