Young People Are Disrupting the Model of Preschool Education in Guatemala….

And in the process, creating jobs for themselves! The long-held beliefs that it takes decades to build classrooms, train and send teachers to provide early childhood development opportunities for indigenous rural communities have been shattered.

This is a radical change: Literate women and some young men are being trained to open classrooms in their homes or wherever there is an available space for 2 hours a day. They are provided with curriculum, materials, a nutritional supplement, and training for $250 per child yearly.

This year, 2023, 55 previously unemployed young people have become the solution to a longstanding problem, disrupting the sad history of Mayans’ meager access to early child education and flunking out of the first grade. Over 600 kids ages 4, 5, and 6 are learning in small groups, using innovative activities. 95% are passing first grade and 80% staying through the 6th grade.

These dedicated men and women believe that all children in their communities deserve to have access to early child education, and there is no time to wait! If you are behind them in spirit, please help by sponsoring a teacher.

As of 2023, Magical Classroom has classrooms operating in the departments of Santa Rosa, Huehuetenango , Sololá and Quiché.
Our Approach In Guatemala

Do you want to engage long term in meaningful work?

We know that in our country, especially in rural areas, there is a great need for preschool education. We have an efficient and adapted methodology that we can implement in each community. We are prepared to continue expanding our program and supporting these communities with preschool education.

If you'd like to support us and contribute to the development of preschool education in Guatemala, please contact us!

Succes rate in the first grade




Innovaciones educativas

Our Activities

  • Innovaciones educativas

    Educational innovations

  • Rincones de aprendizaje

    Integration of learning corners

Activities children
  • 2 trainings per year

  • Supporting child nutrition