February 7, 2026 | A sensory storytelling workshop for young children and their parents at Gyan Mandala, Kathmandu

A quiet dance studio of Nritya Aagan in Gyan Mandala, Kathmandu slowly filled with small footsteps, curious eyes, and gentle laughter.What began as a simple shape of a circle—soon became a world of movement, color, and imagination.

This workshop brought together 9 children aged 3–6 along with their parents, creating a warm and intimate storytelling space at the dance studio of Nritya Aagan. Organised collaboratively by The Joy House Collective, Srijanalaya, Drawing Room KTM, and Nritya Aagan, the workshop became a shared space of connection between children, parents, and stories.

The space transformed into a cozy story-world where children didn’t just listen, but explored. They moved, responded, and interacted with the story through their bodies and senses. Each page brought new surprises—encouraging language development, gross motor skills, and teamwork.

Parents became a part of the experience too—sharing the space, responding with their children, and witnessing their imagination unfold.

About the Story

“Hi! I am a Circle” is a sensory storytelling experience designed especially for young children. It is an adaptation of the book ‘Press Here by Hervé Tullet‘.

The story follows a circle as it changes color, grows in size, multiplies, and moves across space—through simple actions like pressing, rubbing, blowing, tapping, and shaking.

Inspired by playful interaction, the story invites children to explore not just what a circle looks like—but how it feels, moves, and transforms. Through this, children begin to connect with shapes, patterns, and imagination in an intuitive and joyful way.

From Experiencing a Story to Creating One

After the storytelling session, children were introduced to a circular musical instrument—a steel tongue drum.

Each child had the chance to explore sound, rhythm, and vibration—adding another sensory layer to their experience.

The workshop then moved into creation. Children made their own storybooks—starting with a simple circle and imagining what could happen next. Each page became a reflection of their thoughts, creativity, and expression.

From listening…
to exploring…
to creating—

the journey came full circle.

The Experience

The space was calm, playful, and full of curiosity. Children engaged freely—touching, moving, observing, and responding in their own ways. There was no pressure to perform, only space to explore.

Moments of quiet focus blended with bursts of laughter and sound. The presence of parents added warmth and comfort, allowing children to feel safe and open in their participation.

It became more than a workshop—
it became a shared experience of connection, discovery, and imagination.

The Approach

This workshop follows a sensory and experiential approach to storytelling, where children learn by doing rather than just listening.

Instead of only hearing the story, they pressed, tapped, moved, and responded with their bodies—understanding the idea of a circle through physical action. These simple interactions helped them connect language with experience, making concepts easier to grasp and remember.

By using movement, sound, and touch, children stayed fully engaged, expressed themselves without hesitation, and built confidence while exploring the story in their own way.

Many Thanks To

• Sharareh Bajracharya – Founder of Srijanalaya, Team of Srijanalaya, DrawingroomKTM, and Nritya Aagan
• All the children and parents who participated
• Bansri Pandey – Storyteller and Facilitator
• Pragya Pandey – Photography and Support
• Shishir Siwakoti – Support
• Surbhi Darnal – Support

Concluding Remarks

Sometimes, learning begins with the simplest shape.

Through play, movement, and imagination, children discovered how a circle can transform into endless possibilities.

And in that shared space, they didn’t just follow a story—
they created their own.

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