Introduction

Step into a world where imagination is the curriculum, and play is the lesson plan.

Welcome to The Imaginarium a one-of-its-kind space at The Navriti School, Gurugram, where young minds from Nursery to Grade 2 learn through the most natural, powerful tool they have pretend play.

Designed collaboratively by artists, educators, researchers, and developmental psychologists, the Imaginarium takes inspiration from leading international museums and early childhood labs. Every corner here is built with purpose: to let children explore, express, and evolve, one imaginative scenario at a time.

Why Pretend Play Matters

Pretend play is not “just play.” It’s a neuroscientific powerhouse of learning.

When children imagine themselves as doctors, shopkeepers, astronauts, or storytellers, their brains are performing complex, integrated functions:

• Language areas are activated as they narrate stories, give instructions, or negotiate roles.
• Memory networks are strengthened as they recall experiences and apply them creatively.
• Prefrontal regions (responsible for focus and planning) light up as they construct imaginative sequences and solve pretend challenges.

Research from the American Academy of Paediatrics consistently shows that play-based learning improves executive function, creativity, and emotional regulation, the very skills that define lifelong success.

At Navriti, the Imaginarium makes this science come alive every day.

Inside the Imaginarium: Where Learning Comes to Life

The Imaginarium is a state-of-the-art experiential learning zone, built to mirror real-world scenarios at a child’s scale, vibrant, tactile, and endlessly inspiring.

Children step into beautifully designed zones like:

• 🏥 The Mini Clinic – where empathy grows as they care for “patients.”
• 🛒 The Market – where counting, communication, and collaboration unfold naturally.
• ✈️ The Travel Hub – where geography and curiosity intersect through imaginative adventures.
• 🎭 The Theatre Corner – where stories come alive, building confidence and expression.

Every activity here has a clear developmental objective, blending fun with focus.

“Play is the child’s work, and The Imaginarium is their first office.”

— Navriti Early Learning Team

How Pretend Play Builds the Brain

Pretend play triggers a beautiful chain reaction in a child’s mind.

1. Language, Logic, and Memory

When children play out stories or roles, they’re constantly using new words, recalling experiences, and sequencing events. This strengthens:

• Vocabulary and sentence formation
• Logical reasoning and cause-effect understanding
• Short-term and long-term memory

These cognitive processes are the foundation for later reading comprehension and analytical thinking.

2. Emotional and Social Growth

In every role-play, whether it’s a doctor comforting a patient or a shopkeeper helping a friend,  children learn empathy, patience, and social negotiation.

They experience the give-and-take of teamwork, practice emotional expression, and learn to manage conflict peacefully.

This nurtures emotional intelligence, a core focus of Navriti’s Joy Index,  the school’s unique measure of happiness and engagement in learning.

3. Creativity and Confidence

When a classroom transforms into a make-believe world, it gives children permission to explore without fear of failure.

They learn that ideas have value, mistakes can be fun, and curiosity leads to discovery.

This spirit of innovation is what Navriti aims to preserve, so that as children grow, imagination never fades into conformity.

The Science Within the Play

Unlike traditional preschools that treat play as downtime, The Imaginarium is scientifically designed for learning impact.

Every element, from props to lighting to the sequence of activities, is crafted to engage multiple senses.

This multisensory learning approach activates more neural pathways, enhancing focus and recall.

It’s play with a plan, backed by brain science, executed through artistry, and guided by educators trained in Precision Schooling for early childhood.

A New Kind of Classroom Experience

The Imaginarium is also a space where teachers observe without interference. They learn about each child’s personality, communication style, and problem-solving instincts through natural interaction, not formal testing.

This helps Navriti’s educators tailor subsequent classroom learning using insights from real behaviour, not assumptions.

It’s a living example of how Precision Schooling begins at the earliest stages, understanding the mind before shaping the method.

Conclusion

In a world rushing toward screens and schedules, The Imaginarium stands as a joyful reminder that the most profound learning still begins with imagination.

Here, pretend play becomes preparation for life, teaching children how to think, feel, and connect.

Because at Navriti, play isn’t the opposite of work.

It’s where real learning begins.

📍 Admissions Open 2026–2027 | Nursery to Grade 5

Schedule a personalised school tour to explore The Imaginarium and Navriti’s early years programs.

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