“My biggest takeaway was that if there is effort backing your intention, there could be failures, but with resilience you can always overcome the obstacles. The message was so powerful – if we empower one teacher, they have the ability to empower so many students. The workshop was high on hope and positivity, made teachers open to new learning, and will help them upskill themselves.”

“The workshop not only gave my staff good strategies to implement in the classroom – it also gave them food for thought. They’ve gone back to the classroom thinking about how they can inspire their children to grow. We’ve shifted our approach to how we conduct parent teacher meetings and share results after assessments, so that children are encouraged to think about what they did right and what they need to do to perform better.”

“I loved the manner in which the Sai Shiko facilitators repeatedly attempted to draw home important messages through discussions, sharing experiences and concerns, playing quizzes and games. The neuroscience of learning is an essential tool for teachers today, so it was exciting to learn that. Would love to stay in touch and explore today’s learning further!”

"I am grateful to the school and Sai Shiko for organising such a helpful workshop. I will now apply growth mindset activities in the class, and advise my students to just focus on the process to enjoy it more. Thanks a lot!"

"I’m so grateful to the mentors at Sai Shiko who help my daughter apply tools to comprehend and manage her emotions, and enable her to reflect upon them in her daily environment."

"After attending Sai Shiko’s sessions, my 11-year-old son is not only able to use well-being tools to navigate his own emotions, but is confidently sharing strategies with me too. One of those days when I was overwhelmed with my emotions all over the place, my son Vivan, who is 11, took me by surprise when he pointed out the importance of calming down and responding rather than reacting. He also shared 5 coping strategies he had learnt with Sai Shiko."

“I absolutely loved the module about joy multiplier, conversation hijacker, etc., and my son Maniit and I have started using this vocabulary in the house. When my younger daughter is talking and Maniit interrupts, he himself says, “Oh, I am hijacking the conversation now.” The fact that he is aware and he realizes what he is doing is not right, is such a big thing.”

“Sai Shiko gave children a vocabulary so they could understand what is happening inside them, and develop confidence that things can be dealt with. My child had set a goal for the year and he started by saying he wasn’t good at taking pressure. But when I told him that is okay, we will think of ways to not let that pressure build-up, I think he was able to say yes just because of this class.”

“I always felt there was a missing piece in me but with this program, I could put myself together. It really helped me to understand the importance of resilience and dealing with my emotions… I will continue to use the tools to better myself.”

“Sai Shiko sessions are really fun. The teachers treat you like a member of a family, they try to teach every session in new exciting ways and you can freely ask each and every doubt without feeling shy or nervous. I have been adding learnings from ‘how to grow our brain’ sessions to my daily life. The most important thing is that it helped me build my confidence.”

"I loved the manner in which the Sai Shiko facilitators repeatedly attempted to draw home important messages through discussions, sharing experiences and concerns, playing quizzes and games. The neuroscience of learning is an essential tool for teachers today, so it was exciting to learn that. Would love to stay in touch and explore today's learning further!"

"From this course, I’ve learned how important it is to pay attention not just to students’ academics but also to their emotions and social skills. I’ve realized that helping students understand and manage their feelings, think positively, and work well with others can really improve their learning experience. In my classroom, I plan to use what I’ve learned by creating a supportive environment where students feel safe to express themselves.

“From this course, I learned that students learn better when they feel safe, understood, and respected. I will implement this by listening more patiently, acknowledging students’ emotions, and creating a classroom where mistakes are accepted and empathy is practiced daily.”

“I feel more confident and creative after finishing the course. The journey helped me rediscover my strengths, develop new skills, and think beyond routine methods. It inspired innovative thinking and boosted my self-belief, enabling me to approach challenges with a positive mindset and greater professional confidence.”