Hello everyone! My name is Dorina Mariana Chiriță, and I am a teacher at Școala Gimnazială Sfântul Grigorie Teologul in Galați, România. I'm working with students aged 6 to 7 years old.

I am thrilled to be a part of this eTwinning project! I believe that collaborating with teachers and students from different countries will enhance our learning experiences and foster creativity and understanding in our classrooms.

I look forward to sharing ideas and learning together throughout this project.

Within the scope of holistic education, our project supports individuals' holistic well-being in physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and emotional domains, guided by the fundamental principles of values education.

Our project aims to contribute to nurturing individuals who are resilient, respectful to others, responsible, with a sense of national identity, honest, caring, empathetic, hardworking, loving, tolerant, environmentally conscious, aware of universal values, and sensitive, by fostering their well-being through values education.

KEY VALUES SUPPORTİNG WELL-BEİNG İN THE PROJECT:

- Collaboration and Solidarity

- Truthfulness and Honesty

- Cleanliness

- Tolerance

- Love and Respect

- Patience

- Family and Community

- Justice and Responsibility

PROJECT GOALS

Our project aims to contribute to the well-being of individuals who are happy, at peace with themselves, practicing fundamental values, having a sense of national and universal identity, aiming to improve their quality of life and capabilities, and ultimately aiming for a healthy society and a happy world.

The project takes a holistic approach to the well-being and development of students in physical, emotional, social, and cognitive aspects.

Our goal is to support students' well-being through values education and to foster a positive culture in the school environment. We aim to raise individuals who are at peace with themselves, self-satisfied, feeling adequate, leading a free life, capable of exchanging ideas with others, establishing warm relationships based on trust, aspiring to goals in life, and open to experiences.

Project Objectives:

1. Enhance individuals' ability to define and understand fundamental human values such as respect, honesty, justice, etc.

2. Assist individuals in making ethical and morally grounded decisions through values education.

3. Strengthen individuals' empathy skills and support them in forming healthy relationships.

4. Increase individuals' sense of responsibility.

5. Contribute to the development of social skills such as collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution.

6. Support personal development and enhance psychological well-being, helping individuals make lifestyle choices that align with their values and find inner peace.

7. Increase individuals' sensitivity towards their societies and environments, promoting social responsibility and encouraging them to be active participants for sustainable and just living.

8. Contribute to individuals becoming conscious global citizens aware of universal values.

9. Contribute to individuals' well-being and development in physical, emotional, social, and cognitive aspects.

10. Support individuals' well-being through values education.

Our project aims to be an exceptional school by integrating universal values with school welfare.

PROJECT ACTİVİTİES:

1. Fill Life with Kindness Activity

2. Respect for Nature, Respect for Oneself Activity

3. Butterfly Effect Activity

4. Teach Me to Love Activity

5. Activity for a Sustainable World

6. Friendship on the Street Activity

7. Key to Success Activity

8. I'm Also Here for Universal Justice Activity

9. Overcome Obstacles, Reach Your Goals Activity

10. Cultural Heritage Activity

PROJECT FİNAL PRODUCTS:

- Collaborative Storybook

- Writing and Singing a Collaborative Song

- Collaborative Slogan and Acrostic Exercise

- Virtual 3D Exhibition on Sustainable Development Goals

- Serenity Synergy

- Magazine

Unity Day is all about promoting kindness, acceptance and inclusion to prevent bullying and build community. So think about who you can involve and the best way to use your school or community's voice to spread the word.