Manual Preparatory Kindergarten for Roma and Egyptians

Our experience with the Preparatory Kindergarten shows that it is very important to prepare the educational as well as the organisational activities. Preschool teachers should prepare daily plans that are in line with the kindergarten curriculum but still be flexible enough to react to the needs of the children in the kindergarten. As it is an intensive kindergarten it is good to be aware of group dynamics and to know how to deal with them. Building up on the experiences gained during the pilot Preparatory Kindergarten, we highly recommend keeping this practice of daily briefings in order to discuss the outcomes of the kindergarten as well as to overcome problems and organize events such as closing event or visits of the schools. The norms and values of child centred work should not only be adopted in theory but also put into practice by creating a welcoming atmosphere in the kindergartens where the children feel respected.