{"id":67919,"date":"2026-04-17T16:26:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/queen-masenate-gifts-teaching-aids-to-25-preschools"},"modified":"2026-04-17T17:14:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:14:51","slug":"queen-masenate-gifts-teaching-aids-to-25-preschools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/queen-masenate-gifts-teaching-aids-to-25-preschools","title":{"rendered":"Queen \u2018Masenate Gifts Teaching Aids to 25 Preschools"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Her Majesty Queen \u2018Masenate Mohato Seeiso has donated teaching aids and toys to 25 preschools in Lesotho, aiming to enhance Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD). In her speech, she emphasized the importance of investing in children&#8217;s creativity and education, urging a commitment to quality education for all children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span>In an endeavour to improve Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD), Her Majesty Queen \u2018Masenate Mohato Seeiso handed over teaching aids and toys to 25 preschools from Botha-Bothe, Leribe, Maseru and Mafeteng.<\/p>\n<p>In her remarks, Her Majesty Queen \u2018Masenate Mohato Seeiso stated that this gesture is an investment in the minds of children and their creativity.<\/p>\n<p>To the donors, she indicated that their dedication to improving ECCD aligns closely with the priority of the Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n<p>She commended the donors and stated that play is not just recreation but a tool through which social and emotional skills are developed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us reaffirm our commitment to the children, let us ensure that every child has access to quality education and prepare them for a bright future.<\/p>\n<p>She appreciated sponsors for their unwavering support towards communities.<\/p>\n<p>Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) has been a focal point for improving educational outcomes in Lesotho. The government, alongside various stakeholders, has recognized the critical role of early education in shaping children&#8217;s futures. Initiatives like these donations from Queen \u2018Masenate aim to bolster resources available to preschools, ensuring that children receive a solid foundation for their learning journey. Such efforts reflect a broader commitment to enhancing educational standards and accessibility in the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Lesotho<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know Her Majesty Queen \u2018Masenate Mohato Seeiso has donated teaching aids and toys to 25 preschools in Lesotho, aiming to enhance Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD). 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