Do you agree that every human being has certain unique capabilities and strengths?
Then why do we continue to test children based only on reading and writing exams? How can we, as adults, decide a child’s capabilities based on a single test and label them as intelligent, average, or “not smart enough”?
Haven’t we seen our classmates—those labeled as “good for nothing” in school—doing well in life? Have we ever paused to think about what made that possible?
Children are naturally curious beings. Observe an infant—such keen observers, soaking in every bit of information through their five senses. Their eyes are wide open, their facial expressions full of wonder, ready to absorb everything in front of them. As toddlers, they explore every action they think they’re capable of. Their days are filled with exploration, experience, and learning.
But this rich process of learning begins to slow down once they enter school and move through grades. Some children manage to hold onto their curiosity, but many lose touch with it—either to fit in or simply due to the exhaustion of the daily grind of school, homework, and exams.
In the process, they lose a part of themselves and begin to feel disconnected. Then, as a society, we ask these teenagers—who by now may have lost touch with their own interests—to choose a career path that could shape the next 30–40 years of their life.
Isn’t that absurd?
Especially when they’ve lost the ability to explore, reflect, and understand who they really are.
So, how about giving your child one year at Aarohi —a space to reconnect with exploration, experience various fields, discover their strengths, and make conscious choices about their future?
What Will One Year at Aarohi Do for Your Child?
At Aarohi, your child becomes part of a vibrant learning community with people of all age groups. The campus buzzes with energy, creativity, and possibilities. This environment naturally invites children to explore, try new things, and discover what truly excites them.
Each day begins with a group planning session, where learners decide what they want to work on. The day ends with a reflection session, where they pause to think about their experiences. In between, the community engages in shared activities like sports and campus care, which build valuable life skills. The other times the learners explore various activities related to their interests either on their own or through collaboration with others.
Here’s how different community activities of the day contribute to growth:
- Sports – Builds connection through play, encouraging collaboration and healthy competition.
- Campus Care – Instills a sense of responsibility by caring for the shared living space.
- Planning – Develops clear thinking and goal-setting skills, helping children identify what they want and how to pursue it.
- Reflection – Strengthens self-awareness and helps children make sense of their actions, feelings, and choices.
Together, these daily experiences build inner strength, clarity, and a strong sense of community along with their skill development .
How Does This Happen?
At Aarohi, learning comes from living, doing and experiencing.
Mentors and facilitators live on campus alongside the learners, offering guidance when needed but never imposing. Children are given time, space, and freedom to explore at their own pace—without pressure, grades, or competition.
There’s no “right” way to learn here. Every child is encouraged to follow their curiosity. This naturally taps into their intrinsic motivation—their inner drive to reach goals that matter to them.
Through this open and mindful environment, children regularly reflect on:
- What they tried
- What they felt
- What they want to explore next
This is just a basic example of how reflection happens, many many different aspects are considered while actually doing it. This ongoing cycle of planning, doing, and reflecting(Check the video about how planning has helped) empowers them to take ownership of their learning journey. They begin to understand their strengths, working and learning styles, and how they can move toward the life they want for themselves.
Over time, they build confidence, self-direction, and an understanding of themselves and the world around them. The essential ingredients to create a beautiful life for themselves and add value to others.