Carnival - Activities in family surroundings
Children enjoyed and felt the festive carnival atmosphere
with singing, dancing and noisy instruments. We used to visit both known and
unknown families during carnival in our childhood but now it’s all gone. This
renewed and revived my memories of joy we felt when we sang and danced under
masks. I think children should be allowed to participate in the traditional
ways in which children were involved once upon a time. (Maya's mom)
First mountain trip – Kalnik
I am very pleased with this common activity in the mountains. I
especially liked that I met parents and children, which I have not seen so far
in the kindergarten. I made friends with other children and their parents, and
I'm going back home refreshed and filled with new strength and vigor (Mark's
dad)
It was wonderful. If I did not go to this trip I would spend time home
alone with my daughter. This way we were in good company, together with
parents, children and staff from the kindergarten. We will definitely go next
time. (Marina's mom)
Activity report
Activity report
Travelogue - India
Time that was offered was not
enough for everything that the mother had prepared. Children’s questions led
her to variety of topics and she wanted to show photos and video for each topic.
Just the search for contents had taken away a lot of time. She had a lot of
materials and she got the impression that the activity is not brought to an end
as she planned. After the activities when we talked she said that she was lost
in the multitude of videos and photos and that she should have to put in a one place
so that children don’t wait too long.
Activity report
Activity report
Night of Books
Mother which conducted the activity was especially honored with our
invitation and gladly accepted. Communication with children ran very well and
the children in activity were extremely interested and were asking a lot of
sub-questions. She was delighted when the children told her that they make
picture books themselves, especially when she found out that her elder son
Michael took part in one illustration. In an interview after the activity she has
expressed surprise and delight with children’s creativity and their interest in
making up their own stories. Activity report
Math as a game
Children enjoyed the games, it is an easy and interesting way to learn
math in a longer period of time. Everyone had a very interesting and enjoyable
time. We were especially pleased by the image that came as a result of the game
of drawing different lines. The painting of unusual shapes and diverse lines
was inspired by a variety of natural phenomena and this time we looked at the
stone – agate for inspiration. (Vid's
mother)
Activity report
Activity report
Visiting an
interacive exhibition “Elektro Baroque”
“This way we will develop the ability to "do it yourself“ and
strengthen the confidence of children in their own capabilities. In addition to
educational value there is chance of reducing the consumer way of thinking in
children." (Mark's dad)
Activity report
Activity report
Mini Olympics
This kind of cooperation we really liked. New customs, culture, language
as many possible for children to broaden their horizons and become citizens of
the world. Cooperation with parents was great. More and more parents should get
involved to recognize the importance of cooperation in the joint education of
children. (Andro’smother)
Spanish and Flamenco
It was a great pleasure to participate in activities with the children
and my experience helped me, as a parent, to connect with kindergarten and the
teachers. When selecting activities I was led by the desire to offer children
something that will expand their horizons, in appropriate and fun way, and that
is closely related to my profession and preferences. I am very pleased with the
results and the reaction of the children participating and others who were not
directly involved. I also want to point out a wonderful feeling of sharing
activities with my own child, which helped to connect and open a window to her
small world and the world of her friends. And all of that through acting,
rhythm, movement, dance and of course lots of laughter. (Leona’s mom)
Traditional games
Mom N.L.: "Moy son told me that they are playing games in
kindergarten, and that us parents will do the same. I was surprised how much he
talked about it and ask me whether I was working that day or not. It was
important to him that I come and participate. "
Mom RJ: "At first I was embarrassed when I thought about how I'm
going to jump in the sack, but it turned out really fun, in the end we all tried,
even my husband. It was crowded but the atmosphere was great because a lot of
fans applauded, shouting... We goofed around and talked with other parents, the
time passed quickly. "
Yoga
“Time spent with children in yoga gatherings, as part of the SELF project,
was first of all a lot of fun and a wonderful experience :-) It gave me the
opportunity to remind myself that the priceless value of the game-based
learning, but it also gave some new aspects of self-knowledge, insight into the
parent-child and teacher-child relationship given that one a child from the
group was my son. At the same time I received a new view of the teachers who
work in a kindergarten ... a little deeper insight into their daily work and
particularly large involvement in activities that need continuous planning and
implementing. Once again I confirmed the great value of yoga for children (and
not only them) in the development of important skills, in the supportive and
non-competitive environment.
Personally, it means a lot to get such a possibility of cooperation of
parents in the educational process that normally is performed by teachers. Through
interaction with children I also got positive feedback from their side. I
believe that through this, and other activities (which includes the parents)
strengthens the relationship and trust between child-teacher-parent.
With gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the project SELF.”
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