✳ WELCOME · NATURE PLAYGROUP
Gartenzwergli playgroup in Ermatingen
We welcome all children from the age of 2½ until they start kindergarten. In a cheerful, nurturing atmosphere, we help children discover the world through play, make friends and grow within a group of children their own age.
Children experience nature in all its seasons with us. We are outdoors in all weather and can take shelter under our shed. Around the fire, we enjoy the morning snacks that everyone brings from home.
Growing with nature.
CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH PLAY
Our playgroupChildren learn through play. Playing is learning.
Free play is at the heart of what we do. There is so much to discover and explore in nature. Our large garden and small private woodland offer plenty of room for creativity, independent discovery and children’s natural need to move. We spend time outdoors, learning to respect and appreciate nature.
Together, we take our first steps outside the family and learn to handle them with confidence. We learn to share, be patient and work through conflicts together.
We love making seasonal crafts with the children. Taking part is always optional. Each creation reflects the child’s stage of development: the process matters more than the finished product. Children can then proudly show what they have made.
Children love making their own discoveries. They learn through their senses, movement and their own actions. We patiently support them and help them do things independently, in their own way.
Singing, making music and moving together are part of our regular rituals. We listen to stories together and discover the values they share.
Some children wave their parents off straight away and dive into play. Others need a little more time. A gentle settling-in period and sensitive support are very important. We respond to each child’s individual needs.
OUR EVERYDAY ADVENTURES IN PICTURES
Playing, creating and being outdoors – a few glimpses of everyday life at Gartenzwergli.
THE JOY OF LANGUAGE
Language is the key to the world
Wilhelm von Humboldt
Language develops especially well in an environment where children feel safe and understood. We support it playfully throughout everyday activities: free play, singing, listening to stories, exploring and listening to each other. Children should develop at their own pace and discover the joy of language. We build on their interests, listen carefully, encourage open conversations and strengthen their self-confidence.
Implementation of selective compulsory preschool language support (SOVS) · tg.ch365 DAYS OF LITTLE WONDERS
Every season brings new colours, new questions and new adventures. We are right in the middle of it all.
Autumn · current season
Everything is waking up. We discover the first blossoms and marvel at how a tiny seed can grow into something big.
Discover and let things grow
CARING SUPPORT
Caring support is our priority. We want children to feel they belong, feel comfortable and feel safe with us. As qualified playgroup leaders, we offer a safe, child-friendly environment with a wide choice of play, craft and making activities.
It is very important to us to have enough time to understand and respond to each child’s individual needs. That is why we deliberately keep our groups small. We love listening to children, finding out what is on their minds and encouraging open communication.
Say hello to usLead facilitator and owner of Gartenzwergli playgroup
Mother of 3 children
Co-facilitator at Gartenzwergli playgroup
Mother of 2 children
GOOD TO KNOW
Days · Prices · RegistrationFOR WHOM?
PLAYGROUP DAYS
WHAT TIME?
LOCATION
PRICES
per child / quarter
1 playgroup session a week, lasting 2 hours 45 minutes
START OF PLAYGROUP
The playgroup starts each year one week after the official summer holidays end.
Children can join at any time, subject to availability.
HOLIDAYS
Holidays and school-free days follow the calendar of the Ermatingen school community.
Holiday calendar · primaerma.chRegistration is in writing and is binding for the entire playgroup year, from August to July.
After contacting us, you will receive further information together with the relevant registration forms.
Our playgroup is in a private garden on Frühmessstrasse in Ermatingen.
Parking is available by the station, at Volg or at the Bügen car park on Westerfeldstrasse.
REGISTRATION & CONTACT
Send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you.
info@gartenzwergli.chSee you soon in the garden!SHH… THE GARTENZWERGLI LIVE HERE.
Look closely. Who is peeking out of the meadow?
