The Panabaj school is entering the third year of the Reading for Life program. During the first two years, the Panabaj teachers and their Child Aid literacy trainer, Mildred Esquina focused on integrating reading and books into student’s everyday school experience. Teachers learned techniques for reading aloud to students, developing comprehension skills and showing students how to use non-fiction books to guide their own learning. 

Students watch attentively as Mildred labels books at the Panabaj school.

Books Make a Difference: Thanks to our supporters, Child Aid is able to provide books to the schools and communities where they are most needed and appreciated. Every day these books are making a real difference in the lives of Guatemalan teachers and students.

Marilena checks in with teachers as the work on their read aloud lesson plans.