your facilitator.
Kruti Shah
Communications Professional, Academician,
Founder, The Hive
Kruti's first evidence of confident communication was a doodly letter she wrote to her parents at age four – rationalizing her right to late night outings. Her other notable works include poems discovered on the back of her economics notebook, and prank notes to a few confounded classmates.
Some of her more serious writing has been has been published by the Tata McGraw Hill as advertising and promotions texts. Kruti has also penned ‘The Aquila Trials’ – a medical thriller inspired by her research stint for anti-HIV drugs, which has received appreciation from the medical fraternity and reading buffs alike.
Further surprises abound when in spite of her reserved disposition, Kruti stole the news headlines in 1997 by winning the ‘Times of India Public Speaking Trophy’ in college. As well as the local Ms. Personality contest!
Kruti has been an educator since childhood – from pretend playing as a teacher to schooling kids on the streets and teaching executives in premier business institutes. She often expresses herself through Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi dances, rangolis based on Escher designs, and quite regularly, through endless conversations with her daughters.
programme mentor.
Phoram Desai
Early Years Educator
Phoram Desai is an educator, teacher trainer, and project developer with over 20 years of experience. Her forte lies in engaging students using creative languages of learning such as stories, movies, illustrations, and anecdotes.
An avid movie buff, Phoram also loves cooking, reading, and travelling. Phoram will be a mentor for this programme, helping with content and master sessions.
the programme.
Swimming near a coast,
In search of tea and toast,
A pod of snoopy young dolphins,
Discover a wooden tube, not muffins.
Playfully they nudge with snouts,
The tube gives out sounds, no doubts,
A deep hum fills the sea,
“It’s a didgeridoo!” they cheer with glee!
And before long, the ocean is abuzz with strange, rhythmic sounds. (Of course, the story ends with the dolphins finding their jelly & fish too!) Likewise, this programme is about discovering your own music, your voice – and projecting it using various tools of communication. Bring along the curiosity and playfulness of dolphins, be unafraid to blow your notes, and persist – until rhythm and melody fill the air (or the waters)!
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Dolphins with a Didgeridoo?
But what will they do?
Our young dolphins will be Exploring, Processing, and Expressing in virtually all the sessions. Here’s an overview of what each phase will look like:
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​The thrust of this programme is on fostering the original thinking skills of children, helping them discover their areas of strengths and challenges as regards communications, and encouraging them to confidently express themselves via media that best suit them.
In essence, it’s about understanding why excellence in communication still matters in the age of AI, and pursuing it. :)
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Dolphins with a Didgeridoo?
It's all about finding YOU!
This Programme will help you in:
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Forming an opinion about urban development
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Taking a stand against bully-ism
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Leading a school project on Environment
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Making your point about fair play opportunities
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Enacting a short skit on humans vs. technology
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Introducing guests at a family party
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Soothing a friend who has flunked an exam
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Narrating an anecdote to your little sister
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Interviewing a medical practitioner on the ill effects of antibiotics
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Reporting about the Swachh Bharat Mission
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Being friends with the new kid on the block
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Giving your grandma the synopsis of a book you read
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Garnering the highest Navratri collections from your muhalla
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Explaining a new board game to fellow players
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Delivering a short speech on ‘The importance of Reading’ in a school assembly
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Convincing your parents to have a Labrador for a pet
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Advocating for a cricket pitch on a Riverfront ground
and more…
Going further, this foundational programme will help children with creative writing, public speaking, MUN debates, language-based competitive exams, and the like.
TAKEAWAYS
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Get social – and understand the role of communication as an interactive tool
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Develop clarity of thought and learn to organize random ideas to form cohesive communication
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Express yourself confidently through different media
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Have fun!
KEY SKILLS HONED
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Active listening, observation & research
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Interpretation; Independent thinking & analysis
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Presentation & Oratory skills
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Expressing opinions with confidence
FOR WHOM?
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Children 9-12 year old
1. In what language will this programme be conducted?
The primary language of communication will be English. However, the focus is not on enhancing English language skills, but on developing thinking and presentation skills. Children who struggle with English will not feel that it is an impediment to compelling communication.
2. Will this programme help with language development & creative writing?
Yes, these will definitely be the offshoots of this programme, but the prime focus is not on vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, or such.
3. What kind of communication skills will my child develop?
Children will develop several skills like active listening, interpreting data & information, being clear & concise in communication, interpreting non-verbal cues, having smart body language, building adaptability, developing empathy & respect, et al.
4. Will children get individual inputs?
Yes, the programme will give children an opportunity to analyse their own strengths and challenges. Instead of a ‘one size fits all’ approach, kids will be get be able to focus on areas where their aptitude and potential best lie.
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5. What safety precautions will be taken at The Hive?
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Our staff and facilitators are fully vaccinated. We will be playing in small groups. Masks are recommended when in close proximity. However, the participants are responsible for their own health & safety.
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the schedule:
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Sat, Nov 23, 2024 to
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mid March 2025
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Parent ORIENTATION + Unfurling the programme
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Culmination presentations​
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3:00 to 5:00 pm on all Saturdays
8 seats only
INR 8000/-
Cancellation Policy: In the unlikely event of The Hive cancelling any of its workshops for any reason, registered participants will be refunded the entire amount within 15 business days. Course dropouts by participants will be eligible for refund as follows: 30+ days before the event - 75% refund; 15-30 days before the event: 50% refund; less than 15 days - 0% refund. Attendee changes can be accommodated up to 14 days prior to the event.