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SUMMARY:Masterclass on How Nurture and Nutrition shape Growth and Development: Trends in Early Childhood from an Indian Birth Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Through this hour\, Dr. Beena Koshy\, a developmental paediatrician with over two decades of clinical and research experience in childhood development and disability\, will take us through the crucial early childhood factors that influence a child’s growth and development. \nDrawing from her extensive community-based work with families and cohorts at CMC Vellore\, Dr. Koshy will offer rich\, research-backed insights that connect everyday practices to lifelong outcomes for children. \nWhether you are a health worker\, teacher\, community worker\, or school authority\, this session will deepen your understanding of how early nutrition\, growth\, development\, and early education come together to shape the foundations of life. \nThe session will also highlight findings from Indian research and lived community experiences\, offering new perspectives to strengthen how we support young children in our homes\, classrooms\, and communities. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nGlimpse into Indian research that underscores the importance of the early years.\nUnderstanding of key factors influencing early childhood growth\, nutrition\, and development.\nMotivation and insight to strengthen your role in supporting early childhood wellbeing.\n\nThis masterclass is valuable for all individuals working with young children\, including health workers\, teachers\, carers\, community workers\, researchers\, and school authorities.
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/masterclass-on-how-nurture-and-nutrition-shape-growth-and-development-trends-in-early-childhood-from-an-indian-birth-cohort/
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Masterclass on Is Space Important for Child Development?
DESCRIPTION:In most ideas\, discourses related to child-development and education and hence in the efforts to actualize and bring them to practice\, where these will manifest – the space – has least attention. Whereas\, space encompasses them all the time in all places – indoor or outdoors. \nIn this context\, Kabir Vajpeyi will be hosting the upcoming Masterclass – Is Space Important for Child Development? This session underlines and focuses on how space has the immense possibility and potential to contribute significantly in the natural process of child development and learning through multiple senses. \nKabir Vajpeyi is an architect and social entrepreneur from Bhopal\, has spent over three decades using design as a tool for social change. As co-founder of VINYÃS and VINYÃS Society\, he has worked with governments across 22 states to make schools\, Anganwadis\, and health centres more inclusive and child-friendly. His pioneering idea\, BaLA (Building as Learning Aid)\, has transformed over three lakh schools and two lakh Anganwadis across India\, and inspired work globally. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nBecome more aware of the importance of creating sensitive and responsible spaces for children.\nDevelop an understanding of how to develop such spaces in their own environments – home\, campus\, neighbourhood\, settlement\, or institution.\nIntegrate space into providing a better childhood for their own children and those in society.\n\nThis Masterclass will be valuable for Anganwadi workers\, program designers\, caregivers\, preschool or ICDS programme administrators\, preschool teachers and principals\, parents\, and policy professionals.
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/masterclass-on-is-space-important-for-child-development/
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Bachpan Manao In A Box - A Citywide Invitation To Reclaim Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Bachpan Manao invites schools\, anganwadis\, community groups\, RWA’s\, individuals and organisations across Bengaluru to host their own ‘BM in a Box’ – a joyful series of micro-events that bring play\, storytelling and creativity into everyday spaces. \n  \nClick here to know more.
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/bachpan-manao-in-a-box/
CATEGORIES:Offline,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260113T160000
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SUMMARY:Masterclass on Small Shifts\, Big Feelings: Integrating SEL into Everyday Activities
DESCRIPTION:What if integrating Socio-Emotional Learning didn’t mean adding more to your plate\, but rather repurposing what’s already there? This hands-on masterclass invites participants into an experiential journey where you’ll engage in an art activity that reveals the difference facilitation approach makes in children’s learning. Through creating together\, participants will discover how small\, intentional changes\, in the questions we ask\, the space we hold\, and the prompts we offer can transform ordinary moments into powerful opportunities for emotional awareness\, self-expression\, and growth. Participants leave with concrete\, low-resource tools they can implement into their immediate settings. \n \nClick here to know more
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/small-shifts-big-feelings-integrating-sel-into-everyday-activities-with-slam-out-loud/
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Masterclass on Setting Up a Community Library: What to Start With\, What to Build Over Time
DESCRIPTION:This masterclass offers a practical\, experience-based guide to setting up a community library that is inclusive\, child-friendly\, and rooted in the local context. Drawing from on-the-ground learnings from Bansa Community Library\, the session explores the key considerations involved in starting a library\, from choosing and preparing a space\, selecting books and materials\, and building trust with children and families\, to fostering shared ownership and long-term sustainability. \nThe focus is on principles and practices that can be adapted across communities\, helping participants move from intention to action when creating meaningful library spaces. The session will also offer practical insights for educators\, caregivers\, and program implementers on creating inclusive\, child-centred community spaces that support both childhood and collective growth. \nWhat to expect? \n\nGain a practical understanding of how to start and sustain a community library that is welcoming and useful for children and families\nLearn how to prioritise access\, trust\, and shared ownership while setting up the space\nUnderstand how to select books and materials that encourage engagement\nExplore ways to create simple systems that support regular use without over-regulation\nBuild the ability to anticipate common challenges and adapt library practices to their own community contexts\n\nThis masterclass is designed for: \n\nPreschool educators and Anganwadi Workers\nNGO program officers and frontline implementers working with children and communities\nParents and caregivers\nEarly childhood practitioners interested in creating inclusive\, child-centred spaces\nCurriculum designers and researchers exploring community-led approaches to supporting early childhood development
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/masterclass-on-setting-up-a-community-library-what-to-start-with-what-to-build-over-time/
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Masterclass on Where Are the Fathers? Designing Content that Promotes Fathers’ Engagement in Early Childhood Programs
DESCRIPTION:Early childhood programs increasingly recognize the importance of engaging fathers in caregiving and early learning. However\, designing effective father-focused content requires a systematic and research-driven approach. \nThis masterclass will walk participants through the Sesame Workshop’s content development cycle used in the Daddy Cool Program to design content to promote fathers engagement in early childhood development. The session will the entire process of content creation that resonates with fathers and supports positive parenting practices. Participants will gain insights into how evidence-based design and storytelling can be used to create impactful\, culturally relevant content that encourages fathers to actively participate in their children’s early development. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nKey elements and steps to design content \nHow to translate research insights into a clear educational framework for behaviour change\nHow to transform research into engaging narratives and content\nThe process of developing father-focused programmatic content that resonates with the target audience\nPractical lessons from implementing the Daddy Cool Program\n  \nThis masterclass will be valuable for: \n\nEarly Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners and program designers working on parenting\, caregiver engagement\, and early learning initiatives\nNGOs and development organizations implementing family strengthening\, gender\, or child development programs\nGovernment officials and practitioners working in ICDS\, health\, education\, and community development systems\nBehaviour Change Communication (BCC/SBC) specialists designing social and parenting campaigns\nResearchers and policy professionals focusing on parenting\, gender norms\, and early childhood development\nCSR teams and foundations supporting programs related to parenting\, caregiving\, and child wellbeing\nCurriculum and content developers creating educational materials for parents and caregivers
URL:https://bachpanmanao.org/events/masterclass-on-where-are-the-fathers-designing-content-that-promotes-fathers-engagement-in-early-childhood-programs/
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CATEGORIES:Online
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