As a parent, I’ve come to accept a simple truth: schools are great at teaching what to think, but rarely teach kids how to express it. My daughter, Siya, is a perfect example. She scores well on exams, completes her homework on time, and is a favorite among teachers — until it comes time to speak in public.

Despite all the knowledge, she would go blank in front of an audience. I realized schools were equipping her with information but not communication. That’s when we turned to PlanetSpark — and it filled the gap I didn’t even know existed.

The Missing Piece in Schools

Most schools still follow outdated communication models. Public speaking happens once a term during “Elocution Day.” Storytelling is a group activity with little feedback. There’s no formal training on how to hold an audience, how to structure thoughts, or how to debate with logic and grace.

PlanetSpark, on the other hand, teaches these things by design — not by accident.

Why PlanetSpark Feels Revolutionary

In our first session, the coach asked Siya what she loved most about school. Her answer? “Art class.” Within minutes, they turned that into a structured speech. Siya smiled as she presented her ideas confidently, something I’d never seen before.

Weeks 1-4: Core Skill Building

• How to structure a speech

• How to use voice modulation

• How to maintain eye contact

• The basics of persuasive speaking

Weeks 5-8: Advanced Application

• Hosting mock shows

• Conducting interviews

• Debating age-appropriate topics

• Narrating personal experiences with impact

The Real-World Difference

After two months of PlanetSpark, Siya was assigned a school presentation. For the first time ever, she volunteered to go first. Her teacher emailed me saying, “She sounded like a TEDx speaker.”

That was the turning point.

What PlanetSpark Teaches That Schools Don’t

• Emotional storytelling

• Argument framing and rebuttal

• Audience analysis

• Confidence under pressure

• Leadership through communication

Parent Perks

The weekly progress reports and video recordings are gold. I could literally see her posture improve, her vocabulary evolve, and her confidence blossom — all documented week by week.

More Than Just Speaking

PlanetSpark is not just a communication course. It’s a self-development platform. Siya now guides her younger brother during his school project presentations. She also recorded a video essay as part of a scholarship program — something I never imagined she’d be comfortable doing.

Final Thought

Schools do a lot — and we’re grateful. But they can’t teach everything. That’s where PlanetSpark comes in. It picks up where traditional education leaves off. And the results? They speak for themselves.

PlanetSpark didn’t just give Siya a voice. It taught her how to use it — with clarity, purpose, and pride.