Bachpan Manao is an early childhood network of over 100+ organizations, schools and institutions working to raise the level of conversation around play for the sake of the young ones (0-8 years). As part of the team, I helped lead Masterclasses on different themes every month, designed the content for the website and social media, and designed the bi-weekly newsletter along with events every quarter.
Building a Network of early Childhood Organizations
When
2024
Role
Program Manager​
Organization
EkStep Foundation
Links
Website
Film
MasterClasses
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Designing play-based learning programs and knowledge-sharing communities for early childhood (ages 0–8)
Using human-centered design, I structured, tested, and compiled a 10-part life skills curriculum for 1500 children (aged 6-16 years) at the NGO Shaishav in rural Gujarat, India. Based on the W.H.O. life skills framework, the curriculum mapped human experiences as a self-discovery process, encouraging storytelling and tangible scenarios to arrive at solutions as a group. Various play-based methods, such as treasure hunts, role-playing, art-based exercises, and games, were used to help children build the muscles of essential life skills for everyday living.
Designing Life Skills Learning for Children
When
2018
Role
AIF Banyan Impact
Fellow
Organization
American India
Foundation
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