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The Curiosity Approach™
The Curiosity Approach values creating an environment that fosters children's natural curiosity and interests. It encourages self-directed play, exploration, and questioning, with educators serving as facilitators and co-learners. This approach emphasizes the importance of a rich and inspiring learning environment full of natural materials, open-ended resources, and building strong relationships with families as valuable partners in children's learning and development.
Fostering a Lifelong
Love of Learning
The Curiosity Approach believes that when children are encouraged to learn through their natural curiosity and interests, they develop a lifelong love of learning. By providing children with opportunities to explore, question, and discover new things, they develop a sense of wonder and appreciation for the world around them. Children who are supported in this way are more likely to be curious and motivated learners, which can lead to greater academic success and personal fulfillment throughout their lives.
Encouraging Self-Direction and Exploration
In a nursery following the Curiosity Approach, children are encouraged to take the lead in their own learning. They are provided with open-ended resources and opportunities to engage in self-directed play and exploration, allowing them to follow their interests and passions. This approach values the child as an active and capable learner, who is encouraged to ask questions, explore their environment and engage in real-life experiences. Children who are given the freedom to explore and learn in this way develop a sense of autonomy and confidence, which can support their learning and development in other areas of their lives.
Promoting Strong Relationships with Families as Partners in Learning and Development
The Curiosity Approach emphasises the importance of building strong relationships with families as partners in children's learning and development. Educators work to involve families in their child's learning, sharing information about the curriculum, providing regular updates on their child's progress, and inviting families to participate in classroom activities. This approach recognises that families are the experts on their child and can provide valuable insights and support for their child's learning. When families and educators work together in this way, it can lead to better outcomes for children and a more supportive learning environment for all involved.
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