When children’s fascination with different creatures led to them exploring the oceans, staff at Townhouse Nurseries in Alsager, Cheshire (part of Thrive Childcare and Education) decided to get some fish for them to dissect.
Ensuring children have access to exciting first-hand experiences that are linked to their current interests is an integral part of the curriculum at the setting.
‘The children love being able to get involved and being hands-on so that they can experience things for themselves,’ says early years teacher Sophie Windsor. ‘When surrounded by a language-rich environment, we find that children have the opportunity to learn new language, interact with others and share ideas.’
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