What we believe

At Neev, our belief in the image of the child as competent, curious, and capable shapes every aspect of our Early Years program. Children are seen as active participants in their own learning journey, constructing understanding through exploration, play, inquiry, and meaningful connections with the world around them.

We embrace the Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy, recognizing the environment as the “third teacher.” Our thoughtfully designed spaces—enriched with open-ended materials and real-life experiences—ignite curiosity, independence, and creativity fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and deep learning.

Relationships are at the heart of learning. By nurturing an environment built on trust, respect and collaboration between children, peers, adults, and their surroundings, we create a secure space for emotional growth and open communication. These meaningful connections empower children to explore, share ideas, and develop a strong sense of belonging, laying a strong foundation for life!

What we build

In Early Years at Neev, we focus on building the skills, dispositions, and attitudes that shape confident and capable learners. Through intentionally designed learning experiences and meaningful interactions, children develop:

Independence
Independence is developed by providing children with opportunities to make choices, take on responsibilities, and engage in activities that require problem-solving. Through hands-on experiences, such as self-care routines, selecting materials, and navigating daily tasks, children build confidence in their abilities and learn to manage their actions, helping them feel empowered and self-reliant.

Social Skills
Learning happens in connection with others. Social skills are developed by creating opportunities for children to interact with peers in collaborative activities, such as group play, collaborative learning engagements, and circle time discussions. Through these interactions, children practice communication, cooperation, and empathy, learning how to express their needs, listen to others, resolve conflicts, and build positive relationships, which form the foundation for strong social skills.

Self-Awareness
In the Early Years, self-awareness is developed by encouraging children to recognize and express their emotions, fostering an understanding of their strengths and preferences, and providing opportunities for reflection through activities like storytelling, role play, and mindful moments, all while creating a supportive environment where they feel safe to explore and understand their identity.

A Love for Reading
A Love for Reading is cultivated in the Early Years through a rich exposure to stories, picture books, and interactive reading experiences. By creating a print-rich environment, reading aloud regularly, and encouraging children to explore books on their own, we foster curiosity and imagination. Activities like storytime discussions, character role-playing, and drawing connections between stories and personal experiences help children develop a deep love for reading, setting the foundation for lifelong literacy and learning.

Early Literacy and Numeracy
In the Early Years, early literacy and numeracy are developed through play-based learning and hands-on experiences that build foundational skills. A strong literacy program is at the heart of this development, incorporating activities like storytelling, reading aloud, singing songs, and recognizing letters and sounds to enhance vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and an understanding of print. For numeracy, children engage with counting, sorting, and simple patterns using objects, games, and visual aids, fostering early math concepts like number recognition, shapes, and basic operations. These experiences, coupled with a strong literacy program, help children develop the skills they need for more complex learning in later years.

How we do it

At Neev, the Early Years experience is shaped by intentional practices that provide structure, spark curiosity, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning. They are-

Building strong routines & structure
We create a predictable routine to the day, helping children feel secure as they confidently explore their environment, learn to take responsibility, and grow in their independence.

Teacher as Facilitator & Co-Learner

Our educators partner with children in their learning journey. Instead of just delivering knowledge, we guide inquiry, encourage observation, and support discovery, walking alongside children as they explore the world around them.

Playful Inquiry
We believe that learning is an active process. Through hands-on, inquiry-based experiences, we help children make sense of their world, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills along the way.