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Mini Treasures’ Curriculum

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Children’s joy and happiness is a big part of their learning. At Mini Treasures, we encourage them to have fun as a part of their education, allowing them to follow their own interests and adapting activities to ensure all children can participate, no matter their age or development level.

All areas of learning and development, from physical growth to language development to emotional wellbeing, are equally important inter-connected. Recognising this allows us to create a space where children can explore, try new things, and solve problems for themselves, all while our amazing team is there to support them when needed.

A collage shows a boy pouring liquid into a cup outdoors and a girl stirring yellow mixture in a bowl indoors.
A collage shows a boy pouring liquid into a cup outdoors and a girl stirring yellow mixture in a bowl indoors.

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Early Years Foundation Stage

In combination with thinking from the Curiosity Approach, Reggio Emilia, and Forest School philosophies, Mini Treasures uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to provide children with varied learning experiences that help them to hit developmental milestones. There are seven main areas of learning and development under the EYFS.

Three photos show a child holding a camera, a bright playroom with small tables and toys, and a child sticking out their tongue beside a pen at nursery in Castlemead
Three photos show a child holding a camera, a bright playroom with small tables and toys, and a child sticking out their tongue beside a pen at nursery in Castlemead

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

This will include experiences that will help children to develop a positive sense of themselves and of others, respect for others, social skills, and a positive disposition to learn.

Communication, Language & Literacy

Due to the link between communication and literacy, these two sections of the EYFS are often combined. The focus is on extending and developing an understanding of vocabulary, speaking and listening, as well as being read to and beginning to read and write.

Problem Solving, Reasoning & Numeracy

The children develop an interest in numbers and counting, making comparisons, sorting and matching objects and beginning to recognise numbers and shapes. They start showing an awareness of their existence within the environment and are encouraged to recognise numbers and shapes in new places.

Knowledge & Understanding of the World

Development of children's knowledge, skills and understanding that help them to make sense of the world. The children are given opportunities to use a range of tools safely, and encounter creatures, people, plants and objects in their natural environments, working with authentic resources to support their learning.

Physical Development

Through sports and outdoor play, we help develop and improve children's skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement, using their senses to learn about the world around them and make connections between new information and what they already know.

Creative Development

Children's creativity is extended as they follow their curiosity and are encouraged to explore both the inside and outside world. Opportunities to explore their imagination through art and music are encouraged in our Studio, and role play and dance encourage children to express themselves physically, also support their muscle development and coordination.

OUR STAFF

​Selected and hand - picked by our Executive Director MommyC, is a mix of teachers with various backgrounds and education levels who hold one quality; PASSION. MommyC has found, over the years, that variety is the solution to a balanced environment. One belief of hers is to select teachers who love children and everything else can be easily taught and trained. Staff undergo at minimum 80 hours of on-the-job training initially, amongst on-going training monthly at their regularly scheduled team meetings. Although many of our staff hold CDA certifications, are currently in school to obtain it, or have many years of experience; it is not the sole criteria for selection. MommyC has found that you can have a teacher with all of the education necessary and criteria to obtain the job (8 different certifications required), but none of the compassion or skill to maintain the job. It is her endeavor to always select the best staff available for the right environment and consistently choose those who ultimately have care for children as their primary focus. It's no wonder our families have reported that our school is the best they've found because we strategically select those who make up our education and loving environment. Some of our staff members are pictured below.

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