Before PlanetSpark, my 9-year-old son would panic at the idea of standing up to speak—even in front of our family. During school events, he’d avoid eye contact, fumble over words, and beg to skip participation. He knew what he wanted to say, but something always stopped him.

We tried reading aloud at home, role-playing, even mirror practice. Nothing worked consistently. Then I saw a PlanetSpark ad on Instagram and decided to try one class.

In just the trial session, his teacher encouraged him to speak about his favorite movie. There were no corrections, no pressure—just warmth and patience. That session ended with him saying, “Can I do this again tomorrow?”

That’s how our PlanetSpark journey began.

The transformation didn’t happen overnight. But here’s what changed week by week:

• Week 1: Introduction games and voice activities

• Week 2: Telling a story from a picture prompt

• Week 3: Giving a 60-second talk with gestures

• Week 4: Building a 3-minute speech with structure and confidence

Each class focused on something different—voice modulation, body language, eye contact, storytelling—and every bit contributed to his growth.

His teacher shared video feedback after every class. I could see how he improved—how pauses became purposeful, sentences more expressive, and body posture stronger.

Now, after four months, he’s the emcee for his school assembly. His principal even asked if he’s had “professional training.”

PlanetSpark didn’t just help him speak—it helped him believe in himself. That’s a superpower I’ll always be grateful for.