The Art of Communication - 1 Year Program

The Art of Communication (Speech, expression & the written word)

Opens 8th August 2022 - every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday

The program is designed in 4 phases. This is to ensure every child gets adequate start time to eventually interact with other children over a specific period of time. The overall course structure will be as follows.

1.   First 3 months: one on one – duration 1 hour per week. One on one i.e. one child per session.

The fundamentals of English pronunciation will be taught based on specific age-appropriate publications.

2.   Second 3 months: The art of expressive communication. Introduction to analytical reading, communication. Will include more than one child per session to introduce character acting, role playing based on age-appropriate publications. Up to 6 children per session.

3.   Third 3 months: Development of verbal communication through role playing as well as introduction to the concept of creating original characters, story writing and storytelling. Up to 8 child per session.

4.   Fourth 3 Months: Further development of creative expression through writing stories, poems, (recorded) recitation and role playing (acting) to character specific voice over recordings. Up to 8 child per session.

What should a child or parent expect to take away from this program:

To learn how to apply the correct pronunciation to English words, to recognise the importance of researching word pronunciation from authentic sources. To express her/himself articulately with no need for hand gestures, to understand and be understood in a multi-cornered conversation. Importantly to learn to write/script stories, poems, character creation, write book reviews, develop the habit of reading, fluency of communication skills, role playing or acting.

What other important activities/benefits does this program offer:

Publication of the child’s original contribution, written or verbal (through digital recording). The child’s book reviews, selected original poems & stories. Bi- annual publication of The Madhatter4Children’s Dragon Claw Club, in which the parents and children who have participated will feature including some of the best works submitted during that year.

A special printed book “The Dragon claw’s collection” will be released featuring the year’s best original Stories and Poems of the children.

Certificate: for program participation and special recognition for outstanding contribution