Nido Early School Scarborough

Celebrating Our Little Graduates
As some of our nursery children transition to the toddler floor, our room leader and educators organised a special graduation celebration to honour this milestone. This celebration recognised the children’s journey into a wider world of exploration, possibilities, and learning. Families joined us for a shared morning tea, enjoyed hand painting and scarf dancing, and captured beautiful family photos to commemorate this moment of growth.

A heartfelt thank you to room leader Srushti and educators Renata & Sonam for your dedication, creativity, and care — and to our families for your continued trust in our service and educators.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, we are reminded that “the child has a hundred languages, a hundred hands, a hundred thoughts, a hundred ways of thinking, of playing, of speaking.” Classroom 1 continues to be a place where these hundred languages come alive each day, a space where children feel safe to explore, express, and belong.

Our Nido philosophy beautifully states that “it takes a village to raise a child.” Our Classroom 1 village truly embodies this belief. Families and educators work together to create a warm, connected community where every child feels supported and valued.

In Classroom 1, our room leader Srushti, and educators Renata & Sonam create a calm, caring environment for our youngest babies. With a smaller age range, we’re able to focus deeply on each child’s unique milestones, rhythms and needs — offering truly personalised, responsive care. Families consistently praise our team’s exceptional dedication. Discover our Reggio Emilia‑inspired nursery and slow pedagogy on a tour of our service.

Yesterday, our youngest children celebrated International Tea Day with a gentle, sensory‑rich tea party in our community room.

The tea ritual created a calm, communal atmosphere where infants could observe one another, share space, and experience the beginnings of social connection. Educators acted as co‑participants, modelling slow, intentional movements and offering language, gestures, and smiles that invited the children into the experience. In this unhurried environment, the tea party became a moment of belonging, where even the youngest children could feel part of a shared celebration. It was a beautiful reminder that, in infancy, learning happens through relationships, sensory discovery, and the warmth of community — all central to Reggio‑inspired practice

We are excited to share that we have introduced new puddle suits & raincoats to support children’s outdoor exploration in all kinds of weather. These suits help keep children warm and dry when the weather turns a little wet, allowing them to continue engaging with our outdoor environment safely and comfortably.

With these puddle suits and raincoats, we can fully embrace rainy‑day play — splashing in puddles and staying connected to nature while protecting our clothes and bodies. In the spirit of the Reggio Emilia approach, we honour the environment as the “third teacher,” and these suits ensure children can explore it freely, confidently, and joyfully.

Today, our Classroom 6 children took part in a simple science exploration using warm water, salt, and eggs. The children gathered around the table with excitement, sharing their ideas about what might happen. Some thought the egg would float, others thought it would sink, and many were simply curious to watch.

When we placed an egg in plain warm water, the children noticed it stayed at the bottom. Then we added salt to another cup of warm water. The children helped mix the salt and watched closely as the egg slowly began to rise. Their faces lit up as they compared the two cups and talked about the differences.

Nido Scarborough is celebrating the incredible mums and mother figures in our community this week. Lead Educator, Srushti, opened our celebrations with a beautiful morning tea, creating a welcoming space for Classroom 1 families to connect and feel appreciated.
As part of the morning, the children explored a thoughtful flower‑arranging experience—an activity inspired by our Reggio Emilia approach, encouraging creativity, sensory exploration, and meaningful moments shared between children and their loved ones.
A heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful mums and mother figures who bring so much love, strength, and joy into our service. We’re excited to continue celebrating you throughout the week.

At Beach Kinder, the learning goes far beyond the sandpit. The beach offers a rich sensory experience, from the feel of wet and dry sand, to the sounds of waves and the discovery of shells and seaweed. Every visit invites curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection to the natural world. There’s something truly special about the Kindergarten children learning outdoors, where they can explore, imagine, and engage with all their senses.