A Language of Kindness: Transforming Jyoti’s School Experience

Jyoti’s journey to embracing education was not an easy one. At first, the very thought of school would bring her to tears. Every morning, her father would accompany her to the school gates, only to watch his daughter dissolve into sobs as soon as they arrived.

The turning point came when Jyoti’s class teacher noticed this pattern. With a keen eye and a compassionate heart, the teacher realized that Jyoti’s tears stemmed from a deep-seated fear of the school environment and its authority figures.

Determined to help, the teacher took a gentle approach. She began speaking to Jyoti in her mother tongue, her words soft and encouraging. The classroom became a space for friendship rather than fear as the teacher took time to learn about Jyoti’s interests, her favorite games, and her family life.

This personalized attention worked wonders. Gradually, Jyoti’s fear began to dissipate. The school that once seemed so daunting now felt welcoming. Jyoti started attending regularly, her enthusiasm for learning growing with each passing day.

The transformation was remarkable. Jyoti, who once shied away from school, now thrived in her studies. She developed a love for reading and tackled math problems with growing confidence. Perhaps most impressively, Jyoti began to grasp English, mastering small words in reading, writing, and speaking.