Daily, Weekly and Seasonal Rhythms of Kindergarten

In the kindergarten the daily activities are interwoven with weekly and seasonal rhythms.  The daily activity follows a weekly cycle: thus Monday is painting day and Wednesday is baking day.  The games in “ring time” have a seasonal flavour and the story is often connected to the time of the year.  There is a nature table in the kindergarten room hosting natural objects of the season.  At the various festivals of the year parents are able to join with their children in simple seasonal celebrations.

Participation in this weaving of rhythms gives the children a strong sense of security in the world and self.  They step ever more confidently into their growing bodies which allows them to unfold individual gifts in good time.