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Curious bits & bobs
The Curiosity Approach is more than just beautiful play spaces… So grab a cuppa, settle down and delve deeply inside our articles...
Why not print them out and put them in your staff rooms...
Aprons, displays and things to go home?
Learn more about The Curiosity Approach pedagogy, understanding WHY.
Release Date: March 23, 2021
Last Updated: June 19, 2023
More than ready mixed paint
Are you always reaching for the ready mixed, squirty paint?
Release Date: March 23, 2021
Last Updated: October 6, 2021
The Curiosity Approach® Explained.
Stepping away from bright colours and plastic filled environments
Release Date: March 22, 2021
Last Updated: February 10, 2022
Why we need Sofas and comfy chairs in our Early Years settings?
Providing a place to pause and connect with children. To fill up their emotional cup and nurture emotional well being.
Release Date: March 20, 2021
Last Updated: October 6, 2021
Where did all the chairs go?
Did you know we remove the chairs at Curiosity Approach® settings?
Release Date: March 19, 2021
Last Updated: October 6, 2021
Curious about sustained shared thinking ?
A simple explanation and evidence of Sustained shared thinking at a Curiosity Approach® setting - curious to read more?
Release Date: March 19, 2021
Last Updated: October 6, 2021
Are you in the habit of presenting play dough to children?
Do you allow children to make their own play dough ?
Release Date: March 19, 2021
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
Books! Only for the book corner?
Are we turning children off books, because our book corners are becoming academic zones ?
Release Date: March 19, 2021
Last Updated: October 6, 2021
Phonics in Early Years? Taking our foot off the accelerator
Are we rushing ahead in preparing for school, read more here.
Release Date: March 19, 2021
Last Updated: January 30, 2025
Light is a Loose Part!
Have you used light to bring awe and wonder into children’s play? A wondrous loose part.
Release Date: March 19, 2021
Last Updated: October 6, 2021