Benefits of a Pre-school and Blossom Nursery Sustainable Education® Approach

During a child's early years, the groundwork is set for their future accomplishments, education, and wellbeing. Learning starts at a very early stage and their nursery experience will ensure a smooth transition to their GEMS Schools.

The early years are a critical period for a child's development. Their brains are rapidly growing and forming the foundation for future learning, behavior, and emotional well-being. Research consistently highlights the profound impact of early experiences on a child's life.

At Blossom Nurseries, we prioritize these formative years. Our pre-school programs are designed to nurture cognitive, social, and emotional growth. By creating a stimulating and nurturing environment, we help children develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Investing in your child's early education is an investment in their lifelong potential.

Benefits of learning through play during preschool:

There are many benefits such as:

- Social and emotional growth.

Children are encouraged to engage in pretend play like dressing up and role-playing in our nurseries which nurture positive social and emotional abilities and values. This allows children to:

• Learn how to collaborate with peers, discuss ideas, and make decisions
• Boost self-esteem through overcoming challenges and achieving success
• Manage emotions, decrease impulsiveness, and alleviate stress by expressing their feelings through play
• Foster empathy and fairness by interacting and playing with others.

- Cognitive development:

We believe that when your child plays individually and with others their cognitive skills are all being developed.

Children develop the following cognitive skills through play:

• Problem solving
• Concentration, persistence and resilience.
• Language Development:

In the engaging environment of Blossom Nursery, children interact with peers and educators, fostering effective verbal and non-verbal communication, nurturing literacy skills, enhancing comprehension, encouraging social interaction, and facilitating expressive language skills across various contexts. Our multilingual programs in English, Arabic and French available in certain locations will immerse your little one to learn by playing in different languages, ensuring a smoother start with other languages.

- Physical development :

We are encouraging the children to be engaged in active play involving the utilization of both large and small muscle groups through activities. Learning through play promotes:

• General health and a positive sense of well-being
• Physical advancement
• Understanding the advantages of an active lifestyle
• Abilities for self-reliance in tasks like dressing or eating.

Our indoor and outdoor structures are designed with children's safety as a top priority, aligned with their developmental stages and the skills they can build at each age. We prioritize using natural resources, such as wood, sand, and desert plants, to foster a closer connection to the Earth, while minimizing the use of plastic!

Introducing Sustainable Education® at Blossom Nursery

Together with our Babilou Family Group, we've taken preschool education a step further by creating our very own "Sustainable Education®" approach. This approach is grounded in the latest early childhood science and is designed to:

• Develop the pleasure of learning and the joy of living: We foster a love for learning that extends beyond academics and cultivates a sense of well-being.
• Promote autonomy, social and emotional intelligence, creativity, and resilience: We provide opportunities for children to learn independently, build strong relationships, explore their creativity, and develop the ability to bounce back from challenges.
• Build a solid foundation for development of language, learning and skills: Our approach lays the groundwork for future success in language acquisition, academic learning, and overall skill development.

Our approach is always evolving, we can support you to stay up to date with the latest findings and share some tips about parenting. It’s also for all of us an ongoing learning journey!

Our Six Pillars of Sustainable Education® at Blossom

Our Sustainable Education® approach is built on six key pillars:

• Ensuring Physical and Emotional Security: We prioritize the well-being of each child, creating a safe and nurturing environment where they feel comfortable to explore and learn.
• Sparking Curiosity and Scaffolding Development: We build on children's natural curiosity to design learning experiences that challenge them appropriately.
• Integrating Nature into Learning: We believe in the power of nature play and provide ample opportunities for exploration and connection with the outdoors.
• Respecting Children's Rhythms: We understand that each child learns at their own pace, and we create a flexible environment that allows them to explore and learn in a way that feels natural.
• Promoting Inclusion and Diversity: We celebrate individuality and foster a welcoming environment that embraces all cultures and backgrounds.
• Collaborating with Families: We believe in the importance of a strong partnership between families and educators. We work together to ensure a seamless learning journey for each child.

A unique approach inspired by the best early years philosophies:

While Sustainable Education® forms a unique base and strong foundations, we are also inspired by:

• Montessori: We focus on independence, put children first, hands-on learning, create learning spaces, let children explore freely, show respect to each child, and make learning personal.
• Reggio Emilia: Our way of teaching is all about letting children lead, getting them to work together and talk a lot, connecting learning to their surroundings, using notes to check and think, following what children like, and believing that the environment is our “Third Teacher”.
• Pikler: We value respectful movement and uninterrupted free play, designing classrooms to facilitate safe and stimulating exploration with ample open space and natural materials.
• Neuroscience: We incorporate cutting-edge research in brain development to tailor activities that effectively stimulate essential neural pathways for early learning.

Investing in Your Child's Tomorrow

Let us take care of the full Holistic development of your child from their educational learning journey, to their healthy eating habits with our in-house catering company Inspire Me Cuisine.

We know that being a parent is not an easy job, and we are here to support you and your child to create the most positive journey.

Our nurturing setting, coupled with our innovative Sustainable Education® approach, nurtures confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love for learning in your child.

Enrolling your child at Blossom Nursery offers them a significant advantage in their educational journey.

Eager to Learn More?

Reach out to us today to arrange a visit and explore how we can support your child's growth and development!