Summer in kindergarten offers children something precious: time. Time to explore, create, wonder, and simply be. In this blog post, we share how slow summer days support children’s well-being, friendships, and connection with nature.
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Starting daycare for the first time can be a big transition for both children and parents. At Kamukoti, we use a “soft start” approach to help children gradually adjust to kindergarten life in a safe and supportive way. In this blog, we explain how the process works and how we support families through this important milestone.
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The text explains why daycare field trips are more meaningful than we might think and how regular outings into the local natural environment help build an equitable relationship with nature.
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Thoughts on the importance of humor and laughter in early childhood education. In early childhood education, humor is not just a “nice extra” — it is one of the most important pedagogical tools.
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This blog post opens doors to the possibilities of outdoor learning and the local community in enriching children's learning and growth. The planning tips will also be beneficial for parents caring for their children at home.
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Discover how Kamukoti includes English learning as part of full-day pedagogy.
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Thoughts on full-day pedagogy — how it can be implemented and why it should be practiced in early childhood education.
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Autumn is still the perfect time to head outside with your little one! This post shares two fun, easy games you can play together in the forest or park, while helping your child explore, learn, and enjoy the magic of the season.
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Back in June, we shared a blog post about starting a garden experiment. We placed three gardening boxes in our front yard and planted flower seeds together with the children. Now that we’ve returned from summer holiday, it was exciting to see how they’ve been doing!
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Returning to daycare after a holiday can stir many emotions in a child. Here’s how we at Kamu prepare for the new activity season and aim to make the return to everyday life easier.
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Kindergarten is a lively place filled with movement, activities, laughter and a few tears from time to time. Everything seems to just flow naturally and smoothly. But underneath there has been a group of staff members working in coordination and making hundreds of small decisions every day to support children’s learning, development and growth. You might not notice this, but it’s happening every minute when children are around.
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What happens when children are given complete control over their own garden? Will they nurture it or turn it into a giant sandbox? We’re putting this question to the test with a unique experiment in our kindergarten! Follow along as we explore how gardening can teach children responsibility, creativity, and patience—while having plenty of fun along the way. Read on to see what unfolds!
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This spring, I had the wonderful opportunity to join my colleagues on my very first OGE (Outdoor Games Education) trip to Sweden. Our visit spanned four enriching days, from Monday, March 31st to Thursday, April 3rd, and was filled with experiences that left a lasting impression on all of us as early childhood educators.
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As winter gently fades, spring tiptoes into Pitäjänmäki—soft, quiet, and full of promise. At Kamukoti, our little learners welcome the season with bright eyes, curious hands, and joyful hearts. April brings not only budding flowers and birdsong, but also new opportunities to explore, connect, and grow—one tiny footstep at a time.
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Check out what Danish early childhood education looks like!
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Mornings in kindergarten can set the tone for the entire day. We explore the many benefits of outdoor play and how it enriches children’s daily experiences, both in our playground and on our weekly forest trips.
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Kamukoti has a very diverse environment; employees and children do come from different nationalities and cultures, and we all know that being in touch with our roots are very significant with every individual. Sharing and talking about it with friends is such an important and fun thing to do.
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This time we went to Latvia to explore early childhood education. Check what we’ve learnt there.
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Kamu is participating in the international Nordic Plus Outdoor Game Education project, where you will learn about outdoor pedagogy alongside participants from other countries. Welcome to read about all the interesting experiences from the first trip hosted by Lithuania.
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In our daycare, carbohydrate intake is at a very good level. Their consumption is especially focused around breakfast and snacks. Although morning porridge may seem like a boring food, it is a healthy start to the day. We typically serve porridge with sugar-free fruit puree, along with fresh options such as carrots and various fruits.
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