In June 2017 I attended a parents/new teacher meeting at my daughter's school. When after-school clubs were discussed, I asked if parents could make some suggestions too. The answer was a quick and enthusiastic "YES!". These are my ideas....

1. by Karin Schroeck-Singh

2. # 1
Creative Food Presentation
(no warm food required)
There are lots of ideas on
“Google images” to be found by
entering “creative food/creative
food ideas”.
Pupils could be asked to come up
with their own original creation
by giving them all the same
ingredients.

3. # 2
IQ Tests
Every teacher could easily run
this club. There are books and
internet resources available
with lots of examples and
solutions.
(This could also be very
suitable for more senior
students who might have to
attend interviews in the future
and might be asked to take an
IQ test.

4. # 3
Gift Matters
Topics could include:
- How to wrap gifts more
creatively
- Gift Etiquette around the
world (the dos and don’ts)
- How to write a customized,
thoughtful and more
memorable thank you card
- How to accept gifts graciously

5. # 4
Book Writing Clubs
Every pupil would be proud having
published their own book ….
- During every club session the girl
could write a story and make a
drawing.
- After some weeks/months all the
written stories could be compiled
into one book.
- There are several companies that
can print and publish books:
www.scribblitt.com (just one
option).
- Finishing the school year as a
published author? … WOW! 

6. # 5
Creating Infographics
Infographics are becoming more and more popular. When I
create infographics for my clients, I use www.Canva.com
The benefit of creating them?
The pupils would improve their research skills, they would learn
to focus on the essential facts and present them in a more
creative and visually appealing way.
Some ideas that are school-related that pupils could create and
present are these:
* 5 Reasons why I love studying at (enter school name)
* 6 Reasons why I should be nominated “……..”
* 10 Amazing Facts about (enter school name)
* 8 Things about (enter Headmaster’s name) that you didn’t
know about
* 5 Reasons why a Girl School is the better choice for your child
* More ideas?

7. # 6
Persuasion Skills
In life, you might need to convince
others on many occasions:
Teaching pupils on how to be more
persuasive would surely be beneficial.
For example:
- Convince your friend of your idea
- Convince someone to come along to
an event
- Convince your parents to give you
more pocket money
- Convince your teacher to give you
more challenging tasks

8. # 7
International Cultures
Teaching kids about international cultures, customs
and traditions (where also holiday experiences can be
shared).
For example:
- Differences in clothes (how to wrap a Sari, how to
wear a kimono, what is a Dirndl?, etc.)
- Dining differences (how to eat with chopsticks,
how to make an Indian mango shake, how to eat
asparagus, etc.)
- International greetings (in the Eastern and
Western world)
- Festivals you should know about (Diwali, Chinese
New Year, Thanksgiving, Easter, etc.)
- International body language (the meaning of
certain hand gestures, facial expressions, etc.)

9. # 8
Problem Solving Skills
This club could be run by letting
pupils focus on problems on an
individual basis or as a group (
improving teamworking skills at the
same time).

10. # 9
The Positive Mind
Teaching kids how to turn negative
experiences into positive ones.
- How to deal with a rejection
- How to deal with a negative
school mark or defeat in sports
- How to learn from mistakes
- How to still see the positive side
when something bad happens.

11. # 10
Creative Art with different materials
When it comes to art, it’s not all just
about using colours. Making use of
different materials (eg. stones, pasta,
fabrics, etc.) can help to create some
truly unique and amazing pieces of
art.
Agree?

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