Children read books at a new kindergarten in Beiliang new district, Mar 7. The first public kindergarten for the new district, the resettlement area for previous Beiliang residents, opened on March 1. Once the largest shantytown area in China, Beiliang initiated a shantytown renovation project in 2013 and completed the project to a high standard. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Children gather at the science and technology experience hall set up in the kindergarten, Mar 1. The new kindergarten covers an area of some 4,000 square meters, with the venue for outdoor activities measuring 2,400 square meters. It has nine classes. Different activity rooms have been set up in the kindergarten including a science and technology experience hall, a mini kitchen and a dance room. [Photo/Baotou Evening News]