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In the baby group, babies and toddlers play together. This creates many special moments, Emmy explains:
“The youngest enjoy watching the older ones. Sometimes the older children actively help the little ones. You can see that they are teaching each other and having fun discovering together.”
During creative activities, such as painting or sponge stamping, children not only learn new skills but also how to cooperate and share.
Stimulating Motor Development and Independence
There is a challenge for every age. We work with open-ended toys such as crawling tunnels, climbing structures, and materials from Emmi Pikler.
“The youngest crawl around them at first, later pull themselves up on them, and the oldest climb over them. This way, they gradually discover their motor skills,” explains Emmy.
In addition, children learn from an early age to do small daily tasks themselves: putting on a coat, fastening shoes, drinking from a cup, or spreading a sandwich.
“We build this up gradually, so the transition to the toddler group goes smoothly. Often, the older children help the younger ones, and that interaction is wonderful to see,” she adds.
The little successes are the most delightful: seeing a child eat independently, sing along to a song, or learn a new skill, and watching each child develop at their own pace.Emmy - Pedagogisch professional
Working Together with Parents
“We truly see ourselves as parenting partners for the parents,” emphasizes Emmy.
“We coordinate daily about how things are at home and what the children need. Sometimes we share that children are already spreading their own sandwiches here, and parents take that enthusiasm home. This way, we support each other.”
