The tenth day of Dussehra is referred to by various names and celebrated in various ways all over the country. In South India, it is called Vijayadasami, and Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of learning, knowledge and the arts is worshipped on this day. Many parents whose kids are ready choose this day to admit them into preschool.
If your child is 3-4 years old, you might be considering this day as an auspicious one for their schooling journey to begin. And, why not! In Kerala this tradition has transcended religion and children from different faiths have also specifically joined school on Vijayadasami.
Get an early start
By joining your little one at school for the first time during Vijayadasami, they start attending before the school year officially starts. But it also means they get that much more time to get used to the environment and become comfortable with school. So, even if your child isn’t ready for school, this is a good time to put them in preschool where they will learn to socialize and become more independent.
Forming a bond
Since Vijayadasami is considered such an important day for learning and education, many parents will have their kids join preschool or playschool on this day. This means that your child will not be alone. All these kids who join at the same time will have each other, and build and grow friendships. Not only that, you will find a support system through the parents of these kids.
Keeping traditions alive
There is a beauty in keeping certain traditions alive and passing it down to our children. There is something special about starting your child’s educational journey on a day dedicated to the Goddess of learning and allowing them to write their first alphabet or learn their first song on this day. It creates a connection to our past and there is a level of involvement and commitment from you, the parent, and the child.
If you feel your child is ready for preschool or playschool, consider Vijayadasami as a great day to begin their education, and set them on a road to success in whatever they learn and do.