Recently featured in ScandAsia, our Rewilding Space is a vibrant example of what happens when children are trusted to lead their learning. At ELC, we believe learning should be connected to the world around us—and this project brings that belief to life through inquiry, innovation, and care.
Science Rooted in Curiosity
It all began with a simple question: What makes soil alive? From there, our children explored concepts like pH, nutrient cycles, and biodiversity. Using microscopes, sensors, and field observations, they began to understand that soil isn’t just dirt—it’s a living, breathing ecosystem. The process wasn’t about memorizing facts—it was about testing ideas, analyzing patterns, and thinking like scientists.
Technology with a Real-World Impact
With the support of educators and visiting experts, children designed tools to support their work—coding time-lapse cameras, building Arduino moisture sensors, and even prototyping automatic watering systems. These weren’t just exercises in robotics—they were solutions to real environmental needs, developed by children who saw a challenge and wanted to help.
A Space for Empathy, Expression, and Growth
Though rooted in science and technology, the Rewilding Space is also a reflection of our values: collaboration, creativity, and community. Children worked in small groups, supported by educators who guided their ideas rather than gave answers. They also brought in art and reflection, finding beauty in the unexpected—from bricks and roots to relationships and process. As one child shared, “When you really get to know something—or someone—you find something beautiful in them.”
The Rewilding Space is a living symbol of our belief that when children are empowered, they build not only knowledge—but character, confidence, and purpose. Read the full story featured in ScandAsia: https://issuu.com/scandasia/docs/scandasia_april_2025
