Archive for November, 2008
Weekend Fun
- At Koramangala…
Saturday, 29-November-08: Trip to the General Post Office (GPO)
Age group 5 and above
Trip day Schedule:
Activity at Hippocampus- 10:00am to 10:30am
Departure from Hippocampus at 10:30am
Arrival at GPO, Bangalore by 11:00am
Tour of the grounds and facilities from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Arrival at Hippocampus by 12.30pm
Note to parents:
Children to carry their own water bottles and snacks.
Children to wear comfortable clothes (full pants/ trousers, sneakers/closed shoes and caps)
Registrations are limited, so do confirm participation before Wednesday (26th) evening. The cost for the trip is Rs 350/- for members & Rs.450/- for non-members, this is inclusive of transportation and mentor fee.
At Basavanagudi
Saturday, 22nd November’08 at 4:30 pm (7 & above)
MAKE A FEW AND PAINT THE REST!!!!!
Interested in decorating your wall or your study table at home?
Bhargavi Aunty helps you with colorful mosaic craft making made with tiny seeds and a splash of color that makes your piece of craft unique!!!!
Sunday, 23rd November’08 at 11.30 am (5 & above)
CELEBRATING CHILDHOOD!!!….
It’s time for celebrating World Children’s Day on the 20th of November every year. Do you know why?
It is a day which recognizes childhood and the importance of being a child the world over.
Come and join us for a fun filled and entertaining morning. A bundle of surprises await you!
At Chennai
Saturday 22nd November ’08 at 11:00am (Ages: 3 – 6) Mickey Mouse’s birthday:
Celebrate Mickey Mouse’s birthday which falls on November 18th with story time and a mouse craft.
Saturday 22nd November ’08 at 11:00am (Ages: 7& above)
International Drum Month:
Join Murali of Jus Drums as he will not only be performing for the kid’s but the kids will also be allowed to beat the drums. In addition, he will demonstrate how junk materials can be used to make interesting sounds.
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Adventure Club meets November 23rd for an exciting trek and cave exploration
Approx 5 kms from the Kolar Bus Stand, Anthargange is a place full of hillocks with numerous bouldering opportunities. The place probably got its name because of the water found on the rocky hillocks. These hillocks are a great source of climbing opportunities with interesting caves to step into and explore. There are also a few temples nearby.
The Adventure Club heads out to Anthargange on its second session. The plan:
Schedule [subject to traffic conditions]
7:00 AM Meet at Hippocampus
At Anthargange Trekking, Bouldering & Cave Exploration
5:30 PM Return to Hippocampus
Essentials: £ Wear lightweight rubber soled canvas shoes or sneakers £ 1 litre water bottle £ Sunhat or cap £ Packed breakfast & Snacks £ Personal Medication £ Raincoat/jacket
Trip notes
* The activity matches an average child’s physical and psychological needs. * Parents are advised not to instruct participating children with dos and donts. * We sincerely advise participants to pack only curiosity and leave expectations at home. * For team safety, please inform the organizers if the child has any history of serious illness, injury or are on medication. * For clarifications, call Hippocampus at 25630206.
Please Note: The Club is open to registrations, so please do join in before this session, if you interested and are above 8 years of age.
Add comment November 20, 2008
Weekend Activities!
Here’s what we have in store for you this weekend!
- at Hippocampus, Koramangala
Saturday, 8th November‘08 at 11:30 am (Ages 4 to 6)
Its Story time!
Let’s get together for a read-aloud with Rachna Aunty, followed by a fun activity based on the story.
Sunday, 9th November’08 at 11:30 am (Ages 6 to 9)
Look what you can make with Paper Plates!!
Paper plates are not just to eat from!! They can also be used to create an exciting and endless variety of knick-knacks. Join Jaya Aunty in this fun session.
REMINDER:Announcing the Adventure Club 2008-2009 for ages 9 & above
1st Session: Sunday 9th Nov ‘08 – Turhalli – Rock Climbing
Do hiking and learn basics of Bouldering. Talk about nature ‘Do’s and ‘Don’t’s.
To know more email/call for details
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New Releases
- at Hippocampus Koramangala
Some of the new releases for the month of November…
I CAN DRESS MYSELF By Birte Muller, Marianne Martens
(Age: Baby 0-3yrs)
Its a beautiful day, and Daisy and her mother are going to the playground. Daisy wants to wear her favorite dress. But mother says that its too cold outside. So, what should she wear? Her green checkered pants are too small, the striped pants are too big, and her favorite sweatshirt is in the wash. What will Daisy do? Paper doll and accessories included.
YOU AND ME, LITTLE BEAR By Martin Waddell
(age: Toddler 3-5yrs)
Little Bear wants to play, but Big Bear needs to gather wood, fetch water, and tidy the Bear Cave. So LIttle Bear patiently plays all his bear games by himself. But when Big Bear takes a break, instead of playing with Little Bear, he falls asleep! What will Little Bear do now? With fond understanding, Martin Waddell and Barbara Firth create another classic tale that rings with familiar feelings for children as it offers parents a gentle reminder to make time to play.
LITTLE MONKEY GETS LOST By Keith DuQuette
(age: Toddler 3-5yrs)
Little Monkey is so bored by his troop that one day he hops on a lily pad and takes a ride downstream. But soon he is lost, far from home. Then he remembers what his mama told him: If you ever get lost, find other monkeys. They will lead you home. All day long Little Monkey meets many different kinds of monkeys, who teach him fun new things like howling, swinging from vines, and huggingbut none of them know the way home. Will Little Monkey ever find his way back to his own troop?
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND THE PAPA’S DAY SURPRISE By Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
(age: 5-7yrs)
“Father’s Day is nothing but a greeting card holiday,” is what Papa says. If that’s the way Papa feels, then his family just won’t celebrate this year. But, as the big day rolls around, and there’s no card, no gift, and no breakfast in bed, Papa’s spirits sink lower and lower. That’s when the cubs spring on him their wonderful Papa’s Day surprise!
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE AND THE WICKED WITCH By Roger Hargreaves
(age: 5-7yrs)
Little Miss Sunshine enlists the help of Little Miss Magic when a wicked witch begins turning all of the Little Misses and Misters into bats, cats, dogs, and mice.
RODNEY AND THE RUSTIES By Kate Egan
(age: 7-9yrs)
When Rodney gets to Robot City, he is farfrom home and very lonely. Luckily, Rodney soon meets the Rusties, a ragtag group of friends who become his new family. Follow Rodney and the Rusties on their exciting adventures!
GODZILLA ATE MY HOMEWORK By Marcia Thornton Jones, Marcia Jones, Robert Krogle
(age: 7-9yrs)
Parker’s pet guinea pig, Godzilla, is out of control and chews on everything, including his homework.
SILVER CITY By Cliff McNish
(age: 9-12yrs)
The children drawn to Coldharbour prepare to battle a terrifying force headed their way.
SPACE, TIME, RHYTHM AND RHYME By Russell Stannard, John Levers
(age: 9-12yrs)
A varied collection of verse which takes children on a tour of the universe via poems that deal with topics such as shooting stars, black holes, the solar system and space travel.
STAR CHILD By James P. Hogan
(age: 12+)
Must the Creator be greater than the Creation?
Taya had always lived in the World. Her companion Kort had always been with her. She accepted these things, and why not? They were her world. But Taya wondered why everything she could see beyond the window was so different from all the things inside. She also wondered why the stars never changed if her world was really moving the way her metal friend Kort said it was…. Could Kort be wrong? That would be very strange, because Kort knew everything, and he was sure they were moving — just as she was sure the stars were not.
Then, one day, the World was born anew….
FLIGHT OF THE FIRE THEIF By Terry Deary
(age: 12+)
Flight of the Fire Thief continues the hilarious fantastical adventures of
Prometheus, the Greek demigod who stole fire from the gods and gave it
to the human race. To escape the gods’ revenge, Prometheus time-travels
to Eden City, arriving in 1795. There he befriends a brave and resourceful
twelve-year-old girl named Nell. Deary skillfully interweaves two plots,
with the action jumping at a whirlwind pace from ramshackle Eden City
to Mount Olympus and the battlefields of the Trojan War.
GONE WILD By David McLimans
(General)
Feast your eyes on these amazing creatures before they disappear. This stampede of wild animals, from Chinese Alligator to Grevy’s Zebra, are so rare, they’re all endangered. David McLiman’s bold and playful illustrations transform each letter into a work of art, graphically rendered with animal characteristics. Scales, horns, even insect wings transform the alphabet into animated life.
Once you take this eye-opening safari, you’ll never look at letters or animals with the same way again. A striking work of art and a zoological adventure, Gone Wild is sure to be loved by children and adults alike.
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