When Sand Becomes a Language
A Reggio Emilia-Inspired Reflection on Outdoor Play at Acorn Nursery At Acorn Nursery, we believe that young children do not only learn by being told.They learn by touching, testing, repeating, wondering, and discovering the world with their whole body. In our outdoor sand area, what may look like simple play is, in fact, a deeply […]
Teddy Bear Picnic – A Magical World Book Day Celebration!
Yesterday, our nursery was filled with laughter, curiosity, and cuddly teddies as we celebrated World Book Day with a Teddy Bear Picnic. From the moment the children arrived, they immersed themselves in a world of teddy-themed fun! Our day was packed with hands-on activities, including:🧊 Rescuing teddy bears from ice – a sensory delight!🎨 Painting […]
Reggio Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Reggio-Inspired Learning the Premium British Way
Over a decade ago, I was introduced to the Reggio Emilia approach to teaching and learning—a philosophy that completely transformed my perspective on children, education, and play. As someone who champions the arts, play-based learning, and intentional design, this approach resonated deeply. But what does it truly mean to be Reggio-inspired, particularly in premium British […]
An introduction to schemas
Schemas are ‘repeated patterns of action’ that children demonstrate when they are exploring the world and trying to find out how things work. Why is it important to be aware of schemas? We can support children’s natural exploration of the world more appropriately if we can recognise which schemas particularly interest them. Children learn so […]
Fun Under The Foam
Imagine a sea of soft, fluffy bubbles engulfing our little ones and providing endless entertainment and a unique sensory experience. Foam day created an atmosphere of pure joy and laughter, creating a fun hands-on activity and an unforgettable memory for our children. What better way to celebrate weeks of study along the theme of “Healthy […]
Registrations Open For Summer Camp
Act now to secure your place for Summer Camp and the 2023-24 Academic Year We are actively registering students for the 2023 Summer Camp, and the new Academic Year. As a top international nursery school in Doha, we operate at full capacity for much of the year. However, our oldest cohort will graduate this summer, […]
Open Day – 13 May 2023
Tour the Nursery and Meet the Team. Saturday 13 May 2023 – 10am to 12 noon We are holding a Nursery Open Day on Saturday 13 May 2023, at our premises in Ain Khalid, Doha. Parents of nursery age children are warmly invited to drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 noon to view the premises, […]
Closed For Winter Break
Nursery closed until 2 January 2023 Our Winter Camp has now finished, and the nursery is closed for the Winter Break. Students return to nursery for the start of a new academic year on 2 January 2023. The Admin Office also remains closed during this period. However, you may contact us through the website or by […]
Graduation 2022
On 15 June the parents of our graduating students joined us to celebrate their nursery successes On Wednesday 15th June we were pleased to invite all parents of Oaks Class in to the nursery to mark the graduation of our oldest students. They will leave us shortly to begin the next exciting phase of their […]
Registrations Open For Summer Camp
Act now to secure your place for Summer Camp and the 2022-23 Academic Year We are actively registering students for the 2022 Summer Camp, and the new Academic Year. As a top international nursery school in Doha, we operate at full capacity for much of the year. However, our oldest cohort will graduate this summer, […]