Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes, and ages too!

We've now completed 4 out of 8 sessions in the Young Innovators Sunday Workshops @ *SCAPE series, with an average of 14 to 16 kids between the ages of 8yrs to 14yrs attending. What I've been most privileged to witness during our workshops is the ease of which these young people have come together, work together and create together. It is heartening to see the enthusiasm that each child brings to the sessions week after week, some of whom have gotten to know each other very well by now, which contributes to the positive energy that vibes the room.

The themes that each workshop focused on enabled us to explore simple and yet very poignant issues such as what country and family means to us, appreciating our home and how we can contribute to doing household chores or making the cleaning up process fun for the family. The kids spoke and wrote from the heart and there were a few truly inspirational moments that just warmed the soul during these sharings.

I've been asked many times, what can be achieved in such a short time, after all it's "only 2 hours". The point that they seem to miss is not what can be achieved, but what has been achieved. Every achievement, no matter big or small is celebrated. From the best use of limited resources, to the most creative innovation, we celebrate them all.

To define success... it is "The accomplishment of an aim or purpose." The mini but many achievements have all added up to one great success... the kids themselves. They are our aim, our mission, our purpose. To be a part of this experience has enriched not just the children but also the trainers and facilitators.

So in light of Teacher's Day celebrations being just around the corner, I'd like to turn the tables a bit and thank the kids who've brightened up our lives over the past few Sundays. They've been the mini teachers, giving us fresh insights to what it's like to see the world through their eyes.

Cheers to them, and the facilitators who've been such a great help, and here's to another 4 more fantastic and innovative workshops.

God bless!
JLPC

[For those interested in registering their kids for the upcoming workshops, please contact Lorraine at lapaul232@gmail.com]

Here are some pictures taken from our past workshops (Please visit our facebook page to see more pictures which have been uploaded in our albums - www.facebook.com/kidsinventJLPC):

"Once Upon A Story" - character development, creative writing and story telling



This team's theme was 'SILVER'

 



"An A-Maze-ing Adventure" - Kids creating mazes from carton boxes.

 

 

"Family Ties" - What family means to us and what we can do to show our support for each other.

 

 



Celebrating Singapore!

Young Innovators is about nurturing creativity and innovation in kids, and is based on a 21st Century Education pedagogy that encourages learning through invention and play. Primarily for kids between 7yrs to 12yrs old, it also develops life skills that will help each child to become a self assured and confident individual.

We had a very fruitful time with the participants of the first workshop in the Young Innovators series.

Held on 4th August, the theme was "Simply Singapore" paying homage to our nation's 48th birthday.

We had a team building activity to kick off our workshop, which was then followed by creating a mural of well wishes and finally our themed floats. Parents were invited at the end of the workshop to watch our version of the NDP with each team coming up to present their creations and give a commentary on what the different elements on their float represent.

For more pictures, please check out the album on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.341938135940232.1073741828.133729543427760&type=3

To register for the other workshops in our Young Innovator series, please contact Lorraine at lapaul232@gmail.com or call 9634 9369. Or CLICK HERE for more detailed information about this program.



The teams with their towers of straw which stood tall and proud!

 

Each child wrote a letter to Singapore, telling her what they appreciated the most about living in this country.



Our foreign friends also had lots to be thankful for.