Marathi Shala

हसत खेळत मराठी शिका 

In affiliation with BMM - Bharti Vidyapeeth, Pune

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Marathi Shala of Kansas City  is an endeavor solely run by a group of devoted volunteers. The Shala was started in 2014. 

Since its inception, the primary objective of the Shala is to teach kids to speak, read and write in Marathi while introducing them to our rich Marathi cultural heritage. 

Kids from ages 5 years and up learn Marathi in a structured environment, while having fun. Classes are held on every Sunday on a weekly basis.   

For enrollment and additional information, email us at marathishala@mmkansascity.org.

Our TEACHERS

Curriculum OVERVIEW

Marathi Shala is affiliated with Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal (BMM) Marathi Shala. The BMM Marathi Shala curriculum was developed by BMM in association with Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. The curriculum is designed for NRI children. Students can appear for the BMM- Bharati Vidyapeeth exams whenever they are ready to progress to the next level. Certificates are provided by BMM/Bharati Vidyapeeth. Please note that these examinations are optional.

Students progress through a total of 6 levels in the program. The  level of each student is based on an initial assessment conducted by the Shala teachers when a student joins the program. If a student joins the program at age 5, he or she will join the शिशु गट and then advance through the rest of the 5 levels (Level 1 through Level 5) at their own pace.

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Students are encouraged to progress at their own pace and there is no pressure to achieve a certain level in a certain amount of time. The emphasis is on having fun, while learning Marathi! 

As a general rule of thumb, 60% of the cirriculum focuses on oral communication, while the remaining 40% focuses on reading-writing skills. This breakdown varies by each level. 

The curriculum also includes Marathi stories, Shlokas, poems, festival celebrations such as Diwali workshops, and introductions to prominent Maharashtrian figures such as Shri Shivaji Maharaj, Shri Ramdas Swami, and Sant Dnyaneshwar. 

Students get an opportunity to showcase their newly acquired language skills during the annual program.