At the Zilla Parishad Primary School, Kardile Vasti in Shevgaon taluka of Ahilyanagar district, a simple idea has quietly sparked a powerful transformation. What began as a complaint box —a place for children to anonymously share concerns they felt unable to voice—has evolved into something far more meaningful.

After teachers attended the Mulyavardhan training, they decided to add a new dimension to the practice: an appreciation space. The box was renamed as the “Complaint and Appreciation Box”, inviting not only grievances but also gratitude. 

Now students slip in notes not just about the problems they face, but also about the good they see in one another—acts of honesty, kindness, helpfulness, courage, and friendship. Every Saturday, the box is opened in front of the school. Suggestions are discussed collectively; solutions are explored, and children whose actions inspired their peers are recognised with flowers and applause.

What started as a tool for problem‑solving has become a catalyst for empathy, dialogue, and positive reinforcement. This small shift in practice has created a big impact—changing how children understand each other, and how they understand themselves.

A student shares a thought by dropping a note into the Complaint and Appreciation Box.

Teachers report noticeable changes in student behaviour. Children are more thoughtful, more confident in expressing themselves, and increasingly motivated to do good—not for rewards, but for recognition and respect. The classroom environment has become more positive, participatory, and value-driven.

The idea reflects the core spirit of Mulyavardhan: values are not taught through lectures but nurtured through lived experiences. By giving equal importance to appreciation alongside complaints, the school has helped students understand that their actions matter—and that goodness deserves to be seen and celebrated.

What stands out most is how naturally students have embraced this change. The box has become a mirror—reflecting not just concerns, but also compassion.

“After the Mulyavardhan training, we realised that children need appreciation as much as guidance. When we started recognising their good actions, their behaviour changed on its own,” shared a teacher from the school.

This simple yet thoughtful initiative shows how value education, when put into practice, can transform everyday school life.