Latvia

Babīte Preschool  (Babītes pirmsskolas izglītības iestāde)

We are a small preschool, situated between the capital city Riga and the resort city Jurmala, in nice, green area. Total stuff – 21, but teaching stuff – 13. 

There are 82 children in preschool - 4 groups of children aged 4-7 years. We are Eco School since 2015. We are experienced in outdoor sports, outdoor learning activities, we love study tours and field trips. Our children participate in different activities also outside pre-school (concerts, inter-school events). Our preschool actively shares its experience with other preschools in Latvia.

We have a big schoolyard and a forest is very close. We have got a green house in the yard, apple trees and berry bushes – currants (red), raspberries. Children can plant flowers, grow seedlings, in summer, flowers are planted in flowerbeds at the groups. It is very important for us to continue collaboration with European preschools. Through mutual exchange, we can improve the pre-school education service.

Nature is very important in development of child. In today's technological age, we must not lose touch with nature. Learning how to play outdoors in nature our children can benefit intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically, and they can discover activities for fostering their development.

We have participated in 4 Erasmus+ projects and had great benefits from participating in those project. It is important for us to continue the field of outdoor education we have already begun.