Bachpan Manao

#itsrighttoplay a digital activation by UNICEF India and Bachpan Manao Webinar
2024-06-06 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Remember the feeling you had when jumping into a puddle? Or playing lukka chuppi or hopscotch?
Join the webinar celebrating play – a kick-off event to reveal what you can do on the International Day of Play.
P.S: Look out for a special announcement (hint: it involves some doing nothing!).

Hour Of Free Play
2024-06-11 17:00 - 18:00 UTC
Here’s how you can take part in the #HourOfFreePlay challenge on International Day of Play. Plan ahead and block time from 5-6 Pm on 11 June (plan to leave work early!). Make sure you let your child lead the play and avoid any structured play formats. Take lots of photos or videos as you have fun, and post them to your social media after you’re done! Don’t forget to tag three others to challenge them to do the same! Here’s a sample of what you can write-
I took part in the #HourOfFreePlay challenge by @unicefindia and @bachpanmanao for the International Day of Play. Free playing with a child reminded me of the joy and importance of play for every child. I’m tagging ABC, DEF, and XYZ to join and share a photo of their experience. I support #ItsRightToPlay #ForEveryChild, Play

Celebrating Play Webinar by Dost Education
2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Tune in as @deepikamogilishetty , Chief of Policy and Partnerships at EkStep foundation Foundation and a Bachpan Manao Badhte Jao collabactor, and a group of experts as they uncover the impact of play on early childhood development at 6 pm, today!
Join us 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gSkvE-Qh

Launch of “Story Chikkappa”
2024-06-13 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Online
📚✨ Get ready to be enchanted! 🌟✨
Join us for the launch of “Story Chikkappa” as we celebrate the incredible journey of Vidya, a dedicated librarian in Karnataka, who has been captivating children with the magic of stories. 🌈 📖We are honoured to welcome Ms. Uma Mahadevan-Dasgupta, Additional Chief Secretary, RDPR, Karnataka, as our esteemed guest. An avid reader and passionate advocate for children’s literacy, Ms. Uma’s presence will illuminate the event.
Come, let’s celebrate the librarians of Karnataka who are transforming rural libraries and touching lives, one story at a time. 📚💫

Nurturing Playful Learning Communities Masterclass by Papagoya
2024-06-18 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Online
If community is core to a playful education space – how do you meaningfully engage one of the many key stakeholders – parents. What does parent engagement look like in a playful school?
This has prompted Papagoya to create many opportunities and ways to encourage, guide and involve parents in the journey of playful learning. Come be inspired as Helen, director of @papagoyaeducation takes you through live examples of what playful parent engagement can look like.
@papagoyaeducation is a play-centric learning space that follows the Norwegian Kindergarten Framework for the pre-primary years and incorporates the Pedagogy of Play Framework in its School.

Hack-a-Change co-hosted by People+ai and ChangeInkk Foundation.
2024-06-28 08:00 - 2024-06-29 17:00 UTC | Ekstep Foundation, Koramangala
We’re excited to invite you to participate in <Hack-a-Change> on June 28th & 29th, co-hosted by People+ai and ChangeInkk Foundation.
Here’s what we’re hoping to accomplish: We want to use technology to create real, meaningful change in the way educational content is accessed and consumed.
Your ideas and code could significantly improve how learners interact with educational content, making it a more inclusive experience for all.
Why participate?
⭐️ Dive into challenges that address real-world accessibility issues in education, helping to create solutions that will benefit learners with disabilities.
⭐️ Use your skills in new and dynamic ways to develop tools that enhance educational experiences through improved accessibility features.
⭐️ Work alongside other passionate individuals and experts from diverse backgrounds to share ideas, learn, and grow.
⭐️ Showcase your solutions to an audience of peers and industry leaders, gaining exposure and feedback.
We’re looking for developers, designers, and innovators who want to contribute to making digital education tools more accessible and customizable.

Teaching Body Safety in the Early Years Classrooms
2024-07-04 17:00 - 18:00 UTC
Did you know, our bodies are the first site for exploration and learning? Yet, how often do you come across a program that addresses body literacy in childhood? While we are all aware that this is important, we don’t often have the language or the methods to have conversations with 3 or 4 year old children and empower them with the knowledge to keep their bodies safe and enable agency for the child.
Key Education Foundation partnered with Circles of Safety to pilot a program to introduce body safety as a part of the classroom curriculum. In this month’s Masterclass, Key Education Foundation will share key takeaways, learning and possibilities that have emerged through the pilot.
Key Takeaways from the session:

Explore an age-appropriate and culturally relevant program to educate children on body literacy.
What kind of training and mindsets are essential to prepare teachers to facilitate these conversations
Insights on how teachers and parents received this as a part of ECE teaching and learning

Build capacity in your organization to confidently tackle sensitive situations and inform children on body safety through teacher/staff training

Key Education Foundation works with children from low-income communities to ensure that they get the best Early Childhood Education.

BMBJ Masterclass on Khel Konas: A Child's Playful World at Home by Aga Khan Foundation
2024-07-09 16:00 - 17:30 UTC
Caregivers in rural India are transforming their homes into nurturing, safe, and stimulating play spaces for their children. This Bachpan Manao Badhte Jao masterclass by Aga Khan Foundation will showcase practical, implementable solutions for families with limited resources, highlighting how they can create and maintain a play corner using innovative, low-cost, and locally available materials.

Key Takeaways:

1.⁠ ⁠Learn to create safe play spaces and sustainable low-cost play solutions in homes
2.⁠ ⁠Listen to firsthand accounts of caregivers from the field
3.⁠ ⁠Gain insights into nuanced understanding of development domains

Voices of Play: A Conference led by Children
2024-07-25 12:30 - 14:00 UTC
We’re excited to invite you to a special event on behalf of children!
This is what they have to say:
“We, kids from all over India, are taking centre stage (literally!) and hosting a one-of-a-kind conference led by children! This time around, we’re becoming the panelists and inviting you to hear what we have to say about PLAY (about time na?). We are most comfortable speaking in Hindi, with some English here and there. Will you be joining us?

‘Kathe Chikkappa' release featuring the Hon. Chief Minister, Shri Siddaramaiah
2024-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Read-Aloud Program with the gram panchayat librarians of Karnataka has inspired a delightful children’s story: ‘Story Chikkappa’ and its Kannada version, ‘Kathe Chikkappa.’ 📚💖
The book is being released today at Palace Grounds in Bangalore for the grand launch, featuring the Hon. Chief Minister, Shri Siddaramaiah, along with 6000 librarians! In attendance will be Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon. Union Finance Minister, and Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon. Minister of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj. 🙌🎉

BMBJ Masterclass by Ashoka Foundation and Saajha
2024-08-20 17:30 - 18:30 UTC
Join a global conversation about how we can best prepare the next generation to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Backed by Ashoka’s 40+ years of experience empowering social entrepreneurs, ‘The Power of Your Kids’ invites participants to reflect on change in their communities and consider what is required to create a better world for our children. Through relevant discussions, inspiring stories, and practical activities, participants will be equipped with a fresh mindset and new ideas to help children realize their potential as changemakers.
Key Takeaways:
a. Children are powerful – they don’t have to grow up before they can start making a positive change in their communities.
b. Children need allies – adults who believe in them and support them without taking over when things get difficult.
c. Children must connect – empathy and collaborative action are critical competencies for young people to skillfully navigate change.

BCC Carnival
2024-09-08 11:00 - 15:00 UTC
The monthly BCC Carnival, this time.
The theme for this edition is Celebrating Play – what does it mean for adults to freely play like children, what can we learn through playfulness, and can we reimagine the world for the children of today with more spaces of play and play-friendly cities?
Launching a series of interactive installations in the BCC space for you to explore the world of play through sound, visual arts, toys & props, board & card games, and more. Also have market stalls, live music, and many interesting activities like flow arts, DIY art, live caricature, pottery, group games, etc.
Want to play? Come join! All are welcome
11am to 3pm, Sunday, 8th September, 2024
at Bangalore Creative Circus, Yeshwantpur (Near Orion Mall/Iskcon)
Please note:
– Sandal Soap Factory metro station is less than 1km away from us!
– Please bring your water bottles, we have refilling points across the space
– Don’t forget to bring your shopping bags too!
Thank you 💚✨

Creative Art Express: Transforming Learning through Art Masterclass by Saturday Art Class X Pratham Education Foundation X Pratham International Masterclass
2024-09-12 17:00 - 18:00 UTC
How can we bring visual arts and socio-emotional learning to every classroom?
Discover how visual arts and SEL curriculum can transform classrooms and nurture creative confidence. Join us to explore e-resources that enhance socio-emotional learning, offering adaptable visual arts tools for diverse educational environments by Saturday Art Class, Pratham International and Pratham Education Foundation.
Key Takeaways:
1. Experience how a visual arts class can unlock socio-emotional learning.
2. See what digital tools are available to bring visual arts and SEL to your classroom.
3. Get a peek into how these digital tools can be adapted to diverse educational settings.
Remember to bring your art supplies, including paper, pencils, and crayons or sketch pens.

Voices of Teaching (in English)
2024-09-17 16:30 - 17:30 UTC
As we celebrate Teacher’s Day this month, it’s time to reflect on the profound contributions of those who shape our childrens’ future—our Teachers. Often the quiet changemakers, teachers are the catalysts for change in so many lives.
At Voices of Teaching, we are inviting you to step into a space where educators step out of the wings and take center stage. This is a moment to truly see and hear our teachers as the passionate individuals they are, hear their stories, to celebrate their journeys, and be inspired by the ways they continue to transform lives.
Voices of Teaching, is an online event brought to you by Simple Education Foundation and EkStep Foundation, as a Bachpan Manao, Badhte Jao collab-action.

Why “Voices of Teaching”?
This event is a unique opportunity for teachers to share their stories, classroom innovations, and the moments that inspire them to keep making a difference. We believe that every teacher’s journey is filled with valuable insights, and through this event, we aim to create a space where these voices can be heard, celebrated, and shared.
What can you expect from the event?
“Voices of Teaching” is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of the journey of an educator. During the event, there will be opportunities to:

Share Experiences: Teachers will have the opportunity to share their successes, challenges, and the innovative practices they employ in the classroom.
Connect with Peers: This event will bring together educators from diverse backgrounds, creating a rich environment for exchange and learning or just making new friends
Find Inspiration: Through the stories of fellow educators, teachers will be inspired and energized in their journeys.

Voices of Teaching (in Hindi)
2024-09-18 16:30 - 17:30 UTC

Planting Stories, Growing Readers: A Panel Discussion hosted by Pratham Books StoryWeaver
2024-11-05 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
Pratham Books StoryWeaver is hosting a panel discussion – Planting Stories, Growing Readers: Championing Reading for Joy with Contextual and Inclusive Picture Books.
🎙 What’s in store?
➡ Hear from picture book creators, librarians, and community organizations as they share the magic behind reading journeys that spark lifelong connections with books.
➡ Hear insights from The Forgotten Folklore Project with SauraMandala Foundation | Centre for Accelerated Development and Not That Different with Bookosmia- India’s No.1 publisher ‘for kids, by kids’ — two projects dedicated to crafting inclusive, multilingual, and deeply contextual stories that resonate with every child.

Masterclass on Translating Picture Books for Children
2024-11-20 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
After the panel ‘Planting Stories, Growing Readers‘, Pratham Books is excited to announce a masterclass on the November 20, 2024.
This masterclass ‘One Story, Many Languages’ will focus on sharing tips and best practices to translate levelled picture books.
It will be an engaging session for folks who are teachers/librarians looking to translate books into home languages, translators, language enthusiasts, writers, and other caring adults who are in their initial foray into translating in Indian languages.
Key Takeaways:

The nuances of translating levelled picture books
A demo of translation tools on Pratham Books’ open platform, StoryWeaver to help you create your published digital translation catalogue
Some hands on translation activities

Masterclass on Legal Rights and Early Support for Children with Disabilities
2024-12-03 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Online
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3, 2024) Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is hosting Starting Strong: A Masterclass on Legal Rights and Early Support for Children with Disabilities.
🎙 What’ to expect?

➡️ Understanding the rights of children with disabilities and why early support matters.
➡️ The role of educators, schools, and governments in making inclusive education a reality.
➡️A clear guide to help families with early identification, disability certification, and accessing support.
➡️Simple strategies to make classrooms more inclusive and welcoming for all learners.

Masterclass on Parenting & Technology: The Three Caregiver Archetypes
2025-02-25 16:30 - 17:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Online
At any point in time, on any subject, three-four narratives are running parallel in society. One cannot isolate them or put them in a hierarchy and say one is more important than the other or more influential than the other.” – Sanchari Basu Chaudhuri
How do caregivers engage with technology when it comes to children’s learning? Based on primary research with caregivers using the Jaadui Pitaara app, this masterclass uncovers three distinct caregiver personas—those who embrace technology, those who struggle with it, and those who seek a balance. Each perspective shapes a child’s learning journey in unique ways.
🎙 Led by Reshma Bachwani from illume (brand communication & consumer insights), this session will explore how technology can be a tool for empowerment rather than a challenge.
🔍 Key Takeaway:
Gain a deeper understanding of caregiver personas so that programs and interventions can be designed with inclusivity and real-world complexity in mind—because there is no single truth.

Masterclass on Empowering Creative Learning for All
2025-02-26 16:30 - 17:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
How can we unlock imagination and creativity in young minds? What kind of content sparks curiosity and inspires lifelong learning? And how can we scale creative learning to reach every child?
Join us for an engaging Masterclass by Pratham Education Foundation, where we dive into these questions and explore how to establish a Creativity Club—a space where curiosity thrives and resourceful, hands-on learning takes center stage.
🔍 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Learn how to set up a Creativity Club in your community or classroom.
✔️ Discover low-resource, activity-based content ideas that spark curiosity.
✔️ Receive a toolkit & resources to support your creativity club and bring ideas to life.

Masterclass on Make Your Own Play: Insights on Contextual Learning
2025-04-01 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Join us for a Masterclass by Swatantra Talim focused on understanding how contextual learning i.e., learning from materials around us, can transform into playful manipulators leading to the holistic learning of a child. The idea is to help parents, teachers, and the community understand how children and adults can find more ways of engaging in ‘play’ together. The more shared experiences we have with our children, the more we understand them, and the more we help them become better, free-er, more creative versions of themselves.
Key Takeaways

Ideas for parents on how to integrate play, with objects from around them into their child’s learning.

Teaching learning material for educators to engage children creatively.

Some of the best practices from Swatantra Talim’s pedagogy and theory of change.

Simple stories and games to build shared experiences with children, and why they matter.

This masterclass is valuable for parents, teachers, educators, and program personnel looking to discover ways of incorporating play that is contextual in nature.

Masterclass on The Hidden Costs of Childhood Adversity Confirmation
2025-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Join us for a Masterclass by Dream a Dream to explore how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) shape a child’s development and long-term well-being. This session will delve into the hidden costs of childhood adversity, focusing on Failure to Thrive—a condition where a child’s physical and psychological growth is hindered due to environmental, emotional, or medical factors.
Through real-world insights and practical stories, this masterclass will help social sector professionals, caregivers, and educators build a deeper understanding of childhood adversity and learn how to create supportive interventions that foster resilience and healing.
Key Takeaways:

Develop awareness and sensitivity towards childhood adversity and its long-term effects.
Identify signs of Failure to Thrive and understand its root causes.
Internalize a model for fostering resilience and supporting children’s thriving journeys as adults.

This masterclass is valuable for NGO leaders, social workers, policymakers, and development professionals looking to better understand and address the impact of childhood adversity.

Masterclass on Reading Pictures: Using Wordless Picture Books to Unlock Joy for Children
2025-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
A Wordless Book is made up of pictures and no words to let readers insert themselves into stories as interpreters. Wordless books empower readers to use their own vocabulary and imagination to create and infer a story based on a series of images.
Wordless picture books encourage collaboration between a child and an educator. Because of the absence of a read-aloud component, how children interpret the images and choose to talk about them can help adults see what’s in front of them with completely new eyes as well. Wordless picture books also enable lateral thinking in readers who use the same visuals to tell multiple stories at every reading.
Bachpan Manao, Librarians of India, Pratham Books have come together to offer a masterclass for teachers, storytellers and librarians. In this webinar, picture-book creators and teacher-facilitators will be walking us through the process of making a wordless book, its value to readers and the best ways it can be used with children.

Masterclass on Mom Brain: The Neuroscience of Parenting and Perinatal Mental Health
2025-04-29 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Join us for a Masterclass by Dr Jodi Pawluski, PhD to explore the key transformations in the brain during the transition to parenthood and what this means for parenting.
This session will delve into the neurological changes throughout pregnancy and into the postpartum in both mothers and fathers and will provide insight as to the role of these changes in perinatal mental illness. Through real-world insights and practical stories, this masterclass will help social sector professionals, caregivers, and educators build a deeper understanding of the neuroscience of parenthood and learn how to create supportive interventions that foster resilience in parents, benefiting both parent and child.
Key Takeaways

Develop awareness and understanding of how the brain changes across pregnancy in mothers
Understand that the brain changes with fatherhood as well.
Discover how to better promote mental health during the transition to motherhood. Relevant for whom

This masterclass is valuable for NGO leaders, social workers, policymakers, development professionals, and anyone looking to better understand how the transition to parenthood affects the brain.

The ‘First Songs’ Celebration – A Lullaby Project
2025-05-14 16:00 - 17:30 (Asia/Kolkata)
The First Songs project invites you to a special event to mark the launch of its microsite and share the incredible journey of collecting more than 100 lullabies in 13 languages from across India. These lullabies—often a child’s first experience of rhythm, comfort, and language—are being collected and shared so that families everywhere can sing, learn, and grow together. Research shows that children learn words not just through individual sounds but through rhythm, and tone —exactly what lullabies offer. Singing to children lays astrong foundation for language development, emotional bonding, and a lifelong love for learning.
This project and celebration is a collabaction of Bachpan Manao, an initiative to celebrate the abundance of childhood through joy, and play. We’d love for you to join us—to listen, to sing, and to be part of a movement that values the first songs we sing to children.
Bachpan Manao, Loriya Sunao!
Let’s celebrate lullabies. Let’s celebrate childhood.

Bachpan Manao Sabha
2025-05-25 09:00 - 18:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Sabha
​It takes a village to bring up a child and we are trying to bring together a micro village to answer this question by creating a space to pause, connect, and reimagine what childhood means today — and you’re invited.
​We are the Bachpan Manao team at EkStep Foundation
​Bachpan Manao is an initiative that invites you to celebrate the first 8 years of life as a time of joyful learning and deep potential. Seeded by EkStep Foundation, the initiative connects 100+ organisations working to nurture every child’s growth holistically.
​There are 3 segments to this day. Here’s what to expect:
​🔹 Thinking of Childhood Together – An invite-only Workshop
A space to pause and ask: What does a thriving childhood look like today?
In this participatory workshop, you will step into a dialogue – guided reflections and small-group exchanges will help surface memories, insights, and possibilities, reclaiming the essence of childhood as we imagine what it could and should be for every child in India.
​You are also invited to participate in other events on the day, which are focused on bringing the essence of Bachpan Manao and the heart of CollabAction alive.
​🔹 BM8 Talks, a dynamic platform inspired by the TED Talk format—focused on sharing bold, thought-provoking ideas on Early Childhood in 8 minutes or less.
​🔹 Katha Utsav, a celebration of stories, from the inaugural FactorDaily–Bachpan Manao Fellowship, and a Fireside chat on “Stories That Grow Into Culture: Beyond Hero’s Journey”.
​This is a space to pause, connect, and see the threads of a larger story we’re all helping shape.

Masterclass on Scribbles Matter The Role of Art in Early Brain Development and Emotional Expression
2025-05-29 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Join us for a Masterclass by Dabble to explore how art plays a vital role in early childhood brain development, emotional expression, and communication. This session will uncover how children interact with colours and creativity from infancy, why early scribbles are foundational, and how simple art experiences can spark confidence, connection, and imagination.
Through real-world insights and practical ideas, this masterclass will help parents and preschool educators build a deeper understanding of the science and significance of art in the early years—and learn how to create engaging, age-appropriate opportunities for artistic play at home or in class.
Key Takeaways:

Understand why art and colour are essential tools for early brain development, emotional regulation, and creativity
Learn when and how to introduce art to young children in developmentally appropriate ways
Discover practical, easy-to-implement strategies to foster creativity and strengthen the parent-child bond through shared art experiences

This Masterclass is valuable for parents, preschool educators, caregivers, and early childhood professionals who want to nurture creativity, emotional intelligence, and holistic development in young children.

#ChoosePlayEveryday: A webinar by UNICEF-India and EkStep Foundation
2025-06-09 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Join UNICEF India and Bachpan Manao for a webinar to launch the #ChoosePlayEveryday campaign for the International Day of Play (June 11th). Let’s rally together to make play visible across India!

Masterclass on Peek-a-boo, Nature Too! - Part 1
2025-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Join us for a Two-Part Masterclass to Explore How Nature Can Transform Early Learning 🌿
In this interactive two-part masterclass (1 hour each on June 18 & 25), discover how simple, intentional interactions with nature can nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep sense of connection in young children. Through guided observation, sensory play, and movement-based experiences, we’ll explore how to turn both indoor and outdoor spaces into meaningful learning environments.
Educators will learn practical strategies to bring nature into the everyday classroom—whether it’s through inquiry-based approaches, reflective conversations about the environment, or encouraging mindful time in green spaces.
🌱 No matter where you teach or parent, nature can be your co-teacher—and this session will show you how.
Key Takeaways:

Learn how to design nature-rich learning opportunities through observation, movement, and sensory exploration
Understand how early conversations around climate change can be meaningful and age-appropriate
Discover how time in nature can enhance emotional wellbeing, cognitive growth, and a child’s connection to the world

This Masterclass is valuable for preschool and early years teachers, parents, caregivers, and educators who want to bring nature-based learning and environmental awareness into children’s everyday live

Masterclass on Peek-a-boo, Nature Too! - Part 2
2025-06-25 16:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
