Interactive Storytelling and Puppet Workshops for Kids
At Bond Over Bindings, stories don't just stay on the page. We bring them to life through puppet shows, bilingual read-alouds, and interactive theatre that gets children moving, laughing, and imagining.
The energy in the room is electric when a master storyteller is at work. This clip captures the pure engagement of both kids and parents as they get lost in a funny, interactive tale about the origins of words.
A mesmerizing Mohiniyattam performance storytelling session that left our audience spellbound. We celebrated this beautiful classical dance form, blending story, music, and graceful movement into an unforgettable cultural experience.
Watch as a book comes alive with props, puppets, and performance. Our storytelling of "Elmer the Patchwork Elephant" was a visual feast, creating an immersive world that transported the audience right into the story.
A special invitation to our Kannada storytelling session featuring the magical musician, Kindar Jogi. We believe language is emotion and rhythm, and these sessions are our way of celebrating Kannada with heart, through songs, dance, and stories.
An introduction to the beautiful Japanese art of Kamishibai, or "paper drama". In this masterclass, our facilitator takes you on a magical journey, showing how simple paper illustrations can create a powerful storytelling experience.
A glimpse into our Kathasangama session, where we share stories and tips with parents on how to bond with their children over books. Here, we explore a folktale from Mexico and discuss how to find the storyteller within you.
We had a fabulous day discovering the story behind Bhil Art through Kamishibai storytelling. The session included a hands-on art activity where kids and parents tried their hand at this beautiful traditional Indian art form.
A throwback to our Diwali celebration, where we told the story of Ram through the magical art of shadow puppetry. The evening was filled with art journaling and a fun Ramayana Scrabble game, making it a surreal experience.
Celebrating World Puppetry Day with a fantastic workshop on puppet making and shadow puppetry. The kids created their own adorable dragon puppets and were captivated by a performance of the "Sunflower Sword" story.
This isn't your average book club. We make reading an adventure with hands-on activities like solving mysteries, creating ciphers, and reenacting scenes from the book, all designed to make kids fall in love with reading.
About Storytelling Comes Alive
You won't find children sitting quietly in rows here. Our sessions are built around active participation—whether it's using shadow puppets to re-enact the Ramayana or learning Kannada phrases through songs during a bilingual storytelling session. Each activity is intentionally hands-on, so your child leaves with a craft or a new skill they built themselves.
Why We Do Stories Differently
At Bond Over Bindings, we believe a book is an invitation, not a lecture. Our space in Jakkur is designed for 'learning by doing,' where kids aren't just listeners—they are creators. By the time our sessions wrap up, children have typically engaged with the plot through art, movement, or puppetry.
Our Storytelling Toolkit
We mix traditional and modern techniques to keep things fresh and unpredictable for our young regulars:
- Kamishibai (Paper Drama): We use this Japanese art form to turn illustrations into a dynamic performance that captivates younger attention spans.
- Shadow Puppetry: From bringing the Ramayana to life during Diwali to creating original dragon stories on World Puppetry Day, our shadow screens turn the room into a visual playground.
- Bilingual Hearts: We are proud to host sessions in English, Kannada, and Hindi. Whether it is 'Am Aha Aha Tales' or celebrating Namma Bengaluru’s linguistic diversity, we show kids that language is about rhythm and emotion.
- Interactive Read-Alouds: We partner with local authors and storytellers to make book readings multi-sensory. Kids might solve a mystery, create a cipher, or build a puppet mid-story.
Who This Is For
Our programs are crafted for toddlers (starting at 10 months) up to teens. We prioritize an environment where kids feel safe to be silly and creative. Whether you are looking to nurture a love for reading in your toddler or want your older child to build confidence through theatre and creative writing, there is a spot for them here.
Bond Over Bindings
I'm Neha, and I started BOB to make sure stories felt like a real-world experience, not a chore. My team and I believe that when kids get their hands messy while listening to a tale, the lesson sticks.
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