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The Curiosity Approach

Where imagination meets learning

 

The Curiosity Approach encourages exploration, discovery and a natural love of learning, with children's curiosity and interests at its heart.

A number of our nurseries are inspired by elements of the Curiosity Approach, creating opportunities for children to use their imagination, follow their interests and discover through their own experiences.

What is the Curiosity Approach?

The Curiosity Approach is an early years philosophy that places children's natural curiosity, awe and wonder at the heart of learning.

Inspired by established early years approaches including Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Pikler and Steiner, it encourages children to take an active role in their learning by following their interests, making choices and discovering through play.

Curiosity Approach-inspired environments can use calm spaces and carefully chosen resources to invite children to explore, investigate and use their imagination.
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Key principles of the Curiosity Approach

Curiosity-inspired environments draw on principles that encourage children to follow their interests, use their imagination and discover through meaningful, child-led experiences.

Curiosity

Freedom to explore

Children can follow their interests, make choices and investigate the world around them, giving them time to explore ideas at their own pace.

Creativity

Imagination at work

Open-ended materials can be explored in different ways, allowing children to decide what they become and how they fit into their play.

Sustainability

Engaging thoughtful choices

Natural, recycled and reusable resources can give children opportunities to explore ideas around caring for materials and the environment.

Authenticity

Real objects to explore

Everyday and natural objects offer different textures, shapes, weights and possibilities, encouraging children to investigate and use them creatively in their play.

How the Curiosity Approach supports learning

Learning through everyday experiences.

How can the Curiosity Approach support children's development?

Curiosity Approach-inspired experiences can give children opportunities to:

Explore and solve problems

Trying out their ideas

Open-ended experiences can encourage children to investigate possibilities, make choices and try different approaches.

Develop curiosity and confidence

Following their interests

Children can take an active role in their learning by exploring the things that capture their interest and curiosity.

Build relationships through play

Exploring together

Shared experiences give children opportunities to communicate, exchange ideas, cooperate and play alongside others.

Find the right Curiosity Approach nursery for you

Our Curiosity Approach nurseries each bring their own character, shaped by their children, team and local community.
 
Explore the options available to find the right fit for your family.
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