ABOUT
Mini Thinkers is an early learning centre located in Dunedin, for children aged three months to five years. Our mission is to inspire a generation of mini thinkers who are excited and motivated by their own ideas and achievements… and we achieve this every single day.
Our approach is balanced, progressive, nururng and based on the premise of providing inspiring experiences.
Our unique concept challenges industry standards and develops ways to not only provide learning opportunities beyond what parents have come to expect but to ensure all children thrive. Our innovative indoor and outdoor environments, nutritious whole foods menu, nurturing setting, qualified educators, balanced learning methods and regular personalised communication ensure positive outcomes for all children.
We know that Mini Thinkers is where children realise their potential and where they are inspired by a variety of positive experiences. Not only is this backed up by what we see every day but also by the results from our recent (anonymous) survey that showed 95/95 parents rated their “overall experience at Mini Thinkers” a 9 or 10 (out of 10).
CURRICULUM
At Mini Thinkers our philosophy is underpinned by the principles and strands of Te Whariki (the national early childhood education curriculum) and informed by the New Zealand Curriculum (Level One) and Montessori Education.
Our curriculum is designed around four themes that reflect our mission, philosophy and approach towards learning. These themes - thinking, moving, experiencing and exploring - have been divided into our Mini Thinkers Learning Progressions.
Each progression is informed by the latest early childhood education research and are age-appropriate to suit the different stages of development.
Our daily programme is structured around these Learning Progressions and supported by our three methods.
ABOUT
Mini Thinkers is an early learning centre located in Dunedin, for children aged three months to five years. Our mission is to inspire a generation of mini thinkers who are excited and motivated by their own ideas and achievements… and we achieve this every single day.
Our approach is balanced, progressive, nururng and based on the premise of providing inspiring experiences.
Our unique concept challenges industry standards and develops ways to not only provide learning opportunities beyond what parents have come to expect but to ensure all children thrive. Our innovative indoor and outdoor environments, nutritious whole foods menu, nurturing setting, qualified educators, balanced learning methods and regular personalised communication ensure positive outcomes for all children.
We know that Mini Thinkers is where children realise their potential and where they are inspired by a variety of positive experiences. Not only is this backed up by what we see every day but also by the results from our recent (anonymous) survey that showed 95/95 parents rated their “overall experience at Mini Thinkers” a 9 or 10 (out of 10).