Project
Muddu, Children’s Play School
In June 2013, we opened the Muddu Play School for local children aged 2½ to 5.
Play-based learning
A dual-language school for local children
It is a dual-language program (Kannada, the local language of the state of Karnataka, and English), open to all, regardless of caste, social position or income.
We provide scholarships for children whose parents cannot afford to contribute towards tuition, funded by the dakshina of donors locally and abroad.
A place built for play
Room to learn, and room to play
We have built a beautiful building for the school, and have made and received donations of toys, puzzles and materials for play-based learning. We have also built a natural adventure playground for the little kids.
- A natural adventure playground built with tires and logs
- A sand pit for the little ones
- A turtle and fish pond
- Donated toys, puzzles and materials for play-based learning
The curriculum
A diversified curriculum
Muddu gives local children a diversified curriculum that builds on the traditional Indian education protocol.
Self-directed
Activities & play-time
We work to incorporate self-directed activities and play-time into every day.
Language & song
Chants & songs
We sing English, Kannada, and Sanskrit chants and songs together.
Nature
Life on the farm
The children spend time enjoying nature and animals on our 2½ acre farm.
Each April
Holiday summer camp
A free two-week holiday camp for children aged 5 to 17 at Muddu Play School, Bankikodla. Registration ₹100; places for 150 children. Dates are announced each year; ask us.
- Singing, drama, art and craft, spoken English, yoga, games, computer, Bharatanatyam and other dances
- Last day: a full day of fun, swimming, camping and shell craft at Om Beach
- Swimming at Gokarna main beach, 7:30–8:30 am; parents welcome
- To register: +91 80953 29129 · +91 97396 02489
Volunteers and donations welcome.