Curiosity Club
Mon–Sat, 2–6 PM
Free
In Malayalam, English.
Inspired by MOSAIC
About the Sessions: Curiosity Club encourages children to learn through exploration rather than memorisation. Every session may introduce a different topic, from science experiments and nature to maths, crafts, problem-solving, communication, or everyday life skills. Children observe, ask questions, build, create, and learn together through hands-on activities.
What happened at Curiosity Club
A mural of sea and dance began on the walls
The walls of aikyam space began to transform with a new mural created by artist Mr. Krishnan Ghosh . Inspired by the sea and the movement of dance, the artwork brings colour, warmth, and a sense of identity to the space, making it more welcoming for everyone who visits.
Children built spaghetti towers and drew as a team
Children took part in two team-based life skills challenges. In the Spaghetti Tower, they used spaghetti, tape, string and a marshmallow to build the tallest free-standing tower they could. In Draw Together, they relied on observation and clear communication to recreate a picture as a team. Both challenges encouraged teamwork, communication, creativity and problem-solving through hands-on learning.
Another craft session for the children
Children enjoyed another craft session, exploring their creativity while learning through hands-on activities.
A craft session for children ran again
Children took part in a craft session that encouraged creativity, patience, and learning through hands-on activities.
Children made things from simple materials
Children participated in a craft session where they explored new ideas using simple materials. The activity encouraged creativity, patience, and learning through hands-on making.
Children drew and made things in the craft session
A craft session was conducted for children, giving them time to draw, create, and explore their ideas. The activity encouraged creativity and helped children express themselves through art.
Children pulled DNA out of a kiwi fruit
The science class explored cells and DNA, helping children understand how living things are built. As part of the session, students took part in a hands-on experiment to extract DNA from a kiwi fruit. The activity generated a lot of curiosity and questions, showing that practical experiments can make science easier to understand and more engaging for children.
Another day of craft with new ideas and materials
Children enjoyed another day of craft activities, experimenting with new ideas, materials, and designs.
Beading was shown as a possible way to earn
Children participated in a beading session, where they learned basic techniques while enjoying the creative process. The class also introduced the idea that such skills could become a livelihood opportunity for those interested in developing them further.
Children learned beading patterns and techniques
The beading session introduced children to different patterns, colours, and techniques in a fun and supportive environment. Through making their own creations, they practiced concentration, creativity, and fine motor skills while expressing their individual ideas.
Children worked out maths by doing, not memorising
Learning maths became a fun and engaging experience as children participated in interactive activities, discussions, and problem-solving exercises. The session encouraged curiosity, teamwork, and confidence, helping children understand concepts through participation rather than memorisation. By making learning enjoyable and hands-on, the class created a space where children could explore mathematics with enthusiasm and ask questions freely.
Children experimented in another hands-on craft session
Children spent time creating, experimenting, and learning through simple craft activities that encouraged imagination, focus, and hands-on creativity.
Thudippu started craft-making sessions for children
Thudippu has started craft-making sessions for children at the space, led by Shilpa VS . Through simple hands-on activities, children are getting a chance to explore creativity, learn new skills, and enjoy making things together in a fun and welcoming environment.
The children finished the rest of the crochet class
Children gathered again for the remaining crochet class, patiently learning knots, loops, and simple patterns together. The session was filled with curiosity, mindfulness, and joyful conversations.
Role play taught the children to work as a group
Through movement, role play, and expression, children gained the skills to work together as a group.
Children picked up their first crochet loops and knots
Children gathered for the crochet class and learned simple looping and knotting techniques using colourful yarn. The session became a calm and joyful space where they practiced patiently, helped each other, and slowly created with their own hands.
Children learned how air pressure works
Children gathered for the science class and learned about air pressure through simple examples and activities. In between, they enjoyed a fun game session that helped the learning to be more engaging.
Children mixed colours to see science at work
Students watched and took part in a simple experiment using colours. By mixing and observing, they learned how small changes can show important science concepts.
Children explored the brain through hands-on experiments
Children explored the brain and its different functions through simple, hands-on experiments. Learning became something to see and feel, making complex ideas easier to understand.
Students saw the laws of motion for themselves
The session was on the basic laws of motion — not as theory, but seen and felt firsthand. Students gathered with curiosity and excitement, preparing for their experiments.
The children's art exhibition filled the walls with colour
As the walls slowly filled with colour, the space transformed into something more than an exhibition. It became a place where children could feel seen, appreciated, and proud of what they had created.
Olimalar prepared its eighth children's art exhibition
Children's art exhibition and workshop is taking shape, as the Olimalar team prepares for its 8th event, creating a colourful space for children to express and share their art.
Twelve children explored gravity and electricity at science club
Twelve children from the community came together for the science club, spending time on games, conversations to get to know each other, and a simple session exploring how gravity and electricity work.
Nine children learned about the nervous system hands-on
Nine children from our community came together to learn about the human nervous system through simple explanations and hands-on activities.
What people said
Aarthi Veerupillai, founder of the Olimalar Foundation
“I realised how much I would have benefited from these lessons growing up.”