How Children Learn at Nido Natural
"At Nido Natural, the environment is carefully prepared to support each child's natural development. Through freedom of movement, purposeful materials, and respectful relationships, children are given the time and space to grow with confidence, independence, and joy."
Gross Motor Development
Children need freedom of movement to build strength, coordination, balance, and confidence.
At Nido Natural, we support gross motor development through opportunities for rolling, crawling, climbing, cruising, walking, and outdoor exploration.
Materials may include:
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Movement mirrors
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Pull-up bars
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Climbing structures
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Low platforms and ramps
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Push toys
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Balls
Fine Motor Development
Fine motor skills develop through hands-on exploration and manipulation of objects.
Materials may include:
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Grasping materials
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Treasure baskets
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Posting activities
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Stacking objects
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Open-and-close containers
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Simple puzzles
Language Development
Language flourishes through responsive relationships and meaningful conversations.
Experiences include:
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Daily reading
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Songs and rhymes
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Respectful communication
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Rich vocabulary during caregiving routines
Cognitive Development
Children learn through exploration, repetition, problem-solving, and discovery.
Materials may include:
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Object permanence materials
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Cause-and-effect activities
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Sorting and matching materials
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Natural open-ended objects
Social-Emotional Development
Secure relationships are the foundation of learning.
Inspired by Montessori and RIE®, children are treated with respect, given time to participate in caregiving routines, and supported in developing confidence, independence, and self-regulation.