Education Made Simpler and Easier

  Book Review by Tabitha Makumi, Enabling Support Foundation Communications and PR, As holidays are gearing up, kids around the world await presents from donors, well-wishers, friends and relatives. For those who have started reading, a book is a great present. If you as the reader love a print on your shirt, think of the “Mandela’s shirt” and how the design/print found its way into people’s wardrobe all over the world. This early children’s book teaches of various colours and hues in design. How good are kids in telling the difference between maroon and yellow and would they be interested in a career in fashion designing when they are older? Authored by Edem Torkoonor, Designed by Nadine Kriel, Illustrated by Megan Andrews and Edited by Glynis Llyod, Baby First Family Photo is a great read for kids in Education 21. Get a free copy at Book Dash and join in on Enabling Support Foundation discussion at TES Global on kid’s ability to choose their school uniforms . Don't forget to don...

  By Tabitha Makumi, Enabling Support Foundation Communications and PR For writers, getting an award for work well done through creativity, engaging and thoughtful conversations especially during troubling times such as COVID 19 is a remarkable achievement. While schools have remained closed in areas where Enabling Support Foundation operates, Book Dash our partner has been providing early children’s books in support of equality in Education 21 . In partnership, Enabling Support Foundation has been creating book reviews on a New Library for children’s books. The South African charitable organization which provides early children’s book to millions of children in Africa has been on a front line of ensuring books are shared and read within Education 21. In the light of the Literacy Award won during the country's Nation Book Week, Enabling Support Foundation congratulates its partner, the children for reading and education leaders for supporting equality in education. Do...

Book Reviewed by Tabitha Makumi, Enabling Support Foundation Communications and PR. Coined with wit and great writing is A Fish and a Gift. Brilliant writing for early children’s reading, a Fish and a Gift takes the reader into the world of Yusuf and his father. “A Fish and a Gift” one might mull, what does that mean? Will Yusuf get a fish and a gift or is the fish the gift? Illustrated by Jesse Breytenbach, Authored by Liesel Jobson, and Designed by Andy Thesen, A Fish and a Gift is what kids in early reading should be reading to enhance their story telling, creative writing and wit. Get a free copy of A Fish and a Gift at Book Dash and join in on Enabling Support Foundation discussion on Tes Global on the role of creative books in early reading and teaching. Don't forget to donate to Enabling Support Foundation Fundraising Campaign to support equality in education across the globe.

Book Review By Tabitha Makumi, Enabling Support Foundation Communications and PR While schools remain closed in some parts of the world due to COVID 19 lock-down, children in early learning and those who are yet to start schooling can enjoy a great reading session. A Very Busy Day takes you the reader through the rigmaroles of moving from one place to another. How does one get there? As is the usual in the urban areas, there’s a lot of to be desired. With noise pollution on the high, toxic gas emissions, littering and what have you, A Very Busy Day can be bring up conversations on  how to safe guard the environment for the future generations. Authored by Chisanga Mukuka, Edited by Joey Kok, Designer Christian Mokuba and illustrated by El Marto, A Very Busy Day is not only entertaining for kids in early learning who love shopping but an eye opener for the people responsible of the transport sector to provide better means of transport with less gas emissions, less noise and simple pa...

  By Tabitha Makumi, Enabling Support Foundation Communications and PR. With school closure still in effect in most part of the world, Enabling Support Foundation (ESF) has been on a mission of ensuring kids in early learning get the best education now and when all schools re-open. Recently, the Foundation’s CEO attended a communications and educational “hackathon” which turned out to be not only successful but also effective for ESF. Created by a tech solutions social enterprise dubbed (Klugcode) with the intent to connect with educators at the event, the platform offered a meaningful platform for educators to connect and partner in education. “This was my first Hackathon, but I found it a most rewarding time,” shares Dr. Robert Zenhausern   With an academic background and a strong computer networking orientation, the CEO shares that, “I met people, exchanged ideas, and developed the seed on projects.” Enabling Support Foundation plans to use the education from the event lea...

Book Reviewed by Tabitha Makumi , Enabling Support Foundation Communications and PR.   What kind of dances are practiced in today’s schools? And how further have dancers been able to progress a career in dancing? Hopefully, schools at Enabling Support Foundation can foster talent in dance and musicals at an early age.   Welcome to the world of Phyllis Spira a Ballerina who has been dancing since she was four. The story of her career is told from the time she started dancing in South Africa, travelled the world, then came back to her home country with nothing but pride and honour in her dancing shoes.   Authored by Thea Nicole de Clerk, Illustrations by Samantha Cutler, Designed by Roberto Pita and Edited by Lisa- Treffry Goatley, The Dancers tales will inspire young artists in the music industry to chase their dreams.   If anything, it might also remind educators around the world and music lovers of the renowned song, “Diamond in the sole of their shoes,”...

By Tabitha Makumi, Enabling Support Foundation Communications and PR, Until schools re-open in January, parents will be playing the much needed role of teachers, a task they’ve been on since COVID 19 wrecked havoc in the education sector back in March 2020.   Shared by Enabling Support Foundation CEO and Founder, Dr. Robert Zenhausern is an educators manual into the arts of how the app Kusoma works.   “The original approach was called Look, Listen, Think.  The child looks at a word, the word is spoken, and the child thinks about the word no more than two to three seconds,” shares Dr. Robert.   In a previous article on Kusoma being the Answer during COVID 19 by the communications department at the foundation, the Kusoma approach has proven to be effective to reading than the traditional approach. In the recent past, parents have been taught how to utilize Kusoma via email and WhatsApp. Ideally, the approach has been successful to over 900...

By Tabitha Makumi, Enabling Support Foundation Communications and PR. In a world where art is treasure and artists are monuments of creativity and wonder, Enabling Support Foundation encourages children in early learning to seek their creative side and showcase their work at ESF’s Museum.  Think of a renowned artist such as Vincent Van Gogh , one of the most celebrated artists of all time and how his art has inspired millions of people, institutes of art and generations of young artists.  It’s in that spirit that Enabling Support Foundation calls on young artists to hone their skills at an early age, get inspired and explore the creative side.  Started for and by children, Enabling Support Foundation Museum accepts art from children in Kenya, Uganda, India and USA.  Use the highlighted link to submit children’s art to Enabling Support Foundation and follow the guidelines shared therein. Don't forget to donate to Enabling Support Foundation through...