Discovery Centre @ Genesis College
Discovery Centre, developed within Genesis Kindergarten, is an innovative educational space for preschool children, where learning takes place through exploration, experimentation and discovery. Designed in line with the philosophy of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), the centre supports the holistic development of children, respecting each child’s individual pace and needs.
Discovery Centre Zones – Four Worlds of Learning
Discovery Centre is organised into four themed zones, each designed to support different types of learning and development in early childhood education:
- Soft Play Hub – motor development and exploration through movement
- Tech & Construction Lab – logical thinking, construction and problem-solving
- Nature & Art Studio – creativity, artistic expression and connection with nature
- Journey of Discovery Hallway – reflection, sensory exploration and connecting discovery experiences
Objectives
Future Skills Built Through Exploration
Discovery Centre is designed to support children’s development from multiple perspectives, with educational objectives relevant to exploration-based learning in early childhood education:
- Stimulating natural curiosity – children are encouraged to ask questions, investigate and discover answers through direct experiences
- Developing critical thinking – through exploration activities, children learn to analyse and find solutions
- Encouraging creativity – the environment provides freedom to explore original ideas and express themselves authentically
- Building social skills – collaboration and teamwork are naturally integrated into activities
- Encouraging independence – children are supported in taking initiative and becoming confident in their own decisions
- Building self-confidence – each learning experience contributes to self-esteem and a sense of achievement
Soft Play Hub
Soft Play Hub is a space dedicated to movement and motor development in children, where they can explore safely through play. Activities contribute to the development of coordination, balance and confidence in their physical abilities. Through interaction and free play, children also develop their social skills in early childhood education, learning to cooperate and communicate.
Tech & Construction Lab
At Tech & Construction Lab, children become young engineers and technology explorers. Here, they build, test and solve challenges, developing their logical thinking and STEM skills. Activities are designed to encourage experimentation and learning through trial and error, in an environment that supports innovation and curiosity.
Nature & Art Studio
Nature & Art Studio este spațiul în care creativitatea și conexiunea cu natura se întâlnesc. Copiii experimentează cu materiale naturale, creează, observă și descoperă lumea înconjurătoare prin artă și explorare senzorială. Această zonă stimulează expresia liberă, imaginația și sensibilitatea față de mediul înconjurător.
Journey of Discovery Hallway
Journey of Discovery Hallway is a sensory space for exploration and reflection that introduces children to the world of the centre. Here, the learning journey takes visible form, while discovery experiences come together as an integrated educational journey full of meaning and inspiration.
STEAM in Kindergarten
At kindergarten level, STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) is introduced through play, experimentation and exploration, adapted to preschool children:
- We Explore the World – simple experiments and sensory observations that spark curiosity
- We Build and Invent – mini-projects, construction activities and logic games that encourage practical thinking
- We Create and Express Ourselves – artistic activities integrated with simple technology
- Collaborative Play – group projects that encourage imagination and cooperation
Children discover how science, art and technology can be explored through practical and engaging experiences from an early age.
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Every Child’s Journey of Discovery Starts Here
Come and discover Discovery Centre at Genesis Kindergarten, where exploration-based learning opens the door to a world of knowledge.