The practitioners in Yellow Butterflies facilitate learning and development by role modelling and supporting children to become more confident and self-aware. All members of the Yellow Butterflies team have all be selected for their dedication and are highly experienced and trained to work with this specific age group. We strive to make the transition between home and nursery as smooth as possible and incorporate children’s individual interests and preferences when the child arrives to the setting.

Our daily routine involves singing and group time where we get to know one another via songs, games and interacting with others. These early interactions teach children valuable social skills and encourage independence therefore providing children with first-hand experiences and teaches them valuable life-skills. We engage in lots of messy play using our senses and exploring textures to learn about the world and our surroundings, this is how we find out new and exciting experiences. Heuristic discovery play is encouraged using treasure baskets, mobiles, tactile activities and music to ensure babies explore real objects to develop their senses and satisfy their natural curiosity. We approach learning by playing and exploring and provide a mixture of structured and free play opportunities. We improve our problem-solving skills by exploring puzzles, construction materials, cause and effect and trial and error experiences. We develop our physical skills both in- and outdoors by continuously moving around and challenging children to improve their abilities. We aim to teach children to use words to communicate but also support communication and language by using pointing, gestures, signs or simply vocalisations to gain the attention of others.

Through the variety of approaches, we implement helps us focus on children’s well-being and happiness.