The Ledňáček Montessori & Forest Kindergarten was created by parents and educators in the Tišnov Region of the Czech Republic to combine forest pedagogy and the Montessori approach. It is run by the Hnízdo Association, which also operates two elementary schools and a forest family club. Ledňáček admits a maximum of 16 children per day and follows a daily schedule that incorporates Montessori activities, forest excursions, snacks, meals and rest periods. The kindergarten and association provide volunteering opportunities for students to get involved in teaching, activities and community life while learning about forest and Montessori education.

1. Montessori
Forest
Kindergarten

2. "A safe and inspiring space
for our children to grow."
"Ledňáček Montessori & Forest Kindergarten"

3. Ledňáček was created on the
initiative of parents and
educators in the Tišnov Region,
who wanted to connect two
wonderful approaches to
preschool education:
- forest pedagogy
- Maria Montessori's approach
And how it all started...

4. The Hnızdo Assocıatıon
The founder of Ledňáček Forest
Kindergarten is Hnízdo - an association for
community education, which is also the
founder of ZaHRada Elementary School,
which has been successfully operating in
Tišnov for six years and CoLibri Elementary
School, based in Předklášteří.
Both elementary schools closely cooperate
with the Forest Family Club near Tišnov
Kalužníček, which is based on the principles
of a forest kindergarten.

5. The Hnízdo association decided to
respond to the increasing interest in
forest nurseries and expand the
offer of preschool education in the
Tišnov Region by establishing a
forest kindergarten with the
principles of Montessori pedagogy.
Ledňáček is thus, among other
things, an ideal environment for the
pre-school preparation of children
who enter ZŠ ZaHRada, which uses
Montessori pedagogy and emphasizes
frequent stays in nature and other
stimulating environments.
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6. Basic principles
Independence and self-knowledge:
Dexterity and endurance:
Experiential learning:
Freedom and responsibility:
Safe, stimulating and supportive environment:
Playfulness and creativity:
Cooperation and mutual respect:
Nature as a natural environment for our growth:
Time together with children:
"Help me to do it myself"
overcoming obstacles
learning through all the senses and in context
experiencing the consequences of actions
opportunity to grow at individual pace
space for spontaneous play and developing talents
small group learning
as much time as possible in nature and taking care of it
we enjoy the present moment

7. A maximum of
16 children are
admitted to the
kindergarten
per day.

8. Daily Schedule
8:00 am - Start Of The Day
8:00 / 9:30 am - Montessori
Activities
9:30 am - Snack
10:00 am - Morning Circle
10:15 / 12:15 am - Forest Excursion
12:30 pm - Lunch
13:15 / 14:00 pm - Afternoon Nap
14:00 pm - Snack
14:15 pm - Free Play Time
15:45 pm - End Of The Day

9. VOOLUNTEERING IN
Our association holds the Quality label of the European Solidarity Corps and annually hosts several
foreign volunteers in all its schools in the Tišnovsk region:
As part of the project, we are currently hosting 8 volunteer:
Volunteers are richly involved in teaching, in leisure activities, in the preparation of the school
environment, in the community life of the association and the city, but also in self-development
activities:
(ZŠ ZaHRada, ZŠ CoLibri, MLMŠ Ledňáček, in the association itself).
(2 from Spain, 2 from Greece, 1 from Georgia, 1 from Ukraine and 2 from Turkey).
(various seminars, workshops, teaching Czech, getting to know Tišnovsk,
Czech Republic, Europe).

10. A Great opportunity for students,
guides and volunteers to IMPROVE
themselves, OVERCOME
challenges and GROW together !

11. Coordinator: They solve all the administrative and other
practical issues
School supervisor: they provide support, discuss ideas or
any problems at the school
Mentor: person out of the school community, a "friend"
who helps the volunteer adjust in the local community
Other volunteers: small community of volunteers that
support each other and create long-term relationships
HOW WE Support
THE VOLUNTEER during ESC ?

12. Role of the volunteer
A volunteer who wants to do a meaningful
work with children
A volunteer who wants to know more about
Forest Education & Maria's Montessori
educational method
A volunteer who loves nature and knows how
to enjoy outdoors with children during all
seasons
A volunteer who is responsible, independent,
patient, open-minded, creative and a team-
player.

13. ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND
TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
Accommodation will be provided in a flat or house in Tišnov.
The volunteer will have own room with a standard equipment
including internet connection.
Kitchen, bathroom and other parts of the flat will be shared
with other volunteers from Hnízdo.
We will pay all the costs connected to the accommodation.
The volunteers will have the possibility of lunch in the
kindergarten.
They will have to arrange their meals in the mornings,
evenings and during the weekends.
There are many shops and local markets in Tišnov.

14. TRAINING DURING THE ACTIVITY
Volunteer will participate in training organized by the
Czech National Agency - on-arrival and mid-term
training.
The volunteer will also have the opportunity of a course
of the Czech language during the whole project.
The volunteer will be a part of the team, so the volunteer
will have the possibility of participation in all the meetings
and teambuildings of the team, trainings, short time
courses and seminars related to the work.
The volunteer will learn many things about the whole
project, about the realization and theoretical issues
concerning Montessori and forest education.

15. Ledňáček
Montessori & Forest
Kindergarten
We are looking forward to
receiving your application soon !
Email
info@lmslednacek.cz
Website
https://www.lmslednacek.cz/
https://www.spolekhnizdo.cz/