Welcome to our Curriculum – where play, exploration, and curiosity spark a lifelong love for learning.
At Little Einsteins Nursery, our curriculum is designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence, providing the perfect foundation for your child’s future.
Key features of our curriculum
Flexible, emergent, and grows and changes as children develop.
“Our curriculum is dynamic and responsive, evolving alongside each child’s development to ensure continuous learning and growth.”
Ambitious, interesting, and fun.
“We create an engaging and exciting learning environment that challenges, inspires, and makes learning a joyful experience for every child.”
Accessible for all children.
“Our approach is fully inclusive, ensuring that every child, regardless of ability or background, has equal opportunities to thrive and succeed.”
Child-focused and play-based approach.
“Through a carefully structured play-based curriculum, we put children at the heart of their learning, fostering creativity, curiosity, and independence.”
Based on individual needs, interests, home links, and direction of play.
“We tailor learning experiences to each child’s unique interests, family background, and natural play instincts, creating meaningful connections between home and nursery.”
Offer children firsthand experiences enabling them to build confidence to express ideas, make decisions, and share thoughts with others.
“By providing rich, hands-on learning experiences, we empower children to explore, express their ideas, and develop essential communication and decision-making skills.”
Offer core skills to support age and stage of development, to give children knowledge, skills, and behaviors to develop their independence.
“Our curriculum builds core life skills at every stage, equipping children with the confidence and independence needed for future success.”
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How We Deliver Our Nursery Curriculum at Little Einsteins Nursery and Pre-School
At Little Einsteins Nursery and Pre-School, we have crafted our own tailored curriculum that reflects the core values and principles essential to fostering a well-rounded, enriched learning experience. Our curriculum focuses on the whole child—ensuring that every aspect of their growth and development is nurtured in a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment. We go beyond traditional subjects, incorporating a broad range of activities that support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
Learning Experiences: A Holistic Approach
At Little Einsteins, learning extends beyond the classroom, thriving in an environment rich with diverse experiences that foster early development. Our curriculum includes:
- Play: The heart of our curriculum, encouraging hands-on exploration, experimentation, and imaginative play, driven by children’s interests.
- Outdoor Exploration: Promoting physical development, curiosity, and an appreciation of nature through experiential learning.
- Visits to the Local Care Home: Helping children develop empathy and social responsibility through intergenerational connections.
- Woodworking Activities: Enhancing fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities through hands-on creative projects.
- Cultural Capital Trips: Visits to museums, galleries, and cultural events to broaden children’s understanding of different cultures and communities.
- Extra-Curricular Activities: Enrichment programs such as Spanish lessons, movement classes, and sensory play sessions.
- Sensory Play: A dedicated sensory room for self-regulation activities, including yoga and mindfulness, supporting emotional well-being.
These diverse experiences encourage children to learn at their own pace, develop unique talents, and navigate the world with confidence and curiosity.
Developmental Focus: Building Key Life Skills
Our curriculum emphasises core skills that are essential for a child’s future success:
- Communication: Encouraging self-expression and confident communication.
- Problem-Solving: Developing critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Self-Regulation: Teaching children how to manage emotions and behavior.
- Cooperation: Building teamwork, empathy, and positive relationships.
Child-Centered Learning: Tailored to Each Child’s Needs
We recognize that every child is unique, and our curriculum is designed to adapt to their interests, strengths, and developmental pace:
- Opportunities for Exploration: Encouraging curiosity and discovery in a safe, engaging environment.
- A Safe Space for Questions: Supporting children in asking questions and deepening their understanding.
- Skill Development: Providing hands-on activities that promote fine motor skills, problem-solving, and confidence-building.
Guided by Frameworks: Meeting Standards, Ensuring Growth
While our curriculum is tailored to individual children, it aligns with recognized educational frameworks such as the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring:
- Desired Outcomes: Setting specific learning goals to track and support progress.
- A Balanced Curriculum: Incorporating a broad range of developmental areas.
- Reflective Practice: Regularly reviewing and adapting our curriculum for effectiveness.
Play-Based Learning: The Foundation of Early Education
Play-based learning is at the core of our approach, providing children with opportunities to:
- Engage meaningfully: Making discoveries and connections through play.
- Experiment and Explore: Developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a supportive setting.
- Build Social Skills: Learning cooperation, sharing, and conflict resolution through play.
Childhood Theorists That Influence Our Approach
Our curriculum is inspired by renowned childhood theorists, whose insights shape our teaching methods. Our rooms are even named in their honor!
- Jean Piaget: Emphasizing hands-on exploration and active learning to develop cognitive skills.
- Lawrence Kohlberg: Encouraging moral development through discussions on fairness, responsibility, and empathy.
- Abraham Maslow: Ensuring children’s fundamental needs (safety, love, self-esteem) are met to support learning.
- Urie Bronfenbrenner: Recognizing the influence of family, community, and society on a child’s development.
For a comprehensive copy of our nursery curriculum and desired outcomes, please speak to your child’s key person.
How We Deliver Our Nursery Curriculum at Little Einsteins Nursery and Pre-School
At Little Einsteins Nursery and Pre-School, we have crafted our own tailored curriculum that reflects the core values and principles essential to fostering a well-rounded, enriched learning experience. Our curriculum focuses on the whole child—ensuring that every aspect of their growth and development is nurtured in a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment. We go beyond traditional subjects, incorporating a broad range of activities that support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
Learning Experiences: A Holistic Approach
At Little Einsteins, learning extends beyond the classroom, thriving in an environment rich with diverse experiences that foster early development. Our curriculum includes:
- Play: The heart of our curriculum, encouraging hands-on exploration, experimentation, and imaginative play, driven by children’s interests.
- Outdoor Exploration: Promoting physical development, curiosity, and an appreciation of nature through experiential learning.
- Visits to the Local Care Home: Helping children develop empathy and social responsibility through intergenerational connections.
- Woodworking Activities: Enhancing fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities through hands-on creative projects.
- Cultural Capital Trips: Visits to museums, galleries, and cultural events to broaden children’s understanding of different cultures and communities.
- Extra-Curricular Activities: Enrichment programs such as Spanish lessons, movement classes, and sensory play sessions.
- Sensory Play: A dedicated sensory room for self-regulation activities, including yoga and mindfulness, supporting emotional well-being.
These diverse experiences encourage children to learn at their own pace, develop unique talents, and navigate the world with confidence and curiosity.
Developmental Focus: Building Key Life Skills
Our curriculum emphasises core skills that are essential for a child’s future success:
- Communication: Encouraging self-expression and confident communication.
- Problem-Solving: Developing critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Self-Regulation: Teaching children how to manage emotions and behavior.
- Cooperation: Building teamwork, empathy, and positive relationships.
Child-Centered Learning: Tailored to Each Child’s Needs
We recognize that every child is unique, and our curriculum is designed to adapt to their interests, strengths, and developmental pace:
- Opportunities for Exploration: Encouraging curiosity and discovery in a safe, engaging environment.
- A Safe Space for Questions: Supporting children in asking questions and deepening their understanding.
- Skill Development: Providing hands-on activities that promote fine motor skills, problem-solving, and confidence-building.
Guided by Frameworks: Meeting Standards, Ensuring Growth
While our curriculum is tailored to individual children, it aligns with recognized educational frameworks such as the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring:
- Desired Outcomes: Setting specific learning goals to track and support progress.
- A Balanced Curriculum: Incorporating a broad range of developmental areas.
- Reflective Practice: Regularly reviewing and adapting our curriculum for effectiveness.
Play-Based Learning: The Foundation of Early Education
Play-based learning is at the core of our approach, providing children with opportunities to:
- Engage meaningfully: Making discoveries and connections through play.
- Experiment and Explore: Developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a supportive setting.
- Build Social Skills: Learning cooperation, sharing, and conflict resolution through play.
Childhood Theorists That Influence Our Approach
Our curriculum is inspired by renowned childhood theorists, whose insights shape our teaching methods. Our rooms are even named in their honor!
- Jean Piaget: Emphasizing hands-on exploration and active learning to develop cognitive skills.
- Lawrence Kohlberg: Encouraging moral development through discussions on fairness, responsibility, and empathy.
- Abraham Maslow: Ensuring children’s fundamental needs (safety, love, self-esteem) are met to support learning.
- Urie Bronfenbrenner: Recognizing the influence of family, community, and society on a child’s development.
For a comprehensive copy of our nursery curriculum and desired outcomes, please speak to your child’s key person.
Key features of our curriculum
Flexible, emergent, and grows and changes as children develop.
“Our curriculum is dynamic and responsive, evolving alongside each child’s development to ensure continuous learning and growth.”
Ambitious, interesting, and fun.
“We create an engaging and exciting learning environment that challenges, inspires, and makes learning a joyful experience for every child.”
Accessible for all children.
“Our approach is fully inclusive, ensuring that every child, regardless of ability or background, has equal opportunities to thrive and succeed.”
Child-focused and play-based approach.
“Through a carefully structured play-based curriculum, we put children at the heart of their learning, fostering creativity, curiosity, and independence.”
Based on individual needs, interests, home links, and direction of play.
“We tailor learning experiences to each child’s unique interests, family background, and natural play instincts, creating meaningful connections between home and nursery.”
Offer children firsthand experiences enabling them to build confidence to express ideas, make decisions, and share thoughts with others.
“By providing rich, hands-on learning experiences, we empower children to explore, express their ideas, and develop essential communication and decision-making skills.”
Offer core skills to support age and stage of development, to give children knowledge, skills, and behaviors to develop their independence.
“Our curriculum builds core life skills at every stage, equipping children with the confidence and independence needed for future success.”