The Importance of Friendship in Early Education: Celebrating International Day of Friendship

International Day of Friendship, celebrated on July 30th, is a reminder of the profound impact that friendships have on our lives. Friendships in early childhood lay the foundation for social, emotional, and cognitive growth, creating a supportive environment that enhances learning experiences.

At Nido Early School, we embrace the Reggio Emilia approach, which emphasises the importance of relationships in education. This philosophy recognises that children learn best through interactions with their peers.

Friendships help children develop essential social skills such as cooperation, empathy, and conflict resolution. These skills are not only vital for personal growth but also for creating a harmonious and inclusive classroom environment.

Friendships can also boost self-esteem and provide emotional support. Young children often find comfort and security in their friendships, which helps them navigate the challenges of early learning. When children feel connected to their peers, they are more likely to engage actively in classroom activities, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Celebrating International Day of Friendship at Nido highlights our commitment to nurturing meaningful relationships among children. By building friendships, we are preparing our students for a lifetime of positive social interactions, emotional well-being, and a love for learning.

To find a Nido early learning centre near you, visit our early schools.

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Hi Georgina,

Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the recruitment of Centre Directors and Educators to join the expanding Nido family.

With so many open roles in the sector at the moment, I think we should be talking about the differences that really sets Nido apart. From my own experience, they are not always obvious from the outside, but when you get to meet the Nido family you really feel it.

Leaving my previous employer, who I was with for over 10 years, was not an easy decision. I had interviews with a few different companies, before finding my home at Nido.

I remember walking out of that initial interview, literally with tears in my eyes, I knew I had finally found what I had been looking for.

As you mentioned, honesty and integrity are critical and a given, our Services, resources and environments speak for themselves, and candidates merely need to look at our website to understand how engaging and wonderful they are.

We really need to focus more on what a Centre Director and an Educator will experience at Nido;

Authenticity; At Nido they will get honesty with heart
Trust and understanding; At Nido you are treated from day one, as competent and capable
We have the opportunity to inspire Educators and children to reach their full potential and change their worlds for the better, this still delights me everyday
At Nido you can make your mark in the world and are given the respect and autonomy to do what you love and truly make a difference
Collaboration – we are one team, far and wide we inspire and challenge each other
Nido is a family, for me, I have the overwhelming sense of belonging at Nido, my people and my home, this is what drew me to Nido in the first place

I am continually driven by our purpose;

To provide our Educators with the training, environment, motivation, and empowerment to deliver exceeding quality education to children, partnering with families, and giving children a voice and the opportunity to lead wonderful fulfilling lives.

I love that we seek to make quality early education available to everyone, regardless of their economic position. That we focus more on suburban children and advocate for their rights, Nido is truly a movement and not one to join without knowing you will need to put your heart on the line every single day.

Mary Oliver asked “What will you do with your one wild and precious life”, I cannot think of anything more fulfilling than what I get to do every day at Nido.

Kind regards,
Danika x