Nursery School Day is on 6th February! Congratulations!
6th February is Nursery School Day. A tradition has developed of celebrating the day in a variety of ways within Hafnarfjörður's nursery schools, just as in nursery schools across the country.
6th February is Nursery School Day, on the day in 1950
Pioneers in nursery education established their first organisation. The day is celebrated
Festive throughout the country to draw special attention to the nursery school stage, the importance
its value for families in the country and for Icelandic business. Tradition
a tradition has developed of celebrating the day in a variety of ways within
kindergartens of Hafnarfjörður and thus draw special attention to constructive and
the ambitious work of the schools. The mayor has made it a practice to
visit one nursery school within the municipality for the occasion, but will not
must make such a visit this year in light of restrictions and limitations on movement
Adult individuals about the nurseries.
Dental care, maths, singing and entertainment
Festivities have been taking place in the nurseries all week, in a very varied way. This has included station-based work with fun and exciting activities that engage and delight the children, as well as a change of pace in the afternoon snack. Toothcare Week began at the start of the week, and the school activities over the last few days have included a focus on the importance of good dental health. The children have therefore been working on projects about dental health, singing songs, telling stories and talking with staff about what is good for their teeth and what is not. A special maths week has also been running around the International Day of Mathematics on 4th February, and children and teachers have had a fantastic time with maths puzzles and activities. The nursery school is a diverse learning community for the youngest pupils, where children engage in various activities that support them in play and work.
About Nursery School Day
The Association of Play School Teachers, the Ministry of Education, the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities and Home-School are organising „Play School Day“ on 6 February, as on that day in 1950, pioneering play school teachers founded their first association. The aim of the day is to highlight the importance of nursery schools for children and to create a positive image of nursery education. The day is also intended to draw attention to the status of the nursery school, its value to the nation's wealth and to all culture. This is the 14th time the day has been formally celebrated.