Corners in Nursery

What are corners?

Corners are experiential learning options designed for young children which blend experimentation, discovery and play as the basis for development. Through appealing activities appropriate to their age, children learn by freely exploring and handling a range of materials and situations.

The activities are carried out in small groups which allows for more individualised care and a tighter bond. The teacher or educator is an active companion, observing, asking open-ended questions and suggesting new challenges which inspire curiosity.

This approach helps children to:

• Gain autonomy and self-confidence.
• Develop motor, sensory, cognitive and emotional skills.
• Learn about different spaces and educators in the nursery, expanding their safety and relational environment.
• Enjoy meaningful and rewarding play time while respecting their own pace.

In short, corners are a way of learning through play, discovering and sharing with others in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere.

How the corners are organised:

• The children are divided into small groups of between 6 and 12 participants.
• The activities take place in the classrooms, on the terrace or in the playground.
• Each corner is led by a key educator and two support staff.
• The calendar runs from 2 May to July.

The corners we offer are:

• Children's Yoga: A space of calm and body awareness featuring music, feathers and mats.
• Beginner Dance and Classical Ballet: We move, listen to music and learn the first ballet positions with symbolic games and visual items.
• Board Games and Fine Motor Skills: Activities to enhance coordination and concentration with puzzles, necklaces and building games.
• LAB: Sensory experiences and scientific experimentation: mixing colours, messages with thread and sounds, light tables and activities with vinegar and baking soda.
• Atelier: Open artistic proposals using natural objects, plasticine and recycled materials.
• Small Worlds: Creating miniature worlds with wood, stones and grass to encourage symbolic play and imagination.
• Traditional Playground Games: We get moving and play hopscotch, tag, the bomb and other popular games in the playground outdoors.