For Jagpreet Kaur, learning does not end when the school day is over. A mother from Kheri Ram Nagar village in Haryana’s Kurukshetra district, she sees education continuing at home every day through her seven-year-old son, Vihaan.

When Vihaan returns from school, he eagerly shares what he learnt during the day through stories, poems, songs and conversations. What stands out to Jagpreet is not just what he learns, but the enthusiasm with which he brings that learning home. School lessons often become part of family conversations, role-playing activities and moments of discovery shared together.

“When he comes back from school, he tells me the poems, stories and activities he learnt that day. He asks me questions, answers mine confidently, and even teaches me things I don’t know. It feels like the classroom comes home with him every day,” says Jagpreet.

As a parent, she sees a significant difference between the education children receive today and her own experience growing up. She recalls that learning was largely limited to writing and memorisation, whereas classrooms today are far more interactive. Through the NIPUN Bharat Mission, children are developing Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) skills using teaching-learning materials and activity-based approaches that include stories, songs, games, puzzles and other engaging activities.

Jagpreet has also observed how technology has become a part of children’s learning journeys. Teachers regularly share stories, questions and homework through WhatsApp, allowing parents to stay involved in classroom learning. These interactions often encourage learning beyond school hours and create opportunities for parents and children to engage with educational content together. When her son encounters something unfamiliar, Jagpreet uses digital tools like Google and YouTube to help him understand it better, while also learning new things herself.

At home, Vihaan often recreates classroom experiences and shares what he learned during the day. These moments have helped strengthen the connection between school and home, making learning a shared experience for the family.

For Jagpreet, a parent’s role goes beyond ensuring that a child attends school or completes homework. She believes children benefit when parents take an active interest in their learning by listening to them, asking about their day and participating in conversations about what they are learning.

Since the introduction of NIPUN Bharat, I have seen children learning in a much more engaging way. They come home excited to share what they have learnt. Parents should encourage these conversations and support their children because learning continues at home too,” says Jagpreet.

Jagpreet’s story highlights how learning can extend beyond the classroom when schools, parents and children remain connected. Through everyday conversations, digital engagement and a child’s eagerness to share new knowledge, learning becomes a part of family life and creates opportunities for children to grow with confidence and curiosity.