Reflections from facilitators, field notes from parents, and the research that shapes how we think about learning at Sparkling Mindz.
What happens when a child hurts someone, and the children around him respond with empathy instead of shame? A playground conflict became an unexpected…
Every time a high-stakes exam is compromised, it sends a clear message to millions of young people that the system you were asked to…
Children learn to respond to situations better when their emotional intelligence is developed. The first step is to develop self awareness and awareness of…
On a gloomy Monday afternoon, the facilitators at SM were busy preparing for their classes next day when T (a 5 year old pre-schooler)…
T is visibly upset, screaming and crying, sitting on her pink mat, “I want H to sit next to me not Ash!!!!!!!” Now both…
Sparkling Mindz makes you do things beyond your comfort zone; gently nudging and pushing you to grow. This one (as you must have guessed…
The 4 year olds were making a circle with all of the colourful chairs around them for their usual Monday circle time. They had…
What would you do if you ever felt like you weren’t part of a group, that you had no friends, that you felt like…
It was take home issue time for Cubs (4 to 5 year olds) today, just before they went home for the weekend. Children were…
At SM, the facilitators have something called an Inspirational Standup (ISU) every morning right before the classes commence. The purpose is to get inspired…