Forest Kindergarten
Age 3 - 6 years
The Forest Kindergarten is the first program of the Šumska Škola project, launched with the desire and intention to create possibilities for children, aged approximately 3 to 6 years, of spending time outdoors in contact with nature, other children and themselves while engaging in self-directed and self-paced learning, learning by following their needs and own rhythm.
It is a space where we cultivate curiosity, following the child's natural learning direction, a space where the child can feel free to express himself and create, and a way for him to spontaneously develop his physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual capacities, as an individual as well as as part of a group.

A day in the kindergarten
The day consists of free time for independent and group play and learning, as well as organised workshops in which we deepen experiential knowledge and skills on a specific topic.
09:00 - 10:00 Arrival of children and free play
10:00 - 10:30 Snack time
10:30 - 11:00 Morning round
11:00 - 13:00 Workshop Time
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:00 Free play and departure of children









Fields of research
and activities

Practical exercises
everyday life
Through practical exercises, maintaining both personal and space hygiene, cleaning and tidying up after ourselves, we learn responsible behaviour in a natural and meaningful way

Languages
and communication
We explore the world through different languages. We speak in Serbian, English and Italian. We often encounter Spanish and teach and use sign language with babies and our international friends

Living world
around us
Since we spend a good part of our free time in the forests of Fruška Gora, we get to know and learn about the diverse flora and fauna that surrounds us every day

Mathematics
and logic
Through mathematical and logical workshops and activities, we develop our brain circuits, learn to think and effectively solve problems.

Movement, art
and music
We learn to direct our energy and express our creativity through various sports, art and musical activities

Ecology
and sustainable living
From an early age, we strive to create and maintain a healthy ecological awareness of the importance of nature and the meaningful use of its resources.

Food:
from seed to table
By working in our permaculture garden, we deal with food in its most original form and go through its entire life cycle.

Crafts
The ability and skills of various trades are not only good recreational activities but also part of the overall training for life

Survival skills
We learn to navigate the natural environment using our own skills, knowledge and resources available to us
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