German Kita CULTURE SHOCKS! | 2 Year Old American Goes to German Kita (daycare) Part 2
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- Our story continues with Willa's first few days experiencing German Kita (daycare). Risa tags along for a few days to get Willa more accustomed to the new space and people she (Willa) will be around. To our surprise, the teacher/aides at the Kita say that they think she is ready to start going by herself only after two days!? This entire experience has been great so far and we are excited for Willa to continue to grow, make friends, and begin learning German. We hope all of adjust well to the new change of pace that is about to come!
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I work at a kita in germany and we take kids that just turned one. Often those kids need like a month or more to feel comfortable with us, we try to be very senstive but for some kids its easy and others need a little bit more time. We have one child that cries everyday when her parents leave in the morning and as soon as the door closes she plays for the rest of the day happily. Its difficullt to make the parents understand that shes actually happy in our kita but we always try to reassure them.
So I just want to say that even if the valediction is sometimes hard I am sure Willa still has an amazing day with all those toys in the kita. :)
hey guys! I’m currently studying to become a kita-teacher (erzieherin). It’s totally normal to be emotional about your kiddo starting kita - some parents even have a little cry after dropping them off. the staff working in kita are usually very experienced with this (in bavaria the course to becoming an erzieherin is 5 years!). good luck with your journey :)
That’s awesome you are! ❤️ Thanks for the reassurance and good luck! Same to you with your schooling. ☺️
@@OurStorytoTell Thank you!
@@flyingtiger112 What are you on about?
@@flyingtiger112 Why you don´t take care of your own buisness ?
My degree is in Child Development and I was so impressed with the German preschool/day care my three grandchildren attended. Lots of outside time, developmentally appropriate inside activities, and no push to do academics like in the USA.
The youngest is is in third grade now. He tells his mom her German sounds funny. She still has her American accent, while his dad is a German national. Praying the Covid test will not be needed.
The Anti-Rutschsocken or Hausschuhe are for security. Children should be able to run or jump inside without slipping.
my wife wears those every day, here in the US. we have hardwood floors and stairs. just saying
Never was a problem when i was a kid xD
Tears ... normal reaction... every bigger step in gaining independence makes a mama cry
Hey Rissa, there are other more children friendly covid tests, called lolly tests. They take a sample from saliva rather from the nose.
Thank you Nina! So great to know! We haven’t heard of them until now. Looking into it ❤️
@@OurStorytoTell You may want to look up some online pharmacies. Look for Lolli Schnelltest or Antigentest. Local pharmacies have unfortunately a tendency to ripp you of. There is even a saying in German, if you want to say, something is overprices “ das sind Apothekenpreise” ( This are pharmacy prices). Your kita teacher can probably give you some tips as well.
Poor kids with that scam, yes scam kids had 40 times not 40%, 40 times less chance to die from COV than to die because of the Flu.
When in the past was kids obligatory tested for the Flu which is 40 times more dangerous for them than COV? Never!
@@altergreenhorn It has nothjing to do with the kids getting sick from Covid, but has everything to do with the kids passing on covid to others!!! is its highly transmissable, child or adult the virus doesnt care.... the kids in the Kitta are often picked up afterwards from elderly/older grandparents, so the Kitta is trying really hard to reduce the risk of transmission via the kids to the more "at risk" parents or grandparents.
@@trevorsymonds4741 I could replay with real data to show you how far away from the reality you are but you are too brainwashed to cope that.
I love that you don’t hide tears a d sadness. That is such an essential and important part of everyone’s life and I don’t like when ppl hide that to appear stronger than they really are. Leaving my kids at Kita back the was hard and so was every step when it seemed they grow up and don’t need you anymore. But thats part of life and we have to learn that too.
Beautiful. But, never think you need to do it for "us". You need to do it for you! This is a chronicle of your families experience. You are sharing it with us.. We are along for the ride on the train of life.... but it your life to live, and your story to tell! We should be grateful that you have chosen to share these moments of your lives that will never come again.. Thank You!
"Kita? Are you ready? Hm!" So cute. Willa grows so fast.
She really does!
Can't wait for the day to come when she meets her new friends privately, bc these are memories that stay. I am 19 and can still remeber playing *germanys next topmodel * or pollypocket- love it!! Anyone else??🥰
A new chapter of live just starting. I can imagine the overwhelmig feelings as a parent to give your child to "strangers" at the kita, its nothing wrong with that. Just be proud of yourself. There even might be a day or two after the first two weeks in kita, when Willa will miss you that much that she can't calm down and you might get a call from the aid. But thats normal for all kids, so nothing to worry about.
Fast forward a year or two and Willa will teach you German pronounciation. 🤣
I can't get over how cute Willa is in one of the first clips where she steps out of the door and asks "Kita?"...It is adorable 😍
We can’t handle her either! ❤️
"I'm happy" 😍 aww, I'm melting away...
Right?! ❤️ Makes us feel warm inside :)
Take your time! It is a significant change for all of you. You are doing great. Willa is such a sweet little angel. And your kind of parenting is wonderful. She is very securely bonded.
Every mother will go through this emotional separation on the first day of kindergarten, it's perfectly natural. But you now have the spring to look forward to and as the weather gets warmer, Willa and her little friends will be able to play outside much more without the hindrance of bulky coats and gloves. Then the kids will be in their element as they run, jump and climb everywhere. Be prepared for some litte scrapes! But very young children are extremely resilient - they're made that way - so a hug and a plaster will be all that's needed to stop the tears. Unlike adults, kids can't anticipate that it will hurt if they run full tilt into a tree trunk. But they learn fast!
I would love to watch more of Willa's new experiences over the coming weeks and months, but you will want to show us more of your own discoveries and culinary delights as well. Maybe organise a small party at home for Willa and her Kita friends. That will give you the chance to meet other parents, who would have to be there, too.
you can buy a lunch box at Müller, Kaufhof and kitchen supplies stores
Right. In bigger Cities like Regensburg you will find special Household Shops and there you find sometimes funny Things for you and Willa.
Oder Rossmann und DM
If you want to buy some nice breakfast boxes, you may stop by at your local toy shop. They often have also unique boxes.
@@ninan9650 good tip!
Puuhhh, ... yes, that's a very emotional moment. I can really understand that. I have no children, but I once took my little niece to kindergarten for my sister. And then she was 4 years old. I thought I could give her a hug and a kiss on the cheek goodbye, but nothing. I was just able to take off her hat and jacket when her little friend called in the background and the little mouse was gone. I had tears in my eyes. I wasn't prepared for that.
All of my friends and myself have been crying after we left our kids at the Kita for the first time. So normal and so important. Mommy's baby has grown up (a bit more) is a mix of being sad and proud 😊
You know, that lunchbox is a good way to get to know the mums - you could ask her where she got it. It’s going to be such a fantastic time, for all of you, even with the C spectre. But remember: it Kita not kitten 😆
You guys are so sweet! Thanks for sharing... Take care and enjoy. Your little daughter will be just fine - and you as well!
07:21 - omg - thank you!!!! I really hope more people would think that way. I don't have a local store but I believe at some day in the future we will miss the diversity. I follow you since you arrived in Germany. You're both doing great and although I am adventures and although I am loving to get to know other cultures I am very impressed by how curious and "brave" you are trying new things, new food, just everything.... I wish you all three just the best and I hope you feel welcome here in Germany. I learned so much from you and every perspective is so interesting.
Aww thanks so much Tim! It means a lot to hear you say you’ve been with us since we first arrived! We’ve had quite the journey since haven’t we? 😊
During the drive she sang ”Kita,Kita, Kita…“ was so cute
The socks have a nickname: ”ABS-Socken“
Such socks are the best solution for indoor. Warm feet and also good for health due to wearing no shoes.
Right? It made us so happy to see it. 😊 That is great to know! Thanks!
When getting emotional I learned one shouldn't show. So I really appreciate your openness. "Everybody Hurts"
I cried too when I started my first few days separated from my mum. I think it is very common when you take those first few steps into independence and so many changes await you. Willa is so adorable and she seems so open to new things so I am sure now she cannot wait to be with other kids her age and I am all excited to see how fast she picks up more and more Deutsch
The lunch boxes with compartments is fairly new here but often times stores like rewe or real or kauflands‘s bigger stores have home supplies. Otherwise the internet and cheap stores like tedi is really the place to look.
Most of the time, first days of Kita are only traumatic for the parents! When you realise your Baby is growing up!😊 I would recommend a Lolli Test for Willa, if you are not already using it!
That miaow miaow miaow will NEVER get old! Also, does Willa's neck food catcher thingy come in adults sizes? Asking for a friend.
We love your adoration for it because we are obsessed too! ❤️ haha the bibs are the best!
@@OurStorytoTell Please don't ever teach Willa the word 'cat'. Let her call it miaow miaow up until college. ❤️
Congratulations Willa on her first day at Kita.
Bless your heart and Willa's too! I remember that time with my boys. Tough Mom moments. Hang on there are more of those moments coming,! Love watching your family ❤️
1. What a wholesome story/vlog.
2. Lunchbox: don't overthink it too much. I think you got a pretty decent one for Willa. One big and 3 small departments and it still fits in a child's backpack.
3. Second guessing oneself is okay, as long as you come to the right conclusions. From an outside perspective i would say you are doing perfectly fine. Tearing up for letting her go on her own for a while means you care for your kid. And Willa sometimes tear up at the KiTa but getting back to play soon after is perfect because it shows that she cares for you too (good parenting) but also she is ready to make friends, socialize and play with others (also comes back to decent parenting).
4. I just realized i am a little late to the game, but i keept it here because it kinda still applies.
It definitely still applies and means a lot you’d take the time to write it. 😊 Willa loved kita now & gets excited to see her friends every week!
This will be such an important experience for Willa and she seems to be doing it like a champ. Glad she enjoys playing with her friends and becoming more independent. Wonderful for her, difficult for mom ;) I recommend you look into some classes you might want to take, be it dancing, pottery, language course, a choir or something. Having more time for yourself and editing is great, but it might become pretty lonely with Tanner at work and Willa at Kita. Prioritize your own well being and mental health by doing some fun stuff and interact with other women/moms :)
Dear Marissa you could try going to a school supply store. In Germany they have special stores for special things unlike in the USA where you can just go to a walmart and get everything.,
You probably have watched the video from MyMerryMessyLife about their daughter going to a German Kindergarten. Those big steps towards a new chapter are always emotional. I had teary eyes wen my kids "graduated" from Kindergarten and elementary school. Willa is such s sweet personality. It's so heartwarming to see you all together - also Tanner is so great with her. Nice to see her so loved.
Try "Tupperware" the brand, for lunchboxes. I don't know a single parent who doesn't have Tupper lunchboxes haha but maybe that's just my experience.
The typical place to get the boxes actually would be a "Haushaltswarengeschäft" - a little shop in town were you can buy all the things that you need for kitchen and household. A lot of them have been closed in the recent years but each village (if not too small) had one since some years ago. Then there is shops for school- and office supply - often combined with toys - that often have school- and kindergarten bags, too - that usually should have some variety of this boxes, too. Department Stores who offer the whole variety (not just clothes) have them in their stock, too - but you probably only find those in cities. You should find a bigger variety at bigger supermarkets like e.g. Globus. Oh, yes, and online. But - you already have one now. So you have the time and chance to really find a special one for her somewhere in the next months.
Anti-Rutsch-Socken... Similar case here. Especially in winter you should find them everywhere - and now is winter sales were the shops want to get rid of the winter stuff so even more. Discounters, Supermarkets, Shoe Shops, Tedi etc. - problem is always that you see this stuff a lot when you do not need it - but somehow it is more difficult when you do. In Art and Craft shops or wool shops you can find a product called Sock-Stop with which you can yourself prepare "normal socks" to not slide. If you are knitting you could even think about doing felted socks or little shoes yourself - that only takes an evening of knitting and you get really personal ones that you can decorate the way you want. There is instructions and how-to-videos on many websites - just search for Hausschuhe, Strickfilzen, Kinder
We’ve never heard of this! Thank you 😊
You will find your own things to fill up the free time during Willa enjoys the kita. Both of you have the chance now to make new friends. ;O) All the best
It is great how you are dealing with everything. The covid stuff makes it even harder. Defintily deserves a lot of Respekt. Just be prepared to let your child "go" early. German Kids get raised to be independent pretty early compared to American Kids. Like learning how to handle fire by lighting Candles or using knifes in Kindergarten. Or walking to Kindergarten by themselfs ( if it is not to far and doesnt have big roads, i was around 5y wenn ich startet going alone/with other kids)
Fun fact: When I was at the age of getting a job or apprenticeship, the job as "Erzieher" (the people working in a Kita) was among the least paid jobs, they are still not being paid a lot but it has gone significantly up since then (I wanted to comment about the low pay, but then I checked and saw it had increased). I had friends going into the field who to work an additional job to support their apprenticeship, something we are/were not used to generally since most of them alerady paid a fair amount during that time (I could afford a little flat/appartment during the third year of my apprenticeship and there were apprenticeships that paid even more than mine). I think people working in a Kita probably are really passionate about that working that job instead of going for higher paying jobs.
The biggest problem with the payment is: there are still thousands of KiTas with very short opening hours. So the employees there never can get a full time job. Another problem is, that the KiFöG (so called in Hesse, might have an other name in BaWü) creates a permanent flowing personal key depending of the age and the needs of the children. So all KiTas need lots of employees who don‘t work full time.
True. It's more devotion than job.
I can totally understand you. I remember the first day of leaving my son at the kita and felt exactly the same, something between -it's necessary for me and for him- and -I should not be having to leave him alone at such an early stage of life-. It gets better, but the beginning is hard and emotional.
You are not alone. Letting go is always the hardest.But think about it that way,she will thank you later on in the future for giving her the chance to become independent and able to socialize.
It depends on where you live in germany, how much the Kita costs... there are a lot differences. sometimes in the next City it doesn't cost anything.
Maybe you can try bigger grocery stores/discount center like Kaufland, Globus or real to get a lunchbox, also Galeria (big store with everything located almost always in the city center)
You may find lunch boxes at drugstores (like „Müller“ or Woolworth) furniture stores (XXXLutz, Möbelix, etc.) and also bigger grocery stores :)
Congrats on your new cat ;)
Willa really is one of the most adorable kids I've ever seen!
I started going to Kita (actually Krippe in my case) when I was 1 and my mom even filmed my orientation there (my parents just got a new camera - one of those you actually had to haul around on your shoulders lol... well it was 30 years ago).
I don't have a child but watching you experience this new chapter with Willa still made me remember a lot of good times from back then and it's crazy how similar your experiences are to what my mom's must've been so long ago :)
Haha right? 😂 Thanks so much! We are happy you enjoyed the video. It is fun to hear about what your mom did! How sweet!
Our daughter started KiTa when she was 10 month old and she did great. Don't worry, Willa will be fine...!
Love to hear that ❤️
Way to make me cry! So happy for Little Miss Willa and all the adventures she has!!
Awww ❤️❤️ We are happy you guys can watch from afar!
OMG, little Willa is soooooooooo cute 🥰 never let her grow up!!
I bought our lunchbox at Amazon 🙈 but I hear you….it’s not easy to find a good local store. There are some at Smyth Toys store or Kaufland. Sometimes stores for bags (like purse, Rucksack, school bags…) have lunchboxes too because they offer Kita and school bags as well. Not sure if you have them near you.
For the lunchboxes: try looking for them at a furniture store oder similar which has a lot of cooking utensils oder maybe even at drugstores like Rossmann and DM. Truthfully it really depends on the size of the store
I am pretty sure Marktkauf has them as well. Also the discounter lunch boxes (aldi, lidl) will be on season in summer when people prepare for the coming school year.
Okay we love browsing the sections here! Couldn’t find them in the first of January when we were looking but will keep an eye out in the summertime :)
@@OurStorytoTell Ikea had them.
There are Lolly Tests for children, wich are much easier to use! :)
We hadn’t heard of them. We’ll look into them. Thanks 😊
To buy a lunch box I would simply look at supermarkets (in my area Combi or Rewe) or stores like Kaufland / Marktkauf / Galeria Kaufhof / Karstadt.
Don't know whether any of these exist in your area (further South in Germany) though 🤷🏼♀️
Hopefully you'll find the right store!
Now I have watched and listened to Part One of your Kita Experiences and heard that you actually HAVE looked at the supermarket first. And didn't find any lunch boxes... I think this was not a case of Edeka versus Rewe, but rather attributed to size. (So I think you can only find such items in the bigger supermarkets. Although NOW I'm an unsure whether I could find an APPROPRIATE lunch box (I mean: the multicompartment ones you were looking for) in my Rewe. I'm sure they have lunch boxes but I'll try to find out whether they have the RIGHT ones :-)
And also watching this second sequel for the second time I thought that you had actually quite a good choice at T€DI. I don't like this shop that much that's why I tried to give you some other choices - but the choice was actually better and bigger than I first noticed.
So, did you find another lunch box for Willa in the end (and where?) or did you just stick with the T€DI one? Lots of love from Northern Germany
You can get lunchboxes at toy stores and online kids stores like Jacko-o for example.
Thanks! 😊
Hi Risa, well as mentioned by Nina there must be Lolly tests available. I never doubt Willa will handle it and as she is open to communicate its easy for her to interact with other kids and because there is always so much to do during her time in the Kindergarten time will fly by. Of course days will come she doesnt like to go into but that will be a short time to struggle with. Risa, why you didnt ask the mum of the other kid where she got her lunch box from ? Dont be to shy to ask, even in english, cos young german parents should be able to understand and response. I think its even hard for you not having her always around, in your sight, in your control just to avoid that things happen to her which will hurt you as well. Dont worry, such a day will come once and you both will overcome the situation. Enjoy your time together. Have a nice coming week. Btw, saw yesterday your vid visiting Munich again and what a big change, big jump Willa did in the meantime. I didnt understood her (d)english speaking, must have been a certain slang, one as similar to all other kids in her age individiualy do :-D
Thanks for your comment! We do need to ask the other parents- great idea! :) Isn’t it fun to see how much she has grown since we moved here? So crazy! Thanks for following our fun journey! ❤️
Really happy to see how excited both of you are. And I am really impressed as for German Kitas your Eingewöhnung seems to happen pretty fast. We weren't allowed to really leave the Kita for at least the first week. My husband had to leave the room for about 10 minutes the third day (and sit in a separate section) and then doubling the time every day so that after about 3 weeks we were officially allowed to finish our Eingewöhnung. And most German parents calculate about a month for a Kita Eingewöhnung (though Kindergarten from age 3 on goes way faster fortunately). And even after that there are alway going to be ups and downs but it's going to get a lot easier as soon as the kids really understand what's happing and know all the routines (and especially the language). Now I hope that your Kita won't be affected by too many Covid infections in the time to come and that you all can enjoy your new daily life!
I remember it......the first day of leaving my child allen in the Kita ....for both of my kids.....they are 6 years apart in age....both times I had tears in my eyes sitting alone in the car. This Video brought back some memories. But don' T worry, after a few days it will become easier. By the way, the same will happen when Willa will enter school for the first time, or going in a few days class Trip later on.....my kids are 19 and 25 now 😊❣
Willa will manage fine, don't worry! She's a real sunshine! Don't forget yourself, you also need friends. Now you have more time to hang out, see stuff, do sports with or have a coffee. Maybe some parents of the other kids are open to that? Most parents in kita groups have organised chat groups, this is also good to stay up to date.
if ou are looking for lunch boxes, probably a big rewe, edeka or a kaufland will be placces to find one. also ikea and similar furniture stores (idk which ones there are in you area but theres xxxlutz and möbel höffner for example) will probably have what you are looking for. if after this you still havent found what you want, you'll have to order online, i think :D
Thank you for all the suggestions!
Aww Rissa can understand fully that feeling. Leaving Willa at the Kita ( that first time always the hardest ) then so much more time for your self ,it can be overwhelming .
Willa doing so well such a very happy & funny girl. I am sure she settle in make new friends very quickly. Children learn a new language much quicker 😜
Have a Great week 🥰
I still remember the feeling I felt leaving my eldest son at Kita. I was also feeling pretty lost and emotional, lots of mixed emotions for a big event. So you aren't the only one! :)
Rutschsocken are also called ABS-Socken. Nice Bento-Boxen/Lunchboxen/Brotdosen for KiTa you can get in toy stores, Kaufhäusern like Galeria Kaufhof or Haushaltswarengeschäften. But even DM, Müller or Rossmann have some.
lunchbox: if you have a Müller Drogerie try there. Otherwise go to a Kaufhof or Karstadt. Large supermarkets like big EDEKA or REEW also have it.
Ahh, I feel you. One is looking forward to letting one's children go, but then you end up feeling overwhelmed and sad when they take another step out into the world. There is always this strange mixture of happiness and worry. Feeling proud and feeling "not needed". It's going to be the same on the first day of school and maybe if they get their first real report card or when they leave for a school trip, etc. I always get emotional about such things though I am happy about my girls becoming independent and I enjoy my time "alone" very much. And regarding the kindergaten/day care. It can be an up and down for the kids. Most of the days they love it, but there are always days or even weeks in which they want to stay at home and are very "clingy". Thanks for your lovely videos!
Maybe take a look into Galeria Kaufhof or Karstadt for the lunch boxes, they are some stores where you can get nearly everything and in a good quality
Ask at the KITA, they often have the free test sets. But the little ones also learn to cope with it.
Nice to hear that the little one wants to stay there and play there. It will also help her to talk to other children in German. Do you mean
"Alt Mc Donald hat eine Farm... piep, piep ..." "Old Mc Donald has a farm .. peep, peep "
Do be careful that the lunchbox is free of "BPA" (Bisphenol A) normally there should be a Label on the box certifying it...hope Willa gets to know a lot of new friends.
God Bless her.
Where to buy things like a lunchbox: in a department store (= Kaufhaus), which you find in your next bigger city. If not online. - Maybe take a day to visit a nearby city and search for various shops there, go in and look what products they offer, so that you get a better idea where to go for future purchases.
Kaufland, Rofu Kinderland
Tupperware also
@@plkoerbaecher5282 but that's a MLM... so better not.
@@sisuguillam5109 what do you think how many people deserv at a box from other shops? Probably manufactured in China?
@@plkoerbaecher5282 your point being? That we should support exploitative business structures because others have questionable practices as well? There are other options than picking one made in a sweatshop.
you're germanized by giving your daughter this big and dangerous fork.. I guess a lot of american moms would be terrified to do so. lol
I was thinking exactly the same
lol we are definitely not scared of it! Willa is very comfortable with utensils- it’s awesome 😊
When do american kids normally start eating with forks?
You should geht some „Hüttenschuhe“ for the Kita….they are awsome……our son loved them in Kita…. he is 11 and puts them on now 👍
Depending on where you live you can try Müller, Rossman, DM, Action Markt, Karstadt, Kaufland, Galeria Kaufhof, Baby one, my toys, local toy stores, Rofu. Online you can try for example Otto. They have the schmatzfatz frischhaltedose (lunchbox)
Soo cute!! Don t be sad!!! Thats the way of life. Once you will find out that she is a teenager. Sooner than you think. And she will naturally learn a new language...immagin this.Cool!!
You’re right it is super cool!
A well-known mail-order supplier for stuff for babys and little children in Germany is Baby Walz. I know lots of people who use it. It's operating from somewhere in my region in South Germany.
Kleine Willa ist so süß 🥰
...und sie sieht sooo glücklich aus!
You can buy pretty good lunchboxes as Galeria Kaufhof for example or at Müller or something like that :)
Thank you!
Time flies...before you recognize, she´ll go to school, and within the blink of an eye, she´ll go either study or get an apprenticeship or something like that. Parties, friends, music, all of that. But, as you can´t stop time from going on, it´s ok. She´ll be fine, and once she´s on full time in the Kita, you may recognize that she´s going to be more independent and aware of herself and the things that happen around her...
And about the Lunchboxes, look in any bigger Supermarket like Marktkauf, Rewe, sometimes before school starts in summer even ones like Aldi, Edeka or Lidl might have them. Most Toy stores have them as well! Look for Tupperware, those are really good and last a lifetime!
Good look on your journey :)
Wouldn’t have thought about a toy store! Thanks for sharing & your comment Fay! 😊
I'm super excited and happy for her.😊❤️
I understand what you are going through dropping your kid off at the KITA and leaving. I went through the same as well as every other mom, particularly when you are so close. But it is very important for her to play with other kids especially since she has no siblings yet.
Yes it’s hard, but we agree important!
For anything you need to get for her for Kita ask the Erzierin or a other parents were you can buy that. Usually you could make contact to other familys with kids in Willas Kita group
Yes we need to!
The bookmarks is a bit funny, as it says allways "Neuschwanstein Castle + Käsespätzle" :D
Thanks for letting us know! We tried to link the videos from our intro since we get a lot of questions about what video the footage came from.
@@OurStorytoTell haha your welcome :D
All kids will have days where they are super excited and happy to be in Kita, other days they will cry. For Willa it will be even harder because she also doesn't understand the language. And as difficult it is for you and Tanner, as long as nobody calls you to come to pick her up, let her be, even force you not to call. I know it sounds heartless and cold (it's not, I feel for you), but Willa has to get through that. Later in school (wherever you will be at that time), she will have bad days, and you can't just take her out, just because she is sad. So as long as nobody calls you (and I'm sure those days will come at Kita), try to let it go. They take good care of her. And she will see always the same kids and staff, and she will pick up German in no time. And as soon as she can understand, Willa will nail her Kita time.
Shops for that are for example KIK, Tedi, Kodi, Action and Thomas Phillips. Many of them you can find in your local area.
Thanks for the info 😊
Is there a Müller or Rossmann near you? They usually have a pretty good selection of lunch boxes and water bottles etc.. The Stoppersocken are available at every children’s section like at h&m etc.
you might look for a lunchbox in a Kaufland or a Globus Store, if you have one at your place or just go to a tupper -party (tupperware)
Thanks!
you might ask for a "Lollitest" which doesn't go into the nose bot only the mouth which is much easier for the small ones (speaking from experience)
you are doing fine, no need to worry
There are bigger supermarkets kinda like Walmart where you get much more general items than just food, including lunch boxes. The brands depend on the region though. I know Kaufland, Marktkauf, Globus, and Real. Another option would be to go to a mall and find the according small shop specialized on those type of items. TED is just one of the shops focussing on selling items cheap. There are shops specialized on items for babies and small children.
How about you ask the other parents? It's a good thing to bond with them anyway. Your children share the same Kindergarten now and become friends. :)
All my sympathy for your feelings regarding your child growing up. It's so much time shared with you in some years to come. :)
You pronounced Rutsch Socken quite well. 😊 For other kids stuff like the lunch box I would also at Müller or DM or any other Drogeriemarkt.
Hey thanks! 😊
Well - actually those are Anti(!)-Rutschsocken
@@Andreas_Cologne And while you're technically right, nobody in Kitas call them Anti. They are just Rutsch Socken. 😜
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Okay. I'm fine with that.
Wir haben dazu nie Rutschsocken gesagt, war mir echt unbekannt das Wort... für uns waren das Stoppersocken. Das ist aber bestimmt wieder so ein regionales Ding, wie bspw. Brötchen, dass regional auch Semmel bzw. Schrippen, etc. genannt wird.
Now let's see what will be the first German word Willa brings back home from Kita.
The little princess of my neighbors used "doch" pretty soon when arguing with her parents.
She is saying “super” in a German accent now! It’s 😍🤩
You pronounced ,,Rutschsocken” pretty good
Btw It’s pretty normal that you get a bit emotional but don’t worry it will get better ahha
Heart touching
First of all Willa is an explorer :D Iam sure she will be roaming around and is enyoing all the new inputs :D
and she will naturally learn a new language. Cool!!
There are many federal states in Germany where you don’t have to pay at all for visiting a KiTa.
I honestly never saw those typical Bentoboxes in regular stores here, so I’d really say Amazon, or I love the brand Liewood, they have similar bento boxes. I also bought Sistema boxes at Woolworth or Müller - unsure id either are close to you
Edeka has Sistema!
First day at kindergarten is not easy for kids and parents. Have a great day 🌹👍🌹
It’s true! Thank you ❤️
I Just know that Kaufland and Edeka have lunch boxes sometimes Aldi and Lidel sell them but you have to keep an eye on whst they sell this week (you dont need paper adverticement for that these stores usually have an app)
But i think Kaufland, Globus and Real should always have lunch boxes
So should Müller (toy school supply drogerie store)
Its ot easy to help if i dont l ow what is near by
German Amazon is easy to use you even can serch with english key words for most things. With lunchbox it should not be a problem.
Part of a child's growing up is becoming independent and self-reliant ... and that the parents learn to let go in order to allow the child to become independent and self-reliant.
What a charming video: Willa’s zest for life (Kita! Kita! Kita!), Mom’s sad, sweet tears … You’ve got a beautiful family, with the most adorable child I’ve ever seen! I deeply want you to get the most of your time abroad. So, I beg you to please, please, please take a German language course while Willa’s at her Kita! You’ll enjoy your stay immeasurably more! And … you might, just MIGHT ... be able to keep up with your toddler’s language acquisition. (She already says Kita, even while you’re saying ‘keeduh’ to her. BTW the ‘ah’ and ‘au’ in the name NahKauf are pronounced like the vowel sounds in ‘law house’. And the name NahKauf literally means NearBuy … clever for a neighborhood store, wouldn’t you agree?) Hope this helps. I can hardly wait for the next episode!
Aww thanks for the comment! It is an emotional video, but we are happy you enjoyed our real life experience here in Germany! Stay tuned for more Kita!
@@OurStorytoTell ... and more Willa!!! Thanks for responding! Bis später!
Re. The food container. You get them in a Haushaltswarengeschäft. Just google where the closest one is.
Thank you!
You should check out „real“ and Kaufland. Especially real offers everything you could think of :)
It takes the kids time to realise, that momy is not "gone", she is just absent for a while. She will return....And as soon as they realise that, everything is fine....for the Kids. The Moms on the other hand are always worried. But dont stress yourself. They have your numbers. In Case something happens, they will call. So, take your Time and adjust yourself ;-)