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Learning Outside in North Macedonia – Our First Transnational Project Meeting in Kičevo

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Erasmus+ KA210-SCH – “Learn Outside, Smile and Shine” Project No. 2025-1-RO01-KA210-SCH-000354299 In November 2025, the partners of the Erasmus+ project “Learn Outside, Smile and Shine” came together in Kičevo, North Macedonia , for the first Transnational Project Meeting hosted by OOU “Kuzman Josifoski-Pitu” Kičevo . Partner teams from Romania, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, and North Macedonia participated in several days of educational, outdoor, and cultural activities designed to promote experiential learning, intercultural dialogue, cooperation, and the exchange of good practices. Day 1 – Welcome to Kičevo The first day began with a warm welcome from the host team at OOU “Kuzman Josifoski-Pitu” Kičevo . The school principal and project coordinator officially welcomed the European partners, highlighting the importance of cooperation, friendship and shared European values. Students prepared a wonderful artistic program featuring traditional Macedonian music and dances , offering partic...

Learning Beyond the Classroom: Our Erasmus+ Experience in Heraklion, Greece

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Erasmus+ KA210-SCH Project: “Learn Outside, Smile and Shine” Project No.: 2025-1-RO01-KA210-SCH-000354299 Heraklion, Crete, Greece | 27–30 April 2026 From 27 to 30 April 2026, teachers from Greece, Romania, Lithuania, Italy, and North Macedonia came together in Heraklion, Crete, for the second Transnational Project Meeting of the Erasmus+ project “Learn Outside, Smile and Shine.” Hosted by the 45th Primary School of Heraklion , the mobility offered four inspiring days dedicated to outdoor and experiential learning, critical thinking, creativity, wellbeing, cultural discovery, and European cooperation. Day 1 – Learning, Creativity and Connection The first day began with a warm welcome from our Greek partners at the 45th Primary School of Heraklion. Traditional Cretan music and dances created a joyful atmosphere, while a creative dramatic presentation of the Minoan civilization brought history to life and offered an inspiring example of experiential learning. Throughout the day, partici...