Nido Early School Avondale Heights

04/09/2026

02/09/2026

Today, we celebrated Early Childhood Educators’ Day at Nido Avondale Heights!

While today is a special day of recognition, this entire week showed us exactly what it means to be a Nido educator. Following the closure of the local Avondale Heights centre, our educators came together seamlessly as a team to welcome and support transitioning children and their families.

Grounded in our Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy, we view children as strong, capable rights-holders who deserve an environment built on trust, security, and deep relationships. Every child has the right to feel loved and cared for, and seeing our team put those values into practice when our community needed it most proved what true dedication looks like.

Thank you to our amazing educators for your passion, your empathy, and your unwavering commitment to children's rights. We are so proud to celebrate you today!

02/09/2026

Moo-ving Beyond the Farm: Hands-On Cow Milking!

Driven by our toddlers' emerging interest in farm animals, our educators extended their learning journey with an interactive, Reggio Emilia-inspired sensory experience milking a cow!

Using a cardboard cutout cow and a liquid-filled glove "udder," our little explorers took turns squeezing to see how milk is collected into a bucket. Afterward, we gathered together on the mat with our cups, building on our inquiry to talk about where milk originates before it reaches our tables.

Connecting to Our Nido Framework:

Sensory Exploration & Fine Motor Development:

Squeezing the "udder" strengthened little hand muscles, pincer grips, and hand-eye coordination through tactile play.

Inquiry & Cognitive Connections:

Children deepened their understanding of the natural world by bridging the gap between farm animals and everyday food sources.

Community & Citizenship:

Practicing turn-taking, sharing equipment, and collaborating as a group nurtured meaningful peer connections—embodying our belief that every connection matters.

25/08/2026

Our little scientists made a volcano!
What better way to explore science than getting messy, creative, and watching a volcano erupt! Our children worked together to build their volcano models, add the finishing touches, and then excitedly watched the “lava” flow.

Hands-on learning makes science fun, memorable, and full of wonder!

18/08/2026

Creating Spaces Together

Today was such a beautiful reflection of our Reggio-inspired approach and core values.
Even after a long day, our educators gathered to thoughtfully transform our learning environments, placing new rugs and curating every corner with intention, care, and collaboration.
This is just the start. Our environments are dynamic . They will continue to evolve alongside our children. As we observe, listen, and reflect on how the children interact with these new setups, we’ll co-design and reimagine the spaces together.

What made today so special was seeing everyone naturally come together across the whole center, regardless of which room they usually teach in. It was simply about our children and our shared community, with an evening full of genuine teamwork, laughter, and heart.

A huge thank you to Tina, Tran, Rafia ,Ragisha,Manpreet ,Mahin ,Harjeet ,Riya ,Li and Hana for always going above and beyond!

06/08/2026

Celebrating Early Learning Matters Week at Nido Early School Avondale Heights!

We were deeply honored to welcome our local MP, Jo Briskey to our center for a wonderful morning celebrating the vital role high-quality early childhood education plays in our local community!

One of our wonderful children from our 3-Year-Old Kindergarten room took on the role of tour guide, proudly showing Jo around their vibrant learning spaces and giving her a firsthand look at how our rich curriculum fosters curiosity, safety, and joy. To mark the occasion, the children presented Jo with a special "Voice of the Child" keepsake box:

A Book of Children's Artwork: Beautiful creations from our babies, toddlers, and kindergarten children capturing what makes them feel happy, safe, and truly at home at Nido.

Community Notes from Our Families: Touchingly sharing what Nido means to them and how our center enriches their daily family life.

A Peace Lily: Nestled in a hand-painted pot with the message: "From our little community to u, thank you for supporting the growth and wellbeing of young children."

Over a delicious morning tea where Jo thoughtfully brought along extra treats to show her appreciation for our team Our Executive Service Manager (ESM), Mehreen, and Area Manager (PQL), Nicole, shared a meaningful conversation with Jo. Together, they highlighted how early learning centers like Nido provide essential support to modern families and build a stronger, more connected community. ❤️

Of course, we couldn’t let the visit end without a cheeky candid photo—because nothing screams "Early Learning Matters!" quite like big smiles, warm laughs, and pure joy!

It was a fabulous day showcasing the exceptional care, learning, and sense of belonging that make Nido Avondale Heights so special!
Thank you, Jo, for visiting us and supporting the future of our youngest learners!

25/07/2026

Learning Through Exploration & Role-Play

In our 3-year-old classroom, learning about safety happens best when children can touch, build, and imagine.
Our Fire Station Invitation to Play allowed the children to interact with:
Custom cardboard building structures
Fire engines & rescue vehicles
Interactive visual matching cards
Roadway navigation and spatial play

By recreating community roles through thoughtful setups, we foster problem-solving, vocabulary growth, and a warm sense of safety and awareness.