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That’s our Nursery stage—hands -on projects, early phonics, and lots of social play.
The Little Columbus Framework brings together leading early years
philosophies to create thoughtful learning experiences that nurture
curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love for learning.
philosophies to create thoughtful learning experiences that nurture
curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love for learning.
THE CURRICULUM
SEEKERS
Seeking connection, language and possibility.
In our Crawl Program, curious hands stay busy, little voices find new words, and growing imaginations come alive through play, exploration and everyday discovery.
Growing through peer play:
Toddlers begin moving from playing alongside others to joining shared play, building confidence, friendships and a sense of belonging along the way.
Communication that grows every day:
Stories, songs, role play and everyday conversations help toddlers build vocabulary, express their ideas and connect with the people around them.
Learning through sensory exploration:
Water, sand, clay and natural materials invite toddlers to compare, experiment and discover the world through hands on exploration.
Imagination that inspires discovery:
Pretend play encourages toddlers to revisit experiences, explore new roles and better understand the social world around them.
WHAT CHILDREN
EXPERIENCE
- Rich stories, rhymes and conversation
- Sensory and open-ended materials
- Music and creative movement
- Construction and small-world play
- Early mark-making
- Sorting, matching and organising
- Outdoor exploration
- Short group experiences
- Opportunities to choose and contribute
- Support with friendship and conflict
WHAT FAMILIES WILL NOTICE
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watch them grow
So Many Little Firsts
New words, make believe worlds and budding friendships begin popping up in the most wonderful little ways.
Wiggles & Wobbles
Running, climbing, balancing and dancing help busy little bodies grow steadier, stronger and more sure of what they can do.
Busy Little Hands
Scribbling, stacking, scooping and squishing give tiny hands plenty to practice as everyday movements become a little easier.
Finding My Words
Little voices are getting busier, with more words for asking, telling, wondering and making sure everyone knows exactly what they mean.
Figuring Things Out
Matching, sorting, building and trying again turn everyday play into little moments of “Aha! I got it.”
Finding My People
Playing nearby starts becoming playing together, as toddlers begin joining in, making friends and finding their place in the group.
On My Own
From making little choices to helping with everyday routines, toddlers begin taking on more for themselves and feeling proud of what they can do.
Wiggles & Wobbles
Running, climbing, balancing and dancing help busy little bodies grow steadier, stronger and more sure of what they can do.
Busy Little Hands
Scribbling, stacking, scooping and squishing give tiny hands plenty to practice as everyday movements become a little easier.
Finding My Words
Little voices are getting busier, with more words for asking, telling, wondering and making sure everyone knows exactly what they mean.
Figuring Things Out
Matching, sorting, building and trying again turn everyday play into little moments of “Aha! I got it.”
Finding My People
Playing nearby starts becoming playing together, as toddlers begin joining in, making friends and finding their place in the group.
On My Own
From making little choices to helping with everyday routines, toddlers begin taking on more for themselves and feeling proud of what they can do.
The Little Columbus Framework brings together leading early years
philosophies to create thoughtful learning experiences that nurture
curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love for learning.
philosophies to create thoughtful learning experiences that nurture
curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love for learning.
THE CURRICULUM
EXPLORERS
A Year of Brave Steps & Bright Ideas
Our Nursery program empowers children to walk taller—growing their confidence, curiosity, and creative voice through a rich blend of guidance and independence.
Voices that bloom:
As curiosity grows, so does confidence. Explorers begin asking bigger questions, telling richer stories and discovering that their ideas can take shape in many different ways.
Growing Through Stories & Language:
Stories, rhymes, sounds and imaginative play help children build language, express their ideas and develop early foundations for reading and writing.
Exploring Numbers & The World :
Through group art time, storytelling, and music, children learn to express themselves, think freely, and collaborate with others.
Ideas That Come to life:
Paint, clay, music, movement and construction give children different ways to explore their imagination and bring their ideas to life.
WHAT CHILDREN
EXPERIENCE
- Daily stories and meaningful conversations
- Drawing, painting, clay and construction
- Counting through play and problem solving
- Nature exploration and discovery
- Imaginative play
- Collaborative play
- Outdoor exploration
- Music and movement
- Opportunities to explain their choices
- Experiences revisited across several days
WHAT FAMILIES WILL NOTICE
watch them grow
So Many Little Firsts
New words, make believe worlds and budding friendships begin popping up in the most wonderful little ways.
Ready, Set, Go
Catching, climbing and changing direction become part of the fun as growing bodies get steadier, quicker and more aware of their surroundings.
Making My Mark
Crayons, pencils and little tools become easier to control, while drawings start turning into people, places and stories they want to share.
So Many Whys
Sentences get longer and questions keep coming as children chat about their day, remember favourite rhymes and ask about everything around them.
Ideas Come Alive
A drawing becomes a plan and pretend play grows into whole little worlds, with characters, stories and ideas that can carry on for longer.
Joining the Fun
Children start asking to join in, helping a friend who is upset and figuring out the sometimes tricky business of sharing ideas, roles and play.
Little Responsibilities
Getting dressed, looking after belongings and helping with small classroom jobs become lovely opportunities to do more for themselves and others.
Ready, Set, Go
Catching, climbing and changing direction become part of the fun as growing bodies get steadier, quicker and more aware of their surroundings.
Making My Mark
Crayons, pencils and little tools become easier to control, while drawings start turning into people, places and stories they want to share.
So Many Whys
Sentences get longer and questions keep coming as children chat about their day, remember favourite rhymes and ask about everything around them.
Ideas Come Alive
A drawing becomes a plan and pretend play grows into whole little worlds, with characters, stories and ideas that can carry on for longer.
Joining the Fun
Children start asking to join in, helping a friend who is upset and figuring out the sometimes tricky business of sharing ideas, roles and play.
Little Responsibilities
Our flexible schedule balances learning, play, and quiet time- matching your child’s natural energy and needs.
The Little Columbus Framework brings together leading early years
philosophies to create thoughtful learning experiences that nurture
curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love for learning.
philosophies to create thoughtful learning experiences that nurture
curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love for learning.
THE CURRICULUM
NAVIGATORS
Navigating ideas with growing purpose.
In our Kindergaten Program, curious minds begin digging deeper, staying with ideas for longer and finding new ways to explore, create and share what they know.
Putting little minds to work:
From early reading and writing to numbers and patterns, children explore new ideas through playful experiences that keep curiosity at the heart of learning.
Questions Go Further:
Children observe, wonder, predict and test their ideas, learning that one question can often lead to another.
Words That Find Purpose:
Stories, conversations, sounds and purposeful writing help children express their ideas and grow more confident with language.
Little Ideas That Take Shape:
Numbers, maps, models and building experiences encourage children to plan, solve problems, test possibilities and try another way.
WHAT CHILDREN
EXPERIENCE
- Longer investigations
- Small group projects
- Story creation
- Purposeful writing
- Number problems
- Maps and plans
- Diagrams and models
- Science and material exploration
- Collaborative art and construction
- Opportunities to reflect and revise
WHAT FAMILIES WILL NOTICE
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watch them grow
So Many Little Firsts
New words, make believe worlds and budding friendships begin popping up in the most wonderful little ways.
Moves With Confidence
Running, balancing, climbing and ball play become more coordinated as children learn to move with greater control and confidence.
Details Come Alive
Drawings, models and creations become more detailed as little hands gain control and children find new ways to show exactly what they imagined.
Telling You The “Why”
Children begin explaining their ideas, sharing what they noticed and giving wonderfully detailed answers to the all important question, “How do you know?”
Making A Plan
An idea starts becoming a plan before the building even begins, as children predict, test, change things around and happily have another go.
Finding Middle Ground
Friendships grow more collaborative as children negotiate roles, solve little disagreements and discover how much more they can do together.
Taking The Lead
From managing their belongings to helping with routines, children begin taking responsibility and proudly stepping up when there’s a job to be done.
Moves With Confidence
Running, balancing, climbing and ball play become more coordinated as children learn to move with greater control and confidence.
Details Come Alive
Drawings, models and creations become more detailed as little hands gain control and children find new ways to show exactly what they imagined.
Telling You The “Why”
Children begin explaining their ideas, sharing what they noticed and giving wonderfully detailed answers to the all important question, “How do you know?”
Making A Plan
An idea starts becoming a plan before the building even begins, as children predict, test, change things around and happily have another go.
Finding Middle Ground
Friendships grow more collaborative as children negotiate roles, solve little disagreements and discover how much more they can do together.
Taking The Lead
From managing their belongings to helping with routines, children begin taking responsibility and proudly stepping up when there’s a job to be done.
The Little Columbus Framework brings together leading early years
philosophies to create thoughtful learning experiences that nurture
curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love for learning.
philosophies to create thoughtful learning experiences that nurture
curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love for learning.
THE CURRICULUM
VOYAGERS
Equipped to travel a little further.
In our UKG Program, big imaginations meet growing confidence as children read, count, create, question and discover just how much they can do.
Core Learning Skills
Children build early literacy and numeracy skills through reading, writing, counting, and problem-solving activities that develop strong foundations.
Stories Spill Onto Paper:
Favourite tales inspire new ones as children play with sounds, read with growing confidence and turn their own thoughts into words, signs and little stories.
Numbers Get Curious:
Counting turns into comparing, measuring and solving as children play with numbers, shapes and patterns to figure out how things work.
Ideas Get Their Hands Dirty:
A question might become a drawing, a plan, a model or a full blown experiment as children build, test, change their minds and happily try again.
WHAT CHILDREN
EXPERIENCE
- Reading and retelling stories
- Writing little stories and messages
- Signs, labels and lists
- Counting and comparing
- Shapes and patterns
- Measuring everyday things
- Drawing plans and maps
- Building and testing ideas
- Creating things together
- Development in Critical Thinking
WHAT FAMILIES WILL NOTICE
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watch them grow
So Many Little Firsts
New words, make believe worlds and budding friendships begin popping up in the most wonderful little ways.
Strong & Steady
Games get longer, movements get steadier and growing bodies have more stamina to run, balance, coordinate and keep going.
Making With Care
Drawing, cutting, joining, building and writing become more precise, giving busy hands more ways to turn an idea into something real.
Stories With Shape
Stories have a beginning, middle and end, questions ask for clarity, and children find more ways to explain exactly what they mean.
Thinking It Through
A tricky problem becomes something to play with as children count, measure, spot patterns, test an idea and discover another way when the first one does not work.
Joint Collaboration
Children negotiate roles, listen to different ideas and work through tricky moments, learning that asking for help can be part of figuring things out.
Ready to Roam
Belongings, routines and responsibilities become more their own as children grow comfortable stepping into new situations and seeing them through.
Strong & Steady
Games get longer, movements get steadier and growing bodies have more stamina to run, balance, coordinate and keep going.
Making With Care
Drawing, cutting, joining, building and writing become more precise, giving busy hands more ways to turn an idea into something real.
Stories With Shape
Stories have a beginning, middle and end, questions ask for clarity, and children find more ways to explain exactly what they mean.
Thinking It Through
A tricky problem becomes something to play with as children count, measure, spot patterns, test an idea and discover another way when the first one does not work.
Joint Collaboration
Children negotiate roles, listen to different ideas and work through tricky moments, learning that asking for help can be part of figuring things out.
Ready to Roam
Belongings, routines and responsibilities become more their own as children grow comfortable stepping into new situations and seeing them through.
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To know every child closely, protect their curiosity and create the space for them to grow, wonder and discover in their own way.
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Learning Approach by Little Columbus
Our approach brings together Finnish ECCE, the National Curriculum Framework and Reggio-inspired practices to create a thoughtful balance of care and education. Every experience is designed to nurture curiosity, build confidence and inspire a lifelong love for learning.
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