NSU Florida donates books, supplies to early childhood centres in SVG

A large number of books and other supplies, including educational toys, were donated to certain Early Childhood Education schools on the island of St. Vincent.

The supplies, for children ages 3-5 years and intended to strengthen literacy, were donated by the Kappa Delta Pi International Honour Society in Education (Omega Theta Chapter), from Nova South University (NSU), Florida on February 28, and March 2, during Literacy Week, a release issued on behalf of the donors states.

Representative for the group, Vincentian Dr. Sandra Trotman, explained that she travelled to her homeland to donate to three early childhood centres initially- VINSAVE, Elisabeth Browne Early Childhood Center and Michelle Early Childhood Center.

“Because we had so many different books and at so many different levels, we were able to donate 40 additional books to the Richland Park Seventh Day Adventist Primary School.” Dr. Trotman said. Additionally, she had the opportunity to visit the Methodist daycare and pre-school in Mesopotamia, in order to provide future assistance.

During the visits the teachers were asked to read to the children and the children’s interactions were observed. “Our follow up would be that they continue to read to the children and that they would send us the children’s feedback, whether it’s a picture, a drawing or being interviewed- they would let us know how they are progressing.” Dr. Trotman said.