ImprovementMeter

February 23, 2022

In October 2020, Kideo launched the VerbeterMeter. Kideo uses this tool to ask parents for feedback at various times. It's an important tool for parents to make their voices heard. As we mentioned in our newsletter, we wanted to learn more about it. That's why we created the VerbeterMeter. Kideo Assen asked Rixte's parent committee all about it. Read the results below.

A mentor at Kideo

September 10, 2021

Each child is assigned a mentor in each Kideo group. The mentor is a childcare professional who works in the child's group. The mentor is the point of contact for parents to discuss the child's development and well-being. Daniël, former member of the Parent Committee from Kideo Assen , shares his experience with his daughter's mentor in this blog.

Carrying within childcare

January 26, 2021

By: Marion How it started... In 2019, the position of pedagogical coach was introduced in childcare. In this role, my colleague Ingrid and I, at Kideo, are challenged to ensure that our vision and policy are communicated.

Babies and (breast)feeding

August 21, 2020

Congratulations, a little one has arrived! Your leave is coming to an end, and your first day of work is fast approaching… It's an exciting time: your baby is going to daycare for the first time, you're no longer together 24/7, and you'll occasionally miss that one-on-one time when you're (breast)feeding.

To read aloud

January 23, 2020

The National Reading Days are organized annually nationwide to encourage reading aloud to young children who cannot yet read themselves. At Kideo, we also celebrate the National Reading Days. At Kideo, we believe connecting and communicating with children is very important because it promotes language development. Reading aloud is an excellent way to achieve this.

Kideo Talks – the podcast

October 23, 2019

Those who follow Kideo on Instagram recently got a glimpse of our podcast equipment. We, Douïna and Rixte—Kidoe employees—sat behind the Kideo microphone along with several colleagues, children, parents, and even professionals to record a podcast!

Have fun outside

September 26, 2019

Last Monday, autumn arrived again after a summer full of sunny days. Weather permitting, we like to take the children outside right away in the summer. This way, they can start their mornings playing in the sandbox, running, cycling, helping in the vegetable garden, climbing and clambering, or just waking up peacefully at the picnic table.

Emmi Pikler: pedagogisch beleid gebaseerd op vertrouwen

Emmi Pikler: pedagogical policy based on trust

July 08, 2019

Kideo childcare's pedagogical policy is based on the vision of Emmi Pikler. Emmi Pikler (1902-1984) was an Austrian pediatrician and educator. Her unique method revolutionized the way we interact with babies and children in the 1940s and 1950s. Pikler discovered that children are born with the urge to explore and learn. Her method is so clear and well-founded that it is still widely used today.

Organic tasty for you

July 03, 2019

Kideo in national media campaign: organic is good for you

Recently, Kinderopvang Kideo has been actively implementing and promoting its vision for Green Childcare, both in terms of our pedagogical vision and the promotion of our new nutritional policy.

The importance of good adhesion

June 19, 2019

The importance of secure attachment in children is receiving increasing attention. Fortunately! At Kideo, we believe it's crucial that children can form strong attachments. A securely attached child is healthier, happier and has both feet firmly on the ground.

At Kideo Childcare we carry babies

May 24, 2019

We started carrying babies two weeks ago. Leonie Winkel from Dragen doe je zo! visited us to teach our staff how to carry babies ergonomically and responsibly in a baby sling. staff also received an explanation about the background and the how and why of wearing it.

I want to do it myself

May 02, 2019

At Kideo we encourage children's self-reliance

Children are allowed to develop at their own pace and in a safe environment. All educational staff encourage children to try everything themselves. This involves trial and error, and we believe in the power of repetition. By approaching children in a positive way , they learn to enjoy becoming independent. It often happens that a child puts on their pants backward. This is perfectly fine. "You did that so well!" Children's self-confidence and self-esteem increase through compliments. According to Dutch educational psychologist JFW Kok, the parenting relationship is based on trust, love, and respect. When a child feels safe, they will feel confident enough to fully explore their development. Children often indicate when they are ready to try things for themselves. This is also called intrinsic motivation.

Anticipate and motivate

When you notice a child wanting to do something independently, you can anticipate this and motivate them. Every child is different, so pay close attention to their needs. You can explain what's expected, offer tips, demonstrate, or lend a hand. It's okay if it doesn't work right away. Keep practicing, and if it frustrates a child, you can even let it go for a while. Eventually, they'll succeed.

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