Reflections from facilitators, field notes from parents, and the research that shapes how we think about learning at Sparkling Mindz.
When we think about painting with liquid paint, our thoughts normally go into paint brush, water, a palette with colors we need to create…
SM’s holistic approach to learning and life cannot be complete without our parents. But what is the role of parents at Sparkling Mindz? How do…
We at Sparkling Mindz handle children’s issues in different ways. One way is to model their behavior back to them, asking them to reflect,…
“Hurray! It’s our Sports Day!”, screamed the children and facilitators alike. To us at SM, sports day is a celebration. Celebrate what, you may…
It is just before the discussions on the upcoming Sports Day, children are all excited and getting geared up for their drill practises. The…
Times have been unpredictable, with the COVID-19 spreading, driving the world to take refuge in a dark shell of uncertainty. First, the schools were…
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)…
For a very long time I only thought the world was doomed (in an environmental way, and maybe some other ways) but I only…
Our theme for this new academic year is ‘Being Change Makers’ and all of us facilitators are busy setting up for the year, making…
T is visibly upset, screaming and crying, sitting on her pink mat, “I want H to sit next to me not Ash!!!!!!!” Now both…