Groups

English is the medium of instruction at Tallinn International Kindergarten, therefore all groups are solely taught in English.

Daycare Group

The Daycare Group is the smallest group with the youngest kids at TIKi. This group is for toddlers between the ages of 1 and 2 years old. The children in this group must be 18 months by the beginning of the academic year (September 1st). The class is taught by 1 teacher for a maximum of 5 kids per day.

In this group, toddlers will develop social and motor skills, as well as some simple English vocabulary. The group is perfect for parents who want to start the process of Kindergarten and for toddlers to start playing with other kids their age.

Small Group

The Small Group is a class dedicated to kids under the age of 3. The children in this group must be 2 years old by the beginning of the academic year (September 1st). The class is taught by a teacher, an assistant, and has a maximum of 10 kids per day attending.

In this group, kids will have the chance to continue developing their social and motor skills through various activities. Some of the numerous activities the kids in this group enjoy are crafts, dance, music, and physical education. They also have the opportunity to play outside every day regardless of the season.

Middle Group

The Middle Group is designed for kids between the ages of 3 and 4. The children in this group must be 3 years old by the beginning of the academic year (September 1st). This class is taught by a teacher for 12 active kids every day.

The kids enjoy various types of activities to improve their English language as well as their social and motor skills. They have the opportunity to play outdoors every day and go out on class trips or walks every other week. Music, dance, and physical education class are classes they absolutely enjoy once a week.

Big Group

The Big Group is designed for kids between the ages of 4 and 7 to prepare them for school. The children in this group must be 4 years old by the beginning of the academic year (September 1st). This group is taught by a teacher for 12 kids.

In the Big Group, kids start to develop their writing and reading skills through numerous fun activities. They also enjoy playing outside regardless of the season, have joined field trips or walks with the Middle Group every other week, and enjoy their weekly dance, music, and physical education classes. Kids in this group have a lot of fun and stay active throughout the day.

Daily Schedules

Daycare Group Schedule

Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00 – 9:00 Drop Off
9:00 – 9:30 Breakfast
9:30 – 10:00 Morning Circle
10:00 – 10:20 Motor Skills Art Dance Music Math/Motor
10:20 – 10:45 Art Mathematics Story Time Experiment Art
10:45 – 10:55 Diaper Change / Dressing Up
10:55 – 11:40 Outdoor Play
11:50 – 12:20 Lunch
12:20 – 12:30 Pick up time
12:30 – 14:30 Nap Time
14:30 – 15:00 Dress up / Pick up time

Small Group Schedule 

Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00 – 9:00
Drop Off
9:00 – 9:30
Breakfast
9:30 – 10:00
Morning Circle with Language & Speech
10:00 – 10:20
Motor Skills Nature & Environment Dance Music Mathematics
10:20 – 10:45
Mathematics Art Experiment Story Time Art
10:45 – 11:05
Toilet / Diaper Change / Dressing Up
11:05 – 11:50
Physical Education Outdoor Play
11:50 – 12:00
Dressing Up / Wash hands
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch
12:30 – 14:30
Nap Time
14:30 – 15:00
Dress up / Pick up time
15:00 – 15:30
Free Play
15:30 – 16:00
Afternoon Snack
16:00 – 17:45
Station Activities / Outdoor Play / evening pick up

Middle Group Schedule 

Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00 – 9:00
Drop Off
9:00 – 9:30
Breakfast
9:30 – 10:00
Morning Circle
10:00 – 10:20
Art Art Language & Speech Language & Speech/Story time Language & Speech
10:20 – 10:35
Language & Speech Mathematics Nature & Environment Nature & Environment Mathematics
10:35 – 10:55
Nature & Environment Nature & Environment Dance Music Art
10:55 – 11:15
Toilet / Dressing Up
11:15 – 12:05
Physical Education Walks* Outdoor Play
12:20 – 13:00
Lunch
13:00 – 14:30
Nap Time
14:30 – 15:00
Dress up / Pick up time
15:00 – 15:30
Free Play
15:30 – 16:00
Afternoon Snack
16:00 – 17:45
Station Activities / Outdoor Play / evening pick up

Big Group Schedule 

Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00 – 9:00
Drop Off
9:00 – 9:30
Breakfast
9:30 – 9:50
Morning Circle
9:50 – 10:00
Heggerty Phonemic Awarness Lesson
WHOLE GROUP
10:00 – 10:30
Nature & Environment Language & Speech
WHOLE GROUP
Nature & Environment Nature & Environment Language & Speech
WHOLE GROUP
10:30 – 10:40
Recess / Free Indoor Play
10:40 – 11:05
Art
SMALL GROUP
Mathematics
SMALL GROUP
Language & Speech
SMALL GROUP
Language & Speech
SMALL GROUP
Mathematics
SMALL GROUP
11:05 – 11:30
Mathematics
WHOLE GROUP
Art
SMALL GROUP
Dance Music Art
WHOLE GROUP
11:30 – 11:40
Toilet / Dressing Up
11:40 – 12:25
Physical Education Walks* Outdoor Play
12:35 – 13:05
Lunch
13:05 – 14:30
Quiet Time
14:30 – 15:00
Clean up / Pick up
15:00 – 15:30
Free Play
15:30 – 16:00
Afternoon Snack
16:00 – 17:45
Station Activities / Outdoor Play / Evening pick up
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