This month, we're excited to share updates from NLPK and NLPC Homes. Our kids are engaging in a range of enriching activities that foster academic, creative, and spiritual growth, equipping them with the tools they need for a bright future. Curious to see how these amazing kids are flourishing? Read on!
English Lessons
At NLPK Home, our English lessons, conducted by a dedicated teacher within the project, provide children with crucial language skills. These lessons help the children improve their English proficiency, an essential tool in today’s world.
Art and Colouring Activities
Creativity is a vital part of our children’s development. At NLPK Home, art activities are organized every weekend for 30 children aged 8-12, where they explore colours and practice meditation and imagination. Similarly, at NLPC Home, teachers arrange colouring activities every Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children aged 7-12. These activities are designed to enhance their imagination and thinking skills.
Cooking Activities
Cooking classes are a favourite at NLPK Home, where 10 children learn to cook every Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. using ingredients they have grown in our garden, such as mushrooms and vegetables. These classes teach practical skills while fostering a sense of responsibility.
Tie-Dye Activities
NLPK Home also offers tie-dye classes, where 10 children design patterns on handkerchiefs and shirts, enhancing their creativity and self-expression through colourful designs.
Summer Novice Ordination Project
In honour of His Majesty the King’s birthday, three youths from NLPC Home participated in the novice ordination ceremony at Wat Ratchaburana, Lang Suan District, Chumphon Province. The ceremony, held from April 30th to May 6th, 2024, was a significant spiritual experience for the participants, marking their commitment to mindfulness and religious practice.
Mental and Health Counselling
Mental well-being is a priority at NLPC Home. Ms Patramon Chueytem, a psychologist from Lamae Hospital, provides individual and group counselling, offering healthcare advice and support to our children and youth, ensuring they have the emotional tools they need to thrive.
Agricultural Education
At NLPK Home, children participate in agricultural education, where they learn about crop rotation and the cultivation of various plants, including lemons, lemongrass, and basil. This month, they’ve added eggplant, chilli, and okra to the garden. Similarly, at NLPC Home, children and youth harvest organic vegetables daily, such as cucumbers, pumpkins, and bok choy, which are used in their meals. At NLPC Home, vocational training includes teaching young people to make compost from natural materials. This ongoing project has already produced 2 tons of compost, which is used within the home to reduce reliance on chemical fertilisers.
Beadwork
On Saturdays at NLPK Home, girls aged 7-18 learn the art of beadwork, creating necklaces, keychains, and ankle bracelets. This activity nurtures their creativity while also providing them with a potential source of income.
Exciting Occasions to Look Forward To
The children at NLPK and NLPC Homes have several exciting events to anticipate in the coming weeks:
Watching Movies in the Cinema: A special outing where the children can enjoy films in a cinema setting, creating cherished memories.
Sports Day Activities: A day filled with physical activity and teamwork, helping the children build their physical skills and camaraderie.
Field Trips and Travel: The children are eagerly looking forward to visiting new places and even travelling abroad with friends, broadening their horizons and enriching their experiences.
At NLPK and NLPC Homes, every activity is thoughtfully designed to support the children’s growth, happiness, and well-being. We are committed to providing them with the education, skills, and experiences they need to lead fulfilling lives.
