At Papagoya, a child's wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that when children feel safe, understood, and supported, they naturally learn and grow. Instead of rigid rules, we gently guide them through their emotions, helping them build self-awareness and confidence. Our sensory room offers a safe space where all feelings are welcomed, giving children the freedom to express themselves without fear. With small groups and a dedicated Wellbeing Playmaker at every centre for additional support, we ensure that each child gets the attention they need.  But what does Wellbeing in Schools truly mean? To answer this, we asked those who shape and experience it every day—our Founder, Playmakers, Parents, a Psychologist, and, most importantly, the children themselves. Hear their voices and perspectives on what it means to feel safe, supported, and joyful in a learning space.

On June 11th, Papagoya Micro-School commemorated the International Day of Play in a unique and inspiring manner. The children gathered together to explore the world of play through a series of thought-provoking questions and artistic expressions. As they sat down to paint a mural, their creativity and individuality shone brightly through their interpretations of play. The event began with the children reflecting on the emotions evoked by play, contemplating how it makes them feel alive, joyous, and free. Imaginations ran wild as they put themselves in the shoes of being the "minister of play" and envisioned ways to enhance and promote playfulness in their surroundings. Prompted to consider changes they would wish to see in the realm of play at school or home, the children's drawings spoke volumes about their desires for more freedom, creativity, and inclusivity in their play experiences. Each child then captured a word that described themselves in moments of play, revealing insights into their individual personalities and passions. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papagoyaeducation/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papagoyakindergarten/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/papagoya-education-pvt-ltd Don't forget to like and subscribe.

A Masterclass by Papagoya where you will learn about: 1. Understanding challenges parents face in being able to participate 2. Why you should reach into your community 3. Actual examples you can take away and implement to nurture your playful communities To know more about Papagoya visit: https://www.papagoya.com/

A Conversation about the Hidden Faces of Grief On Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ death anniversary, August 24, 2021, Pallium India hosted a webinar to explore the hidden faces of grief – grief that resides in corners seldom visited, and far less spoken about than that which is visible. The webinar was broadcast on ZOOM as well as Facebook Live. Faye D’Souza and Smriti Rana, who moderated the session were joined by Helen Issar, Kumam Davidson Singh and Dr Alka Ganesh, who shared their perspectives on how grief is experienced and expressed amongst those who are largely invisible. The moderators: 🎙️ Ms Faye D’Souza, Journalist, News Anchor, Entrepreneur 🎙️ Ms Smriti Rana, Director-Programmes at Pallium India. The speakers: 🎙️ Ms Helen Issar, Founder of Papagoya – India’s first Scandinavian early years education space. Dons the hats of career woman, mother and wife. 🎙️ Mr. Kumam Davidson Singh, Ethnographer, writer, curator and educator. Founder of Matai Project and co-founder of The Chinky Homo Project-Digital Queer Anthology of Northeast India. 🎙️ Dr. Alka Ganesh, Former HOD Dept of Medicine, CMC Vellore; Founder of Family Medicine Dept, CMC Vellore; Geriatric Consultant at GKNMH, Coimbatore. Sukh Dukh Helpline is an emotional support service available in eight languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Assamese, Bengali and Kannada. This is a collaborative effort by Pallium India, Caregiver Saathi, MIND India and EdJackLegs. If you or anyone you know needs emotional support, please do not hesitate to call: 759 405 2605