In the so-called "European hours" different language activities are carried out. The multicultural atmosphere is used to promote specific areas

• Creation of play-based learning and promotion of linguistic, mathematical and motor skills.
• Creative learning through art and craft, theatre and language games, music and dance.
• Learning through research: Nature studies and societies.
• Strengthening of the social, ethical and emotional development of children.

An outdoor area with a play ground and a childrens village creates a sporty-creative atmosphere and stimulates role based playing in several languages.

After taking into account the predetermined objectives, each teacher has full responsibility for the organization of the nursery.

The exchange takes place in one to one meetings or in joint sessions depending on one’s needs.

What can you do to support your child?

When it comes to your child`s education, parents should be the main partners for the nursery teachers. You know your child and its development from birth. You know what it likes and what it loves to do. You know its strengths and weaknesses.

For your child and its development, it is important to see that parents and the kindergarten team understand each other well. It helps the child to feel at ease and develop freely.

It is therefore important that we find a common framework for discussion.

You can support your child, in which you:

• Agree on a suitable meeting time.
• Have you any questions?
• Take  part in kindergarten team meetings for the exchange of learning and the developmental progress of your child.
• Take some time when collecting your child. We would love to show what your child has done during the day.

Use the kindergarten time, together with us, to prepare your child playfully and without pressure when going to school.

With the right language choice you give your child the opportunity to build solid friendships with other children and to acquire language skills needed for positive future schooling.

In addition there are currently native speakers for the following languages: Italian, Spanish, Polish, Finnish, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Greek, Czech, Portuguese

The special role of language

Spoken and written language is in our society, the dominant medium in which we communicate, which we share and sort out knowledge. These who want to become knowledgable are dependent on communication skills. The first word that a child speaks, the first image it paints are important milestones on the way. Access to books and works of art, to media, his encounter with other languages, enrich his speech and promote his understanding for the co-existence of different cultures.

We create situations that demand from children communication relevant to the issue being discussed both with their peers and adults. The children are encouraged to follow conversations, expressing their opinion and to listen to others. This contributes to development of critical thinking.