The event launches the fifth edition of Children’s Week and focuses on "non-formal education" helping children learn through play, creativity and exploration.
Speaking to Melissa Dalton on RTL Today Radio, Isabelle Meyers from the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth explained that non-formal education helps children build important life skills outside the traditional classroom setting.
"Children learn problem solving, decision making, communication, teamwork [and] empathy", Meyers said. She also detailed how the festival gives parents a chance to see how play can support a child’s development as it "stimulates their creativity, curiosity and boosts their confidence, independence and sense of well-being".
Families can expect workshops focused on pastry-making, woodworking, nature discovery, theatre, crafts and coordination games, alongside a food village and activities spread across the Neimënster site.
One featured activity this year is Ten Fingers, Ten Rights, hosted by children’s entertainer Potty Lotty, introducing younger children to children’s rights through finger puppetry.
New this year are short talks for parents and educators on topics including emotional regulation as well as artistic topics like dance and theatre.
The event is free, no registration is required, and workshops are accessible in several languages, including English, French and Luxembourgish.
The event takes place on Saturday 30 May from 10am–6pm and Sunday 31 May from 10am–5pm. The full programme is available on the Children’s Week website.
Listen to the full RTL Today Radio interview with Isabelle Meyers for more information on the workshops and activities planned across the weekend and tune into The Melissa Dalton Show live every Saturday from 8am to 12pm.
