Nurtured Nest Celebrates Earth Day: Eco-Friendly Learning for Preschoolers in Singapore
At Nurtured Nest, we're passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a deep connection to the natural world. Earth Day provides the perfect…
Celebrating Cultural Diversity: A Vibrant Raya Week at Nurtured Nest
At Nurtured Nest, we believe in the power of celebrating diversity and fostering cultural understanding. Our curriculum is deeply rooted in these values, embracing the…
Chickens in our Garden: A Lesson in Lifecycles at Nurtured Nest
At Nurtured Nest, our commitment to hands-on learning and environmental education knows no bounds. Recently, our garden became home to a charming flock of rescued chickens…
A Buzz Worthy Adventure: Exploring the Vital Role of Bees in Our Ecosystem
At Nurtured Nest, we believe in nurturing not only the minds of our children but also their connection to the natural world. Recently, we embarked on an exciting journey…
A Tale of Tadpoles: Exploring Ecology & Environmental Sustainability
At Nurtured Nest, we believe that education is more than just what happens within the four walls of a classroom. It's about fostering a deep…
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Celebrating Children's Rights on Children's Day
At Nurtured Nest we firmly believe in nurturing not only the academic growth of our students but also their social awareness…
Igniting Action Through Storytelling: 'The Last Straw' and its Ripple Effect
The pages of a book can hold transformative power, an influence that goes beyond words and seeps into the very core of our being. 'The Last Straw' has…
Orchids and Artistic Exploration: Nurturing Children's Multifaceted Expressions
In our atelier, a vibrant dialogue unfolds. Orchids become the focal point, a source of inspiration, and the children – the storytellers. Through paint…
Women’s Day: Activities with the Children
The children from Sr Kindergarten were particularly interested with Ada Lovelace, a woman who founded computer science! They were fascinated about how she discovered the language used by computers…
Women’s Day: What Are Rights?
Yesterday, the children in our classroom noticed that "Women's Day" was added to our March calendar. When they asked what it was about, I encouraged them to share their thoughts…
Building on Inspiration: Our Senior Kindergarteners Collaborate on a Monet Masterpiece
Continuing their exploration of Claude Monet's art, our Senior Kindergarten students were presented with images…
Finding Inspiration in Monet's Art: Nurturing Children's Individual Creativity
Our Senior Kindergarten children had the opportunity to explore painting in the style of Claude Monet…
Extending Interactions with Clay: Using Flowers to Create Beautiful Imprints
At Nurtured Nest, we encourage children to explore nature and natural materials. We decided to extend our children's clay interactions by…
Encountering Clay: Purposeful Play for Children's Fine Motor Development
Clay is one of the most versatile and tactile mediums for children to explore. It allows them to engage in slow play…
Shapes and Structures: How Exploring Architecture Inspires Creativity
The intentional provocation of offering wooden blocks and architecture images with distinct shapes led to purposeful and meaningful encounters for the children…
Meaningful Encounters with Nature: How Gathering Mud, Stems, Roots and Weeds Became a Unique Experience of Authenticity and Creativity
At Nurtured Nest, we believe in the importance of meaningful encounters with nature…
Illuminating the Imagination: The Power of Shadow Play
As children, many of us have experienced the joy of playing with shadows. Whether it's making shadow animals with our hands or watching the light from a lamp dance on the walls…
Culinary Arts: Pasta Making
When it comes to food, we often associate it with not just the taste and smell, but also the memories that come with it - the people, the place, and the context. Research has revealed that children have a better palate compared to adults, which deteriorates over time…
Nurturing Curiosity in Toddlers through an Enriching Environment
Creating an environment that nurtures curiosity and wonder in young children is essential for their development and growth. For toddlers aged 18 months to…
Grounded in Compassion: The Impact of Educators Who Teach with Heart
As educators, it is essential that we approach our work with a sense of compassion and understanding. When we teach with heart, we are fully present and engaged with our children, and this can have…