Every year, all 1st-year students in kindergarten teacher education attend the Winter Course. Here they learn, among other things, about children's development, the adult role, winter clothing, and didactics. The course is also practically oriented, with students creating winter activities for the children. On the last day of the course, they receive visits from kindergartens.
Brilliant sunshine and soft snow made this year's Winter Course at Frøset farm a great experience for students, children, and teachers.
On the nature and outdoor life line, we go on many trips
First-year student Marthe Håbrekke was very satisfied with the course week.
- The Winter Course was an incredibly great week where we learned a lot through practical work. We prepared somewhat in advance, but also had to learn to work with what we got; that is, how the snow is. We built many exciting snow constructions and sledding hills, and it was very nice to get visits from several kindergartens on the last day!
Want to take care of nature by giving knowledge and joy
- I thought the nature and outdoor life line sounded incredibly cool when I heard about it, I have always loved being outside. I myself went to a nature kindergarten when I was little and loved it. I want to give the children I will work with in the future the same joy of nature that I have received, says Erling Aasnes.
Aasnes is in the same class as Håbrekke. For him, the Winter Course has provided an extra bonus, the Sandnes man has slept in a tent at Frøset all week.
- I fell in the forest and thought it was fun to do a somersault
The children from Nilsbyen outdoor kindergarten thought the day had been good, and the igloo was the most fun. But other things also caught on.
- It was fun that we got to come to you, they said eagerly.
- It was fun to play Daidalos and that I jumped, Aksel showed me that.
- I fell in the forest and thought it was fun to do a somersault, said another little skier, before they put on their skis and left the snow adventure at Frøset.
