Joyful Learning for Kids & Parents: Hands-on Workshops
We move past rote memorization to make learning a happy, connecting experience for your family through games, stories, and active exploration.
My son Kai explains a math strategy using Yonjuu cards. This video demonstrates how children can become confident teachers themselves when they learn concepts through play and visual tools.
A young boy at a Namma Nook workshop fully engaged in building with colorful cubes. Hands-on, tactile play is fundamental to developing spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.
A young girl at one of my workshops, focused and curious as she interacts with the learning materials. My goal is to spark this kind of natural curiosity in every child.
A proud moment with a young participant holding her certificate after a math workshop. Celebrating achievements, big and small, is key to building a child's confidence.
A video showing my son Kai and other children at a pop-up stall, confidently explaining my learning games to visitors. This is a beautiful example of what happens when children are empowered to lead their own learning.
A video of my son Kai as a toddler, joyfully learning. This personal memory is a reminder of my 'why' and the journey that led me to develop my 'Learn to Read, Read to Learn' program.
A real-world math lesson in our kitchen, using a traditional weighing scale with a tomato and weights. This shows how everyday objects can be used for experiential learning, teaching concepts like estimation, measurement, and calculation.
About this collection
Forget sitting at a desk drilling worksheets until frustration sets in. When we learn together, we use kitchen scales to weigh vegetables for measurement lessons or play card games that turn abstract numbers into something you can physically hold. You are not just helping with homework; you are building a relationship where math becomes a tool for connection rather than a source of stress.
Our approach changes the focus from checking boxes on a syllabus to understanding how concepts work in the real world. Whether it is using Yonjuu cards to visualize addition or baking gingerbread to teach measurement, every session is designed to make the abstract tangible.
We structure these workshops to bridge the gap between school expectations and home life. For students, this means working in small, age-segregated groups where they can ask questions without the fear of judgment. For parents, these sessions provide a practical framework to support your child’s reading and math development at home, turning daily routines into learning opportunities. We also integrate social-emotional learning into our programs, because we know that a child who feels safe and regulated is a child who is ready to learn.
Our sessions are not lectures. They are collaborative spaces where we use tools like Legos and everyday manipulatives to build number sense and literacy skills. We invite you to join us for a workshop in Bengaluru to experience how we can make learning a joyful, natural part of your child's growth.
Hattennoki
We are Hattennoki, and our work comes from our journey as parents and teachers who wanted a better way for kids to learn. We believe that math and reading are not just subjects to be studied but tools to explore the world with confidence.
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