Why We Do What We Do
In 2020, schools worldwide were shut down at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Primary, secondary and tertiary students alike experienced severe disruptions to their learning and emotional wellbeing. Our founder, Ms. H, was a Teaching Fellow and graduate student at Harvard University during the epidemic. The teaching team was challenged to make learning constructive (and fun) in the new era of online education, and redesigned a graduate course to include more practical and hands-on applications of the concepts taught. During this redesigning and research process, Ms. H found a pressing question that applies to learners of all ages.
"What makes a student succeed in their learning journey...?"
Through her experiences in implementing World Bank-funded education solutions, teaching at afterschool camps, and academic research, ms. H found that a student’s ability to excel in their learning is highly associated with their confidence level in overcoming learning challenges. In short, self-confidence = higher likelihood of a student’s success (Bandura, 1994; Bois, Sarrazin, Brustad, Chanal & Trouilloud, 2005; Bouffard, Roy & Vezeau, 2006; Bandura, 1986; Bouffard & Vezeau, 1998; Philipps & Zimmerman, 1990).
Self-confidence can be cultivated in a student through skills mastery. At Learning Sprouts, ms. H and her strong team of educators strive to provide a holistic approach to build a student’s hard skills (academics and tech) and soft skills (emotional intelligence and social aptitude).
We believe that by nurturing both facets of a student’s learning potential, they are positioned to excel in any learning environment and academic endeavor. All of our curriculums are designed in-house and gamified to our best ability. We are also proud afterschool service providers for international schools in Kenya, like Rosslyn Academy (and a few others!). As we continue to grow our reach and impact, we remain committed to providing holistic and innovative education that empowers our students to excel.
Come be a part of our learning community at Learning Sprouts!
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Mathematics
Competitive Mathematics (International Math Olympiad)
Fun Sciences
Artificial Intelligence
Coding
Public Speaking
Emotional Intelligence
Personal Responsibility
Negotiations
Effective Communication