Our Learning Space
Beautifully designed spaces are hallmarks of the Li’lberry Learning centre environment. We believe that our children learn best in thoughtfully-curated surroundings. That is why we spare no effort in creating a physical canvas that stimulates their senses, unleashes their innate creativity, and encourages their natural desire to explore.
The vibrant environment as the "Third Teacher"
The Reggio Emilia approach firmly believes that the centre environment plays a significant role in a child’s learning process and is often seen as the “third teacher”. At Li’lberry, the indoors and outdoors are seamlessly connected, allowing children to be immersed in nature while ensuring safety.
Loris Malaguzzi, the creator of the approach, explains how educators perceive the Reggio environment and the classroom as “a living organism, a place of shared relationships among the children, the teachers, and the parents, that creates a feeling of belonging in a world that is alive, welcoming, and authentic.”
Learning spaces should then be warm, inviting, and provocation-rich; it should stimulate a child’s curiosity, generate conversations, conjure thoughts, formulate ideas, and generate interest in the things around them.
Since the Reggio approach acknowledges children as capable active constructors of knowledge, we place emphasis on a kid’s curiosity, interests, sensory experiences, and their environment. When children are inspired by the things around them, they start to wonder and have a plethora of questions. Teachers then facilitate that discovery process through our Reggio-Inspired Project InquiryTM, allowing them to take the role of a scientist as they observe, experiment and unravel important concepts.
A Classroom "Like No Other"
Specially-designed learning areas can be found throughout our preschool where children can explore their area of interest.
Art Atelier
Busy Baker
Construction Piazza
Discovery Cove
There are numerous ways children can explore, express, and connect their thoughts, feelings, and imaginations. At the multi-sensorial Art Atelier, children are provided with a plethora of tools, mediums, and materials that enable their imagination and creativity to flow, encouraging them to express their “hundred languages” freely.
In our Busy Baker kitchens, children can engage in sensorial activities and gain hands-on practical experiences. By getting them involved in cooking and baking, they develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and learn the early concepts of Mathematics and Science; all while having fun!
With a variety of blocks, Lego and recycled materials available for connecting and disconnecting, stacking and constructing, the sky is the limit at the Construction Piazza. Through playing and building blocks, children develop problem-solving and cognitive thinking skills and are able to express their creativity in their own unique ways.
When stepping into the Discovery Cove, the child is immersed in nature. With the availability of authentic and natural materials, children embark on a sensorial exploration that encourages observation and analytical skills, just like a little detective!
Finger Gym
Imaginary Playscape
Reading Nook
Light Atelier
Writing is an intricate process for young children as they need to utilise every one of their little fingers and fine motor competencies. The Finger Gym promotes hand-eye coordination, dexterity and cognitive abilities. With the use of inviting materials, tools, and objects, it supports the development of a child’s early writing skills.
Children learn best by observing, imagining, and doing. At the Imaginary Playscape, children get to explore the world through different perspectives. Make-believe play stimulates their imagination and helps to develop their social and language capabilities as they collaborate, cooperate, and communicate with their peers.
Reading and literacy is an integral life skill that helps children acquire new concepts and expand their knowledge base. The Reading Nook is a cosy and inviting space that provides the perfect place for children to retreat into the world of text and prints, and dive into the world of imagination, fantasies and creative literature!
The various forms of light and its unique properties can be discovered at the Light Atelier. We bring together Art and Science through explorations that inspire wonder, curiosity, and deeper inquiry. This learning space offers children an interactive experience with lights, shadows, transparency and reflections; allowing children to create new ideas and garner a fresh perspective on their creativity.
Stay "Healthy and Safety"
Sanitation
At Li’lberry, we take great care to make sure the environment and resources are clean and safe. To this end, we have rigorous daily and weekly cleaning and deep cleaning routines. Our daily routine includes UVC light sterilisation as part of the deep cleaning of rooms, toys and resources, and sanitising water spray (SteriPlant) used in conjunction with a strict infection control policy, particularly during contagious periods. This has also proven effective in reducing the spread of many common childhood illnesses.
