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Acclaimed Artist Teaches at Nido Pennington

Nido Pennington has made their Atelier the very heart of their early school. At Nido, our Ateliers are dedicated art studios, for uninterrupted projects that children can revisit. At Pennington, children are presented with a set of resources and asked to imagine what they could create from them. This approach...

The Importance of Books in Early Education

Books play an important role in shaping the early education of children, fostering imagination in young minds. At Nido, we recognise the profound impact of books and integrate them into our educational approach. Early exposure to books promotes language development and comprehension skills. Through storytelling, children expand their vocabulary, grasp...

How Nido Kinder Prepares Children for School

Early education, such as programs like Nido Kinder, are important for children's academic and social development, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities they'll face when they start school. These early years lay the groundwork for future learning, shaping a child's attitudes, skills, and abilities. Kinder at Nido prepares children...

Growing Gardens at Nido Pennington

The term ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’ was coined by American author Richard Louv and speaks to today’s reality that many children spend less and less time outdoors. Louv contends that this has a detrimental effect on children and their development. Mindful of this, the team at Nido Early School Pennington have...

Nido and Connect.Ed: Caring for the Children of South Australia

Research has shown repeatedly that the first five years in a child’s life are crucial for their brain development. This is a unique time to positively influence a child’s development trajectory. A unique partnership in South Australia between Nido Early Schools and developmental specialists, Connect.Ed is helping children in these...

Inspiring Cucina Initiatives at Nido Somerton Park

We spoke with Nido Early School Somerton Park on their great Cucina initiatives, which have been introduced by their passionate chefs. The school’s previous chef launched a range of exciting initiatives, which have been continued by their newly appointed chef. Mealtime at Nido Somerton Park is where children and educators...

Nido Early School Embraces Inklings Program for Early Childhood Development

In a groundbreaking move towards early childhood support, Nido Early Schools in Western Australia are stepping up their commitment to the wellbeing of children who are developing differently. At the forefront is Brittany Campo, a passionate advocate for early childhood support and a People and Quality Leader at Nido. In...

The Benefits of Kindergarten for Your Child at Nido

We understand that parents want the best for their children, which is why the choice of where to send them for early education is important. Parents seek environments that not only care for our children, but also lay a strong foundation for their future learning. In this pursuit, Nido offers...

How Early Education helps with Child Socialisation

Early education at Nido plays an important role in developing children's social skills, setting a strong foundation for their future interactions and relationships. At Nido, emphasis is placed on social and emotional well-being and growth. One benefit of early education is the opportunity for children to engage in social interactions...

Why Early Education is Great for Child Independence

Early education plays a crucial role in shaping a child's development, and here at Nido, we are passionate about fostering independence in young learners, with environments that cultivate independence from the earliest age. We recognise that independence is not just a skill to be taught but a mindset to be...