Colour books in govt school libraries make learning fun

Ranchi: The students of classes I to V studying in city government schools will now have the facility to spend time in a library (Room to Read) stocked with varieties of literature designed to enhance their learning skills.
In an effort to develop an interest in learning, Room to Read, a trust, has initiated the reading campaign in two districts of Jharkhand, including Ranchi and Bokaro, and will provide all the materials for the library. For this, the trust has selected 30 schools from Ranchi and 20 schools from Bokaro. In Ranchi, the inauguration process of the library began on September 9 and it was inaugurated in Government Middle School, Kantatoli, on Tuesday.
Talking to TOI, Kamal Mishra, programme associate of Room to Read, said, “Early learners require the formation of a learning habit. They should be encouraged to learn and be self-directed students. For this, it is necessary to cultivate their interest. For this reason, we have created engaging books and study materials for children which do not have much text but more illustrations to make it easier for them to comprehend. They will also be permitted to take the book home.”
Room to Read is a trust which focuses on girls’ education and children’s literacy in Asia and Africa since 2000. It collaborates with the government and other partner groups to provide equitable and robust education systems that reach the most vulnerable children and enhance learning environments and resources. The books are offered to students in several colours to make them more engaging and attract their attention. The colour-coded books with stories, poems and other concepts containing green, red, orange, white, blue and yellow are designed for young learners based on their capacity for learning accordingly their progress stage.
Betul Sudhram, principal of Government Middle School, Kantatoli, said, “The diverse colours of the books captivate the pupils and the increased number of illustrations will make it easier for them to comprehend the content. The colour-coded books are created with the pupils’ learning levels and development in mind.”