The objective of the initial education is to give 3 to 6 year old children a similar foundation, to prepare them for school and to teach them basics about healthy nutrition and hygiene.
The teachers are chosen by their communities. They participate in a training week in January in Yalve Sanga. The course is given separately for each people group, the Enhlet and the Nivacle. In this course, the material to be taught is first taught in theory and then consolidated by more hands-on sessions. The classes for the children start in the beginning of March. There is a retreat in May for all the teachers.
The participation of the mothers is very important. They accompany their children and participate in all the activities, they prepare a snack and help their children wash themselves and brush their teeth.