Events are not just a place to show an output. For us at Sparkling Mindz, events are spaces where the community comes together to experience the living, breathing system that we are, together. Events portray the journey and process children have gone through to reach where they have reached, with their discoveries. 

On the 10th, we celebrated our 77th Independence Day where both Preschool and School performed their own versions of their exploration of their identities as Indians. The day started with a panel discussion with a few changemakers from across India who play key roles in the education sector.

While the Preschool children showcased their journey towards their understanding of freedom and how they are experiencing it, school children explored their exploration of the India that used to be, and the India that we know now (split into the Ancient, Medieval, and Modern eras of India).

Who is the India that we know of? 
How did India become what we know of today?
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Here is the snippet of the event.

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What do you think India was and is? Share in the comments.

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What kind of choices do you need to make so that you can continue on that path of freedom and abundance?

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​Identity formation and exploration are key elements in the development of anything and anybody; whether it is a child, a new entrepreneurial journey, or a nation. 

With the Independence Day of India approaching on the 15th of August, at Sparkling Mindz Global, children have been exploring the identity of India and how India has reached where she is at right now. In this adventure, they have journeyed through the ancient, medieval, and modern India, discovering and building on their own identities as Indians in the process. They are representing this journey of India as three different eras - Ancient, Medieval, Modern. 

​Their questions are, 'Do we know how old India really is? From the Indus - Valley Civilization to Aryan Imigration, to the growing pastoral urban civilizations, how far do we go?' 

In the upcoming I-Day event on this 10th, Ancient India comes to speak, represented by the being that has seen and lived through it all - the Yagna Kunda. 

From the Indus - Valley Civilization to Aryan Imigration, to the growing pastoral urban civilizations, and the onset of Hiduism as a religion with a plethora of temples being constructed, how far do we go?' 

Medieval India comes to speak, represented by the beings that have seen and lived through it all - our Temples, such as the Brihadeshwara of Tanjavur. 

We all have grown up with 'Himsa' and 'Ahimsa' ringing in our ears especially when Independence Day comes close. 

But how many of us really paid attention to the story of India that they witnessed? 

Our Modern day India is to speak, represented by personified Himsa and Ahimsa concepts of our freedom struggle on this Independence Day. 

​What would they have to say?
What would they have seen?

Join our movement in rediscovering India! 

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#independenceday 
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India came alive "on the stroke of midnight, in 1947!"

This is what we have commonly heard.

Though an independent, post-colonial India was born in 1947 - is India just 77 years old?
What is the full story of the history of India?
When did the story begin?

As we gear up to celebrate Independence Day - let's discover!

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​As we gear up towards the Independence Day event, the spirit of our Nation is visible throughout the school premises, manifesting in creative sparks among all the children. Using all their might, each of them is putting their all forward in making this happen. 

Whether it is learning new skills, working with new team members, challenging themselves to take up new roles, supporting each other, staying open and flexible to feedback and changes, creating props, or building mastery over the lines/movements/song lyrics, passion beams through them all. 

At Sparkling Mindz Global , an event is not just an output. It is a living, breathing system that gets practiced and mastered over time. It is nothing but a celebration. This time, we do it for #India for our #IndependenceDay .

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In our vibrant preschool classroom, where creativity flows freely and every child’s imagination is celebrated, a heartwarming story unfolds that showcases the power of friendship and support among our young learners.

One morning, our 4-5 year olds were engaged in painting their holiday experience, G was happily working on her painting when she accidentally spilled water all over her paper. She looked distressed and unsure of what to do next. "I need another paper," she said, her voice trembling with worry.

P, noticing G’s predicament, immediately offered a reassuring smile. "It’s okay, put more paint on it. It will dry," she suggested kindly. Her words were filled with the wisdom of someone who had faced similar situations before and had learned to turn them into opportunities.

V, another classmate who had overheard the conversation, chimed in supportively. "Yes, that’s how I did it one day," he said, recalling his own experience with a similar mishap. His encouragement added weight to P’s suggestion, showing G that it was possible to make something beautiful out of what seemed like a mistake.

Encouraged by her friends, G decided to give it a try. She hesitated at first, but with renewed confidence, she dipped her brush into vibrant colors and started painting over the wet paper. As she worked, she began to see new possibilities emerging from the water stain. "Okay, it can be the machine," she declared with a smile, transforming her initial distress into a burst of creativity.
What could have been a moment of frustration turned into an inspiring lesson about resilience and the importance of a supportive community. G’s experience showed that mistakes are just opportunities in disguise and that with the encouragement of friends, any challenge can be overcome.

Furher focusing on learning and not about creating a perfect outcome of something.
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It’s International Day of Play!! This day is all about the importance of play in a child’s life.
It encourages adults to stop whatever they are doing and step up in an hour of play with children! The day embraces and celebrates play!

And SPL - Sparkling Mindz Premier League IS ALL ABOUT PLAYING! This league at Sparkling Mindz Global School brings our whole community together by pulling the parents, children and staff members onto the field. 

PLAY is one of the best ways to bring a community together because it leverages the excitement of being active on the ground. SPL enables our community members to bring energy, enthusiasm and skill to the ground to collaborate, bond and most importantly HAVE FUN!
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The most awaited day is here!

After 2 long months of break, our space is back to buzzling with the vibrance of what we love the most - our children!

A whole lot of hugs, endless conversations, loud cheers, songs, old games being played, introduction of "Guess which game I learned to play?"...later, children are gearing up in the space to welcome the new academic year. 

"Which is our new class?"
"Look how tall I have gotten!"
"I have missed you..."
"Can we be friends?"
"What did you bring for snacks today?"
"I have started a new hobby, you know?"

...the conversations continue as they move from space to space, with each passing minute, finding their belonging here, with the school screaming, "Back to school season is here!"

What are your back to school memories?

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