Ta geocache smo skrili otroci iz skupine Aeternia, da bi vzpodbudili druge otroke in njihove starše, naj grejo v naravo in raziskujejo.
Preden zapustimo vrtec smo se podali na lov na skiti zaklad, kjer smo se zelo zabavali. Po tem ko smo odkrili naš zaklad, pa smo skupaj skrili še čisto pravi geocache. Ta bo ostal tukaj za vse generacije raziskovalcev, ki pridejo za nami.
Kaj je Aeternia?
Začetki skupine Aeternia segajo v leto 1989, ko je skupina staršev želela družini bolj podoben in programsko bolj odprt vrtec s sodobnejšimi koncepti predšolske vzgoje. Ustanovili so eksperimentalno skupino, kjer so aktivno participirali in se vključevali v vsa področja organizacije življenja in dela vrtca. Ime Aeternia so skupini izbrali otroci prvih staršev iz risanke Hi-Man, kjer je Eternia predstavljala prvobiten planet, staršem pa je bilo ime všeč, ker v latiščini aeternitas pomeni večnost. Po letih prizadevanj, po trkanju na mnoga vrata in kljub strahovom ter javnomnenjskim dvomom, smo tudi pionirji vegetarijanstva v javnih vrtcih v Sloveniji in otrokom ponujamo lakto-ovo vegetarijansko prehrano.
Osnovne vrednote skupine so povezane s kvaliteto življenja. Menimo, da ljudje v želji po vedno več in več materialnih dobrinah, večkrat pozabimo na temeljne človeške vrednote in na spoštovanje pravic drugih bitij. Obračamo se k sebi in si želimo »biti več z manj«, prizadevamo si slediti eko-socialni kulturi. V naravi in stiku z njo se učimo sobivanja z naravo in z živalmi v njihovem naravnem okolju. Zato smo velikokrat v gozdu, kjer doživimo tudi stik s samim seboj, se umirimo in povežemo. Vse to dosegamo tudi z redno vadbo joge za otroke.
Druga vrednota je zavzeto, tesno in kreativno sodelovanje s starši in družinami, kar daje otroku občutek varnosti, domačnosti in sprejetosti. Ko starš aktivno vstopi v skupino in predstavi svoj hobi, potovanje, svoje interese in kulturo družine vrtec postane del širšega družbenega okolja, kjer se vsi učimo drug od drugega. Podlaga za zaupen in iskren odnos je vzpostavitev zaupanja, ki z vzajemnim spoštovanjem in nenasilno komunikacijo, vodi v partnerski odnos, ki ga aktivno soustvarjamo, spodbujamo, krepimo in živimo.
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This geocache was hidden by the children of the Aeternia group to encourage other children and their parents to go outdoors and explore.
Before leaving kindergarten, we went on a treasure hunt, where we had a wonderful time. After finding our treasure, we worked together to hide a real geocache of our own. It will remain here for future generations of explorers who come after us.
What is Aeternia?
The Aeternia group dates back to 1989, when a group of parents wanted a kindergarten that felt more like an extended family and offered a more open educational program based on modern approaches to early childhood education. They established an experimental group in which parents actively participated and became involved in every aspect of the kindergarten's organization and daily life. The name Aeternia was chosen by the children of the founding families, inspired by the cartoon He-Man, where Eternia was the name of the original planet. The parents also liked the name because the Latin word aeternitas means "eternity." After years of effort, knocking on many doors, and overcoming fears and public skepticism, we also became pioneers of vegetarianism in Slovenian public kindergartens, offering children a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet.
The group's core values are closely connected to quality of life. We believe that in the pursuit of ever more material possessions, people often forget fundamental human values and respect for the rights of other living beings. We strive to look inward and embrace the idea of "being more with less," following the principles of an eco-social culture. Through spending time in nature, we learn to live in harmony with the natural world and with animals in their own environment. That is why we spend so much time in the forest, where we also reconnect with ourselves, find calm, and strengthen our sense of connection. We further support this through regular yoga practice for children.
Another important value is our committed, close, and creative partnership with parents and families, giving children a sense of security, belonging, and acceptance. When parents actively participate in the group by sharing their hobbies, travels, interests, and family traditions, the kindergarten becomes part of a wider community where everyone learns from one another. The foundation of this open and honest relationship is trust, which—through mutual respect and nonviolent communication—develops into a true partnership that we actively create, encourage, strengthen, and live every day.