Reflections from facilitators, field notes from parents, and the research that shapes how we think about learning at Sparkling Mindz.
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,…
One of the biggest crises of our times is the inability to see another’s perspective, see the other as human, in fact. So, in…
In May, children at SM had created the first edition of SM Times, our student-led newsletter. The process of creating these newsletters was challenging…
What are PFCs, you may ask. Perhaps if I say PTA (Parent- Teacher Association meetings), it might click? Here at SM, our PTAs are…
The 4 year olds were making a circle with all of the colourful chairs around them for their usual Monday circle time. They had…
At SM, the facilitators have something called an Inspirational Standup (ISU) every morning right before the classes commence. The purpose is to get inspired…
I was having a conversation with children today on putting effort and how it’s not easy, yet we do it. We reflected on it…
“OWH!” cried out Sid, and he looked at me.I kept quiet to see how this situation would progress or get resolved. After a few…
It’s Poetic Soiree time of the year again and the preschoolers are busy practising their poems. The two 4 year olds in Cubs class…