What is Creativity?
Creativity is the ability to generate new ideas, innovate, and express thoughts in unique ways. It is deeply tied to imagination and originality. Artists, scientists, and thinkers are often seen as creative minds who develop innovative solutions to problems.
At Navkshitij, we are dedicated to nurturing the emotions and creativity of persons with intellectual disabilities. These individuals also possess creative potential; we simply need to identify their abilities and promote them in the right way.
We specialize in uncovering the hidden gems, much like extracting diamonds from a coal mine. Our focus goes beyond nurturing creativity; we also strive to refine and develop it through various activities and events.
A Recent Trekking Adventure
In month of June, we organized a trekking trip to Naneghat, a beautiful and historical location. Our special friends were especially surprised from the unique reverse waterfall at Naneghat. With the help of our special educators and team members, they learned about this natural wonder, creating lasting memories of its beauty.
As we reminisced about our visit, we began preparing for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi celebration. We involved our special friends in every aspect of planning because active participation has shown remarkable results.
Planning for Ganesh Chaturthi
During our discussions about eco-friendly Ganesh decorations, Prakhar suggested, “Can we create a scene of the Naneghat waterfall?” While some friends thought this idea was not realistic because of the challenges of recreating a waterfall, we engaged in lively discussions to explore all perspectives.
After much discussions, we decided to create an eco-friendly decoration themed around the Naneghat waterfall. The next day, we began our preparations, even though we weren’t sure how to execute our ideas.
We searched videos on YouTube and collaborated with our special friends to develop a structured plan. We collected waste materials like jute bags, old newspapers, and bamboo, determined not to use any plastic or thermocol in our decorations.
Initially, we faced challenges while constructing our structure. The bamboo sticks we used were too small and not strong to support the jute bags properly. To solve this, we cut the jute bags and utilized strong bamboo sticks. While we managed to build a stable structure, we encountered another issue: the soil and plaster of Paris we used for shaping did not dry quickly enough. To address this, we used a hot gun to speed up the drying process, and after several efforts, the structure finally dried correctly.
Next, we needed to address the issue of how to create the water source for our waterfall. Since a waterfall without water wouldn’t look realistic, we decided to install a small tub at the base of the waterfall structure and used a cooler motor for water circulation. After colouring the entire structure, we were thrilled with our progress.
The Celebration Day
By September 6th, we completed the waterfall structure, and the results were fantastic. The waterfall functioned beautifully, reflecting the essence of the Naneghat waterfall. Although our creation wasn’t an exact as naneghat, our special friends had put in 100% efforts and creativity.
On September 7th, all the special friends and staff gathered for the puja and installation of the Ganesh idol. Everyone enjoyed the aarti and prasad with renewed energy, knowing that this year we had brought our ideas and creativity to life.
At Navkshitij, we believe that creativity is a powerful tool for everyone, including persons with intellectual disabilities. By nurturing their talents and involving them in meaningful activities, we can help them shine brightly, just like the diamonds we seek to uncover.
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