Songs and stories in mother tongue build the foundations of early literacy
The earliest building blocks of reading may begin in a caregiver’s voice, long before a child opens a book, writes Deepika Mogilishetty In a Bengaluru courtyard, a mother hums to […]
Restoring a Safe and Child-Friendly Learning Space at the Hoshiarpur Anganwadi Centre
For nearly a month, a leaking roof changed what a regular day looked like at the Hoshiarpur Anganwadi Centre. Heavy rains during the 2025 monsoon left a hole in the […]
Play-Based Installations for Early Childhood Cognitive Development
We believe, an Anganwadi is not just a place to prepare children for school, it is a place where childhood itself is celebrated. Where play is the language of communication. […]
A day in life of an Anganwadi Worker in Bhuj
2 Kalak Ni Naukri, follows a day in the life of an Anganwadi worker, Rita,in ward 8 of Bhuj city, understanding how her day usually expands . Rita’s day begins […]
The Conversation India Is Starting To Have About Childhood
Watch any family at a restaurant table, and you can usually find the youngest child by the glow. A phone propped against a water bottle, or held out by a […]
Beyond Screen Time: Rethinking Investment in Early Childhood
India’s debate around children and screen time often begins and ends with parental responsibility. But the deeper development question is what children are being offered in place of the screen, […]
A Row of Slippers by the Door
Field Visit to Mobile Creches, Barrackpore Names of parents have been changed to protect their identities. We visited the Mobile Creches centre in Ward 16, Barrackpore, on Muharram, which meant […]
Every Story Every Reader – A handbook of Activities to Spark Curiosity, Creativity and Conversation
Transform your storytime sessions into vibrant, inclusive learning adventures! Created by Librarians of India, Every Story, Every Reader: Activity Toolkit for Early Years 2026 is a handbook packed with practical, playful, and adaptable […]
Learning From The Teachers Who Are Already Changing Classrooms
Across India, teachers are quietly innovating in their classrooms — turning small gestures into big change. Voices of Teaching and the Dhwani toolkit exist to amplify these stories, because sometimes […]
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