Sitamarhi Anganwadi Education Transforms with Folk TLM Training

• Sitamarhi district is implementing Folk TLM training across 18 blocks to enhance Anganwadi education quality under the Aspirational Districts Program.
• Teacher Priyanka Priyadarshini, known for her clay and stone-based TLM in schools, is now training Anganwadi workers to create and use these materials from local resources.
• Blocks that have completed the training show positive results, including increased child engagement, improved attendance, and a more engaging learning environment.
• Folk TLM, made from local resources, is cost-effective and helps develop children's imagination, motor skills, and basic literacy through play-based learning.
• Priyanka Kumari (Priyadarshini) received an appreciation letter from the Child Development Project Office, Runnisaidpur, for her innovative contribution to early childhood education.

Why It Matters: Sitamarhi Anganwadis are adopting Folk TLM, led by Priyanka Priyadarshini, to make early education engaging and effective.