This adorable little girl is a student at one of the 165 preschools that ANERA (American Near East Refugee Aid) has rebuilt/refurbished in the West Bank and Gaza. ANERA has introduced new creative ways for 600 teachers to teach 30,000 children who attend schools in Palestine. The new framework developed by ANERA, the Ministry of Education and others nationally and internationally concerned about education involves a creative approach to learning, just as we would see in most American preschools. Instead of passively playing music in the background, children and teachers play a variety of instruments, incorporating dance, drama and art. Play time is very important part of development for children in this age group, and so many social skills revolve around playtime. At first the children didn't know what to do with the various games that were provided to them, therefore they mixed up all the playing pieces. With time and effort, they learned to keep the games together and how to enjoy them. We take things like this for granted. These children live in horrific living conditions, but I am grateful to ANERA for providing them with education in a happy setting.
"ANERA’s ECD program is built on a comprehensive and holistic vision to provide the best learning environment for children in safe and colorful settings with child-appropriate learning materials and furnishings, sanitary facilities and playgrounds."
You can read more about the wonderful work that ANERA does for refugees in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan here: www.anera.org They also have Facebook and Instagram pages.
"840 Feisty and Sweet"
acrylic - 12x12 in
http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/840-feisty-and-sweet/557036
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