Happy and Smart Child Preschool
Quality early childhood education for children aged 3 to 5, with a graduation ceremony and a guaranteed place in Grade 1.
- Status
- Ongoing
- Period
- Since 2012
- Location
- Beira, Sofala
- Beneficiaries
- Children aged 3 to 5
- Funding
- Own funds
Context
Why this project?
The first years of life are decisive for a child's development. In Mozambique, however, access to early childhood education is still very limited, and in the poorest neighbourhoods of Beira many children start Grade 1 without ever having been in a classroom, with little contact with Portuguese and no school routine.
To respond to this reality, ANANDJIRA founded the "Happy and Smart Child" Community Preschool in the city of Beira in 2012. Today it is the heart of the Association's mission: to protect, educate and create opportunities for children, especially the most vulnerable.
We offer a safe and welcoming environment, with attentive support and a methodology focused on each child's all-round development. The children learn Portuguese and English, go on guided outings and, at the end of the cycle, take part in a graduation ceremony with a certificate and a guaranteed place in Grade 1.
By preparing children before primary school, the Preschool gives them a solid foundation for their first school years and brings families closer to their children's education.
Objectives
What we want to achieve
To give children aged 3 to 5, especially the most vulnerable, quality early childhood education in a safe and welcoming environment.
Specific objectives
- 01Provide quality early childhood education
With a methodology focused on each child's all-round development.
- 02Prepare children for Grade 1
At the end of the cycle, graduation with a certificate and a guaranteed place in Grade 1.
- 03Involve families in their children's schooling
What we do
Main activities
- Portuguese and English lessons
Children start learning both languages from an early age.
- Close support
A safe and welcoming environment, with attention to every child.
- Guided outings
Educational visits to learn outside the classroom.
- Graduation ceremony
At the end of the cycle, every child receives a certificate.
Expected impact
Changes we want to see in the communities
- 01Children ready for school
They reach Grade 1 with a foundation in language and social skills.
- 02Guaranteed place in Grade 1
Graduation opens the door to primary school.
Our own initiative
A project with our own funds
This initiative was started and is sustained with the association's and the community's own resources. With your support it can reach more children and families.
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