Learning to Unlearn
“Go back. Sit down. Keep quiet.”For years, this is how Shanthala began her class. After eight years as an Anganwadi teacher, it felt familiar — even necessary. That changed when she began reflecting on how young children actually learn. She started speaking more gently, inviting children to sit in a circle where she could see […]
Building Strong Foundations, Even in the Hardest Places
As a Supervisor in H D Kote Taluk, Mysore, Rajitha N works in remote villages where reaching an Anganwadi itself can mean travelling without network or basic access. For her, the effort is purposeful — she believes every child deserves a strong foundation. Parents often share that when Anganwadis are strengthened, children move through school […]
When a Mother Becomes Part of the Learning Journey
Manjula believed that loving her son Arya meant never saying no. When he shouted or threw things, she stayed silent, unsure how to respond. She watched his early years pass without seeing herself as part of his learning.That changed when she began spending time at the preschool. Observing how children learned through play, structure, and […]