After two years of collaboration, creativity, and cross-cultural exchange between Slovenia, Estonia, and Cyprus, we are coming together in Nicosia to reflect on our journey, share our results, and inspire one another for the future of emotional education.
of our Erasmus+ project Exploring the Forest of Emotions!
We are excited to welcome you to the final conference
- Final Conference HighlightsAcademia Gnosis hosted the final Erasmus+ conference “Exploring the Forest of Emotions” in Nicosia, bringing together educators, psychologists, and partners from Cyprus, Slovenia, and Estonia. The event celebrated two years of collaboration in emotional literacy and early childhood education.Learn more
Schedule
Coffee break.
11:30 – 11:45
Plenary session (Theoretical part).
09:30 – 11:20
Participant registration.
09:00 – 09:30
Practical session (Masterclasses Block 2).
12:30 – 13:00
Short break.
12:15 – 12:30
Closing session & Feedback.
13:15 – 13:30
Practical session (Masterclasses Block 1).
11:45 – 12:15
Once submitted, you’ll receive the meeting link directly to your email.
Сonference ‘‘Exploring the Forest of Emotions’’
Main Speakers Block
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Tatjana AntonovaEstoniaDevelopment Manager -
Kristina LočniškarSloveniaTeacher -
Sophia MardapittaCyprusOperations Manager
Workshops Block
Emotional Path
Slovenia Workshops
Exploring emotional pathways in nature, designing an "emotional path" using the ActionBound app. Participants will learn to create their own emotional activity trails.
Kristina Ločniškar & Klavdija Krevs.
Responsible:
Magic Boxes
Slovenia Workshops
Creating sensory "surprise boxes" for self-soothing and emotional safety. Focus on sensory experiences and raising awareness of feelings and thoughts.
Helena Mai Osojnik & Neja Prosen
Responsible:
Exploring Emotions through Art
Estonia Workshops
Participants learn creative art techniques to help children express emotions. Central activity: creating a mandala for self-awareness and emotional balance. Practical tools usable at home and in classrooms.
Tatjana Antonova & Angelina Ostapjuk
Responsible:
Practical Tools for Teaching Emotions in Early Childhood
Estonia Workshops
Introduction to Tame the Dragon: Cards for Big Feelings and other simple methods for helping children manage emotions. Practical, stress-reducing, confidence-building activities suitable for both parents and educators.
Diana Buchmann & Natalja Lebjodkina
Responsible:
Collage
Cyprus Workshops
Workshop on Artistic Collage — creating unique pieces from simple materials such as old magazines and mixed textures. A space to unleash creativity and take home a personal artwork.
Ariadni Hadjilouka, supported by Elena Ioannou
Responsible:
An experiential workshop exploring the connection between emotions, movement, and sound. Through improvisation, creative dance, and collaborative music-making, children and parents embody emotions and transform them into artistic expression.
Dance your emotions!
Cyprus Workshops
Responsible:
Elena Semenovna, supported by Nina Ivanovna
Workshops Participation Rules
Each participant may choose up to 2 workshops. Selection works on a first come, first served basis. If a workshop reaches full capacity, its option disappears from the registration form.
Maximum participants per workshop: 15 (16 in rare cases)
Once submitted, you’ll receive the meeting link directly to your email.
Dance your emotions!
Once submitted, you’ll receive the meeting link directly to your email.
Collage
Once submitted, you’ll receive the meeting link directly to your email.
Practical Tools for Teaching Emotions in Early Childhood
Once submitted, you’ll receive the meeting link directly to your email.
Exploring Emotions through Art
Once submitted, you’ll receive the meeting link directly to your email.
Magic Boxes
Once submitted, you’ll receive the meeting link directly to your email.
Emotional Path