AASOKA Wizkids: A New Era of Early Education in South Africa

New Delhi , 06th September 2024: AASOKA Wizkids, an innovative new educational kit designed exclusively for South Africa, is revolutionizing early childhood education. This comprehensive resource, developed by AASOKA, a leading innovator in the field, offers a unique blend of literacy, numeracy, and computational thinking activities.

AASOKA Wizkids is not only setting a new standard for foundational education but is also creating a global impact by ensuring that every child has access to an innovative, engaging, and future-ready education. The kit is designed to foster a love of learning and equip young minds with essential 21st-century skills. With hands-on activities, interactive robot, and focus on foundational learning, AASOKA Wizkids aims to provide South African educators with a valuable tool for nurturing young minds.

The AASOKA Wizkids kit is packed with a variety of resources, including storybooks, rhyme books, flashcards, and a versatile robot designed to enhance numeracy skills and make computational thinking interactive and enjoyable. These materials are carefully selected to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and a love for learning. Along with these resources, AASOKA Wizkids app and a learning management system are also made available to the school. AASOKA also provides training to the teachers for efficient use of the Wizkids kit in the classroom.

“We are thrilled to introduce AASOKA Wizkids’ innovative approach to early education in South Africa, where we aim to revolutionize how young minds engage with learning. Our goal is to equip young learners not only with the skills necessary for success in this day and age but also with a lifelong love for learning that will drive their curiosity and ambition,” said Ms. Monica Malhotra Kandhari, MD, AASOKA. “By integrating robotics and toy-based pedagogy, we’re fostering an environment where critical thinking and creativity thrive, ensuring that children are not just prepared for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow but are also inspired to become the innovators and leaders of the future.”

One of the standout features of the AASOKA Wizkids kit is the inclusion of the AASOKA Robot to enhance learning outcomes. This robot uses screenless, button-based coding, allowing young learners to engage in hands-on, toy-based learning that is both intuitive and effective. Through projects like programming, children can explore coding and computational concepts in a way that encourages creativity and cognitive development. This innovative approach not only supports academic growth but also fosters a love for learning by making education a fun and interactive experience.

The core objective of AASOKA Wizkids is to revolutionize and provide high-quality early childhood education by equipping young learners with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly digital world. By combining innovative technology with engaging activities, it promotes critical thinking, creativity, and a deep understanding of numeracy and literacy, all of which are foundational to future academic success. The integration of these technologies into the curriculum makes learning more dynamic and offers children the opportunity to engage with complex concepts in a playful and enjoyable way.