Shikshamitra envisions a society where economics is guided by the concept of sufficiency and wants are limited. All work – manual and intellectual – is given equal respect. Humans live in harmony with nature, and creativity and diversity are encouraged. In this society, universal love and tolerance are actively practiced. Working to create an alternative model, Shikshamitra believes that childhood education must be in tune with this larger vision of society. We run an open learning centre and education resource center in Kolkata and look forward to sharing with you.

January 13, 2011

Let School Begin with a Different Song



The theme of the 2011 SHIKSHAMITRA CALENDAR is Let school begin with a different song...

At Shikshamitra, we listen to a set of songs which might seem out of the ordinary as the morning prayer song. Appreciating these songs we create a unique world in Shikshamitra, where we think originally, draw, paint and write down however we are feeling. We have created this year's calendar as a tribute to the artists who inspire us every morning: Pratul Mukhopadhyay, Kabir Suman, Amar Pal and Anup Ghoshal. The children always sing along in their own style and often paint as they think about the songs. The artwork represents how these songs make us feel.

We hope you will enjoy the beautiful artwork and comments from the students.

Thanks for supporting our work to design education alternatives:
Calendars are Rs 85 each.
For those individuals and organizations who would like to help sell the calendar, we are offering a bulk rate of Rs 70 when 10 or more copies are purchased at one time.

Call us on 9830076919 (maura) or just stop in during regular working hours to buy your copy.

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