Nature, a challenge for humans to nurture. In line with its philosophy ‘I Play I Learn’ is positively sensitizing little ones to develop and foster a strong bond with nature and its elements. Childhood is the best time to explore, understand, experiment and build a bond with nature too.
Our little ones are beginning their academic journey and their twinkling eyes peep through the windows of pre-school. ‘I Play I Learn’ aim to make their first step a very memorable one introducing them to a plethora of play and learn experiences through indoor and outdoor activities to foster their holistic development with an ingrained element of nature right from the beginning.
‘I Play I Learn’ curriculum draws its inspiration from the theory of ‘Multiple intelligence’ by Howard Gardner, Playway method by Froebel, Montessori Method by Maria Montessori, theme-based and project approach by John Dewey and Reggio Emilia approach. Most of these theory proponents lay emphasis on the environment as a vital factor to the further holistic development of children. Environment as in, an indoor environment of the classroom as well as the environment in which we live influences us in all respects.
‘Nature smartness’ is one of the aspects we foster in every child at ‘I Play I Learn’. As per the developmental age, our curriculum provides opportunities to further potentials in every child. Lesson plans appropriately weave in this aspect of nature smartness by bringing the little ones closer to nature.
Apart from ‘I Play I Learn’ classroom environment equal emphasis is laid on the exteriors too. We believe that ‘environmental study’ is much more an inevitable necessity than just a mandate to be followed.
Sensitizing the young inquisitive minds towards nature and its boons is important to create little ones’ first stepping stone for future. An affiliation with nature in the early years not only builds an emotional bond but also nurtures this relationship with nature in the time to come. At ‘I Play I Learn’, it is of utmost importance to introduce them to nature; the first step towards environmental education.
Material like clay, water, and sand are inviting to our little ones and offer enjoyable activities to foster the little ones learning experience like watering the plants, molding the clay, and play, water play, nature walks etc. An environment with plants, birds, trees, animals and much more are introduced to our little ones. Our concepts and thoughts move from general to complex and this is reflected in the curriculum as we orient children to various aspects of nature and sensitize them to nurture the elements adorning nature.
Bonds and relationships developed in the formative years will only get further nurtured and strengthened with time…. ‘I Play I Learn’ is nurturing the bond with nature in children….
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