29/09/2026
When Children Think Together, Learning Deepens
When children become deeply engaged in a period of sustained shared focus and collaborative learning they can create amazing structures such as the one we witnessed last week being constructed around our planter box.
What began as building quickly became a rich opportunity for shared thinking, problem-solving, communication and cooperation.
The boys worked alongside one another, connecting pieces, testing ideas, adjusting their thinking and persisting when something didn’t quite work.
Importantly, they had the time and space to stay with their thinking.
They listened to one another, watched each other’s strategies, shared their skills and celebrated each other’s successes.
Their growing friendship became an important part of the learning — demonstrating how relationships provide the foundation for children to confidently participate, contribute and learn with others.
This is the kind of learning we value deeply at The Nest.
Our educators intentionally create environments where children are trusted as competent and capable learners, with the agency to follow their ideas, make decisions and influence the direction of their learning.
Through experiences like this, children are developing:
Agency/Problem-solving and Persistence / Communication / Collaboration / Social competence/ Belonging and Confidence as learners ….
This is intentional teaching in action — not directing the outcome, but being present, noticing the thinking, asking meaningful questions and providing the time, resources and environment for children to extend their own ideas.
It reflects our Reggio-inspired belief that learning is constructed through relationships, collaboration, curiosity and connection.
These everyday moments are why quality early childhood education matters.
We aren’t simply preparing children for school.
We are supporting children to become confident thinkers, capable problem-solvers, collaborative learners and active contributors to their community!
