- Complete and Submit the Online Form: Fill out and submit the simple online registration form
- Schedule a Discovery Meeting: We will contact you to set up a meeting. This is a vital step for us to get to know each other, for you to ask questions, and to ensure the program is an ideal fit for you and your child.
- Finalize Enrollment: Welcome Aboard! To officially welcome your family to Edhuru Veshi:
- Pay the MVR 500 non refundable registration fee
- Gain access to our secure Parent Portal.
- Receive our detailed Parent Guide, which contains all essential information and the next steps for your child’s adventure.
- Program Fee: Moodhu Filaa - Edhuru Veshi operates on a monthly subscription model.
- Monthly Tuition: MVR 2,500 per child.
- Payment Due Date: Tuition is due by the 10th of each month for the upcoming month.
- We offer a Trial Session for families who wish to experience the program first. Fee: MVR 600 for one weekend session.
- Availability is subject to scheduling.
- Notice Required: To cancel enrollment, we require advance notice of two (2) weeks.
- Refund: Upon cancellation with proper notice, any pre-paid tuition for the period following the two-week notice will be refunded in full.
- How to Cancel: If you need to cancel your enrollment, please notify us. Our team will guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have.
- Ages: 5 to 7
- Schedule: Weekends (Friday and Saturday)
- Time: 7:45 – 11:45 am (4 hours)
- Location: Veshige Nature House, Villingili Island
- Phone: 7661060
- Email: school@nature.mv
- Kids Pickup/Dropoff from Male’ Ferry Terminal - The ferry journey is included as part of the school day
- Fully Outdoor Learning - Children spend most of the time outside. Our base is Veshige Nature House, where amenities, including the washroom are located and where circle time and some activities are held
- Play, Resilience & Safety - We encourage adventurous play in nature where children can explore, take on challenges, and grow with confidence. Minor bumps or scrapes may occur, but with guidance they become opportunities for building resilience and problem-solving. Safety is always our priority – our team is supported by a nurse and certified lifeguards for ocean activities to ensure a safe and supervised environment.
- Safe and Nurturing Spaces – We care deeply about each child’s safety and well-being, and we create a respectful and nurturing space for learning
- Monthly Nature Themes - Children track weather changes, observe tides, build beach shelters, climb trees, explore the reef, plant seeds, and more
- Daily Nature Journaling - Children document what they notice each day, strengthening vocabulary, observation skills, and creative expression
- Mobile Nature Library - A curated selection of books available for guided reading sessions and independent discovery
- Nature Stations – A variety of hands-on stations, including a weather station, journaling corner, nature kitchen, and music station, where children can explore, experiment, and create at their own pace
- Mapped to Foundation Stage Curriculum - All sessions mapped to selected areas of Maldives Foundation Stage Curriculum including Mathematics; Environment, Science and Technology; Health and Wellness; Social Studies; Creative Arts and more
- Discover, Love, Wonder, and Wander - All sessions designed around the Moodhu Filaa principles
- Child-Led, Open-Ended Learning - The program encourages children to explore at their own pace through unstructured play, open-ended activities, play-based learning, and place-based exploration
Children become nature detectives, using their senses and simple tools to explore the secrets hidden in the sand. Children will sift, sort, and classify sand by size, weight, and sound, learning about its textures and properties. This hands-on, sensory-rich experience nurtures early science and math skills in a playful and engaging way.
Children will create musical instruments like coconut shell shakers using grains of different sizes collected from sand. They will experiment with sounds, rhythm, and volume by shaking their handmade instruments. This playful and sensory-rich activity develops early music, science, and language skills.
Children build with sand, exploring structures, shapes, and designs. They’ll explore what makes a structure strong, compare sizes using sticks and rope, and describe their designs using shape vocabulary. This activity develops early math, science, and design thinking skills while encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.
Children will design and create sand pendulums to explore how swinging motions create unique patterns in the sand. They’ll experiment with different lengths, speeds, and amounts of sand to observe changes in shapes and designs. This activity nurtures creativity, early science understanding, and math skills in a playful, sensory-rich environment.
Children go on a guided nature walk to explore animal-made shelters - nests in trees, burrows in sand, shells on shore, and coral hideouts in shallow water. They will observe, discuss, and draw these homes, discovering how animals use natural materials for shelter, camouflage, and safety. This immersive experience fosters empathy, observation, and early science inquiry.
Children become young builders as they explore how to create structures using only sticks, rope, and imagination. They will learn to tie simple knots and work together to build triangle and square-shaped shelter frames using natural materials found on the beach. Through trial and error, they’ll discover the secrets of strength, balance, and teamwork - learning to problem-solve.
Children transform into mini-makers as they learn to use real tools to safely join shelter parts using pre-drilled wood or palm midribs. They’ll practice fine motor skills and learn to work with tools safely, measuring dimensions and aligning parts to construct a basic structure. With tape measures, string, and their own feet as units, they’ll estimate and compare lengths, height, and width—integrating measurement into meaningful action.
Children explore the properties of palm leaves and other natural materials to test their use for shade and wind protection. Through hands-on experiments and creative construction, children build and decorate the roofs of their shelters. They observe how light filters through leaves, feel the wind flow, and discover how materials can offer comfort and protection in island life.
Children explore the properties of palm leaves and other natural materials to test their use for shade and wind protection. Through hands-on experiments and creative construction, children build and decorate the roofs of their shelters. They observe how light filters through leaves, feel the wind flow, and discover how materials can offer comfort and protection in island life.
Children observe reef fish in the lagoon and learn to recognise them by shape, colour, and movement. Through simple sorting and matching tasks, they notice patterns in how fish behave and where they live. This activity develops early classification, observation, and pattern-recognition skills.
Children explore different coral shapes and textures and learn how corals act as homes for reef animals. They compare sizes and forms, sketch simple coral structures, and observe how each type supports life on the reef. This activity strengthens early ecological understanding, comparison skills, and careful observation.
Children listen closely to beach and underwater sounds — waves, crabs, fish crackles, and wind — and identify differences in volume, rhythm, and direction. They create simple sound maps to record what they hear. This activity supports early listening skills, sensory awareness, and basic sound science.
Summarized Curriculum Mapping Preview ⌄
| Subject / Strand | Curriculum Connection |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | |
| Strand 1: Counting and Number Sense | Counting and estimating quantities of grains, shells, and pebbles. |
| Associating numbers with physical quantities during sorting. | |
| Strand 2: Measurement | Comparing size, weight, and texture of sand particles |
| Using terms like coarse/fine, heavy/light | |
| Strand 4: Data Handling | Sorting and classifying sand particles by size, shape, color. |
| Organizing data visually in “Sand Gallery” displays. | |
| Environment, Science & Technology | |
| Strand 1: Life and Growth | Identifying small organisms or organic matter in sand. |
| Understanding the components and origins of sand | |
| Strand 2: Earth and Space | Observing natural materials (sand, shells, coral). |
| Discussing natural processes that form sand and beach ecosystems. | |
| Observing and recording daily natural patterns: wind, tides, clouds. | |
| Health and Wellness | |
| Strand 4: Physical Wellness | Developing fine motor skills through sifting and sorting. |
| Enhancing hand-eye coordination. | |
| Practicing safe and hygienic handling of natural materials. | |
| Social Studies | |
| Strand 2: People, Places, and Environment | Connecting local beach environment to community identity. |
| Understanding human interaction with coastal ecosystems. | |
| Creative Arts | |
| Strand 1: Visual Arts | Creating patterns and displays using sorted sand and objects. |
| Expressing creativity by designing a “Sand Gallery.” | |
| Language & Communication | |
| (Cross-strand) | Using descriptive vocabulary related to textures, colors, and shapes. |
| Sharing observations and explaining sorting choices. | |
| Developing storytelling based on findings. | |
Typical Day at Moodhu Filaa - Edhuru Veshi ⌄
Our team members will welcome children at the Villingili Ferry Terminal (Malé side). Children joining from Villingili will be welcomed from Villingili Ferry Terminal (Villingili side).
Children engage in nature observation during the short ferry journey.
Nature Walk / Bus Ride to arrive at Veshige Nature House
Gathering together to share the day’s observations, updating nature journals and introduction to the day’s theme
Children enjoy their snack and water, with time to relax.
Main Activity linked to the month’s theme, encouraging creativity, exploration, and teamwork
A crucial time for child-directed learning, social interaction, and independent discovery.
Children reflect on the day while returning by ferry.
Parents collect children from the Villingili Ferry Terminal, Malé Side. Children joining from Villingili will meet their parents at the Villingili side.
- A backpack your child can comfortably carry (with their belongings inside)
- A litterless healthy snack
- Refillable water bottle
- Sun protection items you prefer (hat, sunscreen, etc.)
- Comfortable clothes for messy outdoor play (footwear should be comfortable for walks)
- Extra change of clothes
Please ensure your child can change independently if needed — this helps reinforce confidence and responsibility during outdoor activities. - Raincoat & rain boots (if rainy)
- Mosquito repellent
(parents will be informed ahead of time)
- Swimwear & quick-dry clothes
- Towel & extra change of clothes
Please ensure your child can change independently — this helps reinforce confidence and responsibility during outdoor activities. - Waterproof bag for wet items
- Children are welcome to bring their own snorkel gear
- Child-to-Adult Ratio:
- We keep our groups small to ensure every child feels supported and cared for.
- During sessions, we maintain a minimum ratio of 1 adult for every 5 children, allowing children the space to explore, play, and develop independence.
- For ferry boarding and travel, we increase this to a minimum of 1 adult for every 3 children to prioritize safety.
- This ratio is higher than both local and international standards, reflecting our strong commitment to safety and quality care.
- Travel Safety on Public Transportation:
- When using public transportation, our team members will always take the window seats.
- Children will be seated together as a group and will not be allowed to sit next to strangers.
- In addition, one of our team members will sit between the first and last child in the row to ensure the whole group is supervised and safe throughout the journey.
- Beach and Ocean Safety:
- Safe Designated Areas: Activities are conducted only in safe, clearly marked zones to ensure children explore within a secure and supervised environment.
- Trained Personnel & Equipment: A certified lifeguard or first-aid trained staff member actively supervises all activities, with safety equipment like a kayak and flotation devices always at reach.
- Pre-Activity Safety Briefing: Session begins with a clear safety briefing for children.
- Emergency Procedures and First Aid:
- Moodhu Filaa has emergency procedures with which all personnel are familiar. A copy of the procedures, including emergency phone numbers, is always carried by a team member in the emergency/first aid backpack carried at all times.
- The emergency phone number for your child will be the primary phone number you share with us during registration. If you would like to update or add an additional number, please inform through email to school@nature.mv with Subject: Emergency Phone Number
- Allergies:
- Please make us aware of any food or other allergies that your child has with detailed instructions. You can send those instructions through email to school@nature.mv
- Pick-up Procedure:
- For your child’s safety, we expect an authorised person as identified in the registration form to pick them up at the end of the session.
- If someone other than a parent or an authorized alternate arrives for pick-up without prior notice, we will:
- Call the parent for verbal authorization.
- If the parent cannot be reached, the child will remain with us until we are able to contact the parent or an authorized pick-up person.
- Children will never be released to an unauthorized person.
Practical Information for Parents ⌄
- Rainy Weather: Moodhu Filaa sessions are designed to run rain or shine. We will adjust planned activities according to weather.
- Dangerous Weather: In the event of severe or dangerous weather, we will cancel the session and notify you via message at least 30 minutes before the session start time.
- We occasionally take photos and short videos during camp activities to capture special moments for learning reflections and to share the spirit of our programs with our community. We always do so with care and respect for the children.
- You can always reach us during sessions at 7661060.
- To keep you connected with your child’s experience, we will share group photos at specific points of our journey. These updates will let you know where the group is and give you a glimpse of the day’s adventures.
- Assigned specific points for group pictures are:
- Boarding Ferry to Villingili island
- Arrival at Veshige
- Main Activity
- Boarding Ferry back to Male’.
- We are passionate about the unique developmental power of nature and strive to make its benefits accessible to all children. We acknowledge that our fully outdoor, immersive setting presents distinct opportunities and challenges. To ensure every child's safety and success, we prioritize a close and collaborative partnership with families to understand and support individual needs.
- Essential Participation Requirements: For the welfare of the entire group, it is essential that each participant can:
- Thrive in a fully outdoor, sensory-rich environment.
- Manage the physical demands of weather, walking on natural terrain, and active exploration with appropriate family preparation (e.g., wearing provided sun/rain gear).
- Understand and follow basic safety instructions within a group setting.
- Engage in activities without requiring constant one-on-one adult supervision
- If your child has specific emotional, developmental, or physical needs, we strongly encourage you to initiate a conversation with us during the enrollment process. Open and honest dialogue with parents and guardians is the cornerstone of our approach. We are dedicated to working together to discuss your child’s specific circumstances and, where possible, to develop a practical and supportive plan that aligns with our nature-based program structure.
Edhuru Veshi is built on the Moodhu Filaa principles: Discover, Love, Wonder, and Wander. We believe that immersive, child-led exploration in nature is fundamental to healthy development. Our program blends this adventurous, sensory-rich learning with key areas of the Maldives Foundation Stage Curriculum, cultivating environmental awareness, resilience, and a lifelong sense of wonder.
The program is specifically designed for children aged 5 to 7 years old.
Our base is Veshige Nature House on Villingili Island. The ferry journey from Malé is an integral part of the school day, with pickup and drop-off at the Villingili Ferry Terminal on the Malé side.
Sessions are held on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:45 AM to 11:45 AM.
Our team welcomes children at the Villingili Ferry Terminal (Malé side) between 7:45-7:55 AM. The group takes the 8:00 AM ferry together, engaging in nature observation during the short journey. The return ferry departs Villingili at 11:30 AM, with pick-up at the Malé terminal by 11:45 AM. The ferry fare is included in the program fee.
Registration is a three-step process:
1. Complete the online registration form.
2. Schedule a Discovery Meeting with our team
3. Finalize enrollment by paying the registration fee, gaining access to the Parent Portal, and receiving our detailed Parent Guide.
Yes! We offer a Trial Session for MVR 600 for a one weekend session. This allows your child to experience the program firsthand. Availability is subject to scheduling.
Children will spend most of the time outside. However, our base is Veshige Nature House, where amenities, including the washroom, are located and where circle time and safety briefings are held.
No. Each child must bring their own litterless, healthy snack and a refillable water bottle. We promote environmental responsibility and ask that all packaging be taken home.
Minor injuries are treated on-site by our first-aid trained staff. We carry a comprehensive first-aid kit. Parents will be notified of the incident and our care response at pick-up, or immediately for anything more serious. We view minor bumps as opportunities for building resilience with gentle guidance.
Yes. As we are surrounded by the ocean in the Maldives, we believe a safe, respectful, and joyful connection to the beach and sea is a vital part of childhood and island life. Ocean-based activities, such as exploring the shore, wading in shallow lagoons, and introductory snorkeling, are integrated into our monthly themes (e.g., "Mini Marine Biologist"). Crucially, you will always be informed ahead of time whenever a session is planned to include swimming or intentional ocean time, so you can ensure your child comes prepared with swimwear and a towel. All such activities are designed with the highest safety standards, conducted in safe, designated, shallow areas under the direct supervision of our team, which includes certified lifeguards and marine educators. Participation is always gradual, voluntary, and tailored to each child’s comfort level.
Knowing how to swim is not a requirement to join Edhuru Veshi. A core part of our philosophy is to gently and safely make the ocean a familiar and positive part of a child's life, which naturally fosters water confidence and foundational swimming skills over time.
For any activity involving water (which you will be notified about in advance):
Safe Designated Areas: Activities are conducted only in safe, clearly marked zones to ensure children explore within a secure and supervised environment.
Trained Personnel & Equipment: A certified lifeguard or first-aid trained staff member actively supervises all activities, with safety equipment like a kayak and flotation devices always at reach.
Pre-Activity Safety Briefing: Session begins with a clear safety briefing for children.
Child-Led Pace: We never force participation. Children are encouraged to explore at their own comfort level, building trust and familiarity step-by-step.
Our goal is to nurture capable, confident, and safe young ocean stewards.
Safety is our highest priority. Our measures include:
High Supervision Ratios: minimum 1 adult for every 5 children
Ferry Safety: Team members take window seats, children sit together as a group, and a team member supervises the entire row.
Secure Pick-Up: Documentation at drop-off and a strict policy against releasing children to unauthorized adults.
Emergency Preparedness: A first aid and emergency backpack is carried at all times.
Ocean Safety: All water activities are conducted in designated areas under the close supervision of a certified lifeguard, with safety equipment readily accessible.
You can always reach us during session hours by calling 7661060.
Please email all detailed information regarding allergies or updates to emergency phone numbers to school@nature.mv
Parents are welcome to separately travel to Vilingili and visit Veshige Nature House when an activity is not happening inside.
Please note that during the scheduled sessions, the program is designed as a drop-off experience to allow children to engage independently in their guided explorations. For the safety, security, and program integrity of the group, parents are kindly asked not to join the activities themselves.
Rainy Weather: The classes will run rain or shine. We will adjust planned activities according to weather
Dangerous Weather: In the event of severe or dangerous weather, we will cancel the session and notify you via message at least 30 minutes before the session start time.