Apr 01, 2026

Encouraging Children to Discover the World Around Them

Mother with her son sitting in a forest very happy on Mount Erlaitz in Irun, Basque Country

Young children are naturally curious. They enjoy exploring, experimenting and asking questions about how things work.

Mother with her son sitting in a forest very happy on Mount Erlaitz in Irun, Basque Country

Young children are naturally curious. They enjoy exploring, experimenting and asking questions about how things work.

Within The Brighter Learning Approach, curiosity and exploration are encouraged through our Super STEAM learning experiences, which support children’s development across science, technology, engineering, arts and maths.

The curiosity and exploration section on our Next Stop School tracker celebrates the curiosity children show as they investigate the world around them.

Activities to try at home

Explore nature together

A walk outdoors can lead to wonderful discoveries. Talk about what you see, hear and feel.

Try simple experiments

You might explore:
• what sinks or floats
• mixing colours
• building structures with blocks

Encourage questions

When children ask questions, encourage them to think about possible answers.

Curiosity is a powerful driver of learning, and encouraging exploration helps children become confident learners.

Looking for a nursery where your child’s curiosity and exploration is nurtured?
Find your nearest nursery and book a visit today.

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