Storytelling & Creative Play Workshops
The Green Pocket
We run workshops where kids join in stories with props and puppets, then do hands-on creative activities linked to the story, all in a relaxed library space.
Pricing Guide
Standard Friday Storytelling & Craft
Format & Schedule
- Timing: Friday evenings (typically 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM).
- Duration: 60 minutes.
- Group Size: Moderate batches (10 to 20 children).
Activities
- Storytelling: Interactive narration of one book with physical movements and Q&A.
- Crafting: Tabletop activity using basic stationery (paper, crayons, popsicle sticks, glue).
- Takeaway: Children leave with a simple paper creation (puppet, mask, or coloring sheet).
Venue Specifics
- Location: Indoor library setting at 'The Green Pocket'.
- Seating: Floor seating on cotton rugs (dhurries). Shoes-off policy.
- Environment: Naturally ventilated room with fans (no AC).
Extended Themed Workshop
Format & Schedule
- Timing: Saturdays or specific festival dates (Christmas, Dandiya, etc.).
- Duration: Extended to 90 minutes.
- Vibe: High energy, often involving music and group dancing.
Enhanced Activities
- Theatrical Storytelling: Uses props like shadow puppetry or Kamishibai (Japanese story box).
- Outdoor Play: Access to garden/mud-patch for sensory activities like mud-cake making or nature walks (weather permitting).
- Themed Crafts: Uses elaborate supplies like paints, glitter, cardboard cutouts, or decoration sticks.
Venue Access
- Space: Utilizes both the indoor library floor and the adjacent outdoor garden.
Quarterly Library & Workshop Membership
Membership Tiers
- Plan A (INR 1500): 2 free storytelling sessions per month + 2 books at a time.
- Plan B (INR 2500): 3 free storytelling sessions per month + 4 books at a time.
- Plan C (INR 3500): 4 free storytelling sessions per month + 6 books at a time.
Terms & Benefits
- Validity: 3 months.
- Registration: Includes one-time registration costs.
- Booking: Priority notification for limited-seat workshops.
- Library: Unlimited book exchanges within library hours; no late fees.
Cost Analysis
- Reduces effective cost per storytelling session to under INR 150 if fully utilized.
- Includes access to curated international and Indian publisher collections.
About Storytelling & Creative Play Workshops
What We Do
At Ourstoryshelf, I see stories as adventures waiting to happen. Kids don’t just listen - they jump right in. Each workshop is built around interactive story sessions for kids, making characters leap off the page and into our cozy library space.
How a Session Unfolds
- We kick off by gathering on mats and diving into a themed story - sometimes Gajapati Kulapati, sometimes The Singing Mermaid.
- Kids join the fun - roaring, singing, answering silly questions, even doing easy yoga moves or balancing acts linked to the story.
- After the story, it’s time for creative play activities for children: crafting, painting, sometimes even cooking or sensory play. Everyone goes home with something they made themselves.
What Makes Us Special
- Puppets, props, and story boxes add an extra spark. Sometimes we use shadow puppets or even Kamishibai (Japanese story box) - trust me, kids are always wide-eyed.
- The library’s informal, laid-back vibe means children (and parents, if they like) can relax and just be themselves.
- Story picks are never random; I choose tales that gently talk about friendship, kindness, emotions, and being yourself. Emotional development through stories is at the heart of what we do.
Quick Facts
- Best for ages 3 and up, with sessions lasting about an hour.
- Usually on Fridays, with occasional Saturday specials.
- Parents are always welcome to join the fun.
Meet your Expert
Ourstoryshelf
8 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, we’re Ourstoryshelf. Our little library is all about stories that spark magic. We love seeing kiddos get lost in enchanting tales, faces glowing, sometimes covered in paint or a bit of mud. Not just reading – we want them to feel, imagine, and learn about friendship and honesty. It’s a place for messy hands, big laughs, and letting kids just be themselves.
My Work
What We Offer - We run interactive storytelling for kids, plus hands-on crafts, painting, and mud play activities.
Story Sessions with a Twist - Every session uses stories that teach life lessons, not just fun – think kindness, courage, imagination.
Experiential Learning Library - Kids get messy, create, and learn in a warm, community space. It’s not just books – it’s an experience.
Who Should Join - Perfect for parents wanting creative reading sessions for kids aged 3+, outside the boring classroom vibe.
