In a bid to keep young students engaged during the summer break, the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab, has introduced special summer vacation workbooks for children from pre-primary to Class V in government schools.
Under the initiative, SCERT has directed District Education Officers (Elementary) to ensure that every student receives printed copies of the workbooks before the holidays.
The department has also made the material available digitally on the Punjab Edu-Care app in Punjabi and English, allowing parents and teachers to access the content online. Officials said the digital version would help students in areas where printed copies may take time to reach.
According to an official communication issued on May 22, the workbooks aim to support the “holistic development” of children and make learning more activity-based and enjoyable during the vacations.
Besides subject-based exercises, the material includes handwriting practice, drawing activities, creative tasks and project work to encourage learning beyond textbooks.
Officials said the workbooks cover all major subjects for pre-primary and primary classes. The material is aimed at helping students revise concepts learnt during the academic session while staying connected with studies during the long summer break.
School heads have been instructed to ensure that every child receives the material. Inspection teams visiting schools will also review its availability and use.
Officials said the initiative would help reduce the learning gap often seen after long vacations, especially among younger students.
