When I first stumbled upon PlanetSpark, it was through a Facebook ad. You know the type: smiling kids on Zoom, confident, expressive, and probably too good to be true. I had my doubts. So I did what any responsible, over-researching parent would do — I stalked Reddit, Quora, and even parenting groups. Mixed opinions. Some parents swore by it, while others felt it was overpriced. So I signed up to find out for myself.
Month 1: New and Nervous The excitement was real. My daughter was curious about the format and excited to meet her teacher. The first few classes were like a honeymoon period — everything felt new and engaging. Her coach was warm, friendly, and full of energy. But by week 3, she began showing resistance. “Do I have to attend today?” became a common question.
It’s not that she disliked the content — it’s just that the novelty had worn off, and this was now a routine. That’s when I realized this platform was serious about skill-building — not just another fun Zoom activity.
Month 2: The Click Everything changed when they introduced a storytelling challenge. She had to write and narrate an original story. She spent hours working on it. The moment she got praise from her teacher in front of a small group, something changed in her eyes — she looked proud. She started enjoying the challenge, the structure, the routine.
What No One Tells You:
Your involvement as a parent makes or breaks the outcome. I had to nudge her to complete assignments and attend with the right mindset.
Not all teachers are a perfect fit. We switched once — and the second teacher was a revelation. The bond mattered.
The feedback isn’t generic. Her coach noticed her eye contact, sentence structure, and even when she was “playing safe.”
By Month 3: She was speaking clearly, pausing where needed, and smiling while presenting. I’m not saying she became a TED speaker. But she became someone who believes in her voice.
Final Verdict: PlanetSpark is not for everyone. If you’re looking for babysitting or cheap edutainment, this is not it. But if you’re ready to invest time, attention, and yes — money — into helping your child become a clear, expressive communicator, it delivers.
And that’s the truth most reviews won’t tell you.