Reflections from facilitators, field notes from parents, and the research that shapes how we think about learning at Sparkling Mindz.
A level 3 Young Achievers Academy Class. A game is laid out and a discussion ensues just prior to it. N is a 12…
The word ‘education’ arouses a lot of emotions and feelings within all of us. To some, it is ‘bookish’ knowledge while to some, it…
On a bright sunny day, the Falcons (11, 12 and 13 year olds) and 2 facilitators headed out on an explore mission to a…
It is just before the discussions on the upcoming Sports Day, children are all excited and getting geared up for their drill practises. The…
Bravery – a word often used to describe something heroic; saving a life, sacrificing for someone else, catching a wild animal… What comes to your…
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)…
In yet another 10 year old child’s case: his prompt was “a perfect evening”. Sharing his visualization. “I’ve been struggling to watch a particular…
“Happy Independence day!!”, screamed the Joeys, our 5 to 6 year olds, as they excitedly held up their flags on the screen right after…
As the pups and calves discovered more about our country India and learnt about its special day and coming together to celebrate it as…