22 Street Lane Nursery - June 2021 Newsletter

June Newsletter

The Curiosity Approach at 22 Street Lane Curiosity is innate and we consider it to already be residing in all children, but for these interests to be activated, we must promote these situations and environments and develop the right kind of relationships with the child. We hope that their so that curiosity explodes and blooms as we continue to find new ways to engage and develop their imaginations. To accomplish this, we're giving the children the time, space and attention to create it. The Curiosity Approach is about creating that irresistible environment for learning and development, that recognises the uniqueness of each child, of each human being, of each citizen of now. Which is something that we believe every child deserves! There is no other reason needed, but for the JOY of following their own thoughts and thinking. To be creative and absorbed in the experience, to be ARTISTS , to collaborate with peers, to discuss, discover, explore and develop inquiry and investigation. Deep learning happening right before our eyes, and at Curiosity Approach settings all pre-determined outcomes are pushed aside, and the results speak for themselves. Because we have TRUST in the children, trust in the process and the proof is in the pudding, rather than what we staple on a display board or send home each day. Children choose to participate if they wish and advance with excitement and curiosity.

Teaching our children through heart and soul is what we must aspire to do. Look closely at their faces, how incredible to witness such pure joy. There’s truly no better reward!

“If you don’t love what you do, you won’t do it with much conviction or passion.” ~ Mia Hamm

Continuing our sharing of the A-Z of the Curiosity Approach, we are showcasing E & F this month:

Enchanting Environments - At the Curiosity Approach our aim is to create a world of magic and wonder, a place to tinker and explore. A special place where children are the centre of everything, filling their hearts and minds with a sense of incredible awe and wonder.

Future (the next generation) - In the words of Whitney Houston we “believe that children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way…” Current toys & technology are reducing the innate skills of curiosity. Inquisitiveness, deep level thinking and communication & social skills are declining. Getting the learning environment right helps take massive leaps in protecting and embedding these innate skills.