Schools Share the Responsibility; They Occupy 1/3rd of Childhood

Children spend roughly 6 - 8 hours a day, five days a week, during most of their youth in school - accumulating nearly a third of their waking life. That institutional time isn’t just about academics - it’s where emotional resilience is nurtured or ignored. With rising academic pressure, early exposure to adult themes and even suicide risks among school-aged children, schools must become proactive agents of mental well‑being, along with parents. And globally, schools have been investing in movement, mindfulness and structured fitness as core education. It’s time our schools do it too.

Our quarterly bulletin is a way to approach you with stories and updates from the world of holistic education, where structured sports and physical education is playing a key role - aligned with NEP mandates. And with a pertinent question - What are you doing today that supports your students’ mental and physical health?

Latest from the World of Education

Benchmark Your Sports Program with this Free 'School Sports Audit Tool'

Schools can now assess their sports programs with the Free School Sports Index Audit tool - a simple, structured framework designed to highlight strengths and uncover gaps. The tool evaluates five critical areas that shape how students experience play and sports:

• Time: Are enough PE periods and play opportunities provided?
• Space: Does your infrastructure support multiple, diverse activities?
• Child: Are student needs, interests and aspirations being met?
• Facilitator: Do you have the right number of trained PE teachers?
• Content: Is your curriculum inclusive, engaging and well-equipped?

With these insights, schools can benchmark their sports program and identify practical ways to build a more active, inclusive and engaging environment for every child.

Start your free 'School Sports Audit' today

Pitch4Play - Where Students Pitch Ideas to Elevate ‘Play’ in their Lives

The Sportz Village – Get Kids To Play Summit is back, now in an exciting new format that puts the spotlight on students: Pitch4Play – an Inter-School Pitch Deck Competition.Teams from across India will pitch solutions to real-world challenges, including accessing sports and play, academic pressure, unsafe spaces, fitness and skill biases and social barriers. Season 2 shifts the focus from experts to children and youth.

In-School Assessments that Put Student Well-being Into Focus

Academic performance is often measured and tracked with precision, but a child’s physical development and well-being are equally critical to their holistic growth. EduSports’ structured assessments provide a clear picture of each child’s fitness, covering balance, strength, speed, flexibility and more. These assessments go beyond physical activity; they encourage goal-setting, build discipline and nurture healthier, more confident learners.

It’s time to bring well-being into focus as an integral part of education.

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BBC News Feature: Saumil Majmudar on Tackling Childhood Obesity

In a recent BBC News Marathi feature, our Founder & CEO, Saumil Majmudar, highlighted how 40 minutes of daily play can help tackle rising childhood obesity and diabetes. He emphasized the role of schools in ensuring children’s physical and mental well-being through structured play and regular activity.

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Parents Speak: The Impact of Play in Schools

Nothing speaks louder than the voices of parents when it comes to the holistic development of children. Their experiences reflect how a structured and inclusive physical education program in schools is helping students become healthier, more confident, and more active every day.

Why ‘Get Kids To Play’ Matters?

Sportz Village Get Kids To Play — Status of School Sports in India Survey Featured in MoneyControl

Our recently published Sportz Village Get Kids To Play — Status of School Sports in India survey, featured on Moneycontrol, revealed a striking insight: 99% of Indian children love sports, yet 1 in 4 PE classes get cancelled. This gap highlights the urgent need for schools to embed structured physical education into the curriculum. By partnering with schools, EduSports is helping bridge this gap and shape healthier, more confident, and resilient learners.

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New Podcast Episode: Bridging Academia and Sports Marketing

In the latest Get Kids To Play Podcast, hosts Dr. Vijay Krishnamurthy and Saumil Majmudar speak with Prof. Michael M. Goldman Associate Dean & Faculty - Sports Management, University of San Francisco on how academia and sports marketing can inspire kids to play from South Africa to the USA and beyond