When the world moved online, I was skeptical. Especially for kids. Attention spans, distractions, and screen fatigue — it all felt like a poor substitute for real interaction. So when I heard about PlanetSpark’s online communication skills courses, I almost dismissed it as “another Zoom time-killer.” But my 9-year-old daughter needed help with confidence, so I decided to give it a shot.

Week 1: I was ready to cancel after the trial. But my daughter had a sparkle in her eyes after her session. “We played a game about detective clues!” she exclaimed. She was excited to go back — and that was rare.

Week 2–3: The sessions weren’t just face-to-camera monologues. There were breakout rooms, storytelling exercises, even mini-performances. Her coach used props, jokes, and screen-sharing to keep things interactive. I found myself peeking in, amazed.

Week 5: She started presenting to us during dinner — one day a speech about her favorite animal, another day a mock news bulletin. Her body language was changing. She wasn’t fidgeting. She looked straight at us.

By Week 8: Her teacher gave her a leadership role in a class skit. She rehearsed every day on her own. When I asked why she was working so hard, she said, “Because this time I want to be the best.”

My Takeaway: I used to mock online classes. But PlanetSpark isn’t just an online platform — it’s a virtual stage. And it works.