STEM in Our Kindergarten In our kindergarten, STEM activities encourage children to explore, ask questions, and learn through hands-on experiences. By observing, experimenting, and working together, children develop curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. During one activity, the c
Inspired by the beloved picture book, the children recently went on a fun and imaginative bear hunt adventure. The experience began with a magical storytime, as the teachers projected the book onto the wall—bringing the story to life in a way that truly captivated the kids. They loved joining in w
This summer, our group embarked on a colorful adventure inspired by the beloved story The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carl. The children connected instantly with the familiar tale, eagerly repeating lines and recognizing characters — and the story quickly became the heart of our weekly activit
The children were keenly interested in comics, particularly the superhero ČOVPAS (Man-dog). Initially, they attempted to sketch the superhero and, after several tries, they began creating their own comic book. Once they had drawn the characters in various poses, they cut them out and took photograp
Creative approach to activities in Early Preschool Education The authors Herceg, Rončević, and Karlavaris have suggested that children’s artistic activities have a positive impact on their development in all areas such as attention, research, experimentation, concentration, relaxation, feeli
Adding a light table to the preschool classroom can be enjoyable. It is utilized for building skills and developing concepts in diverse ways. The classroom can benefit from light table activities, which are an excellent and engaging tools that can be used repeatedly. Children show preferences for th
STEM class During our STEM class this week, we delved into the study of the human body, specifically focusing on the skeleton. Using X-ray images, we analyzed the structure and organization of human bones. To further enhance our understanding, we engaged in a hands-on activity where we cut and glued
As autumn approaches and summer fades away, we fondly recall Summer camp 2022 and its seven thematic weeks! The topics were: “The sound of music,” “Art is all around us,” “Bringing books to life,” “Amazing animals,” “Healthy mind in a healthy body,” “Let’s go to Mexico and
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Parents’ jobs and hobbies
In April, we began a new project about the jobs and hobbies of children’s parents. First, we hosted a parent who works in a laboratory. She talked about the role of blood in our bodies and the importance of blood tests for our overall health. That gave us an idea to set up our Kindergarten [&h
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All seasons of the forest
We are lucky to have a nearby forest that we can visit regularly and observe its changes throughout all seasons. Walking in the woods and spending time in it has a positive effect on the whole development and growth of the child. The benefits are: *an increase in child’s self-belief and confid