KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS PLAY TO LEARN MORE, ICELAND. Teach early concepts through play, multisensory games, yoga and storytelling in a fun effective way

Photo of kindergarten children playing a core PTLM game. Two children are visiting a hoop with a letter in it. Other children are travelling to the hoop. The are all engaged in the game.

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KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS PLAY TO LEARN MORE, ICELAND. Teach early concepts through play, multisensory games, yoga and storytelling in a fun effective way

Play to Learn More (PTLM) is an Early Years Icelandic teaching approach inspired by movement, calming and yoga activities. It encourages multi-modal learning through free play and structured games.

· Designed by teachers for teachers.
· Activities tried, tested and approved by children.
· Methodology renowned by teachers internationally.
· Innovative, effective and easy to apply.

Last updated: 31.03.2025

Next upcoming session:

15.06.2025 - 21.06.2025

Iceland , Reykjavík

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Description

Recent research shows that young children move a lot less and have fewer quality social interactions. This is having a negative impact on their social skills, physical and mental health.

Using the PTLM approach has proven to increase both students’ and teachers’ well-being. As a holistic approach, it enables children to work on cognitive, physical and social competences simultaneously. The wide range of physical and sensory activities you will experience on the course will give you valuable tools to meet your childrens’ different needs while learning early concepts and routines in the classroom.
PTLM methodology can be used as your main teaching approach or it can be used to compliment other teaching methodology.
The sessions on this course are highly practical and teachers experience the activities first-hand. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the sessions and adapt activities to suit their specific settings.

Learning objectives

To create a fun learning environment where teachers share experiences and learn from like-minded professionals.
To introduce the ideology behind PTLM and learn how the project is working in local schools in Iceland.
To give participants a close-up and personal insight into the Icelandic school system.
To give teachers new perspectives and approaches to teaching early concepts through physical, multisensory and calming activities.
To encourage physical activity whilst learning.
To introduce simple yoga games and techniques to use in the classroom.
To explore how we can teach personal, social and communication skills alongside academic skills.
To give first-hand experience and the tools to promote health and well-being for children and teachers.
To give teachers the opportunity to share successful activities they use in their own school/country.
To help teachers plan their vision for their ‘Play to Learn More’ classroom with time to reflect on their individual schools and plan realistic steps for

Methodology & assessment

• Fun warm-up, ice-breaking activities and team-building activities.
• Presentation of the latest theory behind the benefits of movement and sensory activities in early learning with practical examples.
• First-hand experience of how early concepts can be combined with movement and sensory activities including active participation in: kinesthetic and movement games, calming and mindful activities, storytelling and yoga.
• Regular short brain-breaks to demonstrate simple energising, calming and brain-gym activities.
• Reflection and discussion opportunities focused on how to adapt and design activities for our own classroom settings.
• Sharing good practice session encouraging participants to share successful activities from their own practice.
• Structured networking opportunities so teachers can find suitable partners to continue their Erasmus learning journey.
• An Icelandic Kindergarten visit including presentation of the school, question and answer session.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

Your well-being is our top priority, and we are committed to making your Erasmus+ mobility experience exceptional. To help you prepare and get to know us better, we’ve put together a range of resources under the following links:

Course Schedule

Your week in Iceland

Our mission and methodology

Meet our outstanding team

Erasmus compliance

Certification details

Certificate of Attendance
Europass Mobility Document
Learning Agreement (if applicable)
Any additional documentation required by your National Europass Agency or National Office.

Pricing, packages and other information

Price:

595

Euro
Course package content:

· Interactive, high quality pedagogy and training.
· Course material and "classroom ready" activities to take away.
· Quality sharing good practice and networking opportunities.
· Expert support before, during and after your course mobility.
· Suitable venues in stunning destinations.
· Cultural evening and visit to the local swimming pool and hot tubs.
· Local advice and support before and during your stay, including a discount
voucher for a local hotel close to our course centre.
· Refreshments at breaktime.
Additional information:

Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
Cancellation & changes:

You can find our registration, payment, and cancellation policy here.
Additional information:

The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

Language:

English
Target audience ISCED:

Early childhood education (ISCED 0)

Primary education (ISCED 1)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Student Teacher

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

25 hours or more