News from everyday life

Here we give you regular insights into our colourful and lively everyday life at the nursery. Whether it's special projects, creative craft ideas, exciting excursions or priceless, beautiful moments.

With these insights, we want to make our educational work transparent and allow you, as parents, relatives or interested parties, to participate in the everyday life and experiences of the children.

Please check back regularly, as there is always something new to discover!

 

Mit diesen Einblicken möchten wir unsere pädagogische Arbeit transparent machen und Sie als Eltern, Angehörige oder Interessierte am Alltag und den Erlebnissen der Kinder teilhaben lassen.

Schauen Sie regelmässig vorbei, es gibt immer wieder Neues zu entdecken!



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Barfussparcours – den Frühling mit allen Sinnen entdecken

Barfuss ins Abenteuer!

Beim Barfussparcours wird jeder Schritt zur Überraschung. Mal weich wie Moos, mal kribbelnd wie Erde, mal kühl und glatt. Ein Erlebnis, das Neugierde weckt, Mut macht und garantiert für leuchtende Augen sorgt.

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Language Development in everyday Life

Language is the key to the world!

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When the chemistry lab turns into a detective agency!

As part of the summer program at the Nanolino daycare center, we got to visit the chemistry lab!

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The path to the EFZ – practical final examination

After three years of training, marked by countless challenges followed by moments of success, I was finally able to take my final practical exam. This period was the most demanding but also the most rewarding part of my apprenticeship.

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One game – many learning opportunities: Memory

This isn’t your typical memory game. At first glance, the pictures on the cards seem to have disappeared. But with a flashlight and a little patience, the children manage to find the hidden animal.  Each card becomes a little surprise. The children marvel, compare, and delight in every pair of animals they find.  

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Exercise throughout the daycare routine

At Nanolino daycare center, exercise is an integral part of the children's daily routine. The wide range of exercise options available helps the children develop their motor skills, strengthen their body awareness, and enjoy being active. Our facility has a dedicated exercise room called the “motor skills room.” Here, the children have the opportunity to try out new things, gain experience, and develop their skills.

© Paul Scherrer Institut PSI/Elina Tovagliaro

Ein Ort voller Lachen, Mut und Geborgenheit

Seit der Gründung im Jahr 1996 ist unsere Kita stetig gewachsen. Nicht nur in ihrer Grösse, sondern vor allem in ihrer Haltung, ihrer Qualität und ihrem pädagogischen Anspruch. Aus dem Engagement mutiger Eltern, die einst den Verein Kita Kiwi ins Leben riefen, entstand ein wertvoller Ort für Kinder. Heute sind wir ein offizieller Teil des Paul Scherrer Instituts, getragen von einer klaren Vision.

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Automated processes explained in a child-friendly way

We were able to visit the automation engineers at PSI with the children from the Nanolino daycare center's holiday care program and gained exciting insights into the world of technology and automated processes.

© Paul Scherrer Institut PSI

Children immerse themselves in a world full of colours and music

During carnival season, our town becomes particularly lively and atmospheric. The children experience this special time with all their senses and actively participate in the celebrations. An integral part of carnival is dressing up, whether as an animal, princess, police officer or another character. Together with the specialists, the children have great fun slipping into many different roles and giving free rein to their imagination. This strengthens the children's creativity, self-confidence and social skills.

© Paul Scherrer Institut PSI/Elina Tovagliaro

Experience nature through the eyes of a child at Naturama Aarau

Holiday programme at the Nanolino daycare centre. This week, the after-school care children went on an exciting journey of discovery to Naturama Aarau.

Aktivität

Kinder achtsam unterstützen

Aktivitäten begleiten bedeutet, Kinder im Kita-Alltag aufmerksam zu unterstützen und ihnen gleichzeitig genügend Freiraum zu lassen. Durch gezieltes beobachten, zuhören und kleine Anregungen können Kinder selbstständig lernen und wertvolle Erfahrungen sammeln. Der Artikel zeigt, was das Begleiten von Aktivitäten in der Kita bedeutet und warum es für die Entwicklung der Kinder so wichtig ist.

© Paul Scherrer Institut PSI/Elina Tovagliaro

When Saint Nicholas lights up the forest

Together with the children and their parents, we enjoyed an atmospheric St. Nicholas event in the forest. Surrounded by a crackling fire and winter atmosphere, St. Nicholas told a captivating and enchanting story.

© Paul Scherrer Institut PSI/Elina Tovagliaro

Further training – behavioural problems in children – an opportunity?

Last Saturday, the team at the Nanolino daycare centre took part in a training course on the topic of ‘Behavioural problems in children – an opportunity?’ 

© Paul Scherrer Institut PSI/Elina Tovagliaro

Research spirit at the after-school club: we explore the water cycle

Today, the children were able to discover the water cycle with great enthusiasm and curiosity. Together, we explored how rain is formed, from evaporation to cloud formation to precipitation.

© Paul Scherrer Institut PSI/Sämi Frankhauser

World Children's Day – Tomorrow's world lies in children's hands

On 20 November, we celebrated World Children's Day. A day that reminds us how important it is to give children space to develop, to discover their curiosity and to have a say.

 

Watch the video about it!

© Paul Scherrer Institut PSI/Elina Tovagliaro

When a heartbeat raises questions

During lunch, a child suddenly discovered his own heartbeat. A spontaneous moment that led to a little journey of discovery through the human body.