Project Closing Event – The Performance "The Spider’s Wedding"
The year-long multicultural project Little Monsters’ Studio wrapped up with a bang! 🎭
A total of 410 little monsters had the chance to see the Vilnius Puppet Theatre Lėlė performance "The Spider’s Wedding" at the Trakai Center for Culture and Arts.
The Little Monsters team sincerely thanks Vilnius Puppet Theatre "Lėlė" for the exciting adventure and Trakai Center for Culture and Arts for their collaboration and support in organizing the event :)
It has been an amazing year, so we say SEE YOU SOON, DEAR LITTLE MONSTERS!
The project is funded by: The European Solidarity Corps
Partners: Jaunimo reikalų agentūra, Trakų raj. savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka, GREI kūrybiniai projektai, Kino serija
Informal Monstriukai Meetup with Trakai Youth
On a fun Thursday afternoon 🎉, we invited the youth of Trakai to join the Monstriukai! After school, we gathered in an informal setting ☕ to chat not only about the nice weather 🌞 and school worries 📚 but also about Monstriukai 👹 and our shared project.
To make the meeting even more engaging and interactive, we invited a guest speaker – Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) specialist Titas Medelis 🎤. He helped lead a non-formal education session that got everyone involved!
We talked about the European Solidarity Corps 🇪🇺, the Youthpass certificate 🏅, Monstriukai, and the whole idea we wanted to pass on to the younger generation. We hope we managed to spark their interest and attract even more motivated young people 🚀. And did our efforts bear fruit? Only time will tell ⏳!
The project is funded by: The European Solidarity Corps
Partners: Jaunimo reikalų agentūra, Trakų raj. savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka, GREI kūrybiniai projektai, Kino serija
Hand Shadow Theater Workshop
Another fun Little Monsters event has taken place! Though our project is nearing its end, it's great to see our circle of friends growing even larger. A huge thank you to our new friends: the private nursery-kindergarten Savas Darželis and the hand shadow theater Budrugana Lietuva!The workshop was led by Eglė Agota Matulytė and Adelina S. Šimonė—actresses of Budrugana Lietuva, theater educators, and pioneers of the hand shadow theater technique in Lithuania.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
During the creative workshop, actresses Eglė Agota and Adelina helped participants unlock the shadow figures hidden within their own hands, bringing a touch of magic into their movements and lives.
Workshop participants:
🖐 Explored exercises that develop hand flexibility and mobility.
🌑 Discovered the true origins of shadow theater.
🏠 Learned what tools are needed to create a shadow theater at home.
🎭 Created and improvised using only their hands, forming various shadow characters.
The workshop leaders promise—after this experience, your hands will never feel empty again! 🤲✨
The project is funded by: The European Solidarity Corps
Partners: Jaunimo reikalų agentūra, Trakų raj. savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka, GREI kūrybiniai projektai, Kino serija, SAVAS darželis
Painting Workshop – Decorating Children's Backpacks
On February 5th, a creative workshop took place at the Children's Literature Department of the Trakai Public Library, where students from the "Creativity Development" program transformed simple backpacks into true works of art! 🎨👩🎨👨🎨
🖌️ The workshop was led by the creative team "Švenčių miškas", who helped children bring their most colorful ideas to life and unleash their creativity! 🌈✨
🎒💛 Now, each participant has a unique, hand-decorated backpack! A big thank you to everyone for the wonderful emotions and creative joy! 🤩
The project is funded by: The European Solidarity Corps
Partners: Jaunimo reikalų agentūra, Trakų raj. savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka, GREI kūrybiniai projektai, Kino serija
Handicraft Education
Do your children have books on their shelves that they have read countless times? The little monsters decided it was time to breathe new life into stories and discover books waiting for young readers. So, they invited all parents and children from the Trakai district to a book exchange and handicraft workshop!
🌟 What did we do during the event?
📅 Book Exchange:
We brought our already-read books and exchanged them with others. It was a great opportunity to discover new stories and give beloved books a new life.
📍 Creative Workshop with Domantė Buziūtė:
The talented young artist Domantė Buziūtė taught children how to create fun and colorful monster bookmarks. This was not only an enjoyable creative activity but also a chance to have a unique accessory for a newly received book!
The project is funded by: The European Solidarity Corps
Partners: Jaunimo reikalų agentūra, Trakų raj. savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka, GREI kūrybiniai projektai, Kino serija
Interactive Children's Book Presentation in Paluknys
We are delighted that the Monstriukai educational sessions are taking place not only in Trakai but also in the surrounding district! Another wonderful encounter between children and the author of the book "How the Little Animals Learned to Live", Ieva Bosaitė-Bliūdžienė, took place at Paluknys Nursery-Kindergarten in Trakai District.
The little friends of Monstriukai listened to heartwarming stories that helped them understand important values—compassion, friendship, and love for nature. The children eagerly listened to the tales and actively participated in creative activities, illustrating their own books and sharing their ideas on how they imagine the world of fairy tales.
The project is funded by: The European Solidarity Corps
Partners: Jaunimo reikalų agentūra, Trakų raj. savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka, GREI kūrybiniai projektai, Kino serija
Christmas Workshop GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING
Parents with young children living in the Trakai district flocked to the Christmas workshop – decorating gingerbread houses – in no time! 🎄🍪
We welcomed the festive season with creativity and warmth! This unique educational event was designed for parents with children aged 3 to 6. 🍪
The workshop was led by professional gingerbread artists from Vilniaus meduoliai, who shared their secrets and taught how to create little masterpieces using simple tools.
Every child had the chance to use their imagination and decorate a gingerbread house with colorful sprinkles, icing, and other tasty treats.
The atmosphere was incredibly cozy and friendly, allowing the little ones to express themselves creatively. Each child could take their decorated gingerbread house home as a festive centerpiece or a sweet gift.
There was also an opportunity to learn about Christmas traditions from different cultures – children and their parents discovered how Christmas is celebrated in various parts of the world. It was a wonderful chance to explore global customs while fostering respect and curiosity for other cultures. 🌍✨
The project is funded by: The European Solidarity Corps
Partners: Jaunimo reikalų agentūra, Trakų raj. savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka, GREI kūrybiniai projektai, Kino serija
An Interactive Children's Book Presentation
We are delighted to share moments from the recently held multicultural event – the presentation of the book How the Little Animals Learned to Live in Lithuanian and Polish! This event was a special opportunity to meet the author, Ieva Bosaitė-Bliūdžienė, and the illustrator, Ieva Šeršniovienė, who together immersed children and their parents in a magical world of fairy tales.
The book How the Little Animals Learned to Live captivated the hearts of the young audience with its heartfelt stories and helped convey essential values – compassion, friendship, and love for nature. Enthusiastic children eagerly engaged in creative activities, illustrating their own booklets and sharing ideas of how they envision the world of fairy tales.
The event also featured illustrator Ieva Šeršniovienė, who shared her creative secrets and demonstrated how vibrant illustrations and playful stickers can nurture children’s creativity and curiosity in learning letters.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and hope that this inspiring gathering will encourage young readers to continue exploring the vast world of literature.
The project is funded by: The European Solidarity Corps
Partners: Jaunimo reikalų agentūra, Trakų raj. savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka, GREI kūrybiniai projektai, Kino serija
Multicultural Parents’ Breakfast
On August 25, parents with their little ones were invited to a special event—Parents’ Breakfast with physiotherapist Monika Karvelytė. During this event, not only did they enjoy a delicious breakfast, but they also gained valuable tips on meaningful activities to do with their children at home.
The event took place in an unconventional, cozy Karaim café, where attendees could not only savor delightful breakfasts but also immerse themselves in a cultural environment that promotes dialogue and communication among families from various cultures.
Physiotherapist Monika shared her knowledge about activities that help develop children's motor skills, creativity, and communication abilities. Parents learned simple ways to enrich their daily lives and create fun and beneficial activities for their children.
The project is funded by: European Solidarity Corps
Partners:
Jaunimo reikalų agentūra, Trakų raj. savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka, GREI kūrybiniai projektai, Kino serija
Talent Selection
This week, the Trakai District Municipality Public Library warmly welcomed us for a meaningful meeting with the Trakai community. A special THANK YOU goes to Kristina Serapinienė for dedicating her time to us and to Aurimas Rimai for capturing playful photo moments.
During the free event, Skaistė Vievesė presented the idea and event plan of the multicultural project aimed at engaging parents with young children living in the Trakai district. Through theatrical games, we had a great time, allowing children's creative abilities to shine, while parents gained knowledge of new games that will help children express their talents at home.
The project is funded by: The European Solidarity Corps
Partners:
Jaunimo reikalų agentūra, Trakų raj. savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka, GREI kūrybiniai projektai, Kino serija
