At The Write Compass, I’ve seen how a simple Feelings Thermometer can help children pause, name, and understand what they’re feeling. Most children carry emotions quietly, unsure of how to express them — until we give those feelings a colour, a face, or a tiny “monster” to talk to. Through mandalas, blended colours, and playful codes like “Code Red” and “Code Orange,” children learn that emotions are temporary visitors, not something to fear. If you’d like to explore how, at the W.I.N.G.S Program, we mentor children to build emotional awareness, resilience, and confidence, this write‑up is for you.

Advika Karve, a 9th grader from JBCN International School, Mumbai, explores how Indore became India’s cleanest city through a detailed case study on its waste‑management model. In her research, she examines the city’s bin‑free system, strict segregation rules, bio‑CNG plants, GPS‑tracked garbage vehicles, and the strong civic sense that sets Indore apart. By analysing what other Indian cities can learn from Indore’s approach, Advika highlights how citizen participation, technology, and accountability together create a sustainable model for urban cleanliness.