Reflections from facilitators, field notes from parents, and the research that shapes how we think about learning at Sparkling Mindz.
The recent floods brought an unexpected visitor—a small crab, missing one of its pincers, who found its way to us. Before we knew, we…
‘Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la la la! No no, not Christmas but jolly because our preschoolers are in…
“The child is made of one hundred” – Loris Malaguzzi This Children’s Day our preschool children explored their 100. What does this 100 stand…
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…
T is visibly upset, screaming and crying, sitting on her pink mat, “I want H to sit next to me not Ash!!!!!!!” Now both…
The 4 to 5 year olds pretend played being doctor and nurse. It was G and P’s turn to be the doctor and nurse. P…
As part of their Independence day visit, our pre-schoolers expressed interest in knowing more about the freedom fighters. Considering their curiosity, they were taken…
It was take home issue time for Cubs (4 to 5 year olds) today, just before they went home for the weekend. Children were…