Curiosity Approach Network Croydon Borough

03/11/2025

Hi everyone,

Hope you had a good weekend.

Just a reminder that this is your last chance to join tomorrow's online Great Outdoors Discovery Session at 6pm GMT.

In this session you can learn about:
🍂The importance of being in nature for children
🪵Nature Deficit Disorder
🥀Biophilia
🌧️Ideas for transforming your outdoor environment

Plus you can also discuss and share your ideas

Tickets 🎫at £10 per person are still available and can be booked via the link shown:
https://www.thecuriosityapproach.com/eventlist/croydon-great-outdoors-04-11-25

I hope you can join me tomorrow evening.
Tracy
Curiosity Approach Network Brand Ambassador

31/10/2025

Hello everyone👋

Have you got The Curiosity Approach app?🤔

If so, why not download the new magazine 🍂Curious Autumn🍂. A 30 page magazine only available via the CRIB app showcasing autumnal invitations, provocations and lots more autumn based ideas.

Haven't got the app, then use the link below and subscribe for £7 per month or use the QR code
https://the-curiosity-approach.passion.io/checkout/848dc42e-7fb9-4216-8e8a-20b12a5238c2

It would be great to see any of the invitations and ideas that you use in your setting or school. Please feel free to post these in the comments.

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31/10/2025

A very interesting and insightful read from Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett in The Guardian on play.

It's amazing in the 21st century that with all the research available our curriculum in England still does not advocate for play beyond the EYFS.

All children learn through play and it is where they develop skills which will help them as they grow up in an ever changing world.

Play is learning

In England, young children go from glitter clay and building dens to classrooms a Victorian would recognise – and that system is failing many of them.

30/10/2025

29/10/2025

Do you want to understand the importance of being outdoors for children?

Are you looking for ideas and inspiration to create outdoor spaces that truly engage children?

Join me for an online Discovery Session on the Great Outdoors.

Session Details:
🍂Tuesday 4th November
🕰️6pm GMT
🎟️Tickets are £10 per person
🔗https://www.thecuriosityapproach.com/eventlist/croydon-great-outdoors-04-11-25

Anyone who works in early years is welcome to join, share their ideas and discuss their experiences.

I look forward to meeting you next Tuesday
Tracy

24/10/2025

Some lovely feedback from Sophie Morris at Little Explorers Pre-school who joined the Schemas Discovery Session on Tuesday.

Thank you Sophie😊

24/10/2025

Hello everyone 👋

Hope you are having a good day on this windy but bright autumnal day.🍂💨🍃

If you are looking for a simple but engaging activity for the children at your setting why not download "Leaf Cutting" from the CRIB app where you can find all things to do with The Curiosity Approach.

To install the app and download Leaf Cutting, tap on this link👇
https://curiosityapproach.lpages.co/app-installs/?utm_campaign=signature&utm_source=WiseStamp&utm_medium=email

To access via the web browser, click on this link👇
https://the-curiosity-approach.passion.io/

It would be great to see images of your children engaging in leaf cutting if you are happy to share in the comments below.

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23/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined the Schemas Discovery Session yesterday evening. It was great to see so many of you there from across Denbighshire and also for your feedback.

Beach House Day Nursery
Little Lambs Day Nursery
Little Lambs Emmanuel
Little Explorers Pre-school
Cylch Meithrin Ysgol Dewi Sant
Cylch Meithrin Llanelwy - St Asaph
Cylch Meithrin Bro Dyfrdwy
Lucy Owens Childminding
Little Acorns
Lala’s House
Borthyn Bunnies
Summerhouse Out of School and Holiday Club
Daisy Chains Prestatyn


and all those who are part of Teuluoedd yn Gyntaf & Dechrau'n Deg / Families First & Flying Start or who are Family Link Workers in the Denbighshire area.

I also wish to pass on my thanks to Tasha Edwards from Education and Childcare Services, Denbighshire County Council for inviting me to hold this additional Discovery Session.

Hope to see you at another session in the near future.
Tracy

15/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined me yesterday evening at the Process over Product Discovery Session.

I do hope that you found the session insightful.

My next session is all about 💡Light and Shadow Play🔦 and takes place this coming Tuesday 21st October at 6pm.

Tickets 🎫are £10 per person and can be booked via the link below:
https://www.thecuriosityapproach.com/eventlist/croydon-borough-online-light-and-shadow-21-10-25

I hope you can join me
Tracy

14/10/2025

Isn't this an amazing structure for children to climb and explore which was challenging and enabled them to assess risk.

To think that this was from the 1900s is astonishing. I seriously doubt anything like this would be around for children today.

Fascinating!

"The towering steel structure looms over the children, who climb fearlessly without safety rails, soft ground, or supervision.

These 'jungle gyms,' introduced in the late 19th century, were seen as tools of moral and physical development, places where children learned resilience, strength, and courage through play.

In an age before liability concerns and safety regulations, such playgrounds reflected the industrial era’s confidence in progress and physical endurance. The structures themselves were often repurposed materials from factories or schools, and the playground was viewed as an outdoor classroom where children could learn discipline through risk.

Play was considered a public good, part of a movement that believed urban children needed space to build both muscle and character.

These early playgrounds laid the foundation for modern recreational design, emphasizing freedom, creativity, and movement."

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