Educational toy kits distributed to hinterland, riverine nursery schools

The Education Ministry is distributing 500 educational toy kits to nursery schools in the Hinterland and Riverain regions for the new academic term.
These kits, designed to stimulate creativity and support cognitive and motor skills development, are already arriving at schools, with some institutions receiving multiple sets. Distribution began last week, and additional kits are currently in transit, expected to arrive in the coming days.
In a release on Friday, the Ministry said that this initiative is part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to improve the quality of early childhood education, ensuring that young learners across the country have access to hands-on, engaging materials that promote play-based learning.
The Ministry said that the kits, which align with the recently updated Nursery Curriculum, aim to provide students with a fun, interactive way to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and social interaction skills.
The nursery kits were procured with support from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), further underscoring the Government’s commitment to improving educational access and quality in every corner of the country, including the remote Hinterland and Riverain regions. These resources are an integral part of the broader educational reform, which emphasises play-based learning and the overall growth of young children.
In addition to the toy kits, the National Centre for Educational Resources Development (NCERD) has developed a similar set of educational tools, reinforcing the importance of play as a central element of early education.
Both teachers and students will benefit from these innovative resources, which encourage an engaging and dynamic learning environment.
Between October and December 2024, all nursery teachers in Government schools nationwide were trained in the Renewed Nursery Curriculum, marking a significant step towards creating a more effective and engaging educational experience for children across the country.