About Us
Curious Play Labs is a warm and lively learning environment for kids of all ages. CPL offers workshops that are alternative, more holistic learning opportunities, mostly relating to science (the world around), art (aesthetics) and material exploration (working with hands and creating). The workshops are based on research and are conducted by highly qualified educators who share passion for research- based education, pedagogy and learning methods.
Our Story
The organization, Curious Play Labs was started with an intent to offer the kind of science education that our kids deserve- which is based on experiential learning that combines
(1) true experimentation,
(2) learning from beyond books and classrooms,
(3) focus on analysis rather than facts,
(4) allowing a free environment that allows uninhibited questioning,
(5) connecting real- world experiences and common phenomenon to the theory in books,
(6) inculcating ‘research- based and logic- based problem solving’ in common life.
The focus was on elder school- aged kids, who are slowly losing interest and touch with science, because oh, how boring it is!
Whereas elder kids were hesitant to invest in such an ‘alternative’ methodology of learning, young parents were most enthusiastic and open to providing alternative learning opportunities for their little kids. And this is how our journey into early childhood education began. With the founder of CPL having a toddler child of her own, she understood the way kids perceived the world around them, how they learnt from their actions, and what piqued their interest.
With a different set of challenges with younger learners, the team of facilitators at CPL is enthusiastically creating alternative learning opportunities that complement the conventional education that the kids receive.
Meet The Team
Meet The Team
Dr. Saryu Garg
Founder
Founder of Curious Play Labs, and primary facilitator for Science workshops. Saryu has a background in scientific research, with a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from IISER Mohali. The idea of Curious Play Labs arose from her discontentment from the education system that she went through, and the knowledge gap that she realized in herself during her time as a researcher.
Kiranjot Kaur
Facilitator
Senior Research Fellow and first- in- command at Curious Play Labs. She has a background in Sciences and College- Level Teaching. She has a passion for Art, and understanding the effects and need of Social- Emotional Learning in the present day and age. Her heart lies with making education more meaningful and effective for kids and the society.
Anshu Garg
Facilitator
Anshu is an architect turned visual artist, and a Reggio Children certified early year facilitator for Art. During Bachelors program, she had the privilege of observing and learning from accomplished artist Late Shantanu Lodh. She has received the professional category Annual Award, Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, Chandigarh, India, 2019. She has a keen interest in exploring the language of art with kids and understanding their perception of art.