--- title: "Joyful Learning for Kids & Parents: Hands-on Math Workshops" description: "Join our joyful learning workshops for kids and parents in Bengaluru. We use hands-on math and reading games to build confidence, moving beyond rote learning to real skill-building." canonical: https://mytribe.in/hattennoki/professional-development-educational-workshops/joyful-learning-for-kids-parents last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # Joyful Learning for Kids & Parents: Hands-on Workshops Tribe Verified · Used in homes and schools across Bengaluru. By [Hattennoki](https://mytribe.in/hattennoki) · Online; Workshops in Bengaluru & across India · ₹1,800 per participant (estimate) Part of [Professional Development & Educational Workshops](https://mytribe.in/hattennoki/professional-development-educational-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/hattennoki/professional-development-educational-workshops/gallery) We move past rote memorization to make learning a happy, connecting experience for your family through games, stories, and active exploration. ## Photos and videos - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f82964ba-8c0f-474a-8cb1-86236c7ca507) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f1fb707-bfc6-4cf8-885a-9a3d966d4e4c) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/575eebbf-15f4-47ea-b6c1-7a20f00ec51b) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a898e287-508a-40cd-a7eb-06266dafab23) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2958cfa3-05be-4b96-aeee-fbcf861f859c) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/686d58c2-b631-42a1-a074-383ca6d92deb) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b37755a-3dbc-46bd-af77-ec55a1208fd5) - ![My son Kai rebuilding a complex Lego model of the Statue of Liberty after it broke. This moment captures important life skills like perseverance, focus, and the value of hard work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa269d80-2759-43cf-a451-df07cb2650f0) - [Video: A video from a Republic Day event where I worked with young children on a small act about civic sense. It shows how even the youngest learners can grasp and communicate important community values through performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ae54164f-bcd4-43ed-8a1b-ff2efbea1178) - [Video: A video collage showing my 'Math from Scratch' kit in action in homes and schools. You can see children using number lines, tally marks, and Yonjuu cards to learn in a hands-on, multi-sensory way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/455865ed-279c-47fa-9c80-1fc89a197dd1) - ![My son Kai learning to bake gingerbread cookies. This activity was a wonderful lesson in patience, following instructions, and the joy of creating something with his own hands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c5a1e79-3167-484b-9e48-18291568ffb3) - [Video: A video of Kai kneading the cookie dough. This tactile, sensory experience is not just fun but also great for developing fine motor skills.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5eecda6-3374-4012-94a5-c4baf3375eae) - ![Kai carefully forming the dough into a ball. Baking is a fantastic, real-world way to learn about measurement, sequence, and transformation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68e3053e-c655-4b6f-ad02-80fb5c59fd04) - ![Rolling out the gingerbread dough. Each step of the process requires focus and precision, teaching valuable life skills in a gentle, enjoyable way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad5c87ce-e8c3-4583-92e0-1825f754c59b) - ![A moment of concentration while kneading. These hands-on life skills activities are just as important as academic learning in my homeschooling approach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a27c9f29-f005-486a-969c-32ca450c42d1) - ![A child at Cambridge Juniors sorting colorful manipulatives. Activities like this are foundational for developing skills in patterning, counting, and classification.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c326c774-1f73-4a08-9681-9ae05dfaea35) - ![A classroom at Cambridge School where a teacher is using real-world objects (bananas) to teach shapes. This connects abstract concepts to the children's everyday lives.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7c0ee0c-54c2-43c0-99be-d052b3adac8f) - ![Receiving a plant from two young students at Cambridge Juniors. These warm, personal interactions are what make my school visits so special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e99405da-d25b-46f2-9fc0-90b7252af999) - ![Another photo with the sweet student greeters at Cambridge Juniors. Their welcoming spirit sets a positive tone for the entire learning community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa243551-815a-4e2c-ad70-35acd591fc08) - ![Young students sitting on the floor, deeply engaged in a card game. Floor-based activities can create a more relaxed and collaborative learning environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72da9c08-308b-4e9e-95a3-d17b05e86d9d) - ![A classroom of young children lying on the floor for a group activity. Incorporating movement and different postures is important for keeping little learners engaged.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cce2dbba-1b9b-4086-82ff-ffee04d009f0) - ![My son Kai at the American Museum of Natural History, excitedly pointing at a fossil display. Museums are incredible spaces for sparking curiosity across science, history, and art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f97749c-e524-48b3-ba57-98142f4008f5) - ![Kai looking up in awe at the 'Air' installation by Kenzo Digital at Summit One Vanderbilt. Immersive, sensory art experiences are a powerful way to inspire wonder and creativity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5fbdf9cd-6fae-4f3b-be78-4d27648e8a80) - [Video: A video of my son Kai at Maya's Pottery studio, focused on creating a clay house. Pottery is a therapeutic and creative outlet that builds focus, patience, and fine motor skills.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/38a4d56f-90f6-446d-8f2c-4dac02393de2) - ![Observing a storytelling session with young learners at a DPS school. Using puppets and expressive narration makes learning engaging and memorable for children.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e21fa3fc-ee9d-465a-88f8-b4ec9911ad2d) - ![In a classroom at a DPS school, observing students as they work on a math problem. My role as a consultant often involves watching lessons to provide feedback and suggest new strategies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea61bfab-352d-4bf7-9fa0-f12fddd0346d) - ![Students at a DPS school proudly holding up their work during a critical thinking session. It's wonderful to see their confidence and engagement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f99633fe-4168-41ac-b983-efe95ff0886a) - [Video: A video from a math games camp, showing children playing and learning together. These camps are designed to be high-energy, fun, and full of 'aha' moments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3671093e-6874-4c52-b521-45069e7018f1) - ![A complete STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) setup at home. This image shows how different subjects can be integrated through hands-on projects using tools like Yonjuu cards and connecting cubes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61c00d15-53d0-45a3-b7f6-bd651c9492d3) - [Video: A poster for my Math Games & Problem-Solving Camp. The camp is structured around key skills like number sense, patterns, and critical thinking, all taught through play.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4773ceaa-3cbc-44cb-a961-1cef2a45626e) - [Video: A video from a STEM and math stories workshop, showing me working with children and their final group photo with certificates. We explored concepts like symmetry and fractions through Lego and storytelling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69501e0e-0120-471e-be74-080ee38bf47a) - [Video: A video showing a child exploring symmetry and congruency with colorful connecting cubes. This is a perfect example of how play-based learning can make complex geometric concepts accessible to young children.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e5f47aa-2dd1-49d8-ba92-f41525de1b3c) - [Video: A video review of our math month, showing various hands-on activities with Yonjuu cards, dice, and other manipulatives. It's a celebration of all the joyful learning moments we shared.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c3adf26f-07f7-4467-aed8-0ce6ceaeb9f1) - [Video: A video from a parent-child workshop at Vata Vriksha preschool. It shows families learning and playing together, strengthening their bonds while building math skills.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/384eaac6-d172-438b-9602-7907adabbf34) - ![An article from AVM School in Mumbai featuring my Yonjuu card game being used during a 'No Bag Day'. It's incredibly rewarding to see my creation being used to make math fun in schools.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46d76c41-41e6-460a-a048-07117f994b4c) - [Video: A video from a Parent-Teacher Meeting at i Wonder Y Preschool, where I facilitated math game sessions for parents and children. My goal is to change the narrative around math anxiety by making it a positive, hands-on experience for the whole family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27cf289d-5c57-4c22-8a89-dcc1f0ddf2bf) - [Video: A video showing children using Yonjuu cards for a board game. This demonstrates the versatility of the cards beyond just the standard game, integrating them into other play formats.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/645ec845-9426-4428-86ce-d8285347b828) - ![Numbers from 1 to 9 formed with colorful toy cars. This is a fantastic sensory activity for early learners to develop number recognition and one-to-one correspondence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f3d2b0b-431d-4e81-a589-aeeaf4b3e944) - ![Parents and children playing Yonjuu together during a community service weekend. These workshops are designed to nurture a love for math in a relaxed, collaborative setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5bb9fb30-a56d-42a1-9df4-93e0b838ee87) - ![A family posing in the library after a weekend workshop. Combining service learning, like cleaning the library, with educational games creates a holistic and meaningful experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2774a2f-8d28-43a8-b1ca-f51acc7f059f) - ![A group of parents and children sitting in a circle on the floor, deeply engaged in a math game. This setup fosters a sense of community and shared learning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b81bd09-49fa-449a-8cc0-3eaee8ff451f) - ![A group of children playing a math game with me during a workshop. My approach is always hands-on and interactive, ensuring every child feels involved and supported.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e060abc-0b3d-4a7d-9c05-4a032ec2aaf0) - [Video: My son Kai demonstrating how to add cards by making 'partners of 10'. This strategy is a cornerstone of building number sense and mental math fluency.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6ea5d71-9754-4919-bac5-719fe15d7c22) - [Video: A video from a workshop at Utka Shishuka, showing children playing with masks, using manipulatives, and having fun. The session combined sensory play, social skills, and math in a joyful, active way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f7e40aa-271a-46b0-b84f-4b088ca64a81) - [Video: A video showing a sneak peek of the hands-on activities from my workshops, including ten-frames, connecting cubes, and Yonjuu cards. These tools make abstract math concepts tangible and understandable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90962315-94c1-441a-a4a2-841bee3f31c9) - ![Children at Made for Kids Bookstore engaged in a workshop using connecting cubes. Bookstores can be wonderful community hubs for learning and play.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b8322ac-1b00-488c-8432-e8b4f9ad3487) - ![Guiding children through a hands-on activity at a workshop. My role is to facilitate discovery and encourage them to explore concepts for themselves.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35965b71-180c-42c1-abe5-789e240f32ea) - ![A young child at a Namma Nook workshop intently examining a tower of connecting cubes. This focused play is where deep learning happens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2b51155-4b47-4afc-ad47-b202f57704bb) - ![Two boys collaborating on a building project with cubes. Peer learning and teamwork are important social skills that can be developed through play.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/555cd9c3-7cc9-4d60-8496-a68a5a225ffc) - [Video: A video of my son Kai with his science tutor from Ankit's SciLab. It's wonderful to see him so engaged and happy while learning physics concepts through hands-on experiments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5c9ae76-ed07-44df-9c20-a09e280537fe) - [Video: A video montage showing the breadth of my work, from rock climbing with kids to playing math games with teachers and using manipulatives in the classroom. It all comes back to making learning an active, engaging experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/243c9b34-724d-4d98-bba8-a708d496d3c6) ## About Joyful Learning for Kids & Parents 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. ## About 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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