Pre-School in Kanyawara Village
Going to preschool has a positive effect on developing learning abilities and impacting further education.
Preschool programs have been found to be associated with better school achievement, lower rates of grade retention and special education placement, and are likely to have effects on school completion. Some children need special attention in school, and preschool programs may play an important role in preparing them to benefit from formal school settings.
In summary, preschool education has major long term benefits and implications for success in adult life, and has been demonstrated to be cost effective financially and socially.
We support a preschool in Kanyawara village, by paying two teachers' (Margaret and Beatrice's) salary and providing breakfast for more than 50 children. This preschool was set up withhelp of Lynne Isbell (UC Davis) on initiative of Margaret Kabagenyi.
The preschool operates every school day from 8 AM till 12 PM. The age ranges from 3 to 6 years. Since September 2006 (thanks to Anna and Yvonne, from the Netherlands), the preschool has a second room, and the children are divided into 2 age classes.
They have two teachers that follow a well organized program, including reading, writing, calculating, and English.
Of course, they also play!
Right: Children also have fun playing, as they are here with colorful balloons and a tire swing (click to enlarge).