Little Explorers ECEC Curriculum
Why Little Explorers ECEC
Developmentally appropriate practice leads to better outcomes
Our curriculum is designed around children’s ages, stages and individual needs, supporting healthy cognitive, social emotional, physical and language development
Play based learning supports brain development
Research shows young children learn best through hands-on play based experiences that strengthen problem solving, language and social skills.
Family Engagement enhances child development
Studies consistently show that children thrive when families and educators work together to support learning and growth.
Montessori-Inspired Curriculum
Our Montessori-inspired approach nurtures independence, confidence, and a love of learning. Children are guided to explore at their own pace through hands-on purposeful activities designed to build real life skills. Our classrooms encourage choice, concentration and respect helping each child develop socially, emotionally, and academically in a calm supportive environment.
Curriculum Elements Includes
- Hands on learning and play
- Sensory based
- Nature Inspired inside and outside of the classroom
- Fine Motor Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
- Social Emotional Development
- Cognitive and Physical Development
"A Day in the Life"
- Morning arrival – Children are welcomed into a calm, caring environment. Teachers greet each child, support transitions, and help them settle into their day.
- Circle time – Intentional group time focused on connection, language and community through songs, stories, and courtesy lessons. This time is brief and purposeful, supporting social development while respecting the child’s natural need for movement and choice.
- Choice Time – Children choose hands-on materials and engage in purposeful learning at their own pace. Teachers provide individual guidance, small group lessons and support independence, focus, and discovery.
- Snack Time – Children participate in independence, grace, and self-care as they serve themselves, clean up, and enjoy a shared moment.
- Outdoor Classroom and Exploration – Daily outdoor learning where children climb, explore nature, engage in sensory play, and build gross motor skills.
- Lunch and Social Development – A calm family style mealtime where children practice independence, conversation, and self-help skills.
- Rest / Quiet Time – Children recharge with rest, quiet activities based on their individual needs.
- Snack Time – Children participate in independence, grace, and self-care as they serve themselves, clean up, and enjoy a shared moment.
- Afternoon Enrichment – A relaxed end to the day with open ended play, art, books, and social interactions.
- Dismissal