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The tutoring program to help children catch up with school work
This program started in September 2024, when we realized that many of the children who we had helped enroll in school, were quickly struggling. They were put into their age grade but as many had not attended any kind of pre-school before, and some were not starting in grade 1, they were completely lost at school. They were going to give up. Other kids teased them because they didn't know their numbers, letters or how to write or read.
So we hired a professionally trained primary teacher and assistant from Poncitlan, to come to San Pedro, three mornings a week. (Most of the children attend school in the afternoons - but some have never attended school so we are trying to help them catch up.)
This was a difficult decision for us to make because of the cost, but we felt it was something that was essential to help these children. Around 20 children are receiving help from this program.
Because the children needed a quiet space to study, in 2025 we finished the area above the kitchen to provide a shaded area (away from the other children that come for food and activities in the main dining area). This work was not budgeted for but we felt it was the best solution to creating a quiet space for this important program.
The children also need their own workbooks which we hope to purchase in January 2026. They are expensive but these books will allow them to progress at their own speed and receive help where they need it from the teachers. Paper, lined books, pencils, pens, coloring pencils are always needed.
If you wish to help, just contact us!
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