Our Solution
We Create Classrooms That Work
Child Aid’s innovative literacy programs focus on transforming how reading and literacy are taught in Guatemalan classrooms. We support systemic change that benefits children for generations, and we do this by giving teachers the training, support and resources they need.
In Child Aid classrooms, books fill colorful reading corners. Teachers lead read-aloud sessions, ask questions and use techniques that help all students learn. Kids raise their hands, read out loud, participate and share ideas. Children become independent and confident learners.
How We Do It
Training Teachers
In hands-on workshops, teachers learn new strategies and techniques that make classrooms more interactive and equip students with foundational comprehension and critical thinking skills.
One-On-One Coaching
Literacy trainers visit teachers in their classrooms to guide and support them as they gain skills and confidence and integrate new techniques into their teaching.
Providing Books
We give teachers colorful, engaging children’s books they can use for classroom activities and literacy instruction. These books excite students and help develop a habit and love of reading.
Nurturing A Culture of Reading
Child Aid literacy trainers work with teachers and principals to promote reading activities and make books more accessible to students. We help schools cultivate a reading culture that encourages students to become lifetime learners.
“We’ve seen real change in the children around participation. When we use our imaginations in the classroom, the kids don’t forget those experiences.”
Thomás Bocel Quisquina
Grade Five/Six Teacher, Xesiguan
PROGRAM DETAILS
Over the three-year literacy program a teacher receives:
