A library at his fingertips
posted August 27, 2013
You would never guess that Anmol first came to the Pratham Center because he was struggling in school. 10 year old Anmol is a student in Pratham’s Early Literacy and Numeracy Program (Balwachan), which is designed specifically for first and second grade students that are falling behind. Balwachan helps children develop and improve upon their reading and writing skills, recognize numbers up to 50, and solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
Balwachan includes creative learning activities that are not often part of the government school curriculum. Pratham aims to build both literacy skills and self-confidence through activities such as Picture Reading, where a child builds a story through pictures, and Story Time, where the students tell their own tale. Students also learn the concept of time and how to tell time.
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Never too soon to start succession planning!
posted August 26, 2013
Chirag is a student in Pratham’s Early Literacy and Numeracy Program (Balwachan), which is designed specifically for first and second grade students that are falling behind. Balwachan helps children develop and improve upon their reading and writing skills, recognize numbers up to 50, and solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
Balwachan includes creative learning activities that are not often part of the government school curriculum. Pratham aims to build both literacy skills and self-confidence through activities such as Picture Reading, where a child builds a story through pictures, and Story Time, where the students tell their own tale. Students also learn the concept of time and how to tell time.
Chirag’s hobbies include solving puzzles, coloring and reading story books.
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Presenting a future “famous doctor”
posted August 21, 2013
Balwachan includes creative learning activities that are not often part of the government school curriculum. Pratham aims to build both literacy skills and self-confidence through activities such as Picture Reading, where a child builds a story through pictures, and Story Time, where the students tell their own tale. Students also learn the concept of time and how to tell time.
Hanok is an enthusiastic learner — he enjoys his classes so much that he comes to the center every day. You may be surprised by his favorite aspect of his school – his teachers! He is delighted to see them each day. And his teachers are equally impressed with him, even if he needs to work on his concentration.
When Hanok grows up, he doesn’t just want to become a doctor, he wants to become “a famous doctor.”
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Creating problem solvers
posted August 20, 2013
Seven year old Himanshu is a student in Pratham’s Early Literacy and Numeracy program (Balwachan), which is designed specifically for first and second grade students that are falling behind. Balwachan helps children develop and improve upon their reading and writing skills, recognize numbers up to 50, and solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
When Himanshu first came to the Pratham center, he was struggling with English and Math. His teachers commend him on his remarkable improvement, and he now has a firm grasp on all subjects.
Balwachan includes creative learning activities that are often not part of the government school curriculum. Pratham aims to build both literacy skills and self-confidence through activities such as Picture Reading, where a child builds a story through pictures, and Story Time, where the students tell their own tale. Students also learn the concept of time and how to tell the time.
When he grows up, Himanshu wants to join the army and serve the country.
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A future leader
posted August 20, 2013
Seven year old Dhruv is a student in Pratham’s Early Literacy and Numeracy program (Balwachan), which is designed specifically for first and second grade students that are falling behind. Balwachan helps children develop and improve upon their reading and writing skills, recognize numbers up to 50, and solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
Balwachan includes creative learning activities that are often not part of the government school curriculum. Pratham aims to build both literacy skills and self-confidence through activities such as Picture Reading, where a child builds a story through pictures, and Story Time, where the students tell their own tale. Students also learn the concept of time and how to tell the time.
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Manish has stars in his eyes
posted August 20, 2013
Balwachan includes creative learning activities that are not often part of the government school curriculum. Pratham aims to build both literacy skills and self-confidence through activities such as Picture Reading, where a child builds a story through pictures, and Story Time, where the students tell their own tale. Students also learn the concept of time and how to tell the time.
Manish’s favorite subject is Hindi, and he has proved to be a very talented writer. He also loves solving puzzles. When we first met Manish, he tells us enthusiastically about his dreams for the future. ‘When I grow up, I will be a doctor, and I will treat poor people!’
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Back on track
posted August 20, 2013
A Pratham intervention in that area showed that his learning level was way below his grade level, which meant that he was far from knowing or understanding what a third grader should know.
This was a major eye opener for his parents, who immediately decided to enroll him in a Pratham Learning Camp.
The pre-test conducted on day one of the learning camp showed that Kamlesh could only read single words and count numbers from 1 to 99. During the course of the camp, he was grouped with other children who were at the same level as him and taught via Pratham’s teaching methodology.
What a difference one week of teaching can make. By the end of the camp, Kamlesh could read full paragraphs and do addition and subtraction. And now, he knows all his numbers up to 1,000. In fact, all school lessons are easier for Kamlesh now.
Thanks to your donation, Kamlesh is a happy, confident learner. Thank you for making this possible.
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An artist in the making
posted August 20, 2013
The first thing he shows us when we enter the class is a picture he drew of Doraemon. Afzal loves watching mythological shows on television and is very inspired by Chhota Bheem. In a span of 20 minutes, he draws a series of things for us — fruits like mangoes, apples and bananas, things that he has watched on television as well as things that he sees around him such as trees and cars.
Afzal is part of the Pratham Balwadi Program, which helps pre-school children develop good school habits, including physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
His teachers agree that he will become a great artist one day. “His observation skills and keenness to draw are no ordinary signs,” says his teachers as Afzal is engrossed in his sketch. “I have to force him to participate in activities apart from drawing and painting, as those are important too,” she adds.
Afzal wants to be Ravaan when he grows up!
Thanks to your donation, Afzal is a happy, confident learner, and a budding artist too. Thank you for making this possible.
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Himanshu learns and plays at the same time!
posted August 20, 2013
School wasn’t always easy for Himanshu. He joined Pratham’s Early Literacy and Numeracy program (Balwachan) because he was falling behind after just one year of school. Balwachan helps children develop and improve upon their reading and writing skills, recognize numbers up to 50, and solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
Balwachan includes creative learning activities which are not often part of the government school curriculum. Pratham aims to build both literacy skills and self-confidence through activities such as Picture Reading, where a child builds a story through pictures, and Story Time, where the students tell their own tale. Students also learn the concept of time and how to tell time.
What does the future hold for Himanushu? We hope to see him in uniform one day. He wants to join the police in order to keep the city safe.
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Discovering hidden talents
posted August 14, 2013
Balwachan is designed specifically for Grade 1 and 2 students who are falling behind. The program helps children develop and improve upon their reading and writing skills, recognize numbers up to 50, and solve simple addition and subtraction problems. Balwachan includes creative learning activities which are not often part of the government school curriculum.
With Pratham’s help, children that normally struggle with the public schools’ systems can flourish in a creative and open environment. Gungun loves math and hopes to be a doctor one day. Thank you for supporting Gungun so he can receive a well-rounded education.
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