Spark your creativity and let your imagination run wild.LEGO Spike creations programmed with Scratch can feature a number of different technologies like gyroscopes, accelerometers, colour sensors, light matrix, motors, distance and force sensors.LEGO Spike sets are a brilliant introduction to the science of robotics, coding and a great way to encourage children to develop critical and abstract thinking. Projects correlate with STEM curriculum and prepare children to solve more complex problems.Children will be divided into age groups so that both younger and older children will be able to explore their ideas during the same session.
As part of SPINE Festival 2026, we’re delighted to invite you to a live and interactive Poetry and Animation Workshop on the theme of ‘Magic & Imagination’.
Led by Children's Poet, Shagufta K Iqbal, and Illustrator/ Animator, Nancy Ellis, your children will experience the magic of the spoken word and enjoy making a very special animation as part of a very special group experience!
Each Workshop Includes:● Poetry Writing - Using fun language and poetry techniques to create mythical poetry monsters!● Illustration - drawing, colouring in and cutting your allocated poetry, props or monster parts!● Animation - Bringing all of the elements together by the magic of stop motion animation, to create a Magical Monster Movie!
All participants will be able to contribute their poetry ideas, illustrate their allocated monster parts, and help bring it all together in an animated movie which we will all be able to enjoy watching at the end of the session.A video file of the finished movie will be uploaded to the library socials for enjoyment and viewing at home.All equipment will be provided, just bring along tons of
Spark your creativity and let your imagination run wild.LEGO Spike creations programmed with Scratch can feature a number of different technologies like gyroscopes, accelerometers, colour sensors, light matrix, motors, distance and force sensors.LEGO Spike sets are a brilliant introduction to the science of robotics, coding and a great way to encourage children to develop critical and abstract thinking. Projects correlate with STEM curriculum and prepare children to solve more complex problems.Children will be divided into age groups so that both younger and older children will be able to explore their ideas during the same session.
Join us at Mitcham Library for a session of one-to-one reading with our volunteer Rita. Ages 5 - 11Please note that booking is essential.
Join us at Mitcham Library for a session of one-to-one reading with our volunteer Rita. Ages 5 - 11Please note that booking is essential.
Join us at Mitcham Library for a session of one-to-one reading with our volunteer Rita. Ages 5 - 11Please note that booking is essential.
Join us at Mitcham Library for a session of one-to-one reading with our volunteer Rita. Ages 5 - 11Please note that booking is essential.
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Join us at Mitcham Library for a session of one-to-one reading with our volunteer Rita. Ages 5 - 11Please note that booking is essential.
Join us at Mitcham Library for a session of one-to-one reading with our volunteer Rita. Ages 5 - 11Please note that booking is essential.