"Sharjah Children" draws over 2,300 visitors at SCRF

Interactive workshops and engaging sessions
Throughout the 12-day event, the Sharjah Children’s pavilion hosted over 70 specialised creative workshops and reading sessions, combining cultural, artistic, practical, and entertainment elements. These sessions, facilitated by experts and Sharjah Children members, took participants on a rich journey through the world of books and storytelling, aiming to spark imagination, develop narration skills, and instil positive values through creative reading and writing challenges. Among the most popular were How I see the story, Reading Jenga, I’ll catch my breakfast, Under the hat, and House of Wisdom.

Exploring cultures and life skills
Participants in the Exploring Civilisations workshop discovered global cultures using collage art to design traditional clothing. In the Nana the Chef workshop, children learned the importance of respecting and helping parents, as well as how to prepare healthy meals. Additional creative and skill-based workshops included My magic mirror, The art of embroidery, Colours of life, and Eco-friendly tales, all delivered in a fun, interactive atmosphere.

Collaborations with creative institutions
The event also featured contributions from specialised organisations, notably FUNN, which presented two interactive workshops: My place in my book and From page to virtual reality. Female students from the Higher Colleges of Technology also contributed with a series of creative sessions, including Family tales, My little stories, My imagination draws my story, and Puppet tales.

Literature of Awareness and themed activities
As part of the Literature of Awareness programme, inspired by the story of Laith and Hila, children participated in lively workshops such as Code breaker, Sticky experiments, Cookie galaxy, and Space monsters.

Launching the “Reader of the Century” platform
Beyond the workshops, the institution launched the Reader of the Century platform at its stand. This initiative aims to deepen cultural awareness and enhance the intellectual and cognitive skills of children and youth aged 6 to 18, by motivating them to read and seek knowledge.

Theatre performances and showcasing talents
Sharjah Children’s members also performed on stage as part of the festival’s programme, presenting a range of purposeful and engaging plays including The Judge and the Crow, Let’s Play, and Be Yourself.

Encouraging reading and creativity
The participation aimed to highlight the foundation’s programmes and services, while encouraging children to develop a love for reading, research, and knowledge. It also sought to foster cultural and creative awareness, empowering future generations to become conscious, influential members of society.