Thanks to the GoogleServe program, we had over 20 volunteers from Google at the Children First schoolhouse to help us build a buggy shelter, paint, varnish shelves and do garden work! Each year during this time, Google encourages their employees to join in volunteer projects in the local community. The children enjoyed meeting the […]
With our gorgeous June weather, the teachers took the classroom outside so the children could enjoy the weather while reading. Parents are also invited in regularly to share a story with the children in their native language. Thanks for reading with us on such a beautiful day, Kate!
During the theme “In the Garden” the kindergarten and preschool children took a trip to the local market at Bürkliplatz to find out just where all of the things growing in the garden end up. Each child brought along a few francs so they could purchase their fruit or vegetable of choice. They enjoyed […]
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Children First Mums! We enjoyed a lovely morning together at the schoolhouse. The children practiced counting and measuring ingredients with their mums while making biscuits. They also made fresh squeezed orange juice and necklaces. All the hard work paid off as the children got to enjoy the treats […]
The beautiful weather made Fun Weeks extra fun! The children visited the botanical gardens, planted beans, built sand castles, and enjoyed several picnics outside. The “Beginnings, New Life, Fresh Start” theme gave the children the opportunity to learn about plants and animals and the exciting time of change that the season brings. They also […]
Despite our rainy weather, this year’s Easter event and egg hunt was a big success! Parents were invited to come early and get a peak inside the classrooms and see their children in action. They learned about the Early Years framework curriculum, Montessori methods and our unique Children First approach. The children could show […]
The Nursery children’s artwork has just been unveiled in the front window of the schoolhouse at Freiestrasse 175. Over the past few weeks, the children have been reading The Three Little Pigs and they have been doing themed activities inspired by the book. To create the display, each child painted a pig or house using […]
Monday
Carrot and cucumber batons
Fried rice with eggs (Swiss), peas and soya sauce served with a side dish of broccoli
Tuesday
Carrot soup
Fish fingers served with roasted potatoes and sweetcorn
(Veg)
Wednesday
Red pepper salad
Tuna pasta bake served with garden peas
(Spanish fish)
Thursday
Cherry tomato salad
Cheese and tomato pizza with cucumber
(Veg)
Friday
Carrot and raisin salad
Ratatouille served with mashed potatoes
(Veg)
The “Once Upon a Time” theme continues and the current book of the week, The Three Little Pigs, inspired this week’s experiments. The 3 to 6 year old kindergarten children got to make their own playdough and incorporated sand, sticks and straw. Then they described each material’s unique texture and built houses out of the playdough. Another favourite […]
Monday
Carrot and cucumber batons
Penne pasta with salmon in a creamy white sauce
(Irish fish)
Tuesday
Courgette soup
Cauliflower cheese with mashed potatoes and peas
(Veg)
Wednesday
Red pepper salad
Vegetable spring rolls with wild rice and a home made tomato sauce
(Veg)
Thursday
Iceberg and tomato salad
Spinach pockets with roasted potatoes and corn
(Veg)
Friday
Sweet potato soup
Mediterranean vegetables in a puff pastry
(Veg)
