Enhancing Early Childhood Learning using Image Processing for Sinhala Medium Education

The study aims to develop a mobile application for young children to learn Sinhala letters, shapes, colors, and storytelling incorporating machine learning models to evaluate and enhance educational activities. With the rise of online education during the COVID-19 pandemic, the familiarity of children with mobile devices provides an opportunity to create an engaging and educational experience. The application will teach Sinhala letters using object images, allowing children to upload their own images for feedback. It also includes a feature for children to practice writing letters and analyze their progress. Also, the application introduces colors and shapes in Sinhala, encouraging children to draw and track their improvement. Additionally, the application aims to generate stories in Sinhala to improve children's creativity and thinking knowledge. This research addresses a critical gap in existing Sinhala learning applications by integrating machine learning for activity assessment, promising to significantly impact and improve early language education for children.