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Notes on clean air, nature and early learning

Short reads from evergreen early learning centre in Umm Suqeim 3, on how young children learn and how we design for it.

A child rolling up a play mat in a calm classroom How to choose a nursery in Dubai Ten practical questions to ask on any nursery tour in Dubai, from licensing and class sizes to air quality, outdoor space, sleep and fees. Coloured pencils in wooden pots on a low wooden shelf in a calm classroom Clean air for small lungs Young children breathe faster than adults and take in more air for their size. Here is why evergreen filters its classrooms with HEPA and still gets children outdoors every day. A child fitting wooden shapes onto a wooden sorting board Learning through all the senses Young children learn with their whole body. Why evergreen fills its rooms with real wood, clay, water and natural loose parts, and gets children outdoors every day. Inside the Little Nest room at evergreen Rest is part of learning Naps help young children remember what they learned. Why evergreen has a dedicated, quiet sleep area away from the busy play rooms. Children drawing a green leaf at a wooden table Why greenery matters Grass, plants, soil and shade do more for young children than make a place look nice. Why evergreen built its school around a real garden in Umm Suqeim 3. A teacher working closely with a young child Why small classes matter Small classes give young children more conversation, more attention and calmer rooms. Why evergreen keeps its classes small. A child working with a wooden number board on the floor Settling in Starting nursery is a big step for children and parents. Practical ways to make the first weeks calmer, and how a key person helps. A child tracing letters on a wooden alphabet board Arabic every day Young children pick up languages through songs, stories and daily routines. Why Arabic is part of every day at evergreen in Dubai. A family getting ready to start at evergreen Starting mid-year There is no need to wait for September. Why starting nursery mid-year can work well, and how flexible start dates and timings help.