23/01/2026
Arctic Themed Learning with our Nursery Kiddos! βοΈπ»ββοΈπ§
Why do we do themed lessons in early childhood? Because little children learn best when learning is connected, meaningful, and exciting! A theme like the Arctic helps them link stories, art, sensory play, science, language, and movement into one big learning adventure instead of random activities π§ β¨ It builds deeper understanding because their brains can connect ideas together β animals, weather, colors, textures, and new words all make sense within one world π
And most of all, we strongly believe that early childhood learning should happen through PLAY π
Hereβs why play is powerful:
π§© Play builds the brain β When children explore, pretend, and use their senses, neural connections grow faster. This is how real learning sticks.
π£οΈ Play develops language β While pretending to be polar bears or explorers, they naturally talk, describe, ask questions, and learn new vocabulary.
π€ Play grows social skills β Taking turns, sharing materials, and playing roles teach cooperation and empathy.
π‘ Play encourages problem-solving β βHow do we make an iceberg?β βHow do penguins walk?β They think, try, adjust β thatβs critical thinking at their level.
β€οΈ Play supports emotional development β Play is how children express feelings, build confidence, and feel safe to try new things.
ποΈ Play strengthens the body β Sensory bins, cutting, scooping βsnow,β and movement games build fine and gross motor skills.
For young children, play is not a break from learning β play IS the learning π Thatβs why our classroom is full of hands-on experiences, imagination, and joyful discovery every single day π€βοΈ