The children involved in the SPARK project attended a full-day class at Don Bosco Nivas on February 17, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eleven kids had been in session. An energizer was used to set up the environment for the session at the beginning.
The intern delivered basic Malayalam lessons to a group of kids, teaching them how to recognise letters and learn words. For the other group of kids, “My body parts” was the main subject of English instruction. The children were taught about body parts through visual aids. To improve learning and ensure that they were retained in the groups, printouts were taken and distributed to them. Children received copywriting instruction in Malayalam. The afternoon session included physical activities in addition to memory and concentration exercises. Each task had to be finished in groups, and both individual and group participation earned points. At the conclusion of the session, the children on the team that won received individual munchies as a token of recognition for their performance, while the other kids received chocolates. Children left for their homes by 4 p.m.
SPARK is an initiative to reinforce the academic and non-academic competencies of deprived, vulnerable, and semi-orphan children living in our operational areas. The project focuses on a holistic development model offering year-round academic preparation and supplementary education.