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At Riselva, nature is not an occasional activity added to the educational programme. Indoor and outdoor spaces form one educational environment, and children spend substantial time outdoors throughout the year. Our Early Years approach brings together Montessori principles, Outdoor Education and creative expression in a blend we call Curriculum Naturae. The aim is to create an environment where children can develop independence, curiosity, concentration and confidence through

Nature-based education is not simply about spending more time outside. It means using the natural world as part of the educational environment: a place to observe, move, experiment, create, solve problems and take responsibility. At Riselva, indoor and outdoor spaces form one educational environment. Children spend substantial time outdoors throughout the year, experiencing the changing seasons, weather, plants, animals and landscape directly. These experiences complement Mon

Young children learn through direct experience: moving, observing, touching, building, caring and exploring. A nature-based educational environment gives them daily opportunities to engage with the real world while developing independence, confidence, concentration and curiosity. At Riselva, nature is not an occasional activity or excursion. Indoor and outdoor spaces form one educational environment, and children spend substantial time outdoors throughout the year. Combined w