Friends of Technology

   This pre-test (initial assessment) was designed to identify preschool children’s prior knowledge and initial level of understanding related to the project topic before the implementation of the planned activities. Taking into account the children’s age and developmental stage, the assessment was carried out through simple and age-appropriate questions.    The information gathered through this initial assessment helped teachers identify children’s needs and interests, serving as a valuable starting point for planning meaningful learning activities. Based on the results, teachers were able to adapt teaching strategies, select suitable resources, and set realistic learning objectives tailored to the children’s abilities.    A detailed overview of the pre-test results has been compiled in an interactive digital flipbook, which includes summaries of the activities, examples of children’s responses, and visual documentation of their involvement. This format ...

    In December, our partner kindergartens successfully carried out Activity 2 - “The Magic of Winter Holidays Brings Us Together”, a joyful international event celebrating friendship, cultural diversity, and the shared spirit of the winter holidays.     The activity started with an international virtual meeting held on the Google Meet platform, during which children and teachers from all partner countries met online. The meeting took place at 10:15 AM (Romanian time) and offered a wonderful opportunity for young learners to get to know one another in a warm and festive atmosphere.     Throughout the online session, children enthusiastically introduced themselves, exchanged smiles and greetings, and participated in a cultural exchange by singing Christmas carols or winter songs specific to their countries. Each group proudly presented a song reflecting their national traditions, helping children discover how winter holidays are celebrated in different cultu...

     We are delighted to share the successful completion of our first project activity, ”Virtual Journeys Around the World”, which took place throughout the month of November.      During this exciting activity, our young learners transformed into enthusiastic ”little explorers”, discovering the traditions, culture, and identity of another partner country through digital exploration, creative play, and hands-on experiences.      A Journey of Cultural Discovery      The main objective of this activity was to encourage intercultural understanding and strengthen children’s digital skills. Each kindergarten group explored one partner country and created a digital presentation showcasing what they had learned.      This year’s cultural exchange unfolded as follows: Romania explored Greece Greece explored Turkey Turkey explored Romania      Through this exchange, children gained new perspectives and lear...