Jadui Pitara & Balvatika | Meridian School | Madhapur

"Play is really the work of childhood. Children get only one childhood; so, let’s make it memorable."
To support this idea, Meridian School, Madhapur, hosted a Workshop on CBSE Initiatives on NCF-FS, "Jadui Pitara" and "Balvatika" which ignited a transformative wave in education uniting 150 schools and over 350 passionate educators. The event wasn't just a gathering but a revolution showcasing the boundless potential of innovative teaching and setting new standards to enhance early childhood education.
It was a grand tapestry of excitement and pride to have our charismatic and compassionate Founder, Ms. Renuka Butta together with the pioneering and passionate President of Meridian Group of Schools, Ms. Lalitha Naidu to initiate the event! Their presence was more than just physical; it was an embodiment of the school's spirit, a living testament to the power of vision and perseverance.
"The event featured Ms. V. Aruna: In charge of C.O.E. CBSE, Vijayawada along with two Resource Persons, Dr. T. Lalitha Kumari: Distinguished Educator and Trainer and Ms. Shilpi Dhar: Expert in Early Childhood Education.
The highlights were:
Jadui Pitara: Launched as an interactive toolkit with storybooks, puppets, and educational toys for cognitive and social development.
Balvatika: Focused on creating stimulating, child-friendly learning environments.
Integration Strategies: Practical examples and hands-on learning activities.
Interactive sessions allowed participants to try out the Jadui Pitara materials and discuss implementation strategies. There was also an online dial-in session from NCERT where the facilitators showcased the novelty of ejadui pitara app. "It was a celebration of creativity and innovation, demonstrating how digital tools can transform teaching and empower educators to establish new benchmarks for educational excellence."
Attendees received guides and resource materials to incorporate these concepts into their teaching practices. The workshop concluded with a reflective session led by Principal, a visionary and a dynamic leader, Ms. Karanam Bhavani, expressing gratitude to the distinguished guests, resource persons and participants.
The event was an overwhelming success, providing educators with cutting-edge tools and strategies. Teachers are excited to implement these insights, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating educational environment for children because it’s believed that "You can teach a student a lesson for a day, but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives!"
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