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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...
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Freedom to move
Why are we so obsessed with getting children to sit still?
Release Date: June 15, 2023
Last Updated: October 27, 2023
Dressing up?
Do these types of costumes, stilt imagination? Why we look to offer an alternative approach.
Release Date: June 12, 2023
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
Creating a Text rich environment
It’s not about bombarding Early years settings with a million labels and signs
Release Date: May 31, 2023
Last Updated: October 27, 2023
Benefits of loose parts
Exploring the impact of using loose parts in Early Years
Release Date: May 31, 2023
Last Updated: April 30, 2026
Creating calm early years environments
The impact of artificial strip lighting in the classroom
Release Date: May 31, 2023
Last Updated: October 27, 2023
Respectful sleep
Why using pushchairs in Early Years settings is not conducive to respectful and restful sleep
Release Date: May 31, 2023
Last Updated: October 27, 2023
Importance of getting children outdoors
Why outdoors play is important in this modern world
Release Date: May 31, 2023
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
Using recycled materials in Early years settings
How to introduce more recycled materials into your early childhood centre. Play without the need for plastic commercialised toys.
Release Date: May 22, 2023
Last Updated: April 28, 2026
5 reasons curiosity is important
Children are naturally curious because they have an innate desire to explore and learn about the world around them. Here are five main reasons why children are naturally curious:
Release Date: May 22, 2023
Last Updated: April 28, 2026