Reflections from facilitators, field notes from parents, and the research that shapes how we think about learning at Sparkling Mindz.
As part of our neighbourhood connect walks our 1.5-3 year olds went outdoors to a local park. At the park 20 months old Vivaan…
As part of our imagination hour we had set up shadow play space and materials for our 3-4 year olds. Children were excited to…
Can you imagine a child in kindergarten as an author of a story? Our children had been experimenting with visuals, words and sentences for…
Finally the TED–Ed talks are here! As promised they are uploaded on the TED–Ed‘s Youtube channel. It’s been a massive effort to get this done but I…
In our YTAP program, we work with children to enable them to be open up to new learning experiences. We find that it is a foundation for many different things and on…
What might the child be thinking while building tall towers?Perhaps it is the sense of achievement the child gets when he sees the blocks…
Play is always fun but how much of imaginary play is real or useful? Watch the young children at imaginary play for a few minutes…
As children we are natural Kinesthetic learners. As adults too, we may not realize it but many of us feel drained and are unable…
I often crave for new experiences. I do take out time to explore and experience new things. Whether it is trying my hands at…
It is intriguing how traditional classrooms are designed. The teacher seems to be the center of the universe. She can view everyone and all…