The first open-air kindergarten opens in Castelmadama, near Rome, where you can practice yoga, eat healthy and help children to fully manifest their natural perfection.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousAt the gates of Rome a asylum very particular where you grow up by experiencing nature, sharing "quality" moments but also practicing inner freedom through the techniques of yoga, relaxation and meditation. The original educational idea that arises in Castel Madama, in the north-east area of the capital, is mainly based on the spiritual teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
It is a kindergarten that we could define as holistic the one born from the parental education and education project "Gea - The land of children"Dedicated (at least for the moment) to the 3-5 year age group and their families. The birth of this new place of growth and training is based on the idea that every child is perfect in itself. So what should teachers do? “Simply” help his personal perfection to fully manifest itself in all its splendor!
The educational project is based on an integrated approach that supports the personal development of the child in all its aspects: body, feelings, intellect, will and spirit. At the basis of the educational method proposed by this kindergarten there is a particular attention to the spontaneous motility, the cognitive, affective and relational qualities of the child. All the little ones will therefore be encouraged to have self-confidence, to know how to listen to each other and to develop their intuitive as well as practical skills. It also supports the development of autonomy by respecting the times of each one through silent observation and the provision of a suitable environment in which children can feel fully safe to experiment.
The project is mainly based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda but is also inspired by other spiritual masters including Tagore, Kryananda and Tich Na Tan, always keeping as points of reference the most classic "masters" of children's education: Maria Montessori and Rudolf Steiner.
The approach of the new open-air kindergarten of Castel Madama is based on some fundamental points:
- Individualized paths on the characteristics and rhythms of each child
- Outdoor education to learn directly from nature and develop skills such as safety, autonomy and responsibility
- Education for inner freedom through yoga practice, relaxation and meditation
- Promotion of natural ethics, or the ability to behave correctly and thus increase one's happiness
- Sharing through the daily practice of the “circle"
- Learn to recognize the Beauty within oneself and around itself
- Working cooperatively for learn "to do" together to the others
- Involving adults and families
- Nutrition healthy and natural
What will the children actually do in this kindergarten? The proposed activities will be many and will range from music and singing, drawings, outdoor games, manual skills, etc. All guided by teachers who will use their best skills: empathy, kindness and listening skills, not only towards the little guests but also towards their parents. The relationship with the families is therefore fundamental and they will be involved in different ways: by training on the basic principles of the project, supporting the organization, collaborating in the management of spaces and cultivating positive relationships with other parents and teachers.
Special attention is also paid to food: in fact, an orientation inspired by healthy traditional Mediterranean cuisine is followed, integrated with the basic principles of the Kousmine method. Of course, everything is in season, balanced in terms of nutrients and mainly organic (at least 80% of the foods offered), biodynamic and km0.
If the prospects of this kindergarten have intrigued you and you are in the area, take a look at the presentation of the project which is scheduled for Saturday 23 September.
The goal of the holistic kindergarten is to help raise children (and adults) calm, balanced and happy. We hope that the same ambition will soon spread also in traditional schools and that yoga and meditation will begin to appear more often among the activities offered to our children! For more info we advise you to contact the Facebook page
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