Nesthäkchen

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Children

In the Nesthäkchen, there are 2 groups of 9 or 10 children aged 2 to 3 years. One group runs on Monday/Wednesday/Friday and the other group on Tuesday/Thursday.

Teachers

The children in the Nesthäkchen are looked after by one German and one English-speaking kindergarten teacher: Gisela Zmijanek and Tracey Connell. On Fridays Petra Reinelt will substitute Gisela.

Daily Routine

8:30–9:00 am


The children are brought to their group

9:00–10:00 am


Free play

10:00–10:15 am


Tidy up, go to the toilet, wash hands

10:15–10:45 am


Mid-morning snack

10:45–11:15 am


Guided play : songs, finger games, group games together, picture books, birthday parties etc.

11:15–12:25


Park

up to 12:30 pm


Pick-up

Weekly Routine

  • Early music education:
    (from January, when the children have got used to being there)
  • Mo/We/Fr Group:

    Monday

    Tu/Th Group:

    Tuesday

  • Once a month: Muesli Day

What do the children in the Nesthäkchen need ?

  • Indoor shoes/slippers, which stay on the feet and don't slip
  • Photos of the child for the birthday calendar
  • Beaker or cup
  • Cloth bag containing a change of clothing (labelled with names)
  • Clothing, which allows the children to play outside in any weather;
    especially overalls ("Matschhose") and, in winter, a snow suit is a good idea
  • Daily, a healthy mid-morning snack without sugar
    (no milk bars, no Nutella, no marmalade)
  • Painting smock/apron ("Malkittel")