How a Child’s Day Goes at My Horizons Kindergarten: Balance of Play, Learning and Development

Every adult begins the day with a certain ritual. For children, this ritual should be even more important, because it sets the rhythm for the whole day, shapes expectations, mood and sense of security.

At the My Horizons kindergarten, the day begins with a sincere smile, a warm welcome and a morning prayer, which helps to set the mood for good deeds, respect for others and a calm inner attitude. After that, there is a light exercise in the form of a game: kids warm up to music, repeat movements with fairy-tale characters or dance in pairs.

What does a typical day at My Horizons look like?

Every day in our kindergarten is organized in such a way as to combine emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual activities, while leaving enough space for free play and relaxation. Here’s what a harmonious day at My Horizons looks like:

• 08:00-08:45 – meeting of children, morning circle, prayer, exercise;
• 08:50-09:20 – breakfast;
• 09:20-10:00 – educational classes (logic, language, English, creative studios) combined with a dynamic break;
• 10:00-11:40 – walk, outdoor games on the playground;
• 11:40-12:20 – lunch;
• 12:20-15:25 – quiet hour;
• 15:25-15:40 – afternoon snack;
• 15:40-17:00 – thematic games, individual and subgroup lessons, outdoor walk;
• 17:00-17:30 – dinner;
• 17:30-19:00 – free leisure, meeting with parents.

This regime creates predictability and stability, which are very important for the emotional safety of the child.

What children do in their free time at My Horizons

We are convinced that leisure is not just a “break from school” but a part of a child’s comprehensive development. It is in free space that a child can best express his or her imagination, make independent decisions, and build self-confidence.

To make every moment meaningful, we fill leisure time with a variety of activities:

1. Fairy tale therapy – calms, develops imagination, teaches empathy.
2. Music and movement games – promote coordination, rhythm, teamwork.
3. Sensory zones – support the development of tactile and visual perception.
4. Thematic weeks – every week a new theme (Space, Friendship, Water), which is integrated into all types of activities.
5. Creative projects – children draw, sculpt, write stories or performances.

These classes are held in the format of free play under the supervision of teachers or in a group scenario with soft guidance.

Learning through play: every day, naturally, without coercion

Even leisure time has a learning component. Each game, activity, or project is not just entertainment, but a meaningful activity that aims to develop a specific skill. Before preparing a new game, the educator analyzes: what will this activity give children? Is it about creativity, or about speech, or about self-control? Therefore, leisure time at My Horizons:

• promotes learning through action;
• trains soft skills: cooperation, leadership, conflict resolution;
• provides emotional relief after classes.

All of our classes and routines are flexible: we always take into account the condition, emotions, and pace of each child. If a child is tired, he or she can rest. If they want to play alone, we respect that.

Small groups of up to 18 children allow teachers to really get to know each child, his or her characteristics and needs.

We believe that a healthy personality grows through play, care and a stable rhythm. Do you want to see how such days are spent in reality? We are open to new families. We invite you to a tour of the kindergarten! Make an appointment by phone: +38 (096) 531 65 61.