Playground Powers
Sparky helps children express their feelings, ask for help and communicate their needs with confidence, kindness and respect. Sparky teaches children that they can speak their mind and still be kind.
Sparky used to keep feelings bottled up inside, especially when something felt unfair, upsetting or confusing. Sometimes Sparky worried about hurting someone's feelings. Other times, Sparky simply did not know what to say.
The longer Sparky stayed quiet, the bigger those feelings seemed to grow.
So Sparky learnt something important. Speaking up does not mean being loud or bossy. It means using kind, respectful words to help others understand how you feel and what you need.
Now Sparky helps children learn how to speak up, ask for help and share their thoughts with confidence. Because strong friendships grow when children feel safe using their voice.
Sparky helps children say how they feel and what they need during everyday moments in play.
when another child jumps in front or doesn't let you have a turn.
when a game feels too rough, too loud, or isn't fun for you.
when something feels tricky and you need support from a friend or adult.
when you want to suggest another way to play or solve a problem.
when a friend is too close, being unkind, or not listening to your words.
when you want to join in but you are feeling left out and aren't sure how to tell others.
Try out Sparky's free resources and toolkit to learn how to speak your mind and be kind!
Help children build confidence by celebrating every brave speaking-up moment.
Build confidence with practical speaking-up skills children can use every day.
Creative colouring that starts important conversations about using your voice.
