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As cultures intersect more frequently, Makoda Gascon shares how children growing up between worlds develop a unique sense of identity as Third Culture Kids. Photograph: Pexels / Yan Krukau Text: Makoda Gascon As globalisation becomes more prevalent, the number of individuals travelling, living abroad, and settling in a new country is increasing. This rise in travel has led many individuals to integrate their home culture with the culture of their host country. In particular,

As familiar rituals return, Monika Pedersen shares how school traditions become meaningful signposts in the rhythm of the academic year. Photograph: karolinagrabowska - Pixabay Text: Monika Pedersen The new year begins with the traditional practice of making New Year's resolutions. This is a celebrated activity in which many people set goals or targets to improve their path or pursue a dream. Such traditions for celebrating life serve as signposts of the passage of time over

As twinkling lights return, Monika Pedersen explores the magic of classroom traditions and the joy of giving that brightens December. Photograph: Freepik Text: Monika Pedersen December is a magical time of year with shop windows adorned with seasonal sprigs, twinkling lights deck most shops, houses, and balconies, and major cities have Christmas markets where the sound of sausages sizzling and the aroma of gløgg fills the air, bringing with it a sense of enchantment. And in t

As the days grow shorter, Monika Pedersen shares tips on hygge , health, and community to brighten the winter months. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Monika Pedersen The clocks have shifted, and the days are shorter, yet the beauty of the autumnal colours of the yellow, orange, and red leaves prevails and provides a lovely creative and artistic activity to perform with children. As the days pass, the wind hastens its gusts, the temperature drops, and the time for winter hygge  be

As summer is quietly saying bye to us, Monika Pedersen shares the joy of autumn break and Halloween festivity, especially among school children. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Monika Pedersen The last lingering days of September’s warmth are fading away, but within the classroom, a lot of material has been covered in various subjects, routines established, friendships made, parent-teacher conferences dealt with, and multiple staff meetings attended, so the academic year is in fu

As September settles in, classrooms buzz with new friendships and fresh beginnings. Monika Pedersen explores how trips, play, and...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Monika Pedersen The month of August heralds the start of a new academic year and another exciting chapter in a...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Monika Pedersen The summer has finally arrived, and school is over for a while, which is a lovely feeling, as...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Monika Pedersen The sixth month of the year brings the end of the academic year and the start of the summer...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Monika Pedersen In May, the weather is warming up, and the desire to be outside and enjoying the fresh air...

Two teenage girls pose for a picture, smiling. Photographs: Catharina Grønbæk / Georg Mohr-Konkurrencen FB Page Text: Lyndsay Jensen...

Two young girls together looking sad. The girl is holding her teddy bear. Photographs: Unsplash Text: Monika Pedersen April is known as...

A young boy is washing the car. Photographs: Pexels Text: Monika Pedersen March officially marks the beginning of Spring—hallelujah! It...

Three teenage girls are sitting on a wall laughing. Kalundborg's new international school. Photographs: Various Text: Lyndsay Jensen...

Two children hugging. Photographs: Pexels Text: Monika Pedersen Education is about educating the whole child. This means teaching the...

A child holding a sparkler Photographs: Pexels Text: Monika Pedersen The new year kicks off with the usual tradition of making New Year's...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Monika Pedersen In my last article, the focus was on teacher wellbeing, but I would be remiss if I did not...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Monika Pedersen Well-being is complex and influenced by several aspects. It is not merely a relationship...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Monika Pedersen The word school conjunctures up a vision of a building with leaders, teachers, and students;...

Photographs: Pexels Text: Monika Pedersen It is often said that the world is becoming smaller owing to the interconnectivity of job...