By Learn Well


Loris Malaguzzi, a pioneer of the Reggio Emilia Approach, once said, "There are three teachers of children: adults, other children, and their physical environment."


When it comes to a child's learning, there is no better environment for them than being surrounded by nature outdoors.


Nature is a captivating and ever-changing source of life. It offers the perfect space for curiosity to thrive. And when it comes to curiosity, I am definitely with Einstein, not the cat!


Einstein said, "The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing."


There are lots of ways to provoke curiosity in young children. A great way to start is to ask children what they already know about a topic and challenge them to discover more. Let them hear you express curiosity by asking questions, which encourages them to do the same and lets their curious minds take the lead!


Here is a short poem about a busy bee that can serve as a starting point for a nature- based, curiosity-driven activity for your little learners.


Busy, Busy Bee


"It started with a bee, It landed on a rose,


We watched it gather sticky stuff, On its feet and toes!"


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For more ideas and inspiration visit ypo.co.uk/littlelearners


Creating a bit of a buzz!


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