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SCRF 2021 To Host 33 Unique, Exciting, Hands-on Workshops For Children Of All Ages
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published May 17, 2021 | 07:00 PM
SHARJAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 17th May, 2021) The 12th edition of Sharjah Children's Reading Festival (SCRF), organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) will host a series of fun and educational workshops and activities, from 19th to 29th May, 2021, to provide opportunities for children of all ages to develop new creative and critical thinking skills in line with the festival's vision to expand the knowledge of the young generations.
The interactive workshops will be led by qualified experts from across a spectrum of art and science disciplines and will commence from 16:00 daily. Participant numbers are limited to a maximum of 15 per workshop.
Bright young girls and boys can acquire both basic and advanced skills in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies through a series of workshops at the SCRF 2021. During "The Robots" session, children will build and programme robots using pieces of Lego. Under "Automated Driving", they will use a robot kit to create a driving base and programme it to perform tasks, while the "Artificial Intelligence" workshop is designed to create greater awareness of emerging technologies of the future.
Several other workshops will use STEM resources to further the interest of participants in scientific fields. Children will design, programme and control fully-operational model sets in "Robotics", while in "Programming", they will learn how to programme the microbit – a wearable device that calculates physical movements.
The "3D Printing" workshop will integrate different engineering concepts where children can apply their ideas using 3D modelling software.
Learn how to mix chemical elements to change their atomic structure and observe the changes that occur in their appearance and properties in "Crazy Lab", or blend science and aesthetics in the "Ocean Layers" workshop to create a jar containing layers of the ocean decorated with shells. Budding scientists will enjoy the experience of creating a car that runs on air in the "Balloon cars" session while in "Mars Explorers", they will engage in building mini-Martian vehicles using LEGO and race them on a Mars-like surface.
The SCRF 2021 offers a range of unique, practical workshops to enable children to express their ideas through the visual medium. "We Make the Movies" is designed to enhance movie-making skills using "stop motion" technology. In "Amazing Photography", children will learn how to use photography tricks to give pictures depth and dimension, while "Slow-motion feelings" unveils techniques of capturing emotions and feelings through photography and video filming.
Fun art projects specifically designed to nurture imagination and creativity and enhance children’s confidence are the highlight of the SCRF 2021. The various expression and communication-driven workshops will facilitate children’s journey into the world of art and develop their problem-solving abilities.
The variety of creative and artistic activities include "The Art of Stars" where the young ones will design a double-sided card featuring a magical night sky of stars. "The Art of Handwritten Letters" where children are encouraged to create future memories using traditional tools of the past and the "Pop-up book" workshop.
In the "Enhanced Graphics", children will use cardboard and coloured paper to create a character, which will be scanned and uploaded on a digital device and presented in an interesting story format.
Guided by certified instructors, young visitors at the SCRF 2021 can look forward to developing relevant machine-learning skills in a fun and engaging environment. From building a tech tool from scratch in "Machinery Design" and learning how to build machines by combining the concepts of mechanical and electrical engineering in the interdisciplinary "Mechatronics’ workshop to creating homes with miniature, real-life building materials in the ‘Little Engineers" workshop, children will have the opportunity to unleash their creativity through diverse tech and design workshops. Other interactive workshops include a personality-building workshop, exploring cultures on a pop-up travel map, and identifying sounds and creating new melodies using a range of simple materials.
The Child Safety Department (CSD) of the Supreme Council of Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah will educate children on the basics of safety and teach them how to administer first aid in "My safety at home". "Cyberbullying" will enable attendees to explore ways to safely use the internet, while the "Children's Rights" workshop will touch upon the basics of the Wadeema Law and the International Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Sharjah Public library (SPL) will engage visitors with a virtual journey to Al Buhais Geology Park to learn more about the region’s rich geological history that is home to fossils that are millions of years old. The SPL will also host several mental games to sharpen the focus of the young ones while "Shopping Bag" is an environmental-based educational workshop where attendees can create a personalised reusable bag.
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