Early Learning Made Fun and Meaningful
At Happy Feet Nursery, we use the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum with a play-based, child-centered approach to support children’s well-being and development. We offer special Arabic language programs during our afternoon club sessions to help children get familiar with the local language. Our FS (Foundation Stage) children are immersed in daily language programs where they learn academic subjects in both English and Arabic.
Our curriculum reflects children’s diverse backgrounds, incorporating UAE history and culture through guest speakers and hands-on learning. The classrooms are divided into different areas to promote physical development, creativity, communication, and social-emotional growth. We tailor activities to meet each child’s specific needs and interests.
We offer a wide variety of activities throughout the day, including:
Role-play, sensory play, and creative arts to spark creativity.
Group activities and games to promote social interaction.
Discussions and role-play to help children develop self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Obstacle courses, dance, and movement to enhance gross motor skills.
Drawing, painting, and building blocks to support fine motor skills.
Storytelling, letter recognition games, and phonics to promote literacy.
Counting and sorting activities to teach mathematics.
Our nurturing environment includes cozy reading corners, soft seating, and displays of children’s artwork to make every child feel welcome and supported.
Our daily timetable is packed with a variety of engaging activities designed to cover all areas of the EYFS curriculum, helping your child learn and grow.
Here’s how we make learning fun:
Creative & Imaginative Play: We encourage creativity through role-play, sensory play, creative arts, and construction activities.
Social & Emotional Growth: Children develop essential life skills through group activities, games, and discussions that promote self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Physical Development: We enhance both gross and fine motor skills with obstacle courses, dance, movement exercises, drawing, painting, and building blocks.
Literacy & Language: Our literacy programs include storytelling, letter recognition games, phonics, and dedicated reading time to build strong language and comprehension skills.
Mathematics: We introduce math concepts through fun, hands-on counting and sorting activities using toys and objects related to our weekly themes.
Our inclusive and nurturing environment, complete with cozy reading corners and displays of children’s artwork, ensures every child feels a sense of belonging and support.
Our daily timetable is packed with a variety of engaging activities designed to cover all areas of the EYFS curriculum, helping your child learn and grow.
Here’s how we make learning fun:
Creative & Imaginative Play: We encourage creativity through role-play, sensory play, creative arts, and construction activities.
Social & Emotional Growth: Children develop essential life skills through group activities, games, and discussions that promote self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Physical Development: We enhance both gross and fine motor skills with obstacle courses, dance, movement exercises, drawing, painting, and building blocks.
Literacy & Language: Our literacy programs include storytelling, letter recognition games, phonics, and dedicated reading time to build strong language and comprehension skills.
Mathematics: We introduce math concepts through fun, hands-on counting and sorting activities using toys and objects related to our weekly themes.
Our inclusive and nurturing environment, complete with cozy reading corners and displays of children’s artwork, ensures every child feels a sense of belonging and support.
At Happy Feet Nursery, we embrace the Reggio Emilia Approach, a unique educational philosophy that sees children as capable and creative individuals. This hands-on, sensory-rich learning environment empowers children to be co-creators of their own knowledge.
Key Principles of Our Approach:
Child-Centered Learning: Children are encouraged to express their curiosity and actively participate in their education.
The “100 Languages” of Expression: We believe children express themselves in many ways—through art, music, movement, writing, and more. Our classroom is designed to provide materials for open-ended projects that allow for this free expression.
Learning Through Interaction: Children learn best by interacting with their peers, teachers, and their environment. Our curriculum encourages social engagement and collaboration.
The Environment as the “Third Teacher”: Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to be stimulating and inviting, inspiring children to explore, discover, and problem-solve.
Teacher as a Partner: Our teachers are co-learners who observe and document each child’s progress, tailoring activities to their individual needs and interests.
Parent Partnership: We believe parent involvement is crucial. We regularly share observations and progress reports to keep you informed and involved in your child’s learning journey.
Nursery Timings
At Happy Feet Nursery, every day is a joyful adventure! Our structured timetable ensures children experience all areas of learning while having loads of fun.
Children take part in:
Circle Time – Sharing, storytelling, songs, and interactive games that build confidence, communication, and friendships.
Sensorial STEM Activities – Hands-on experiments and explorations that spark curiosity and problem-solving through touch, sight, and discovery.
Academic Learning – Engaging English and Arabic lessons, early literacy and numeracy, plus social studies and moral science to learn values and understand the world around them.
Cultural Awareness – Exploring UAE heritage, traditions, and celebrations through interactive activities and discussions.
Pretend Play & Creative Activities – Imaginative role-play, arts, and crafts that inspire creativity.
Physical Development – Zumba, Yoga, Brain Gym, and Play Time that energize bodies and minds.
Special Events – Themed activities connected to the learning happening in class, plus exciting termly field trips and pool-time activities for hands-on experiences.
Meals & Rest – Snack and lunch breaks, plus cozy nap times for full day children.
Every activity is designed to blend learning with play, helping children grow academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally while preparing them confidently for big school!
At Happy Feet Nursery, every day is a joyful adventure! Our structured timetable ensures children experience all areas of learning while having loads of fun.
Children take part in:
Circle Time – Sharing, storytelling, songs, and interactive games that build confidence, communication, and friendships.
Sensorial STEM Activities – Hands-on experiments and explorations that spark curiosity and problem-solving through touch, sight, and discovery.
Academic Learning – Engaging English and Arabic lessons, early literacy and numeracy, plus social studies and moral science to learn values and understand the world around them.
Cultural Awareness – Exploring UAE heritage, traditions, and celebrations through interactive activities and discussions.
Pretend Play & Creative Activities – Imaginative role-play, arts, and crafts that inspire creativity.
Physical Development – Zumba, Yoga, Brain Gym, and Play Time that energize bodies and minds.
Special Events – Themed activities connected to the learning happening in class, plus exciting termly field trips and pool-time activities for hands-on experiences.
Meals & Rest – Snack and lunch breaks, plus cozy nap times for full day children.
Every activity is designed to blend learning with play, helping children grow academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally while preparing them confidently for big school!
