Balwadi

Balwadi is one of the four major programs of Door Step School. Planned from its inception, it was seen as an effective method to address the problem of non-enrolment. It is a kindergarten  programme for children in the age group of 3 to 6 years.  It helps in identifying children who are ready for school admission and prepares them for schooling.

Activities

• Preparation for what's ahead

The Balwadi program is geared to get children prepared for a more formal education process. We stress regular attendance for 2 hours at a stretch and participation in class, which we believe, builds children's attention span and instills in them a habit of attending school.

• Informal Learning Process

Kids are taught a variety of nursery rhymes, which builds their vocabulary of Marathi and English. They learn shapes and colours through songs, pictures and toys. They also learn values and social skills. Children learn the alphabet and are introduced to numbers. These children are known to perform better in mathematics later in school.

• Special Programs

Children learn about culture by celebrating various festivals. They also enjoy picnics and other events.

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