Empowering Early Years through Art, Play and Development.

 About Shamima’s Workshop

Welcome — I’m delighted you’re here!
Shamima’s Workshop is a nurturing and creative hub designed to support practitioners, parents and early childhood educators who want to give young children a meaningful and joyful start in life. Whether you work in a nursery, teach at home or lead a team of educators, this space is for anyone who believes in the power of play, creativity and holistic child development. 

What We Do & Why We Exist
In the precious early years, children grow faster than at any other time — socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.My goal is to make your journey easier by offering clear, evidence-informed guidance and beautifully designed learning ideas that promote creativity, curiosity and emotional wellbeing in children from birth to five years. I believe that with the right tools, every adult who cares for children can create an environment where learning feels natural, safe and joyful. Whether you are a nursery leader wanting to improve your setting, a teacher seeking fresh ideas, or a parent wanting to support your child’s early years at home — there is something here for you.

Our Expanded Vision: Beyond Learning — Wellbeing, Art & Development

Shamima’s Workshop is no longer just about early years learning. Over time, the vision has grown. Shamima’s Workshop has grown into more than a resource space; it now includes creative arts therapy–informed practice, emotional well-being support, and professional development for educators. Through art, play, sensory exploration, and gentle therapeutic principles, I help children express their feelings, build resilience, and develop confidence. I also provide training programs, assessor support, and reflective workshops that equip educators with the skills and confidence needed to deliver high-quality early years practice. For parents and home educators, I offer accessible guidance, practical ideas and creative routines that make learning at home both simple and meaningful.

Meet the Founder: Shamima Fowzee

I’m Shamima Fowzee, the founder of Shamima’s Workshop—an early years trainer, NCFE assessor, and creative arts therapy practitioner with experience supporting nurseries, schools, and families across the UAE. Over the years I have developed creative, reflective approaches to early childhood education, designed play-based curricula, and supported teachers in implementing high-quality, child-centered practice. My approach brings together pedagogical expertise, methodological clarity, and a deep commitment to nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and emotions. I believe that children learn best when they feel emotionally secure, creatively stimulated, and understood by the adults around them.

Everything I create at Shamima’s Workshop is rooted in a commitment to child-centered development, emotional well-being, and purposeful creativity. I believe in evidence-based practice, in making learning engaging and accessible, and in supporting the adults who support children—because strong, confident practitioners and parents build strong, confident children. This community exists to make early years education clearer, more joyful, and beautifully connected to children’s natural ways of exploring the world.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart

Thank you for being here and for joining this creative community. Whether you are seeking inspiration, professional growth, or support for your child, I hope you find ideas that enrich your journey and bring more confidence, creativity, and calm into your early years practice. I look forward to connecting, supporting, and growing with you as we continue to nurture the next generation together.

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