Invite an author or illustrator to have face to face interaction with students, recommend books and share his/her own experience on writing, how he/she becomes an author/illustrator, the interesting stories of publication industry, as well as the motive and process of creation, bolstering students’ interest in reading, writing and creation.

* Heifer Hong Kong will arrange an author or illustrator to campus depends on their availability. School’s recommendation on author or illustrator is welcome and Heifer will assist to send an invitation.

(On-campus version) Remarks:
- Preferred venue: Classroom/ Activity Room/ School hall/ Covered Playground
- School shall arrange a spacious venue to accommodate at least 30 participants moving around, and avoid changing of venues during the workshop.
- During the session, at least one teaching staff is necessary to be present for onsite support.
- A computer, a screen and a projector are required.
- Language: Cantonese or English (Some speakers may only be able to present in one language)

(Online version) Remarks:
- It will be conducted via Zoom. Participants need to prepare an electronic device with webcam and monitor, and a stable network connection. Please download Zoom before the class starts.

The instructor will guide the students to feel, read and express through body movements by story scene, music and different tools in order to explore more potential.  

Workshops have different topics, including,
- Be aware of emotion;
- Learn to face difficulties;
- Build interest of Chinese characters etc.

Biography of Instructor:

Moving Playground

Ignite the happiness of the body
Embrace the freedom of the body
Release the creative power of the body 

Founded in 2017, Moving Playground aims to promote creative movement and body education, a self-driven learning initiative that allows us to connect with and better understand ourselves, retrieve autonomy of our bodies, our own inner rhythm and pattern. Furthermore, with bodily movement, we managed to connect with the world, get along with others, feel, think, express and create with our bodies.

Moving Playground has been adopting a wide range of formats and approaches on promoting creative movement and body education, from classrooms to outdoors, from infants and primary school students to adults, from thematic parent-child activities to regular programs, and from parent classes to training courses. They also collaborate with different organizations and groups, aiming to drive more people to dance at their own pace.

Remarks:
- School shall arrange a spacious venue to accommodate at least 15 participants moving around, and avoid changing of venues during the workshop.
- During the session, at least one teaching staff is necessary to be present for onsite support.
- A computer, a screen and a projector are required.
- Language: Cantonese or English

Music Theater is a show integrating performance with different instruments, live music and drama. The instructor will play numerous original songs with different instruments such as piano and ocarina on well-known storybooks, for example, “Goodbye, Grove” and “Dominic the Director”, about environmental protection and sustainable development, strengthening students’ understanding on the importance of protecting the environment through music.

(On-campus version) Remarks:
- Preferred venue: Activity Room/ School Hall/ Covered Playground
- School shall arrange a spacious venue to accommodate at least 60 participants moving around, and avoid changing of venues during the workshop.
- During the session, at least one teaching staff is necessary to be present for onsite support.
- A computer, a screen and a projector are required.
- Language: Cantonese or English 

^{(Online version) Remarks:}
- It will be conducted via Zoom. Participants need to prepare an electronic device with webcam and monitor, and a stable network connection. Please download Zoom before the class starts.

With the guidance from the MC, students are able to learn about the speakers’ profession and unique life experience, ranging from Homeless tour guide, balloon twisting artist, to Hong Kong karate athlete…Their real life stories and experience will completely surprise you!

(On-campus version) Remarks:
- Preferred venue: Classroom/ Activity Room/ School hall/ Covered Playground
- School shall arrange a spacious venue, and avoid changing of venues during the workshop.
- During the session, at least one teaching staff is necessary to be present for onsite support.
- A computer, a screen and a projector are required.
- Language: Cantonese or English (Some speakers may only be able to present in one language)

(Online version) Remarks:
- It will be conducted via Zoom. Participants need to prepare an electronic device with webcam and monitor, and a stable network connection. Please download Zoom before the class starts.

Workshops have different themes, including:
- Pulley Crane
- Kaleidoscope
- DIY Electric fan
- Mini Escalator
- Hand Crank Generator
- DIY Gashapon Machine (Online workshop is not available.)
- Magnetic Train (Online workshop is not available.)

Instructor will explain how to find inspiration and learn STEM from books before the end of the workshops. Students can learn corresponding physics, electricity and mechanics by making models themselves.

(On-campus version) Remarks:
- Preferred venue: Classroom/Activity Room/ School Hall
- A computer, a screen and a projector are required.
(Students need to prepare scissors, rular, pen or other stationery based on the theme of the workshops)

(Online version) Remarks:
- It will be conducted via Zoom/Google meet. Participants need to prepare an electronic device with webcam and monitor, and a stable network connection. Please download Zoom/Google meeting before the class starts.

Through creating a pop-up paper craft and sharing of a topic relevant to Heifer, students can reflect on the topic and create a unique pop-up card/book using simple cutting, folding, sticking and drawing techniques.

Different DIY workshops are available, including: 
- DIY Citronella Balm
- Used banner up-cycling
- Hand-made recycled paper

Pastel powders and fingers are used in Pastel Nagomi Art to create a transparent and gentle artwork through simple but unique techniques. The instructor will guide students to release their feelings by using different colours during the workshop .

The process of painting will calm students’ feelings and awaken the hope in the heart. SEN students express their emotions and achieve a sense of self-healing by incorporating their emotions into the painting. Additionally, the creative process requires students to focus and engage that improves students concentration.

Laughter yoga involves inducing laughter through imagination and movements. Students will be guided by instructor to perform various actions and stimulate breathing. Different exercises as well as games and singing are incorporated to encourage students to laugh. This allows students for greater uptake of oxygen and triggers the release of endorphins which can stronger immune system and lower stress levels. 

Laughter yoga can help student relax and release tension. Both physical and mental health are beneficial. For SEN students, workshop can promote mental health and enhance concentration. 

Remarks:
- Preferred venue: Activity Room/ School Hall/ Covered Playground
- A computer, a screen, a projector and a microphone are required.
- Language: Cantonese or English 

The instructor will guide students to do mindfulness by verbal instructions or tools. Students are encouraged to pay attention on their breath and achieve inner peace.

This workshop can enhance students' overall well-being and boost their abilities in emotional regulation and cognitive control. It helps students develop better mental health.