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Our curriculum

What is the Edistää curriculum based on?

The curriculum at Edistää is grounded in current research and developments in early childhood education – in particular the work of the Infant and Toddler Centres of Reggio Emilia, the International Baccalaureate, and the STEM Centre of Excellence, Georgia University (Atlanta).

It focuses on six areas of learning and uses the early learning goals of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), UK, to set broad, developmentally appropriate goals for each learning area and age group.

“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” – Mark van Doren

Learning environment

What does a Reggio-inspired classroom look like?

We believe the environment has the potential to inspire children. Our classrooms are filled with natural light, order and beauty – every material is chosen for its purpose, and every corner keeps evolving to encourage children to delve deeper into their interests.

Children are encouraged to use language and all their senses to investigate, explore and reflect on their experiences, and to understand the importance of nature. We carefully display and document children’s thoughts and progress through photographs, transcripts of their ideas and visual representations.

Play is an integral part of our approach. When children play, learning is joyous, wholesome and connected to everyday life – they learn relationship skills, problem-solving and risk assessment.

“The learning environment must reflect a classroom and outdoor space that inspires a sense of wanting to investigate, to find out and to explore.” – Kathy Walker

How we teach

What makes learning at Edistää different?

Light, order & beauty

Classrooms filled with natural light, where every material has a purpose.

Nature & the senses

Children use language and all their senses to investigate and explore.

Documented thinking

Photos, transcripts and displays capture each child’s ideas and progress.

Learning through play

Play builds relationships, problem-solving and risk assessment.

Social collaboration

Group work where every child’s thoughts and questions are valued.

STEM inquiry

Integration, inquiry and project-based learning in Nursery and K1.

Co-curricular

Which co-curricular programmes are part of the day?

Our school has tied up with various professionals to enhance the co-curricular experience for children.

Dance & Movement

Gymnastics

Baby Yoga

Music & Rhythm

“Creativity becomes more visible when adults try to be more attentive to the cognitive processes of children than to the results they achieve in various fields of doing and understanding.” – Loris Malaguzzi

Our charter of rights

What rights does every child have at Edistää?

Seven simple promises shape how we teach, care and listen every day.

Our Charter

Joyful & child-centric

A holistic, joyful and safe space for age-appropriate learning.

Privacy & dignity

Every child is respected as a unique individual.

To be heard

Children express themselves in spoken and unspoken languages.

To be curious

Our sense of wonder is nurtured every single day.

Mutual respect & trust

An environment built on kindness, respect and trust.

Play, choose & decide

Children lead their own play and make their own choices.

A warm, happy space

A learning space that feels warm, safe and happy.

FAQ

Curriculum FAQs

Can’t find your answer? Call us on +91 97697 93320 or email info@edistaa.in.

What is the Edistää curriculum based on?

It is grounded in research from the Reggio Emilia Infant and Toddler Centres, the International Baccalaureate and the STEM Centre of Excellence, and follows the EYFS (UK) early learning goals across six areas of learning.

What is a Reggio-inspired classroom?

A classroom filled with natural light, order and beauty, where every material has a purpose and children explore their interests with all their senses.

How is play used for learning?

Play is an integral part of our approach – it keeps learning joyous and connected to daily life, and builds relationship skills, problem-solving and risk assessment.

How will I know about my child’s progress?

We document children’s thoughts and progress through photographs, transcripts of their ideas and visual displays.

Which co-curricular programmes are offered?

Dance (Rhythmus Happy Feet and Fusion Vista Academy), gymnastics (Jungle Cubs Gym), baby yoga and music are part of the daily timetable.