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Participating in our Ecokids project has been an inspiring and enriching experience, marked by high-quality teaching, meaningful learning, and exceptional collaboration. Through innovative lesson planning, creative activities, and the integration of digital tools, we cultivated an engaging educational environment where students explored important environmental themes, developed critical thinking, and embraced active citizenship. Working across borders offered both students and teachers the opportunity to grow, exchange ideas, and celebrate cultural diversity, reinforcing our shared commitment to sustainability and European values.

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the participating colleagues, fellow teachers, and students for their dedication, positive spirit, and unwavering enthusiasm throughout the project. Your passion for teaching and learning made every step of this journey memorable and impactful. The teamwork, mutual respect, and shared vision that shaped our cooperation were truly admirable.

Looking ahead, I sincerely hope we can join forces once again in a new European educational project during the coming school year. Our successful collaboration has laid strong foundations for future initiatives that can further enrich our teaching practices and inspire our students to become environmentally responsible citizens. Together, we can continue to make a difference—locally and globally.

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OUR ECOKIDS PROJECT WORK FROM THE 5TH PRIMARY SCHOOL DRAMA GREECE

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Mirela Mazilu, Secondary School no 4 Suceava, Romania

As someone deeply passionate about helping students understand the world around them and make a positive impact, I believe EcoKids: Learning For A Greener Future is a truly inspiring and meaningful project. It doesn’t just teach environmental facts—it invites students to explore, think critically, and become responsible global citizens.

What I appreciate most is how the project blends creativity, technology, and real-world action. Tools like Google Earth, Quizlet, and Toontastic make learning exciting and interactive, while activities like calculating personal carbon footprints or exploring biodiversity help students connect the lessons to their daily lives. These are exactly the kinds of experiences that spark curiosity and long-term change.

I also value how the project encourages teamwork, communication, and collaboration between students, teachers, and even families. It reminds us that building a greener future isn’t just about individual action—it’s about working together.

Overall, I see EcoKids as an excellent example of how education can be both fun and purposeful. It empowers students with knowledge, equips them with skills, and motivates them to take responsibility for the planet. I would be proud to take part in a project like this or to guide my students through something similar.

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The eTwinning project we participated in turned out to be an extremely valuable experience for both the students and myself as a teacher. Through collaboration with partners from other countries, the students had the opportunity to develop their language, social, and digital skills in an authentic and engaging context.

The project topic was closely related to the students’ interests and tailored to their age group, which positively influenced their motivation and level of involvement. Working through project-based learning allowed students to develop creativity, independence, and teamwork skills. Shared activities such as creating presentations, educational games, posters, and video recordings were not only enjoyable but also highly educational.

Throughout the project, we used various Web 2.0 tools, which helped students enhance their digital competencies and learn how to use the Internet safely. They were especially engaged in interactive tasks and exchanging information with peers from abroad, which fostered openness, respect, and intercultural understanding.

From my perspective, the eTwinning project was also a great opportunity for professional development. It allowed me to establish contacts with teachers from other countries, exchange experiences, and implement innovative teaching methods in the classroom.

I highly recommend participating in eTwinning projects. They not only support the implementation of the curriculum but also help develop key competences in students and enrich the daily work of educators.

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Hello Everyone!

The "Ecokids Learning For a Greener Future" eTwinning project was a wonderful initiative that helped my 6th graders develop a strong sense of responsibility toward the environment. Through hands-on activities and creative learning, my students became more aware of climate change and were truly inspired to protect nature from an early age.

I would like to thank the founders for creating and organizing such an amazing project. Many thanks to all the participating colleagues as well—for your friendly cooperation and support throughout this journey.

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"This project was an extremely educational and inspiring experience for our students. Complex issues such as climate change, carbon footprint and biodiversity were more easily understood by our children with fun and interactive activities appropriate for their ages. The animations, digital stories and virtual experiences we made, especially with Web 2.0 tools, improved both the digital skills and environmental awareness of our students.We were proud to see that our students started recycling, saving energy at home and raising awareness in their families on this issue. Their communication and cooperation skills improved thanks to group work; they showed their creativity in the best way with the climate-friendly characters they created, the videos they prepared and the presentations they made.I sincerely thank all my students, parents and project partners who worked in cooperation with us for this project. I believe that such meaningful projects will shape the future of our children in a positive way."

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The "Eco Kids Learning For A Greener Future" eTwinning project was a success for our school and our students. Our students gained a deeper understanding of climate change, carbon footprints, and biodiversity through interactive, technology-supported methods. They actively engaged with digital tools like Google Earth and Plotagon, creating animations and stories, which made complex environmental concepts accessible and fun. It was very meaningful to work with https://climatekids.nasa.gov/ and to see how we can calculate our carbon footprint. The collaboration with our partners schools was really crutial as the animations, Ecoheroes and experiments were dependent on other work. Each activity was interesting and gave teachers and studentsa lot of knowledge. Hands-on activities, including experiments and carbon footprint analysis, further solidified their learning and fostered critical thinking. The project significantly enhanced our students' environmental awareness and equipped them with essential 21st-century. It was very nice to see how environmental thinking was brought to their awareness. Thanks to all for such environmental journey.

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Participating in the EcoKids eTwinning project with my four fourth-grade classes has been an incredibly rewarding experience.

This project, focused on "learning for a greener future," effectively achieved its ambitious goals of educating young students about critical environmental issues in an engaging and accessible way.

My students particularly enjoyed activities that utilized animations, educational games, and interactive stories. These tools not only facilitated a deeper understanding of the topics but also sparked their creative thinking and significantly increased their environmental awareness.

I saw firsthand how the project enhanced understanding of climate change and biodiversity loss. Using tools from “NASA Kids Climate” website, students could visualize the global impact, making the abstract concept of climate change more concrete. They also successfully calculated their own carbon footprints and explored strategies for reducing their environmental impact.

My students enthusiastically created climate-friendly characters and informative videos, making the topic both relatable and enjoyable.

The close collaboration among the partner teachers was fundamental to the project's success, allowing us to share ideas, resources, and best practices to enrich the learning experience for all students involved.

Overall, EcoKids has been a success. It has not only equipped my students with vital knowledge about environmental sustainability but also empowered them to become proactive agents of change for a greener future. This project serves as an excellent model for how technology and creative pedagogy can be combined to address pressing global issues in primary education.

Tiziana Scarnata - I. C. “San Pio X - Bovio” - Foggia - Italy

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Zeynep Öztoprak (Şehit Erkan Kendirci İlkokulu)

Participating in this project was a very valuable experience for me, both professionally and personally. Observing the progress my students made in the areas of climate change, biodiversity, and carbon footprint, and witnessing the behavioural changes they exhibited in their daily lives, brought me great joy. Seeing them learn tasks that may seem simple but hold significant importance in life, develop a sense of responsibility, and apply these lessons with enthusiasm filled me with pride as a teacher.

Additionally, working with colleagues from different schools, exchanging ideas, and creating joint products was very enjoyable. We worked as a harmonious and productive team towards common goals. It was a productive, educational, and inspiring process for both our students and us teachers. I was very happy to be part of this project, and I hope that such projects will continue to increase in number.

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