KUWAIT: The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters organized a “Children’s Club” as part of the ongoing 17th edition of the Summer Cultural festival, offering interactive workshops designed to develop children’s creativity and self-confidence. Held at the Al-Shamiya Theater, the workshops included hands-on sessions discussing topics such as, working in broadcasting and television and story writing.
Storytelling facilitator Jehan Ali said the story writing workshop attracted great participation from children over two days. “They learned the basics of storytelling, including plot structure, character creation, setting, problem, solution, and purpose in a collaborative environment that encouraged older kids to help younger ones,” she told KUNA. Jehan added: “I focused on fostering a spirit of cooperation so children would feel safe and interact in a positive atmosphere, allowing them to freely express their ideas. We taught story elements using a simple approach, which helped nurture their imagination and improve their writing skills.” She thanked the National Council for providing children with a productive way to spend their time and enhance their intellectual abilities.
Meanwhile, Child Education Expert Dr Haifa Al-Sallal led the broadcasting workshop, introducing kids to media professions, especially that of a presenter. “We covered key presenter traits like emotional control, speaking skills, and self-confidence, with practical exercises to help children speak fluently in an interactive, motivating setting.”
Trainer Salem Al-Kandari, who also participated in the broadcasting workshop, said, “We highlighted various roles such as director, producer, sound engineer and lighting technician. I explained my own role as an engineer and gave a simple overview of technical tasks in media.” He emphasized the workshop’s goal of helping children explore career interests early, boosting their confidence and awareness of possible professions.
A mother whose child joined the writing workshop, praised the event: “What I liked most is that it went beyond just educational content – it gave kids a real chance to benefit from specialized expertise in diverse fields. This kind of well-organized activity is rare.” He noted that the benefits extended beyond academics to important psychological and social skills, including self-confidence, public speaking, teamwork and positive peer interaction. These workshops reflect the National Council’s ongoing efforts to cultivate children’s culture and develop their skills through summer programs that combine learning and fun in an environment encouraging creativity and personal growth from an early age. — KUNA
