We welcomed 2026 with a joyful picnic under the gentle winter sun. Children and teacher-learners came together to cook, share meals, sing, and celebrate. It was a simple yet powerful reminder that learning communities are built not just in classrooms, but around shared plates, laughter, and time spent together. This spirit of togetherness defined the year’s beginning.
The first week also carried a deep moment of reflection. On the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule, children watched Phule and engaged with her legacy as a pioneering educator. What followed was especially moving — students wrote heartfelt letters to Savitribai Phule, expressing gratitude, dreams, and their commitment to learning. These letters reflected how history, when taught with care, becomes personal and transformative.
As the month progressed, Dr. Vasu and Dr. Aditya from Jan Swasthya Abhiyan visited the centre for an in-depth conversation on health. Children asked curious, thoughtful questions and worked through common myths around the human body and illnesses, strengthening their understanding through dialogue rather than fear.
Daily news reading became a regular practice, helping students slowly build awareness of the world around them. Special English grammar classes were introduced to strengthen written expression, with teacher-learners participating alongside students — reinforcing the idea that learning is a shared journey.
To understand children’s learning curve better, we arranged for special assessment tests. Staying true to Jeevanshala’s philosophy, there were no marks or grades. Instead, teacher-learners held one-on-one conversations with each child during parent–teacher meetings, focusing on individual progress rather than comparison.
The month ended quietly, as children headed home for a well-deserved break – carrying with them not report cards, but reflections and confidence.
Mosamat Budhiya Shiksha Nirman Sangathan 