Fostering Curiosity and Inquiry-Based Learning
An engaging learning environment encourages children to explore, ask questions, and take ownership of their learning journey. Hands-on experiences create meaningful connections, allowing students to apply their understanding in real-world contexts. Indoor and outdoor spaces evolve with each thematic unit, showcasing student work, reflections, and explorations that reinforce learning.
Bringing Themes to Life: Engaging Entry and Exit Points
Thematic units spark curiosity, critical thinking, and active participation. During the Animal Rescuers unit, children engaged in role-play, exploring different learning zones such as examination, rescue, and care centres. Exit Points further strengthen learning by bridging classroom experiences with the real world. As part of Animal Rescuers, students visited the National Zoological Park to observe conservation efforts. In Going Places, they experienced public transport firsthand—purchasing tickets, identifying road signs, and exploring the Metro system, making their learning tangible and immersive.
Parental Involvement: Strengthening the Home-School Connection
Learning extends beyond the classroom, and parental involvement plays a crucial role in enriching students’ experiences. By participating in classroom activities, parents help create deeper engagement and strengthen the home-school partnership. During Weather Wonders, a parent who is a weather reporter shared real-world insights, making weather concepts more relatable. Similarly, a parent author engaged students in storytelling sessions, reinforcing thematic learning while fostering creativity and imagination.
Collaborative Learning Across Age Groups
Cross-age collaboration encourages teamwork, communication, and shared learning. In Weather Wonders, older students worked with younger peers to bring a shadow theatre performance to life. These meaningful interactions foster confidence, leadership, and a supportive learning environment where students learn from one another.
Holistic Development Through Hands-On Learning
Learning is an ongoing journey that nurtures every aspect of a child's development—intellectual, emotional, and social. Students engage in creative play, practical activities, and outdoor explorations that spark curiosity and discovery. In Weather Wonders, students not only learned about weather forecasting but also built their own weather instruments. As part of Animal Rescuers, they explored pottery, using desert sand with guidance from a community helper. These hands-on experiences encourage deeper connections with the world while developing essential life skills.
Empowering Global Citizens: A Dynamic Learning Community
Beyond academics, learning fosters cultural awareness, global perspectives, and real-world connections. Activities such as cultural storytelling, community events, and peer collaborations nurture an appreciation for diversity and a sense of belonging to a global community.
Voices of Children in Action
As part of the Voices of Children project, an international research study led by University College London (UCL) and the Bright Start Foundation, children share their creative expressions through art, storytelling, and hands-on activities. This global platform showcases their work alongside peers from around the world. ★
Visualising the Journey: Learning in Action
The collection of images, available in the link below, captures the essence of learning in action.
The photos highlight dynamic classroom experiences, hands-on activities, and meaningful interactions that showcase how children explore, reflect, and connect with their learning in impactful ways. Click here to view the full gallery.
★Our recognition as one of the Voices of Children Creativity Centres comes as a result of our engagement with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). Through IEYC, children experience inquiry-based learning that fosters creativity, exploration, and self-expression, connecting with the essence of the Voices of Children project.
