Seeds for Ukraine

07/16/2026

Throughout the war, our community has come together to support children in Ukraine in meaningful ways. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our Hopscotch Montessori Kyiv campus has been able to continue operating and providing children with a safe, nurturing environment despite the ongoing challenges. We are deeply grateful for this continued support.

As the war continues and daily attacks persist, children and newborn babies remain among the most vulnerable. That is why one of the causes we have consistently supported throughout the war is the Neonatal Department at Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv.

Today, the department is raising funds to repair an Infant Flow machine—specialized equipment that provides non-invasive respiratory support for premature and newborn babies, often preventing the need for invasive ventilation.

If you would like to contribute, any donation https://surli.cc/dhdces — large or small—will help return this essential equipment to service and support the youngest patients who need it most.

Thank you for continuing to stand with the children of Ukraine. Your kindness and generosity truly make a difference.

07/07/2026

In June, Hopscotch Montessori Kyiv classroom held something special — a graduation celebration for our children, filled with joy, excitement, pride, and warm hugs.

Even now, amid everything happening in Ukraine, our team believes children deserve moments that are loud with laughter, not sirens — memories that outshine the sound of war. This day became exactly that.

Over this time, the children grew, learned new things, and became more confident and independent. They proudly showed off their talents: playing the keyboard and performing a delightful English-language play, “The Gruffalo,” for their parents. Bright laughter, dancing, and genuine smiles filled the room with a special warmth.

One of the most touching moments was the presentation of keepsake photo albums — little treasure boxes of memories from their years together. Each child received warm words from their teachers and a gift to mark this important milestone.

Thank you to everyone who supports us in giving these children more moments of happiness — you’re the reason days like this are possible.

05/22/2026

05/15/2026

🌱 Even in the most difficult of times, life goes on — and so does our responsibility to nurture it.

This Earth Day at Hopscotch Montessori Kyiv, our children did what they have done every spring: they planted trees. Apple trees, carefully placed in the park beside our campus — holes dug with small hands, seedlings set gently into the earth, watered and covered with care. The enthusiasm on their faces, the way they supported one another through the work — it was genuinely moving to witness.

But this year, the tradition carried an extra layer of meaning. While so much around them remains uncertain, our children are learning that beauty can still be created. That the earth still needs tending. That their actions — however small — leave something good behind. They also checked on the cherry and pear trees planted in previous years, watching their earlier efforts grow into something real and lasting. That moment of recognition — seeing what you planted actually growing — is one of the most powerful things a child can experience.

Back in the classroom, morning circle conversations continued the theme: how to reduce waste, how to treat nature with care, how to be responsible for the world we share. Planting trees is not just an ecological project. It is an act of hope. And at Hopscotch Montessori Kyiv, we believe that teaching children to hope — and to act on that hope — is one of the most important things we can do right now. 🌍

04/24/2026

When the world feels uncertain, joy becomes essential — not a luxury, but a necessity. Moments of laughter, warmth, and connection help children’s brains regulate stress, build resilience, and feel safe. At Hopscotch Montessori Kyiv, we hold onto this truth every single day. 💛

On April 1st, our kids celebrated April Fools’ Day the Hopscotch way — with a real pajama party. Children and teachers alike arrived in their coziest PJs, ready for a day full of joy. Hot cocoa with marshmallows, dancing, pillow fights, favorite toys from home, cozy reading nooks, and cartoons together. Simple things. The best things.

For children growing up surrounded by uncertainty, these moments of warmth and lightness matter more than we can measure. They recharge, reconnect, and remind everyone that happiness is still here, still possible, still ours. These are the traditions that make Hopscotch Montessori Kyiv more than just a preschool.

04/17/2026

In our Hopscotch Montessori Kyiv classroom, Easter became a space filled with meaning, warmth, and creativity. The children made their own candles, dyed eggs, and explored a unique engraving technique to decorate them. They carefully glazed traditional Easter bread, enjoying not only the taste but the process itself—hands busy, eyes focused, and smiles all around.

During our circles, we spoke about the symbols of Easter, about kindness, renewal, and the feeling of a new beginning that comes with spring. It’s not just about traditions—it’s about helping children feel connection, care, and a sense of belonging through shared experiences.

And perhaps most importantly, in times that have felt uncertain for so long, these celebrations become something deeper. They create emotional anchors, helping children feel safe, grounded, and stable—even when the world around them is not.