BODKA celebrated its first year

Our reading room BODKA celebrated its first year today. During this time, it has become a place where children discover stories, flip through books, and let their imagination come alive.

We celebrated the birthday just as a library should – with shared reading, pleasant conversations, and time spent among books.

We were also delighted by our guests, who brought new books for BODKA’s shelves. Thanks to them, our library will be able to bring even more stories, adventures, and moments that draw children into the world of imagination.

We believe BODKA will continue to be a place where children discover the magic of reading, grow together with stories, and where the rustle of pages and children’s curiosity will always be heard.

Happy Birthday, BODKA – may many more wonderful chapters lie ahead!

EASTER CRAFT WORKSHOPS

Things really came to life here before Easter! We decorated eggs down to the very last detail, gave our bunnies a fresh new look, and created other spring decorations that children made together with their parents.

It was a cheerful time – full of colors, lively conversations, and the joy of creating.

The result? Lovingly made Easter decorations.

Want to take a peek at how it all went? Check out the photos!

Library visit

We visited the library at Gorkého Elementary School – Tulipán branch 📚. The librarian introduced us to the library spaces and showed us many interesting books that the children could browse and explore. There was also a lovely story about how to properly treat books 💛.

All classes from our kindergarten visited the library one by one, and the children took away a beautiful experience full of stories and new discoveries.

A BIT FROM US ON THE CORSO IN TRNAVA

We also contributed with our creative eye and clever hands to the Easter atmosphere in the pedestrian zone. The children enjoyed the decoration and worked diligently to make our tree worth it.

ERASMUS VISIT AT OUR KINDERGARTEN

We were delighted to welcome colleagues from the Czech Republic to our kindergarten as part of the Erasmus+ programme.

During their two-day visit, they had the opportunity to explore our environment, observe how we work, and see our approach to education in practice.

We prepared open lessons focused on:
📖 early literacy development
💻 meaningful use of technology
🔬 STEAM education
🌍 development of a bilingual environment

It wasn’t just about presentations, but about sharing real experience that can be applied in everyday practice.

Thank you for your visit and the inspiring discussions.

⛸️ OUR GIRAFFES ON THE ICE

All three of our Giraffe classes took part in an ice skating course at Pupava Ice Arena.

Each preschool class completed its own week-long course, during which the children gradually gained confidence on the ice.

Thanks to the great coaches, even complete beginners became confident little skaters. 👏

At the end, everyone received a well-deserved diploma. 🏅

Carnival

WHERE ELSE CAN YOU MEET

a tornado dancing with a dinosaur, or have the chance to greet a walking Titanic and hug a pink butterfly? Why, at the carnival in BESST Kindergarten, of course!

Check out the photo album from this fun event!

✨ Exploring the World of Archaeology Together! ✨

Today, our kindergarten welcomed parents to a special event where the children presented their activities from the FIRST LEGO League – FLL tournament. 👧👦🧩

They are part of the youngest age category, and this year’s theme was archaeology. The children proudly showed what they have learned during educational activities, how they work with LEGO sets, and how they solve tasks inspired by FLL – a competition that supports creativity, teamwork, and playful discovery. 🏺🔍

A big thank you to all the parents for joining us, for your support, and for creating such a positive atmosphere.
We are very proud of our children! ❤️

WINTER FUN AND ICE EXPERIMENTS

We enjoyed many fun winter moments!

The children had a great time playing outside in the snow. They built snowmen, made snowy paths, and enjoyed winter games.

In the classroom, we tried interesting “ice” experiments , where the children observed how ice behaves and what it can do.

Giraffes on the Square

Our children bravely took the stage at the Christmas podium in Trnava. They sang in front of the entire square and delighted everyone who stopped by.

Christmas performances

The children’s Christmas performances filled us all with joy and a wonderful festive spirit. Through songs, dances, and short scenes, the children created a magical and unforgettable Christmas atmosphere. Our heartfelt thanks go to the teachers for their creative work, dedication, and patience, as well as to the parents for their support.

Watch our video or browse the full photo album and let yourself be carried into our Christmas world. 🎄

How the Little Apple Traveled in Our Kindergarten

In our kindergarten, the children had the opportunity to enjoy an engaging presentation called “How the Little Apple Traveled”, prepared by an employee of Plantex – our supplier of the School Fruit Program funded by the EU. The children tried cleaning apples, explored different varieties, watched an educational video, and learned how an apple grows on a tree, from a small blossom all the way to delicious fruit. It was a wonderful and fun experience full of discovery, scents, and flavors.

St. Nicholas at Kindergarten

We were honoured by a visit of St. Nicholas and his angel at our kindergarten. As every year, he brought packages full of healthy treats to children. Our children truly deserve it because they are not only good but also very well-behaved. St. Nicholas happily listened to the beautiful poems and songs that the children had prepared for him.

We thank St. Nicholas and the angel for their visit and we are looking forward to see them again!

🌼 Respect for the Elderly Day at Our Kindergarten 🌼

 Our preschoolers from the Giraffes 1 and Giraffes 2 visited the Senior Home in Šelpice and the Senior Home in Hrnčiarovce, where they prepared a short program for the residents.
The children sang, danced, and joyfully handed out handmade gifts created especially for the seniors.

Their performance brought many smiles, joy, and touching moments to our dear seniors. 🧡

We thank the children for their wonderful energy and the teachers for preparing the program.
Kindness and respect connect generations – and during this lovely visit, it was felt at every step. 🤝✨

🎃 Pumpkin Workshops at Our Kindergarten 🎃

Recently, our classrooms transformed into creative workshops filled with autumn vibes. The children wore colorful autumn masks and enthusiastically crafted many beautiful creations.

The entire day was accompanied by fun discos and mysterious little plays, adding a magical touch to the event. A big thank you to everyone who joined in – it was a day full of joy, creativity, and smiles! 🍂✨

Little Drivers in Action

The children from our kindergarten visited the RMjet traffic playground in Trnava. Riding balance bikes and bicycles, they learned the rules of the road through play, got to know traffic signs, and tried out the role of little drivers. At the end, they received their own “driver’s licenses” and watched an educational video about road safety. It was an educational and fun day full of new experiences.

School Opening 2025/2026

Summer at BESST triky never went quiet – some children spent joyful days with us even during the holidays. But yesterday is marked with a special moment – after the summer break, our classrooms were filled with laughter and old friends again. We also welcomed new kindergarteners, too.

We’re opening a new chapter full of play, joy, friendships and all the little and big adventures waiting for us this year.

We can’t wait to experience it all together!

Adaptation day

Today, we welcomed our little visitors to our kindergarten for Adaptation Day. The children had the chance to explore the classrooms, our spaces, meet the teachers, and of course, make new friends. Together, they enjoyed a tasty snack and had lots of fun.

During the visit, parents met with our principal and received all the important information about how our school operates. We truly enjoyed our time together and are already looking forward to all the new friends who will soon join us.

A Week in the Kingdom of Fantasy

Princesses, Castles, and Fairy-Tale Adventures

This week was filled with a fairy-tale atmosphere as the classrooms transformed into small kingdoms. The children listened to stories about brave knights, wise queens, and curious princesses. There were even small plays featuring scenes from their favorite fairy tales.

The whole week was full of creativity, laughter, and imagination – just as it should be in a true kingdom.

Water – A Source of Life and Play

This week, our children have dived into the fascinating world of water. They are exploring its many forms – from rain and lakes to the sea and even snow. We play, experiment, paint drops and waves, and learn why water is so essential for life.

Together, we discovered the water cycle and talked about ways we can help protect this precious resource.

Learning can be so much fun!