Dr. Rukmini Banerji, CEO of Pratham Education Foundation, and recipient of the 2021 Yidan Prize for Education Development shares her views on the significance of a curriculum that nurtures children’s innate abilities and qualities. Watch the video to discover more about this valuable insight.
Discover everyday play ideas for children up to 8 years—created by UNICEF India for International Day of Play 2024. These simple, joyful activities nurture learning and connection at home, and are available in 5 Indian languages. Because one hour of play each day can shape a child’s lifelong journey.
What shifts when we observe before we act?
When we begin with trust, when we slow down enough to truly see what children are already thinking, doing, becoming – something changes.This piece is a reflection on that change. On how deep, careful observation can reshape what we build, how we teach, and the choices we make along the way.
What does it really take for a child to feel safe, seen, and free to wonder? On May 23rd, over 150 people gathered in a 160-year-old school building in Bangalore to ask — and listen.
Pratham Education Team, Pratham Education Foundation
EduWeave Team, Eduweave Foundation
Bachpan Manao Team, EkStep Foundation
Explore the First Songs Celebration – a joyful event that launched an archive of 100+ lullabies in 13 languages. Watch the recording and celebrate the power of singing in early childhood.
Pratham Education Team, Pratham Education Foundation
EduWeave Team, Eduweave Foundation
Bachpan Manao Team, EkStep Foundation
What songs do families sing to their little ones across India? First Songs brings together lullabies in many languages—and invites you to listen, read, and share your own. Discover the quiet magic of early childhood at firstsongs.billionreaders.org.