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07/09/2026

🎨 Little Hands, Big Expressions — Art Beyond Boundaries

On 6th September 2026, Shumpun Foundation came alive with colours, creativity and joyful self-expression during our Art Workshop. 🌈✨

Our children explored art in their own unique ways — transforming simple T-shirts into wearable artworks, creating colourful bookmarks, and designing handmade jewellery with their own little hands.

Here, art was not about perfection.
It was about participation, choice, expression and the joy of creating something of their own. 💛

Every colour carried a thought.
Every creation carried a story.
And every little hand reminded us that there are many beautiful ways to express ourselves.

Inspired by the spirit of inclusive and participatory art, we believe that when children are given the freedom to create, art becomes a language of connection, confidence and belonging. 🌱🎨

Because every child has something to express — we just need to give them the space to create.

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05/09/2026

Celebrating The Teachers' Day✨

A Gift Made with Love, Creativity & Gratitude 💙
Teachers’ Day is not only about celebrating teachers—it is also about celebrating the beautiful bonds we build with our students, and the countless ways they teach us something in return.

This Teachers’ Day, one of our wonderful students at Shumpun Foundation created these beautiful, hand-decorated bottles as a heartfelt gift for his teachers. 🎨🌼

Every colour, every little detail and every effort behind these creations carries something truly meaningful—a beautiful expression of appreciation in his own unique way.
At Shumpun Foundation, we believe that every child has their own way of communicating, creating and connecting. Sometimes, a handmade gift can speak louder than words. ❤️
To all the teachers who nurture with patience, guide with compassion and celebrate every little achievement—Happy Teachers’ Day!

And to our dear student, thank you for reminding us that the most precious gifts are not bought—they are created with love. 🌷

Happy Teachers’ Day 2026!
Celebrating teachers. Celebrating every child. Celebrating every unique way of expressing love and gratitude. 💙

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📚 Learning comes alive when children can see, explore and experience.As part of Shumpun’s Experiential Learning Initiati...
02/09/2026

📚 Learning comes alive when children can see, explore and experience.

As part of Shumpun’s Experiential Learning Initiative, 10 children visited the Raja Rammohan Roy Museum on 2 September.

The children learnt about the life and work of Raja Rammohan Roy, his knowledge of different languages, his writings, and his courageous efforts to end the practice of Sati (Satidaha) through social reform and legislation.

What made the experience special was being able to see photographs, his handwriting, his first published book and other historical artefacts. With the support of the museum guide and our mentor, Mr. Kaushik Chatterjee, the children were encouraged to connect what they heard with what they could actually see.

For Shumpun, experiential learning is about making knowledge real, meaningful and memorable.

Because sometimes, the best classroom has no blackboard at all. 🌱

Our sincere thanks to Raja Rammohan Roy Museum for providing a guide and kindly waiving the entry fees for our children.

Nine years ago, Shumpun began with a simple belief: every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and be supporte...
01/09/2026

Nine years ago, Shumpun began with a simple belief: every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and be supported. 💙

On 29 August, Shumpun turned 9.

As we celebrated this special milestone, we also found ourselves thinking about how quickly our children are growing. Some of the young people we have walked alongside are now 17 years and above, standing at the threshold of adulthood.

And with growing up comes a new set of questions.

Who will support them in the future? What rights and protections should families know about? What needs to be planned today for a more secure tomorrow?

These questions shaped this year’s birthday programme.

Instead of celebrating only with cake and festivities, Shumpun chose to create a space for awareness, conversation and preparation. We organised an interactive session for parents on National Trust, Niramaya Health Insurance, Legal Guardianship and the UDID Card.

We were honoured to have Mrs. Dipa Banerjee, former Principal and Director of Mented, lead the session and share her knowledge and experience.

The room was filled with questions, conversations and active participation. Parents listened, discussed, asked questions and shared their concerns. Their response reminded us of something very important: families need information and guidance just as much as children need support.

Many parents expressed their appreciation for organising a session that helped them begin thinking about the future, particularly the importance of legal guardianship and planning for their children as they move towards adulthood.

The formal session ended with a high tea, and the children made sure that the birthday celebration had its own special ingredient: joy! 🍰☕😊

Our guests, parents, children, the Shumpun team and the Directors of Shumpun came together to mark nine years of a journey that continues to evolve.

Nine years later, our purpose remains the same, but our vision has grown.

We are not only thinking about the child of today.

We are thinking about the young adult of tomorrow, the family of the future, and the support systems that need to be built along the way.

That, for us, is what turning nine means.

🌱 Growing together.
Preparing together.
Walking towards the future, together.

Happy 9th Birthday, Shumpun! 💙🎂

Excursion 2026
20/07/2026

Excursion 2026

Strategies of helping the gaps: Co-Regulate First, Educate Later​When a child is in the midst of a meltdown, rage, or de...
26/06/2026

Strategies of helping the gaps:
Co-Regulate First, Educate Later

​When a child is in the midst of a meltdown, rage, or deep withdrawal, their brain is in survival mode (the "Red" zone on the Mood Meter). Their rational prefrontal cortex is completely offline. You cannot reason with a screaming or shut-down child.

​Be the Thermostat, Not the Thermometer:
If a child's emotional temperature is at 100 degrees, and you match them with anger or panic, the temperature spikes. You must remain the calm, steady anchor. Your quiet voice and slow breathing send a physiological signal to their brain that they are safe.

​Validate Before You Fix: Avoid phrases like "It's not a big deal" or "Stop crying." Instead, mirror their reality: "I see you are incredibly frustrated right now. That felt really unfair." Validation doesn't mean you agree with a bad behavior; it means you acknowledge the very real feeling behind it.

​Keep Demands Low: During a high-stress moment, stop asking questions ("Why did you do that?"). Use short, predictable phrases: "I'm right here. We can figure this out when you're ready."

10/06/2026

How can parents or educators help a child who is struggling with emotional regulation or displaying signs of emotional developmental delays?

When a child is struggling with emotional regulation or lagging behind their peers developmentally, it is incredibly easy for parents and educators to feel exhausted, frustrated, or worried.

​The most important mindset shift to make is this: a child who can't regulate isn't being uncooperative; they are lacking a skill. Just as you wouldn't punish a child for struggling to read, you can't punish or lecture a child into emotional regulation.

Please follow to know the practical, supportive framework for parents and educators to help bridge that developmental gap.

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