Once a year, the WM team meets in Kolkata to conduct offline camps and events for the children, apart from the regular offline and online events. In keeping with the spirit of Word Munchers, we offered specialised communication training through fun camps. During the recent term break, we hosted a series of engaging offline workshops aimed at enhancing children’s skills and providing a fun break from studies. Some of these were Debate and MUN camps, spelling and vocabulary camps, reading and dramatised reading camps, elocution, writing and more! Word Munchers' term break camp focused on specialised communication training, giving students a head start for the upcoming academic year. We believe nothing is more crucial for a child's development than strong communication skills.
"These Kids Can Write" is a collection of writings by our students. The anthology is an annual project that provides a platform to our students to showcase their writings and also encourages them to write more and write better. The book is a compilation of stories, poetries and essays.
This year (2024) would be the 6th edition of the anthology.
Literary Skill Building through Workshops
Junior Classic Series
Age group: 6 years and above
Mode: Hybrid
Word Munchers promotes reading camps where children participate in discussions, reviews, read-aloud sessions and role plays of the books read. The objective is -
• Enriched vocabulary
• Train the children to think creatively
Some of the books that were read and discussed:
The White Fang | The Treasure Island| Tom Sawyer| Around the World in 80 Days
Word Munchers hosted an innovative picnic combining creative learning with fun in January 2023 at Ballygunge.
Students were introduced to renowned authors across the nation. Well- known authors; Madhurima Vidyarthi, Anushka Ravishankar and Vishes Kothari graced the event.
Story telling sessions were also held by Swati Kheria and Kavita Gupta.
Students of Word Munchers showcased their creativity at the opening session of the Bengal Rowing Club Literary Festival. They penned down poetry and adorned a “tree” with their literary creations.
Charity Bazaar is an annual initiative by Word Munchers. It is a community initiative, where children of all age groups can participate. They have to book their stall.
Objective
(Charity Bazaar 2024 was organised in partnership with Creative Caterpillar and Mirror Workshops.)
A platform to showcase your talent
Word Munchers students participated in the Open Mic organised in collaboration with Storyteller Bookstore. Kabir Bedi was the chief guest on the occasion of his book launch, “Stories I Must Tell”. The WM students interacted with the actor during the book signing. The event was held on July 19 at the Waypoint Café.
Students of Word Munchers recited poems written by them for Shobha Srinivasan, an award-winning children’s author. The Open Mic was held on July 26 at Ballygunge.
