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For the early detection of disabilities
by pediatricians, rehabilitation specialists/workers and
researchers. This kit has been validated by Dr Santosh
Mittal, when he was the head of the Department of Pediatrics,
LNJP Hospital, New Delhi. |
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Designed specifically for young pre-scholars,
the Early Stimulation Kit features a hands-on learning
approach based on psychological learning principles, An
academically rich early childhood education program, it
helps children with learning problems and mental retardation
develop the skills they need in school, at a pace consistent
with their individual developmental readiness |
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Description of
the Kit: The kit comes in 2 versions, a larger
group size kit that can be used simultaneously by 10 children
in a learning center. Alternatively, the child kit can
be used by the individual child as a personal educational
aid. |
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Concepts taught:
The kit teaches motor skills, pre-academic skills,
cognitive skills, language development, etc. The Early
Stimulation Kit stresses exploration and experimentation
while incorporating broad-based learning experiences
that provide the foundation for academic success and
lifelong skills. Specifically, the Early Stimulation
Kit:
Includes literacy, and math components
Encourages thinking and problem-solving
Provides an environment to develop an appreciation and
joy of learning
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Scientific Validation:
The kit was tested for 10 years in Prabhat Special
School, New Delhi which is supported by the Ministry of
Social Justice and Empowerment, in 200 anganwadis in East
Delhi, in a project supported by UNICEF and it was used
in a pilot project in collaboration with another leading
NGO (Pratham) running a Balwadi program covering 500 blocks
in East Delhi. |
