Our partner-kita
A further child care center, which belongs to our kidéal Kitas network, is run in Münchenstein under the name Kita Chinderstern. It works with a slightly different concept than the ylaa Kitas. To find out more click here!
A Sneak Peak into the Wolves Lodge
A week full of adventure and creativity: Our preschoolers at the Wolves Lodge learned to ski, discovered their artistic talents, and explored winter in a playful way. An unforgettable experience that combined fun, learning, and confidence
Paint a rock, add it to my body, help me grow a mile!
The children of Ylaa Hauensteinstrasse discovered the connection between art and nature through a creative project in Bruderholz. They enthusiastically painted stones to enlarge Rocko, the popular stone-painting snake. In doing so, they not only developed their creativity, but also important fine motor skills and their love of nature.
A week of gardening adventures at ylaa
A week of gardening adventures at ylaa
The week kicked off with excitement at both baby and preschool groups at ylaa Hauensteinstrasse, as children begun their journey into the world of gardening.
The preschoolers were introduced to basic botanical concepts through interactive storytelling and age- appropriate visuals.
Children boarded the tram and headed to the local garden center, where they could explore nature from a different aspect. Carefully chose seeds, pots, and soil for the flowers. The Wolves made sure to scan and pay for the items at the self- checkout, which enhanced children’s understanding of the world around them.
The following day, it was time to plant the seeds! Children could use small shovels, or their hands to put the soil into the pot, whilst exploring the composition and texture of the soil, which also benefited their hand and eye coordination and fine motor skills.
The preschool group embarked on a delightful excursion to a nearby garden, where they eagerly collected leaves from the ground for a leaf painting and mark making activity, ensuring the opportunity for children to express their creativity.
The Wolves group faced a challenged during their race, where they had to run and carry laminated vegetables and fruits from the garden, using a shovel. The unexpected wind required children even more to use their creativity and problem- solving skills, whilst cheering for each other next to the racetrack.
These activities didn’t just benefited children’s understanding of nature and gardening, but also developed essential skills, such as expanded their vocabulary, teamwork, resilience, and gross motor skills, laying the foundation for their growth and learning journey ahead.
