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फ़ोन छाती पे रखना पड़ता है खाना खिलाते वक़त।

A mother talking about what it takes to feed her child. That she has to place the smartphone with a cartoon video playing on her son’s chest, and he eats while lying down

Cultural Immersion

Dimaag aur soch toh sabke paas hoti hai. Bachhe paidaishi tez nahin hotein hain. Agar aap bachon ko dhyaan nahin doge toh kahan se tez banenge. I will try extra hard but I will make sure I get my child to learn. I will seek help if needed.

A mother’s firm belief in her extra efforts to foster her child’s learning

Illume

Come! I’ll teach you how to learn and play!

A child to her parents

Cultural Immersion

What if your child decides to pursure sport as a career?

A parent questioning what parents should prioritise: Education or games. Is the pursuance of sport as a career a choice that arises from privilege?

Cultural Immersion

Since I have done my training I do not want to change. Besides, with younger kids we're teaching the basics which is so important

“How does a teacher want to grow? By staying where they are and growing in Early Childhood Education”

Key Education Foundation

A mother expressing her concern with excessive screen time and special education

A mother expressing her concern with excessive screen time and special education

Illume

Helen Issar's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Helen Issar’s Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

Lakshmi Gajbhiya's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Lakshmi Gajbhiya’s Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

Walls full of stuff posted by adults.

At Anganwadis and at home. It is the adults who are over-enthusiastically putting up stuff for children.

Cultural Immersion

A father talking about what's important in choosing the right school

A father talking about what’s important in choosing the right school

Probex

इतनी वाली, या इतनी वाली?

A father asking his 2 year old, which size cold drink bottle he would like using his palm as a measure.

Cultural Immersion

A mother's observations on a child being brought up by parents vs being brought up grandparents

A mother’s observations on a child being brought up by parents vs being brought up grandparents

Illume

You don't get everything by simply asking for it. I'm trying to teach her that now. [It's not like you will] ask and you'll get it! You will get something only after working towards it...Hard work...So that she doesn't face any issues later

A father on teaching values

Probex

Parents need to value children’s emotions & listen to them, not subdue them

A homeopath who deals with young parents

Cultural Immersion

टीचर के पायल से पहचान लेते हैं की कौनसी टीचर है

Children in the blind school can tell which teacher has entered the class by the sound of her anklets

Cultural Immersion

I would like to join some other school, by doing the same work but moving to a better school. I would like to experience different kind of people and children

“How does a teacher want to grow? By moving to a bigger, better school and upgrading skills”

Key Education Foundation

Hum apne aap mein bhi khush hain ki hum naukri karne ja rahe hain bhale hi choti si hai, school meh jaa rahe hain bacho ko padhane ke liye woh kaafi acha lagta hai

Anganwadi workers on motivations

Rocket Learning

Jeswant Raghavan's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Jeswant Raghavan’s Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

Agar hum ghar mein khana bana rahe hain aur madam ko phone aya ki yeh list bejo, toh hum khana chodenge aur list bejenge

Anganwadi workers on administrative burden

Rocket Learning

इसे जॉब करवाऊंगी। चाहे पति से लड़ना ही क्यों न पदे।

A mother talking about how she will support her daughter to find a job. Even if she has to fight with her husband and family.

Cultural Immersion

I could also become a teacher trainer. If I go as a teacher trainer - there are changes or additions to the syllabus, I can learn that

“How does a teacher want to grow? By understanding child psychology and brain development”

Key Education Foundation

Want to be able to open my own preschool down the line. Want something of my own, don't always want to work for others

“How does a teacher want to grow? By starting a school or creche of their own”

Key Education Foundation

A child needs love. All you need is your mind. You don’t need a magic wand to bring up children. Just you, yourself are enough.

A parent giving their insight on what is most important in raising a child

Cultural Immersion

Bachpan Manao GIF

Bachpan Manao GIF

A father's belief on play

A father’s belief on play

Probex

Rushda Majeed's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Rushda Majeed’s Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

Latha Madhusudhan's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Latha Madhusudhan’s Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

At 6 years of age the child becomes a tree from a plant.

A parent talking about how crucial the first 6 years of life are.

Cultural Immersion

Sashwati Banerjee's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Sashwati Banerjee’s Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

He needn’t take over the shop, but he should spend time here. A shop is a learning space. It teaches you industriousness, tenacity and managing money. He’ll get to see people at different levels; Understand kashta (difficulties), sukha (joys); Know that the bad can help him value the good.

A parent talking about how daily experiences can teach a child.

Cultural Immersion

Venita Kaul's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Venita Kaul’s Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

Child’s first school is mother’s lap. No child should be denied it.

A parent explaining why children should not be put into a preschool in a hurry.

Cultural Immersion

He is a kid. The more he goes out the better it is for his health. I take him to the fields...'What is this?'...He asks me questions about everything

A father talking about what’s best for a child’s health

Probex

पैदाइश एक खूबसूरत एहसास है। थोड़ी फ़िक्र आ जाती है, थोड़ी आज़ादी पे लगाम लग जाती है।

A father sharing how childbirth and becoming a dad changed him.

Cultural Immersion

A father's belief in his child's questioning ability and learning

A father’s belief in his child’s questioning ability and learning

Probex

Vibhag samajhta hai ki bas inhein yahan se wahan daudate raho, koi respect nahi hai

Anganwadi workers on respect

Rocket Learning

“How does a teacher want to grow? By being recognised professionally for their work”

Key Education Foundation

Bacche jab aate hain, unko numbers sikhana padhta hai. Toh hum railgaadi ka khel khelkar samjhate hain. Unko line mein khada karte hain aur unko ek ek number dete hain. Phir woh rail gaadi banakar numbers bolte hain

Anganwadi workers on children and play

Rocket Learning

Pehle toh humari koi curriculum nahi thi, ab training mein bataya gaya tha ki syllabus milega, an tak mila nahi

Anganwadi workers on curriculum (Asking what curriculum they use)

Rocket Learning

Shobha Srinath's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Shobha Srinath’s Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

Daughter should have been born in an officer's house.

Parents feeling inadequate – that they aren’t able to do enough for their daughter.

Cultural Immersion

Hum buddhe hote hain, padahai nahi

A parent on the importance of education

Cultural Immersion

Nahi milta hai sir padane ke liye time

Anganwadi workers on time to teach (Chorus answer from a Focus Group Discussion)

Rocket Learning

Bache ko yeh nhi pata chalna chahiye ki padana hai alag se, bus khelna hai unke saath usi se seekh lenge

Anganwadi workers on teaching environment

Rocket Learning

The best way to teach the child is to make him understand with love (paraphrased)

A father on the way of a child needs to be taught

Probex

Bharat Bevanahalli's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Bharat Bevanahalli’s Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

A mother talking about her lack of patience and it's impact

A mother talking about her lack of patience and it’s impact

Illume

Not all kids are academically bright. If they do art well, they will shine.

An art teacher on the best way that kids can develop

Cultural Immersion

Umesh Malhotra's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Umesh Malhotra’s Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

Sahayika toh dekh dekh ke bahut seek rakha h, intelligent h – kuch training de doge toh bahut ache se pada sakti

Anganwadi workers on potential of AW Helpers

Rocket Learning

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Pehle toh humari koi curriculum nahi thi, ab training mein bataya gaya tha ki syllabus milega, an tak mila nahi
Anganwadi workers on curriculum (Asking what curriculum they use)

Rocket Learning

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Want to be able to open my own preschool down the line. Want something of my own, don't always want to work for others
"How does a teacher want to grow? By starting a school or creche of their own"

Key Education Foundation

टीचर के पायल से पहचान लेते हैं की कौनसी टीचर है
Children in the blind school can tell which teacher has entered the class by the sound of her anklets

Cultural Immersion

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A mother expressing her concern with excessive screen time and special education
A mother expressing her concern with excessive screen time and special education

Illume

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A father talking about what's important in choosing the right school
A father talking about what's important in choosing the right school

Probex

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Walls full of stuff posted by adults.
At Anganwadis and at home. It is the adults who are over-enthusiastically putting up stuff for children.

Cultural Immersion

Hum apne aap mein bhi khush hain ki hum naukri karne ja rahe hain bhale hi choti si hai, school meh jaa rahe hain bacho ko padhane ke liye woh kaafi acha lagta hai
Anganwadi workers on motivations

Rocket Learning

The best way to teach the child is to make him understand with love (paraphrased)
A father on the way of a child needs to be taught

Probex

Bachpan Manao GIF
Bachpan Manao GIF

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Vibhag samajhta hai ki bas inhein yahan se wahan daudate raho, koi respect nahi hai
Anganwadi workers on respect

Rocket Learning

Venita Kaul's Insights at Childhood Workshop
Venita Kaul's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

Nahi milta hai sir padane ke liye time
Anganwadi workers on time to teach (Chorus answer from a Focus Group Discussion)

Rocket Learning

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Sashwati Banerjee's Insights at Childhood Workshop
Sashwati Banerjee's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

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Shobha Srinath's Insights at Childhood Workshop
Shobha Srinath's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

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Hum buddhe hote hain, padahai nahi
A parent on the importance of education

Cultural Immersion

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"The way the parents talk to us, being their child's teacher makes us feel special."
"How does a teacher want to grow? By being recognised professionally for their work"

Key Education Foundation

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Sahayika toh dekh dekh ke bahut seek rakha h, intelligent h – kuch training de doge toh bahut ache se pada sakti
Anganwadi workers on potential of AW Helpers

Rocket Learning

Bharat Bevanahalli's Insights at Childhood Workshop
Bharat Bevanahalli's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

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Dimaag aur soch toh sabke paas hoti hai. Bachhe paidaishi tez nahin hotein hain. Agar aap bachon ko dhyaan nahin doge toh kahan se tez banenge. I will try extra hard but I will make sure I get my child to learn. I will seek help if needed.
A mother's firm belief in her extra efforts to foster her child's learning

Illume

Daughter should have been born in an officer's house.
Parents feeling inadequate - that they aren’t able to do enough for their daughter.

Cultural Immersion

3
1
Lakshmi Gajbhiya's Insights at Childhood Workshop
Lakshmi Gajbhiya's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

A child needs love. All you need is your mind. You don’t need a magic wand to bring up children. Just you, yourself are enough.
A parent giving their insight on what is most important in raising a child

Cultural Immersion

1
0
A father's belief on play
A father's belief on play

Probex

What if your child decides to pursure sport as a career?
A parent questioning what parents should prioritise: Education or games. Is the pursuance of sport as a career a choice that arises from privilege?

Cultural Immersion

Umesh Malhotra's Insights at Childhood Workshop
Umesh Malhotra's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

1
0
Jeswant Raghavan's Insights at Childhood Workshop
Jeswant Raghavan's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

A father's belief in his child's questioning ability and learning
A father's belief in his child's questioning ability and learning

Probex

Latha Madhusudhan's Insights at Childhood Workshop
Latha Madhusudhan's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

A mother's observations on a child being brought up by parents vs being brought up grandparents
A mother's observations on a child being brought up by parents vs being brought up grandparents

Illume

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0
He needn’t take over the shop, but he should spend time here. A shop is a learning space. It teaches you industriousness, tenacity and managing money. He’ll get to see people at different levels; Understand kashta (difficulties), sukha (joys); Know that the bad can help him value the good.
A parent talking about how daily experiences can teach a child.

Cultural Immersion

3
2
पैदाइश एक खूबसूरत एहसास है। थोड़ी फ़िक्र आ जाती है, थोड़ी आज़ादी पे लगाम लग जाती है।
A father sharing how childbirth and becoming a dad changed him.

Cultural Immersion

0
1
Not all kids are academically bright. If they do art well, they will shine.
An art teacher on the best way that kids can develop

Cultural Immersion

You don't get everything by simply asking for it. I'm trying to teach her that now. [It's not like you will] ask and you'll get it! You will get something only after working towards it...Hard work...So that she doesn't face any issues later
A father on teaching values

Probex

1
0
इसे जॉब करवाऊंगी। चाहे पति से लड़ना ही क्यों न पदे।
A mother talking about how she will support her daughter to find a job. Even if she has to fight with her husband and family.

Cultural Immersion

Bacche jab aate hain, unko numbers sikhana padhta hai. Toh hum railgaadi ka khel khelkar samjhate hain. Unko line mein khada karte hain aur unko ek ek number dete hain. Phir woh rail gaadi banakar numbers bolte hain
Anganwadi workers on children and play

Rocket Learning

Child’s first school is mother’s lap. No child should be denied it.
A parent explaining why children should not be put into a preschool in a hurry.

Cultural Immersion

Helen Issar's Insights at Childhood Workshop
Helen Issar's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

1
0
Since I have done my training I do not want to change. Besides, with younger kids we're teaching the basics which is so important
"How does a teacher want to grow? By staying where they are and growing in Early Childhood Education"

Key Education Foundation

1
0
A mother talking about her lack of patience and it's impact
A mother talking about her lack of patience and it's impact

Illume

फ़ोन छाती पे रखना पड़ता है खाना खिलाते वक़त।
A mother talking about what it takes to feed her child. That she has to place the smartphone with a cartoon video playing on her son’s chest, and he eats while lying down

Cultural Immersion

1
1
Agar hum ghar mein khana bana rahe hain aur madam ko phone aya ki yeh list bejo, toh hum khana chodenge aur list bejenge
Anganwadi workers on administrative burden

Rocket Learning

1
0
He is a kid. The more he goes out the better it is for his health. I take him to the fields...'What is this?'...He asks me questions about everything
A father talking about what's best for a child's health

Probex

I would like to join some other school, by doing the same work but moving to a better school. I would like to experience different kind of people and children
"How does a teacher want to grow? By moving to a bigger, better school and upgrading skills"

Key Education Foundation

I could also become a teacher trainer. If I go as a teacher trainer - there are changes or additions to the syllabus, I can learn that
"How does a teacher want to grow? By understanding child psychology and brain development"

Key Education Foundation

Come! I’ll teach you how to learn and play!
A child to her parents

Cultural Immersion

2
0
इतनी वाली, या इतनी वाली?
A father asking his 2 year old, which size cold drink bottle he would like using his palm as a measure.

Cultural Immersion

2
3
Parents need to value children’s emotions & listen to them, not subdue them
A homeopath who deals with young parents

Cultural Immersion

0
1
At 6 years of age the child becomes a tree from a plant.
A parent talking about how crucial the first 6 years of life are.

Cultural Immersion

3
2
Rushda Majeed's Insights at Childhood Workshop
Rushda Majeed's Insights at Childhood Workshop

Childhood Workshop

Bache ko yeh nhi pata chalna chahiye ki padana hai alag se, bus khelna hai unke saath usi se seekh lenge
Anganwadi workers on teaching environment

Rocket Learning

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