Growing confident, Curious, and Capable Learners
At Cheeky Clouds, learning is an adventure. Our curriculum nurtures curiosity, independence, and creativity, helping every child thrive in a joyful and supportive environment.
Slow Pedagogies: Learning at a Natural Pace
We embrace slow learning, allowing children the time to explore, experiment, and reflect. This approach helps children to:
- Build confidence and critical thinking skills
- Engage deeply with materials and ideas
- Form strong relationships with peers and educators
By focusing on rituals over rigid routines, we create predictable yet flexible patterns that provide children with security while encouraging autonomy and exploration. Our educators create calm, responsive spaces where children can immerse themselves fully in play and discovery—without feeling rushed.
Learning Connected to the Real World
We believe learning should connect with the world around us. Children are encouraged to explore, investigate, and make sense of their environment through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
This approach helps children to:
- Apply their knowledge and skills in real-life contexts
- Develop problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Build curiosity about their community, nature, and the wider world
- Learn responsibility, empathy, and collaboration through everyday experiences
From nature walks and community visits to cooking, gardening, and science experiments, children engage in authentic learning that prepares them for life beyond the classroom.
Valuing Every Child
Every child at Cheeky Clouds is seen, heard, and valued. We celebrate individuality and support each child to reach their full potential by:
- Tailoring experiences to each child’s strengths and interests
- Encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression
- Supporting emotional and social wellbeing alongside cognitive growth
- Promoting independence through choice, responsibility, and self-directed learning
We view children as active participants in shaping their own learning journey.
Consultation and Collaboration with Children
Children’s voices are central to our curriculum. We actively consult and collaborate with children to guide learning experiences. This ensures learning is:
- Relevant and meaningful to their interests
- Flexible and responsive to their ideas
- Fun, engaging, and empowering
Through conversation, observation, and playful exploration, children help shape the experiences they enjoy most.
Families at the Heart of Learning
Families are central to everything we do at Cheeky Clouds. We value the knowledge, experiences, and insights families bring and actively involve parents and caregivers as partners in their child’s learning journey. By working closely together, we ensure each child’s interests, strengths, culture, and individual needs are truly understood and reflected in our program. Through open communication, shared decision-making, and meaningful collaboration, families play an active role in shaping learning experiences. This partnership supports children to develop independence, curiosity, and emotional wellbeing, while play, inquiry, and real-world experiences create learning that is purposeful, engaging, and deeply connected to children’s lives. Together, families and educators empower children to grow into confident, capable learners ready to embrace new challenges.
Children are strong and competent learners.
Children are strong and competent learners.
Children are strong and competent learners.
Children are strong and competent learners.
Children are strong and competent learners.
Children are strong and competent learners.
Children are strong and competent learners.
