Nurturing Children as They Blossom

Samarpan Learning Centre, a unit of The Lotus Foundation, is dedicated to creating a nurturing space where children blossom with independence, confidence, and joy.

At Samarpan, learning flows through daily life, creativity, community, and preparation for the future.

• Life skills: Cooking, gardening, and personal care cultivate independence, confidence, and responsibility.

• Creative Expression: Weaving, art, music, and movement nurture focus, joy, and fine-motor skills, while also opening vocational possibilities.

• Community & Belonging: Group activities, celebrations, and shared responsibilities build cooperation, connection, and gentle confidence.

• Pathways to Independence: Independence can mean daily living confidence, vocational training, or NIOS support. We honour each child’s unique journey.

Holistic Learning Approach

Celebrating Each Child’s Unique Journey

• Every child’s journey is unique, shaped by their strengths, interests, and pace of learning.

• We embrace individuality instead of fitting children into predefined molds.

• Our approach is deeply personalized.

• By understanding and honoring each child’s abilities, we help them build independence, self-assurance, and a sense of purpose in their own way.

Heartism: A Compassionate Approach to Learning

Heartism is a unique learning philosophy developed by our mentor Mrs. Nandini Santhanam.

With deep insight into cultural integration, emotional well-being, and child development, this approach goes beyond conventional teaching methods.

It emphasizes an intuitive and compassionate understanding of each child’s journey, creating a learning environment where they feel truly seen, respected and supported.

Nandini says: "What started out as a day schedule holding the intention of creating a happy space for the children with Autism has since then evolved into a way of living that can be practiced by anybody. It is something far greater than what I could have ever imagined."