My 10-year-old son has always been the quiet observer. Bright, thoughtful, but painfully shy when it came to speaking in public — or even in class. Whenever someone asked him a question, he’d lower his eyes, mumble, or avoid answering altogether. As a parent, I knew he had so much to say — he just needed the right push. That push turned out to be PlanetSpark.

Week 1: The trial class was encouraging. The teacher didn’t force him to speak, but guided him gently through interactive games. He was hesitant, but not resistant. Afterward, he said, “She was nice. I liked her story game.” That was all I needed to sign up.

Week 3: He was still soft-spoken, but more involved. The teacher started giving him small leadership roles — like opening the class with a fun fact or asking another student a question. These tasks seemed small, but I could see his posture change. He was standing straighter.

Week 6: He presented a story about a lost astronaut and even added voice effects. He smiled at the end and said, “I think I did well.” I was stunned. This was the same boy who once cried before a school recitation.

By Week 8: He led a small presentation during a PlanetSpark peer class. He even answered follow-up questions. The teacher messaged me later saying, “He’s found his pace — now we’ll build volume and clarity.”

What Worked: PlanetSpark didn’t just assign tasks — they personalized every session to make sure he felt seen. They tracked his growth, celebrated every milestone, and never rushed him.

Final Thought: I used to think public speaking was only for extroverts. But my son taught me it’s a skill — and PlanetSpark taught him how to master it. Homework Panic Turned Into a Confidence Boost — Thanks to PlanetSpark