Kindergarten Curriculum
Nido Early School is a national leader in early childhood education. According to ACECQA data, Nido’s 99% success rate in ‘Educational Program and Practice’ surpasses all other provider types, including independent schools, community-managed centres, and other providers.
What is the Nido Kindergarten Curriculum?
Our Kindergarten Curriculum has been thoughtfully developed in partnership with families, sector experts and our remarkable teachers.
Our curriculum offers a rich and balanced program that builds a lifelong love of learning and fosters essential skills and knowledge to ensure a smooth pathway into primary school.
The curriculum has 7 learning branches. These branches have been carefully designed to reflect the learning outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework, grounded in evidence-based research and inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy.
Why is Kindergarten so important for your child?
Attending kindergarten is a crucial milestone in your child’s life, fostering their emotional, social, physical, and cognitive growth. Research shows that a high-quality kindergarten education sets the stage for improved health, wellbeing, and greater educational and career opportunities in the future.
What are the 7 Learning Branches?
1. Community – Building diversity and respect. Working with others collaboratively. Participating in environmental sustainability. Supporting inclusion in their classroom. Learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Becoming global citizens, sharing their thoughts and ideas.
2. Confident Learners – Being a curious learner. Engaging in the curriculum and with others. Exploring what they know and how they learn. Problem-solving with creative and critical thinking. Transferring learning from one context to another.
3. Literacy – Storytelling. Recognising and using letters. Effectively communicating with others. Drawing to support emergent writing. Understanding the meaning of text and symbols. Using expression to communicate a message.
4. Numeracy – Identifying and exploring shapes to build learning of geometry. Recognising numbers and quantities. Exploring patterns. Classifying and comparing objects. Understanding measurement.
5. Healthy Minds & Bodies – Self regulating their emotions. Exploring physical movement and play. Nutrition and healthy lifestyle. Embracing identity. Building secure and safe relationships. Being resilient to overcome challenges. Caring for personal hygiene. Building fine motor and gross motor skills.
6. Creativity – Exploring the visual arts. Using music to enhance literacy and creativity. Exploring ideas and building confidence through drama and imaginative play. Embracing dance to support creativity and promote physical movement.
7. STEM – Problem-solving. Exploring technology. Using inquiry to learn through questioning and exploring the world around them. Developing persistence and a positive attitude. Predicting what may happen in their learning. Learning by designing.
How does Nido create foundations?
Our whole child approach means that we support all aspects of your child’s development, including physical and mental wellbeing, learning and thinking, values and behaviour, and social and emotional skills. All of which create the perfect foundation for both school and life readiness.
What are the benefits of the Nido Kindergarten Curriculum?
The Nido Kindergarten Curriculum can benefit you and your child with
- Flexible drop offs, casual days and long day care hours that fit with your family’s needs.
- Engaging literacy experiences.
- Exploring numeracy skills.
- Building their problem-solving, creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Expanding their social and emotional wellbeing.
- Helping them to develop friendships and social skills.
- Supporting them in the transition to formal schooling, familiarising them with their learning environments, routines and classroom expectations.
- Learning through play which encourages them to explore, experiment, and make sense of their world.
- Forging connection with community, giving them the chance to learn about their role in society.
School readiness
What is school readiness and why is it important?
School readiness is about more than just reading and writing. Research shows that children need strong social and emotional wellbeing to thrive academically. Through a play-based approach, our program helps children build confidence, connection and the foundational skills they need for lifelong learning.
The Nido Kindergarten Curriculum nurtures creativity, problem-solving, self-expression, and emerging literacy and numeracy – preparing children for a smooth, confident transition to school.
Learning and Development Reports for your child
Twice a year, your classroom teacher will provide you with a Nido Kindergarten Summary of Learning and Development report. This report communicates your child’s progress towards the five learning outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the Nido Kindergarten Curriculum. The EYLF learning outcomes are:
1. Children have a strong sense of identity
2. Children are connected with and contribute to their world
3. Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
4. Children are confident and involved learners
5. Children are effective communicators
What are the next steps?
We truly believe that it takes a village to raise a child, and we honour families as a child’s first and most powerful teacher.
Together, as partners, we will create a nurturing path for your child, setting them up for a bright and successful future at Nido and beyond.
- Schedule a tour at your local Nido Early School to learn more about our Kindergarten Curriculum.
- Speak with your Early School’s Curriculum Leader or Early Childhood Teacher for further details.
- Book an orientation for the Kindergarten classroom.