Guiding Little Hearts with Global Minds

The littleBIG team consists of great experienced teachers who have graduated in pre-primary education and work with children is a matter of heart for them. Most of them have worked and studied in English speaking countries. They can therefore enrich the educational activities with their experience gained during their stay abroad. Foreign teachers who speak to the children in English and Spanish are an integral part of our team. Our vision is to lead children to be open to the world and to show them the diversity and richness of cultures.

MEET OUR TEAM

MEET OUR TEAM

PhDr.

Ivana Kaliská Klapková

Founder

Ing.

Soňa
Gžibová

Director

Mgr.

Barbora Alakšová

Deputy Director

PhDr.

Ivana Kaliská Klapková

Founder

Specialization:
Psychology
Art therapy
Years of experience:

5 rokov praxe

Languages:
Slovak
English

I studied psychology and art therapy. I’ve love to learn since early childhood, and I can sense learners’ needs. I am characterized by enthusiasm for a project, and I can also inspire others to contribute.

 

I appreciate that from birth to six years of age is the MOST IMPORTANT without exaggeration - these are our roots, we draw from this period all our lives. Experiences, words, and emotions from childhood are forever engraved deep in our soul. And I know how difficult it is to fix adults’ traumas.

 

This kindergarten was created to provide children with kind people, teachers who will encourage learning and exploration, and a place where they can succeed without the feeling of failure, try things, make mistakes, where they will experience acceptance - belonging to a group, with recognition and respect. Where we spend the majority of the day affects us much more than we think. I highly value beauty - an airy, beautiful, large space by a meadow, forest, and playground - that's our project.

Ing.

Soňa
Gžibová

Director

Specialization:

Pedagógia

Years of experience:

6 years

Languages:
Slovak
English
Čeština

Already during my university studies, I was involved in educational work with children regarding active nature conservation.

In the United Kingdom, I worked in a kindergarten and improved my English.

After more than 16 years of teaching experience, I have the opportunity to participate and plan creative activities for children throughout the school year. The vision of "our team" is to instill in children a love and respect for nature, to have a natural joy from movement. And last but not least, our wish is to offer children foreign languages ​​in a playful and entertaining way.

Working with children "recharges me immensely." Children are very creative and fun creatures who can put a smile on your face even when the "sun" isn't shining.

Mgr.

Barbora
Alakšová

Zástupkyňa
riaditeľlky
Specialization:

Pedagógia

Years of experience:

4 rokov praxe

Languages:
Slovak
English
Španielčina

I felt like I wanted to be a kindergarten teacher since elementary school. It started with various role-playing games with other children, later I tried short animation activities, helped organize various clubs and summer camps.

So, when choosing a high school and college, I had no doubts and headed towards a teaching career.

 

I studied pre-primary and primary pedagogy at Comenius University in Bratislava.

 

When I first heard about littleBIG Kindergarten, I was excited about the nature education and various science topics that fascinated me in college. I am pleased that together with the children we have created a space to explore the forest and its magic.

Specialization:
Psychology
Art therapy
Specialization:
Kindergarten teaching and parenting

Landscape ecology and nature conservation
Specialization:

Kindergarten teaching and parenting

Years of experience:

13 years

Years of experience:
16 years
Years of experience:

6 years

Languages:
Slovak
English
Languages:

Slovak
English

Languages:

Slovak

English

I studied psychology and art therapy. I’ve love to learn since early childhood, and I can sense learners’ needs. I am characterized by enthusiasm for a project, and I can also inspire others to contribute.

I appreciate that from birth to six years of age is the MOST IMPORTANT without exaggeration - these are our roots, we draw from this period all our lives. Experiences, words, and emotions from childhood are forever engraved deep in our soul. And I know how difficult it is to fix adults’ traumas.

This kindergarten was created to provide children with kind people, teachers who will encourage learning and exploration, and a place where they can succeed without the feeling of failure, try things, make mistakes, where they will experience acceptance - belonging to a group, with recognition and respect. Where we spend the majority of the day affects us much more than we think. I highly value beauty - an airy, beautiful, large space by a meadow, forest, and playground - that's our project.

Already during my university studies, I was involved in educational work with children regarding active nature conservation.

In the United Kingdom, I worked in a kindergarten and improved my English.

After more than 16 years of teaching experience, I have the opportunity to participate and plan creative activities for children throughout the school year. The vision of "our team" is to instill in children a love and respect for nature, to have a natural joy from movement. And last but not least, our wish is to offer children foreign languages ​​in a playful and entertaining way.

Working with children "recharges me immensely." Children are very creative and fun creatures who can put a smile on your face even when the "sun" isn't shining.

I felt like I wanted to be a kindergarten teacher since elementary school. It started with various role-playing games with other children, later I tried short animation activities, helped organize various clubs and summer camps.

So, when choosing a high school and college, I had no doubts and headed towards a teaching career.

 

I studied pre-primary and primary pedagogy at Comenius University in Bratislava.

 

When I first heard about littleBIG Kindergarten, I was excited about the nature education and various science topics that fascinated me in college. I am pleased that together with the children we have created a space to explore the forest and its magic.