Home learning works best when your nursery stays in the picture. When daily routines break apart with little warning, parents find themselves juggling work, meals, and keeping children learning at home all at the same time.
At Green Grass Nursery, our focus stays clear from the very first day of any disruption. We adapt and grow together as a community. Our young learners stay engaged, connected, and supported at home. Not through hours glued to a screen. Not through worksheets sent in bulk. We build a real plan around every child and every family. Here is what that plan looks like.
How We Adapted: Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning
How do you teach a two-year-old through a screen? That simply does not work. We knew it from the start. Screen-based home learning does not suit every age group equally. Nursery leaders across Dubai have said the same thing. So we gave families a real choice instead.
For our Foundation Stage children, we offered both live and pre-recorded school closure learning activities. Some families joined daily live sessions with their child’s own teacher. Others picked up recorded lessons at a time that suited their week. Both options kept the learning strong. Families told us this choice made a real difference to their routine.
The KHDA has developed Centre-Led Home-Based Learning guidelines to support families through closures. Families need more than a video link sent to their inbox. Our full approach sits within this framework, where qualified nursery staff lead and deliver structured home learning for each family.
Children under three needed a different path. Toddlers learn through their hands, not through a screen. Our teachers shared recorded story sessions so every child could hear a familiar voice from nursery. That small act kept the connection alive. Building a routine for young children felt harder than usual during this period. But these sessions gave families something steady to count on.
Our Child-Led Home Learning Approach
Children learn best when they lead the way. That belief drives everything we do at Green Grass Nursery. Our CLHL (Child-Led Home-Based Learning) programme was built around this one idea. We guided families with structured daily plans. But every plan started with the child’s own curiosity. If a child loved dinosaurs, we used dinosaurs to teach counting, colours, and new words. Early childhood learning at home should feel natural, not forced. It should never add stress to a parent’s day.
Our team spent real time making each plan easy to follow. No special supplies were needed. Just common items from around the house did the trick.
Here is what our home learning activities for toddlers and young children looked like each day:
- Structured daily plans shared with each family every morning
- Simple activities parents could do without buying extra tools or materials
- Plans built around each child’s own interests and curiosity
- Recorded story sessions from familiar teachers to keep the nursery bond alive
Every activity connected to our Reggio-inspired curriculum. The setting moved from the classroom to the kitchen table. The learning itself did not change. Parents told us their children looked forward to these plans each morning. That kind of feedback kept our whole team going.
Supporting Every Child, Including Those with Additional Needs
Not every child can learn from a daily plan on a screen. Some children need much more than that. They need face-to-face time that a video call simply cannot replace. We knew this from the very start. Our commitment to inclusive learning does not change when the setting changes. Every child deserves the same level of care.
For our children with special educational needs, our Early Years Educators visited homes. They created tailored plans on the spot. Then they worked with each child face to face in their own space. We stayed in close contact with parents through the whole process. Regular check-ins helped us adjust plans along the way. This aligns with the KHDA CLHL Educator model, where qualified nursery staff deliver one-to-one support at home. Our team went to the children who needed them most. Ask any of those parents how that felt.
What This Month Taught Us
Learning does not just stop when a door closes. It finds a new shape instead. And sometimes that new shape teaches everyone something they did not expect. That thought has stayed with us through this whole period of home learning.
The right mix of guidance, flexibility, and connection kept every child growing through the closure. Our team found new ways to show up. Families found their rhythm too. Children kept asking questions, kept playing, kept growing each day. Some days felt harder than others, and that is completely fine. Growth rarely follows a neat straight line. Whether classrooms are open or closed, our promise to every child stays the same. We show up and meet them where they are. That is what our Foundation Stage programme was built to do.
Green Grass Nursery does not hit pause when routines change. We change how we show up, but we show up every single day. Our teachers reach every child, in every format that works for each family.
Conclusion
A nursery that only exists inside its four walls is not enough. At GGN, the relationship between teacher, child, and family carries on regardless of what is happening outside. We welcome children from 12 months onwards and build that connection from the very first day. Book a tour today and see how we show up for your child in every season.
FAQs
What age does GGN accept children from?
GGN welcomes children from 12 months onwards. Our youngest joiners are confident walkers taking their first steps into nursery life. If your child is approaching their first birthday, now is a good time to start exploring your options.
How does GGN keep parents informed during home learning periods?
Our team shares structured daily plans with families every morning. Teachers stay in regular contact through check-ins and recorded sessions. Parents are never left to figure things out alone. Explore our curriculum overview to understand how our approach moves from classroom to home without losing its quality.
Does GGN follow the KHDA guidelines for home learning?
Yes, our home learning approach sits fully within the KHDA Centre-Led Home-Based Learning framework. Qualified educators lead every session and visit children with additional needs at home directly.
How do I support my child’s learning at home without it feeling like school?
Follow your child’s lead. Use what they are already curious about and build simple activities around it. Keep sessions short and calm. Our guide on how to stay engaged with your child’s nursery life has practical ideas for keeping home and nursery learning connected every day.