These past weeks the Hawks have been talking about hygiene. They have been interested in why we eat mints after lunch, why brushing our teeth is important or why rinsing our hands isn’t enough. So we started the hygiene theme with talking about dental and oral hygiene. The Hawks were very interested in watching a […] The post Hygiene with the Hawks first appeared on Albatross Päiväkodit Oy ..read more

The past few weeks have been an exciting whirlwind for our preschoolers, filled with engaging activities, new learnings, and memorable experiences. As we dove into our new topic of Jobs and Occupations, it quickly became clear how much our little learners were enjoying the hands-on approach we took, we also incorporated maths and language into […] The post A Fun-Filled Month of Learning for Preschoolers: Exploring Jobs, Celebrating Festivals, Skating, and Going on Exciting Trips! first appeared on Albatross Päiväkodit Oy ..read more

The last few weeks have been filled with incredible adventures and meaningful learning experiences for our preschoolers. We kicked things off with Fire Safety Week, giving the children a hands-on introduction to important safety skills. Our visit to the local fire station brought these lessons to life—the kids had the chance to explore real fire […] The post The Joyful Moments of Owls in Preschool first appeared on Albatross Päiväkodit Oy ..read more

Hello dear readers,Long time not reading! A lot of time has passed since we last wrote here and Puffins´ agenda has been full of events and activities. Around mid-September, Puffins had the safety week. Children started the week by watching a video focused on how to act when there is a fire as well as […] The post An agenda full of activities for Puffins first appeared on Albatross Päiväkodit Oy ..read more

The start of our preschool journey has been full of excitement and discovery. Our room is alive with energy as fresh faces and bright eyes take in everything around them. August has come and gone in a flash, filled with new routines, budding friendships, and endless opportunities for learning. From day one, we’ve been busy […] The post Exploring the Exciting World of Preschool Education: A Journey of Learning and Fun first appeared on Albatross Päiväkodit Oy ..read more

In August, our little Finches made an exciting move from the 3-year-old group to the 4-year-old group! This is a significant milestone for them as they transition from toddlers into more independent, curious learners. We kicked off this new chapter with a variety of engaging activities, including finger painting. It’s truly amazing to see how […] The post A big step for our Finches : Moving to the 4-year-olds Group! first appeared on Albatross Päiväkodit Oy ..read more

This year the Hawks are in for a new challenge. They have started to learn some Finnish and they are extremely excited about it! Every Tuesday our Finnish speaking teacher Rosa speaks Finnish with the Hawks and has started teaching the very basics to them. Our goal is to have them prepared for preschool next […] The post Hawks learning Finnish first appeared on Albatross Päiväkodit Oy ..read more

August 5th, 2024; the Puffins ship was sailing again. The daycare was welcoming new friends to the Club. At the beginning of the journey here at Albatross Daycare, the children were exploring everything around them and very curious about all the toys, games and tools the daycare has. During these months, Puffins have been exploring […] The post The Puffins ship is sailing again first appeared on Albatross Päiväkodit Oy ..read more

Preschool life has been filled with warmth and joy in the last few weeks. Preschoolers have had an exciting and educational time, culminating in some memorable events. Here’s a look back at what we’ve been up to. We wrapped up our dinosaur theme with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm. The children were captivated by the world of these prehistoric giants. They made dinosaur crafts and art, which they proudly displayed in Jurassic World in the classroom. The theme of dinosaurs has engaged preschoolers with diverse topics, like science, language, and even arts and crafts. The past month was also ..read more

Spring has sprung, Finnish-style! Our Easter celebrations were a riot, filled with laughter as we finished decorating our Easter branches and then embarked on an exhilarating egg hunt. Spending quality time with loved ones over the long weekend was the perfect way to honor the Easter holiday. And let’s not forget about the delectable Finnish treat, mämmi, which introduced some of us to a whole new world of flavors! As the weather gradually warms up and the ground thaws, we’ve seized the opportunity to get our hands dirty in our planter boxes. Planting flowers and vegetables has been a rew ..read more