SMART TEACHERS PLAY MORE, ICELAND. Combine academic subjects and language learning with play and movement games to optimise learning!

Group photo of participants finishing their Smart Teachers Play More course with big smiles and positive gestures.

Third-party on-site course

SMART TEACHERS PLAY MORE, ICELAND. Combine academic subjects and language learning with play and movement games to optimise learning!

With play, creativity and well-being at its core, this dynamic course will give you close-up personal insight into the Icelandic school system and first-hand experience of Smart Teachers Play More methodology.
• Designed by teachers for teachers.
• Activities tried, tested and approved by students.
• Methodology renowned by teachers internationally.
• Innovative, effective and easy to apply.

Last updated: 08.03.2025

Next upcoming session:

11.05.2025 - 17.05.2025

Iceland , Reykjavík

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Description

The SMART TEACHERS PLAY MORE (STPM) approach is inspired by sports, storytelling and mindfulness activities. It encourages multi-modal learning incorporating visual, auditory, reading and writing and kinesthetic learning styles among others. It is a holistic teaching method which is aimed for learners aged between 2 and 12 years old however can be adapted for lower secondary learners.

Recent research shows that children move a lot less than they should and at the same time the pressure on teachers to show top academic results with a class of students with different needs is increasing.
Using the STPM approach has proven to increase both students’ and teachers’ well-being and performance in the classroom. As a holistic approach, it enables students 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 students’ different needs when teaching academic

Learning objectives

To create a fun learning environment where teachers can share experiences and learn from like-minded professionals.
To introduce the ideology behind Smart Teachers Play More and observe first-hand how the project is working in local schools.
To explore first-hand the latest theory in neuroscience examining why we learn better on the move.
To give participants a close-up and personal insight into the Icelandic school system.
To encourage physical activity whilst learning.
To give teachers first-hand experience and the tools they need to promote well-being and teach academic subjects and through play, movement and the senses.
To present a huge bank of games and gamification techniques to take away.
To give teachers the opportunity to share successful activities they use in their own school/country.
To help teachers plan the vision for their ‘Smart Teachers Play More’ classroom with time to reflect on their individual schools and plan realistic steps for implementation.

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 learning with practical examples.
• First-hand experience of how academic objectives can be combined with movement and sensory activities.
• Regular short brain-breaks to demonstrate 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 for teachers to find suitable partners to continue their Erasmus learning journey.
• An Icelandic school visit including presentation of the school, question and answer session.
• Vision planning session at the end of the course to plan short, medium and long term action based on learning during the mobility.
Active listening 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)

Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
Target audience type:

Teacher

Student Teacher

Teacher Educator
Learning time:

25 hours or more