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Notes from the classroom, the garden and the kitchen

Short reads for families: why we do what we do, ideas to try at home, and small stories from everyday life at Tinker.

Why we leave the block tower standing until pick-up

Play and learning

October 14, 2026

Mila Hartmann

Why we leave the block tower standing until pick-up

Unfinished play is not a mess to tidy. A tower that stays up overnight teaches patience, planning and pride, and it gives the builders something to come back to.

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What our garden taught the Little Explorers this autumn

Inside Tinker

October 03, 2026

Sara Lindqvist

What our garden taught the Little Explorers this autumn

Pumpkins, worms and a lot of mud. A short look at how our youngest group spent the autumn outside, and why toddlers belong in the garden in every season.

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Five calm goodbyes for the first weeks

Parenting

September 22, 2026

Jonas Weber

Five calm goodbyes for the first weeks

Drop-off can be the hardest part of the day, for children and grown-ups. These small rituals help a goodbye feel safe, short and predictable.

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A day in Ready Set Grow, hour by hour

Inside Tinker

September 08, 2026

Amira Haddad

A day in Ready Set Grow, hour by hour

Parents often ask what a pre-K day really looks like. Here is a full Tuesday in our oldest group, from morning jobs to the forest walk.

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Paint, mess and why we let it happen

Play and learning

August 27, 2026

Mila Hartmann

Paint, mess and why we let it happen

Open-ended art is about the process, not the fridge picture. Here is how we set up painting so children can explore freely, and how you can do it at home.

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Healthy snacks the children actually eat

Health and rhythm

August 11, 2026

Lea Brunner

Healthy snacks the children actually eat

Our kitchen team shares six simple snacks that disappear fast at Tinker, plus a few tips for getting small children to try new food.

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How we talk about big feelings

Parenting

July 29, 2026

Jonas Weber

How we talk about big feelings

Tears, stomping and slammed doors are part of growing up. Here are the phrases our teachers use to help children name a feeling and find a way through it.

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