Report on the Reading and Writing Tent for Children

The tent was held in Zzana village on Entebbe Road.

It was held on Saturday December 20, 2025.

It started at 10:00 am in the compound of the Village local council chairperson.

They were 13 learners from different classes; beginning from baby to those in form 3. (3 – 15 years)

We had three facilitators to help.

As stipulated in the agenda, Learners were welcomed to the venue since most of them were from the neighborhood. (Ms. Annette)

One of the learners said a prayer and introductions began.

The learners shared their names, class and school.

The facilitators also told the learners their names and where they work.

Ms. Annette informed the learners why developing a reading habit is important for both exceling in school and being able to survive in the world as a literate person. She asked the learners to share any information they had about reading and its advantages. Two learners shared and informed the group that they were able to read sign posts on the roads and items in the supermarket.

She introduced the day’s activity with proper instructions.

The first activity was a Read Aloud by Ms. Annette

1. A Read Aloud by the facilitator
2. Choose an activity; Art or Write a story

• Draw the cover of why developing a reading habit is important
• What a story of your choice
• Write another ending of the story that has been read

The exercise started with the distribution of stationery and pupils were working on their chosen activity. They were given 30 minutes to accomplish the activity.

There was also an activity about spelling of words. This involved getting small words from a given big word.

This was so interesting because some children created words that had no meaning and for others no one had ever heard of them. This session was so argumentative as pupils were convincing others that their words were correct. The dictionary had to be close by.

The young ones were busy coloring some pictures that they were given.

The other activity for the starting and ending of the story differently was another interesting task.

The rain disrupted the remaining activity but this did not stop us from continuing in the seating room of the chairperson.

We would hear Learners enjoying what they are doing.

It was about “my starting or ending would be the best.”

Those that had presentations to make, that was the time.

Everything was done including the awarding of the spelling certificate to the best speller.

The activity ended with a snack for all and the participants and facilitators.

We would like to thank the Rotary eClub of the State of Jefferson for all that they helped the Ugandan children to achieve.

Annette Kiberu
Director Tandi Reading Club