Range Center
Research and Advancement of Nurturing
of Giftedness and Excellence Center
Range Center
Research and Advancement of Nurturing
of Giftedness and Excellence Center
Discover the charm of the oral tradition that passed from generation to generation. We will dive into a world of fables, legends, and heroic tales that constitute the backbone of African culture, and connect the glorious past to the values of the present.
Get to know one of the most famous and loved characters in West African folklore. Anansi the cunning spider uses his wisdom and resourcefulness to overcome difficulties, and in this activity, we will enjoy his fascinating stories that teach us important lessons about life with a smile.
A thought and literary exercise on the meaning of light and life. Through texts and images, we will explore the importance of the sun in Egypt, both as a god and as a source of life, and the consequences of its absence.
Dive into one of the most exciting and important stories in mythology. We will get to know the figure of the goddess Isis, the power of love and loyalty, and the influence of the story on Egyptian culture.
A magical Chinese legend about the power of art and the connection between reality and imagination. We will follow the story of the talented painter and learn about the ability of creation to breathe life into the world, while observing the beauty and wisdom that characterize Chinese fables.
An exciting literary meeting that invites the children to identify with the experiences of children in another culture. Through the story, we will discover the common and the different, the family values, and the rich world of imagination reflected in contemporary Chinese literary creation.
We will set out on a journey between two opposite worlds with the town mouse and the country mouse. We will explore the advantages and disadvantages of the noisy life of plenty versus the tranquility in simplicity, and ask ourselves: where does each of us feel most at home?
A fable that invites us to examine the value of diligence versus laziness through the story of the characters. We will get to know the traits that characterize each of them, compare the different points of view, and learn about the importance of advance planning and perseverance.
Join a meeting between the industrious ant and the playing grasshopper in La Fontaine's classic fable. We will discover what happened when the winter arrived, talk about the importance of hard work versus enjoying the moment, and think together about personal and mutual responsibility.
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