It is important to us that children, parents, educators, interns, and all other individuals in our Nature Kindergarten feel comfortable. We believe that only those who feel secure themselves can provide security, and only those who are convinced of the significance of their own activities can promote children effectively.
We offer regular training and development opportunities to our staff, educate them in a salutogenic approach, and always have an open ear for suggestions and wishes. We strive for quality in relationship building throughout the entire team and face this challenge daily.
In the summer of 2022, I successfully completed my training as a state-recognized educator. In February 2023, I began a one-year further education program to become a forest and nature educator, aiming to enhance my pedagogical skills.
I find great joy in sparking children's amazement and contemplation through scientific phenomena. That's why I conduct weekly experiments and activities on this topic in our "Fuchswerkstatt" (Fox Workshop).
Since the beginning of 2021, I have been joyfully working at NaturKita, finding the experience of working with children in nature to be incredibly enriching. I hold a Master's degree in Education from CAU and gained diverse experiences in social work during my studies.
Working outdoors provides me with countless opportunities to implement creative ideas and foster children's creativity. I have completed additional training as a specialist in sustainability and environmental education to optimally support our future charges on their educational journey.
Recognizing the importance of movement in a fulfilling life, I offer various movement activities in our "Hasenwerkstatt" (Hare Workshop) to support the physical development of the children. Children are full of energy and curiosity, making it a delight to engage with them.
I am a state-recognized educator with nearly 10 years of experience in nature and forest education for children in the early childhood sector. Currently, I am undergoing certified additional training as a nature and forest educator to further deepen and broaden my skills and knowledge in this field.
The 'Beaver Workshop,' focusing on nature crafts and creative activities, is as much my passion as playing the guitar and singing with the children.
I have successfully completed training as an educator and Waldorf educator, gaining extensive experience in early childhood education, childcare, and therapeutic education. I particularly enjoy engaging in creative and craft activities, generating many ideas that I implement in our daily routines and in our 'Beaver Workshop.'
Nature, the environment, and animals have always held great significance in my work with children. Currently, I am undergoing therapy dog training with my dog, envisioning incorporating her into both my professional and volunteer activities in the future.
Since 2020, I have been part of the NaturKita team. In my role, I take care of administrative tasks and serve as the first point of contact for new children and parents. Furthermore, it is my responsibility to ensure that our children receive a tasty and healthy vegetarian lunch while enjoying a refreshing fruit break in the afternoon. I am actively supported in this task by our talented chef.
As part of our workshops, I guide the children in yoga to support their physical development and enhance their body awareness. It is a great joy to work in this beautiful place and to see how the children gradually become little explorers of their environment during their time at the kindergarten.
I have always been fascinated by working with children, and through my previous experiences, first as a civil service volunteer in Italy in an after-school program and later as an au pair in Kiel, I realized that this is my path.
I enjoy spending time with children, playing, reading, crafting, and discovering the beauty of nature together with them.
I am very excited to be a part of the NaturKita team.
Originally, I completed training as a gymnastics instructor. Since spring 2022, I have been working at the Nature Kindergarten in Kiel, stepping in wherever support is needed.
I enjoy spending time with the children in nature just as much as engaging in creative work, crafting, or designing portfolio pages. I always have an open ear for the children’s concerns and find it incredibly rewarding to accompany each one in their personal development.
As a supporting staff member in our NaturKita, I bring experiences from the field of stage work. Working with children at NaturKita was my first encounter with this professional direction, and I enjoyed it so much that I decided to undergo training as an educator. My passion lies in music, and I love telling fantastic stories and exploring nature.
Das ist Ida eine Labrador Hündin, sie ist 6 Jahre alt. Sie ist mit Sophies Tochter aufgewachsen, liebt es mit Kindern und Menschen Zeit zu verbringen und ist immer mitten im Geschehen. Ida ist sehr verspielt (Ball spielen, fangen usw). Auch im Umgang mit anderen Tieren in der Natur ist sie sehr vorsichtig und lässt sich jederzeit gut abrufen.
I am 25 years old, and since February 2024, I have been working at Naturkita Kiel in the field of preschool language development. My qualification for this role stems from my Bachelor's degree in Educational Sciences at Europa-Universität Flensburg, with a focus on German and Special Education. Within the realm of special education, I have specialized in pedagogy related to language and communication disorders, as well as learning pedagogy.
Once a week, I engage in playful activities with children of all age groups to enhance their preschool language development. In this role, I pay close attention to individually promote the needs, interests, and current language level of each child.
Since August 1st, 2024, I have been working as a volunteer ecological year participant (FÖJ) at the NaturKita for one year. Having just completed my Abitur, I now want to focus on environmental education to raise awareness about nature and its inhabitants.
I gained experience in childcare while assisting at a daycare in Halle, and in my free time, I enjoy engaging in creative activities. For this reason, I am excited to create exciting projects with the children that will help them learn about the environment in a playful way.
Since 2018, I have had the privilege of being part of this institution and its development. I initially started working in the kindergarten as a side job while studying Electrical and Information Engineering. However, over time, the children and the work with them captured my heart, and after completing my degree, it was an easy decision to fully commit to working at NaturKita Kiel.
Since then, I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education, completed a 6-month training course to become a Quality Manager, and I am currently in the midst of a 2-year training program to become a Holistic Nature Educator. My responsibilities at the kindergarten are diverse and range from pedagogical work with your children to administrative tasks and quality management, as well as concept development.
After completing my nursing training and obtaining a degree in educational science with a focus on health education and adult education, I worked as a consultant at the Diakonie SH State Association for several years. During my time there and later at BBForum, I gained extensive experience in advising and coaching large facilities in SGB XI and XII on quality management, occupational health promotion, and personnel management.
These professional experiences have provided me with valuable knowledge for managing and leading an institution. Today, I bring my joy and expertise to collaborate with our NaturKita team to further develop our facility in line with the requirements of the new Kita law.
Creating or shaping a place where the children entrusted to us, parents, and staff can develop healthily, autonomously, and responsibly gives me great satisfaction. This is a task that fulfills me deeply.
NaturKita Kiel
Julienluster Weg 37A
24109 Kiel
Germany
0431 24 70 48 60
info@naturkita-kiel.de