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Vandana is quick to learn new words

Vandana V Rere
Dear Abhay,

Three year old Vandana lives in a remote village in Maharashtra with her parents and two siblings. Her father works as a laborer on nearby farms. Their village faces severe water shortage for many months of the year and living conditions are very challenging for the family. Vandana’s parents have, however, decided to send all their children to school.

Vandana is one of the youngest children at the Education Centre for Tribal Children run by Aseema. Initially, she would cling to her older sister and refuse to interact with other children. Now that she has settled down in class, she comes to the Centre happily and greets everyone with her beautiful smile. Vandana works in a mixed-age group class through the Montessori approach. She likes observing the work done by older students and takes keen interest in activities of sensory development.

During song and rhyme time, Vandana sings sweetly and is quick to learn new words. She also likes craft activities, particularly those that involve colored papers. Vandana is small in stature and her teachers monitor her meals closely to ensure she gets enough nutrition. She is growing to be a bright and happy young girl.

Thank you, Abhay, for giving a child like Vandana the chance to continue her education!



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