ALMA

At the outset we would like to introduce ourselves as the Main Franchisee for ALMA – Abacus Learning Mental Arithmetic - a tried and tested process of knowledge transmission in the faculty of arithmetic.

Stepping Stones (SSI) - A delightfully and daringly different experience of learning and sharing- where learning is a way of life!
Stepping Stones will host ALMA sessions at their new campus in HSR Layout.

ALMA has actually evolved by a pool of trained professionals passionate about Abacus with a mission to share this knowledge with children and make arithmetic more fun. As they say, "Share a rupee and both still have a rupee, share an idea and both have two ideas". Vaidehi M Shanker has been committed and passionate about the teaching profession despite tight schedules as a banker. Vaidehi born and brought up in Mumbai, and having stayed in Dubai, brings with her a vast and varied experience of Mumbai & Dubai. With over a decade of teaching experience, being with kids is second skin to her and hence makes her very accessible and the most wanted by the children.

The Objectives of ALMA-SSI:

Every member at ALMA-SSI is committed to the following mission:

For the children:

1. To make arithmetic more fun.
2. To improve efficacy in handling numbers.

For the parents:

1. To make knowledge sharing more affordable to all.
2. To arm the child with abilities to face life analytically.

For the teacher's fraternity & the society at large:

1. To imbibe a sense of discipline amongst students
2. To have an overall rounded personality having empathy for all and respect for teachers.

Current Situation:
In a world that is increasingly being driven by numbers, it is only imperative that children be armed to handle and tackle numbers effectively. Each child is blessed with intelligence that is vast and varied. Some children are skilled in Alphabets, some relish Numbers and some excel in Zoology. It is for us to take every corrective step to ensure their future and contribute to the society from which we are continuously withdrawing and reaping. Quote, ?We believe that we have inherited the earth from our ancestors, little do we realize that we have actually borrowed it from our children.? Today?s children are under tremendous pressure of competition, of peer pressure, of parental pressure, and we are already seeing its effect on the society at large. It is high time that we make learning fun and make the children want to come rather than, ?Sonny, You are getting late for school, Hurry Up.? – Almost an omnipotent phrase for today.

We at ALMA-SSI have analyzed the problems into three categories and have addressed each of these issues.

Problems of Children:

• PRESSURE ON CHILDREN TO PERFORM
• LEADING TO PHOBIA FOR LEARNING ESPECIALLY MATHS
• LACK OF ABILITY TO CONCENTRATE
• INABILITY TO FOCUS
• PEER PRESSURE
• AVERSE TO NUMBERS & CALCULATIONS
• ALL THIS CONTRIBUTE TO LOW/SLOW PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT AND LOW SELF ESTEEM & SELF CONFIDENCE
• FEAR OF FAILURE

Problems of Parents:

• PARENTS FEEL CHILDREN NOT PERFORMING TO POTENTIAL
• PROBLEMS OF SECURING ADMISSION IN LEADING INSTITUTIONS
• FORCE RAT RACE ON CHILDREN TO AVOID HEAVY CAPITATION FEES
• FEAR OF FAILURE OF CHILD
• PEER/NEIGHBOURS PRESSURE

Problems of Teachers:

• STUDENTS DO NOT PAY ATTENTION
• LARGE NUMBERS OF STUDENTS AT VARYING LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE ASSIMILATION
• STUDENTS UNABLE TO EXPRESS
• LESS THAN ANTICIPATED RESULTS

Implications:
PLEASE STOP!!! STOP FOR A MOMENT AND SEE WHERE WE ARE HEADING!!
QUALITY TIME WITH CHILDREN IS NO MORE A LUXURY IT HAS BECOME A NECESSITY.
IT IS TIME TO SOW

• GOOD HABITS
• GOOD KNOWLEDGE

A LITTLE LATER MAY BE JUST TOO LATE.

Need:
Hence there is a strong and inherent need for a process of knowledge transmission that is:

• FUN
• AFFORDABLE
• MAKING CHILDREN WANT TO COME & LEARN
• GENERATE EMPATHY

The Solution:
ALMA-SSI addresses all the issues and more, ask an ALMA-SSI student or parent or call for a demonstration.

Questions!! Questions!! and Questions:

If you still have some questions, check out the Frequently Asked Questions about ALMA.

Phones: 9880255559, 9448114429, (080)-25430902

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