PROGRAMS
Vidya Vriksh Gurukul offers preschool and supplemental afterschool programs to support the children of the Kishan Nagar community in their growth and learning. Our Gurukul aims to:
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Provide skilled teachers and an accessible and comfortable physical space dedicated to studying and learning
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Inspire children to become lifelong learners and problem-solvers
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Help each child develop the necessary skills to earn a stable livelihood for themselves and their family.
Vidya Vriksh Gurukul will offer 4 different programs tailored to each age group.
The Preschool and Primary Afterschool programs will launch in 2023, and the other programs will launch in subsequent years.
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Preschool Program
(Ages 3-5 yrs)
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Inspires curiosity & excitement for learning through activity-based lessons which explore science & art themes.
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Teaches socio-emotional & physical skills required to enter a formal classroom environment.
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Introduces conversational Hindi, English & number sense.
Afterschool Middle School Program (Ages 10-13)
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Solidifies foundational skills in Hindi & English writing, reading & speaking and grasp of all arithmetic functions & basic algebra.
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Supports continued holistic (socio-emotional) development of child.
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Completion of a practical project to inspire curiousity and excitement. (Requires designing a solution to a problem.)
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Helps each child choose their future track (vocational or academic ) by Grade 8 and develops the skills required to achieve that goal.
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Afterschool Primary Program
(Ages 6-9 yrs)
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Continues inspiring curiosity and excitement for learning through a project-based curriculum.
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Builds foundational skills in Hindi & English and supports formal school math curriculum.
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Fosters physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development in each child.
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Teaches children testing skills for private school entrance exams as appropriate.
Evening High School Mentorship
& Tutoring Program (Ages 14-18)
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Provides individual tutoring to help all students finish Grade 12.
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Provides group coaching & individual mentoring to help each student plan their specific college or job path, including:
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Goal-Setting
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Tutoring to pass college entrance exam
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Support finding an apprenticeship for vocational students or job after college
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Completion of optional practical project to support the student’s future goals.
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