The Curiosity Approach

The Curiosity Approach is a modern teaching philosophy fuelled by a passion for play, a love of nature, and a deep understanding that the child is the true curriculum. This approach inspires awe and wonder in all who engage with it. Founded by Lyndsey Hellyn and Stephanie Bennett, experienced teachers and nursery leaders, The Curiosity Approach draws on the wisdom of early years pioneers like Maria Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Rudolf Steiner, and Emmi Pikler. Their collective insights shape this beautiful practice, emphasising a shift away from over-stimulating technology and plastic toys towards the wonders of the natural world and authentic, open-ended resources.

At its core, The Curiosity Approach celebrates the extraordinary potential of the ordinary. A toy car is always a toy car, but a stick, with a touch of imagination, becomes a magic wand, a microphone, or a witch’s broom. By embracing this child-led, play-based methodology, children are recognised as capable beyond measure, becoming the “pilots of their own play” and the centre of their own development.

In 2020, we embarked on a transformative 12-month journey to become the first Curiosity Approach Accredited setting in Dubai. This adventure into curiosity, simplicity, and bold imagination has enriched our nursery in countless ways.

Each of our classrooms features Curiosity Corners filled with awe-inspiring trinkets, mark-making stations brimming with art materials, and cosy nooks perfect for a cuddle and a good book amidst the daily excitement. Our passionate teachers create activities based on the children’s current interests, using ‘in-the-moment’ planning to craft meaningful invitations to play and learn.

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We aim to nurture the thinkers and doers of the future, fostering a lifelong love of learning. Nature permeates every aspect of our nursery, and through The Curiosity Approach, we have deepened our commitment to environmental stewardship. We inspire awe and wonder in our little ones through bug hunts, cloud spotting, gardening, and interactions with our unique nursery pets, Lucky the Giant African Spurred Tortoise, and our Giant African Snails.

We embrace controlled risk, encourage tree climbing, and thrive on fun and creativity. By recognising the wonder in the simplest things, we empower the children in our care to become the best little humans they can be.

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