Flataskóli, Reykjavík, Iceland - JOBSHADOWING (12.-19.4.2026) by Tina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck en-us 2026-01-25 07:45:29 UTC 2026-04-21 16:20:59 UTC hello@padlet.com 1st grade chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763141307 Teachers hand made tools - so nice and creative 😊👍

]]> 2026-01-25 07:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763141307 Traveling ... ✈️ chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763142105 Sunday morning I drove to Katowice and then flew to Keflavík Airport. The flight took 4.5 hours, and the weather was nice, but windy. Keflavík Airport is approximately 1hr from Reykjavik.👍

]]> 2026-01-25 07:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763142105 Flataskóli - Primary school of Iceland chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763142861 Today I met the principal of Flataskóli, Heiðveig Hanna Friðriksdóttir, and the other teachers. The day was long and busy. It was real “sightseeing” around the school :)

We talked about their school and ours. They showed me the Icelandic school system.


]]> 2026-01-25 07:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763142861 Discussing formative assessment with the deputy headteacher Halla Rósenkranz Gudmundsdóttir chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763145340 2026-01-25 07:56:44 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763145340 Flying above or under the clouds ... whatever...love it 😍 chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763213325 Icelandic: Velkomin! = Welcome!

]]> 2026-01-25 10:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763213325 „Bless, takk fyrir!“ - Na shledanou, děkuji! chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763241270 I am very grateful that I was able to spend this wonderful week at Flataskóli, where I gained some methods and ideas. I would like to thank Erasmus+ for this unique opportunity. I believe that I will be able to apply many of the insights at our school as well.


]]> 2026-01-25 11:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763241270 chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763252732 Flataskóli is a primary school for pupils in grades 1 – 7, approximately aged 6 to 12.
The school was founded on 18 October 1958 and is one of the oldest schools in the municipality of Garðabær.
It has around 330 students.


Icelandic: skóli = school

]]> 2026-01-25 12:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3763252732 The land of ice 🤣 chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3864616146 Another view from the plane window ✈️

]]> 2026-04-13 12:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3864616146 Flataskóli and UNICEF rights chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3864622925 Respect - Responsibility- Democracy -Self control- Pozitive thinking

]]> 2026-04-13 12:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3864622925 School tour :) chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3864926124 2026-04-13 15:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3864926124 6th grade - IT chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3864968429 2026-04-13 16:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3864968429 1st grade - Reading and Math chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3864984541 Children start every morning with reading, just to calm down. They usually work in groups or independently.

]]> 2026-04-13 16:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3864984541 1st grade chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3865004856 Children spend every break outside, in all kinds of weather 💪

]]> 2026-04-13 16:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3865004856 The big break 😎 chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866170377 Teachers are treated to refreshments during the big break, which are prepared for them daily by Mrs…… - all for free! 🥳👍

]]> 2026-04-14 06:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866170377 Here I am 🥰 chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866180454 2026-04-14 06:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866180454 Teachers lounge chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866230783 2026-04-14 07:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866230783 Relaxing zone 🥰 chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866239278 2026-04-14 07:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866239278 Textile crafts chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866905782 Every child has to attempt the afternoon class from 12:30 - 14:30. They can choose from the different subjects. For example… Textile crafts

]]> 2026-04-14 14:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866905782 Fuse bead crafts chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866917992 Kids made pictures using fuse beads🥳💪

]]> 2026-04-14 14:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866917992 Craft workshops chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866925624 Children create amazing products from wood, plastic and recycled materials. Each year, they must complete one workshop. They started with the simplest tasks and gradually move on to more complex - for example, in the 7th grade, they make a wooden chair. All by themselves!

🥳💪

]]> 2026-04-14 15:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866925624 Art and design workshop chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866941881 2026-04-14 15:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866941881 Music chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866975228 2026-04-14 15:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866975228 Cooking and baking chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866982268 2026-04-14 15:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3866982268 SchoolVision project chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3867000332 SchoolVision is a student music contest inspired by EuroVision Song Contest. Students perform original songs and represent their schools, competing in a live show format. It started in Turin.

The school Flataskóli won SchoolVision in 2010, and they have entered the competition again this year! 👏🥳

]]> 2026-04-14 15:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3867000332 UNICEF chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3867007552 The school Flataskóli is a part of UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools project.

Flataskóli was one of the first school in Iceland to receive this program (in 2017).

]]> 2026-04-14 15:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3867007552 School Canteen chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3867017683 The kids have 30 minutes for their lunch.

]]> 2026-04-14 16:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3867017683 1st Grade - Textile crafts chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3867019585 Making their own pillows 🥳👏💪

]]> 2026-04-14 16:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3867019585 2nd grade - Math chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3867024524 In Math they work alone or in pairs, if someone needs help. They have to complete tasks from page X to page Y within a week. The pace at which they work is up to them, but everyone must finish the same work.

]]> 2026-04-14 16:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3867024524 1st grade chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3870603531 2026-04-16 11:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3870603531 What a coincidence! chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3870661203 I met teachers here from Norway 🇳🇴, whom I visited 2 yrs ago for job shadowing. 😎✌️

]]> 2026-04-16 12:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3870661203 chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3870676788 2026-04-16 12:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3870676788 5th grade - Math and Digital media chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3871281782 2026-04-16 21:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3871281782 7th grade - Geography chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3871282247 2026-04-16 21:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3871282247 3rd grade - Geography & Digital media chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3871283994 At Flataskóli, digital media are used mainly for searching information and supporting learning when needed. The school aims to minimise the use of digital technologies, as recent studies show that excessive screen time can negatively affect children’s concentration. Therefore, great emphasis is placed on reading, communication, and active learning.

]]> 2026-04-16 21:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3871283994 School trip chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3871292974 2026-04-16 21:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3871292974 Healthy Children’s snacks chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3872129780 2026-04-17 07:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3872129780 Breakfast is important ☕️ chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3872229171 2026-04-17 09:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3872229171 4th grade Reading chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3875812363 Reading is given great emphasis in Iceland. Children start every morning with 20 minutes of reading to help them concentrate better and prepare for the whole day.

]]> 2026-04-20 15:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3875812363 chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3875816077 "okey-dokey"

Do I have everything? 🙈

It's going to be a long day long.....


Coming back is always a nice adventure 😊


"Sjáumst " = See you 👋✨

]]> 2026-04-20 15:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3875816077 English chodilova_martina https://padlet.com/chodilova_martina/ekih96ftfk96t5ck/wish/3875850451 Children in Iceland start learning English already in the first grade.

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