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Time-In
Time-In Programs
Children and young people bring a wide range of social experiences and needs with them to school. To respond constructively, Buchrain School offers three targeted Time-In programs:
- Experiential education with Naturzeit, Naturzeit light and Waldatelier
- School Island
- "Hammer" place
These spaces for retreat and development provide productive breaks from lessons and specifically promote social and emotional skills. This is done preventatively, in a resource-oriented manner and, where necessary, in acute situations as well. The support programmes are coordinated by the behavioural specialists Regula Keller (Zyklus 1 and 2) and Laura Fallegger (Zyklus 3). They provide systemic support throughout the process and, together with teachers, parents and the school management, ensure continuous development.
School Island
Whether through individual support in turbulent moments, a quiet place to catch up on learning content, or fresh impulses during group and class workshops – the School Island creates space for reflection, relationship building, and personal growth. At its core are skills such as self-regulation, boundary setting, and self-respect. The School Island at Buchrain School is a dedicated learning and development space located in the Hinterleisibach school building.
It is led by social pedagogues Beatrice Bütler and François Burri and offers students support from Monday to Friday during regular school hours. Stays may range from a single lesson to up to three consecutive weeks. Registration is handled through the class teacher.
Children and young people bring a wide range of social experiences and needs with them to school. To respond constructively, Buchrain School offers three targeted Time-In programs:
- Experiential education with Naturzeit, Naturzeit light and Waldatelier
- School Island
- "Hammer" place
These spaces for retreat and development provide productive breaks from lessons and specifically promote social and emotional skills. This is done preventatively, in a resource-oriented manner and, where necessary, in acute situations as well. The support programmes are coordinated by the behavioural specialists Regula Keller (Zyklus 1 and 2) and Laura Fallegger (Zyklus 3). They provide systemic support throughout the process and, together with teachers, parents and the school management, ensure continuous development.
School Island
Whether through individual support in turbulent moments, a quiet place to catch up on learning content, or fresh impulses during group and class workshops – the School Island creates space for reflection, relationship building, and personal growth. At its core are skills such as self-regulation, boundary setting, and self-respect. The School Island at Buchrain School is a dedicated learning and development space located in the Hinterleisibach school building.
It is led by social pedagogues Beatrice Bütler and François Burri and offers students support from Monday to Friday during regular school hours. Stays may range from a single lesson to up to three consecutive weeks. Registration is handled through the class teacher.
Experiential Education
Numerous studies show that extracurricular learning and time spent in nature have a positive impact on children’s mental and physical development. Motor skills and creativity are strengthened, being outdoors boosts the immune system, improves well-being, and experiences in nature contribute to a sustainable lifestyle. In addition, children’s independence is fostered, and their social behavior as well as cooperation skills are positively influenced.
Buchrain School takes this into account by offering students two experiential education programs, led by specialists Regula Keller and Katja Heimgartner.
Forest Studio
From kindergarten through grade 9, students at Buchrain School have the opportunity at least once a year to experience an outdoor adventure in the forest. Depending on grade level, this may be a half-day to two-day program at a suitable location in the woods around Buchrain. The program content is adapted to the students’ age, the season, and current class-specific topics. A central element of every forest experience is making a fire and preparing and enjoying a meal together. This strengthens the sense of community and has a preventive effect in support of socio-emotional development.
Naturzeit
The ‘Naturzeit’ programme is primarily aimed at energetic children in Cycles 1 and 2 at the school of Buchrain who, for a variety of reasons, need a productive break from lessons. Over the course of ten Wednesday mornings in the woods, they have the opportunity to let off steam, channel their energy positively through physical activity, get creative in and with nature and discover new things. Social learning also plays an important part.
Naturzeit light
The ‘Naturzeit light’ programme is designed for all the more reserved children and young people at our school who tend to keep a low profile. Once a month on a Wednesday morning, participants learn to take responsibility in the natural world, to approach new experiences with courage, and, through self-directed learning, to discover their own new strengths and abilities that are not always immediately apparent in the classroom. Those who dare to try new things in nature will eventually find the confidence to demonstrate this in class too.
Registration for both experiential learning programmes is handled by the class teacher.
Numerous studies show that extracurricular learning and time spent in nature have a positive impact on children’s mental and physical development. Motor skills and creativity are strengthened, being outdoors boosts the immune system, improves well-being, and experiences in nature contribute to a sustainable lifestyle. In addition, children’s independence is fostered, and their social behavior as well as cooperation skills are positively influenced.
Buchrain School takes this into account by offering students two experiential education programs, led by specialists Regula Keller and Katja Heimgartner.
Forest Studio
From kindergarten through grade 9, students at Buchrain School have the opportunity at least once a year to experience an outdoor adventure in the forest. Depending on grade level, this may be a half-day to two-day program at a suitable location in the woods around Buchrain. The program content is adapted to the students’ age, the season, and current class-specific topics. A central element of every forest experience is making a fire and preparing and enjoying a meal together. This strengthens the sense of community and has a preventive effect in support of socio-emotional development.
Naturzeit
The ‘Naturzeit’ programme is primarily aimed at energetic children in Cycles 1 and 2 at the school of Buchrain who, for a variety of reasons, need a productive break from lessons. Over the course of ten Wednesday mornings in the woods, they have the opportunity to let off steam, channel their energy positively through physical activity, get creative in and with nature and discover new things. Social learning also plays an important part.
Naturzeit light
The ‘Naturzeit light’ programme is designed for all the more reserved children and young people at our school who tend to keep a low profile. Once a month on a Wednesday morning, participants learn to take responsibility in the natural world, to approach new experiences with courage, and, through self-directed learning, to discover their own new strengths and abilities that are not always immediately apparent in the classroom. Those who dare to try new things in nature will eventually find the confidence to demonstrate this in class too.
Registration for both experiential learning programmes is handled by the class teacher.
Hammer-Platz
When children do something with their head, heart, and hands, they experience their own effectiveness while strengthening perseverance, self-confidence, and a sense of community. With Hammer-Platz, an open workshop located on the playground of the Dorf school building, Buchrain School fosters hands-on learning experiences. Here, children and young people from all grade levels work with wood and tools on shared, visible projects.
The program is designed both for entire classes, to strengthen the sense of we, and for small groups of students with special needs. These may range from preventive support to acute interventions in challenging situations.
Hammer-Platz is open on Tuesdays (1:30–6:00 p.m.) and Thursdays (10:00 – 11:30 a.m. / 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.). It is led by Linus Wattenhofer and is also available to children attending the school’s day programs. Registration is handled through the class teacher or the day program coordinator.
Hammer-Platz
When children do something with their head, heart, and hands, they experience their own effectiveness while strengthening perseverance, self-confidence, and a sense of community. With Hammer-Platz, an open workshop located on the playground of the Dorf school building, Buchrain School fosters hands-on learning experiences. Here, children and young people from all grade levels work with wood and tools on shared, visible projects.
The program is designed both for entire classes, to strengthen the sense of we, and for small groups of students with special needs. These may range from preventive support to acute interventions in challenging situations.
Hammer-Platz is open on Tuesdays (1:30–6:00 p.m.) and Thursdays (10:00 – 11:30 a.m. / 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.). It is led by Linus Wattenhofer and is also available to children attending the school’s day programs. Registration is handled through the class teacher or the day program coordinator.
