Building Partnerships for Stronger Foundations in Early Learning

Creating a Learning Ecosystem Together

Creating a Learning Ecosystem Together

At SEEDS, we believe that every child’s growth thrives when caregivers, educators, and communities come together. Over the past months, our team has worked closely with Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and parents to strengthen these partnerships — building a holistic learning environment both at the Anganwadi Centre and at home.

 

AWW Adopting SEEDS Practices

A significant shift has been seen in the way AWWs engage with children. By observing SEEDS Educators, many AWWs have now started integrating play-based learning, storytelling, and the use of Teaching Learning Materials (TLMs) into their daily sessions.

Over the last quarter, Anganwadi workers have actively adopted SEEDS learning approaches, turning everyday materials into meaningful teaching tools. They have created 84 Teaching-Learning Materials (TLMs) which has led to improved average attendance to 51.29%. To further enhance the learning experiences of children, the AWW led 24 Parent Learning Circles (PLCs) and conducted 338 community visits, strengthening parent and community engagement. These efforts highlight how AWWs are integrating new practices into their local contexts to make early learning more engaging and relevant for children.This process has empowered AWWs to lead sessions confidently and make learning joyful for every child.

 Parents as Learning Partners

To ensure that learning continues beyond the Anganwadi, SEEDS Educators organize Parent Learning Circles (PLC) every month. During these meet-ups:

• Parents learn about their child’s progress and ways to support learning at home.

• AWWs and Educators jointly discuss activities that can be done with simple household materials.

• Children often participate by showcasing their songs, stories, or creative work — creating a proud moment for parents.

Through PLCs, parents are now becoming active contributors to their children’s early education journey.

Shared Learning and Mutual Growth

This collaborative model between SEEDS Educators, AWWs, and parents is transforming Anganwadi Centres into vibrant spaces of exploration and growth.

• AWWs gain confidence and new skills.

• Parents feel more involved and aware of their child’s development.

• Children experience continuity — learning at school and at home in playful, supportive ways.

The Way Forward

As we move ahead, SEEDS aims to deepen these partnerships - encouraging more shared learning opportunities, village-level exhibitions, and community-led initiatives.Each step strengthens our vision of achieving universal access to early childhood care and education, fostering active engagement and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

By Sanchit

PM (SEEDS)