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The project KIDLE aims to support the inclusion of migrant pupils in new school environments through the engaging and educational medium of intercultural board games. The KidLe project will develop five unique board games, each co-created with the help of parents, children, and teachers across different countries. These games will be bundled into a comprehensive gaming pack, available both digitally and in multiple languages.

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What We Aim to Achieve:

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• Intercultural Board Games Co-Creation
  We will co-create five intercultural board games (one per country) involving 8 parents, 8 teachers, and 8 children in each country. This collaborative effort will ensure the games are culturally relevant and engaging for all players.

 

• Multilingual Gaming Pack Integration
  All the games will be integrated into a single gaming pack, translated into all partner languages and one major migrant language per country. A digital version of the game will also be created to ensure accessibility and widespread use.

 

• Implementation Through Gaming Events
  We will bring the KidLe gaming pack to life through gaming events in each country and transnationally, allowing groups from all participating countries to play together online, fostering a sense of community and shared experience.

 

• Building Educator and Parent Capacity
  The project will empower educators and parents with the skills and knowledge to use these games for enhancing their pupils’ and children’s learning, development, and social interactions.

 

• Raising Awareness and Influencing Policy
  We aim to raise awareness about the role of games in early childhood education and the importance of cross-cultural games in building inclusive educational systems. This knowledge will be shared with local and international audiences and will aim to influence policymaking.

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Project Results:

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1. Co-creation of Intercultural Games

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The project involves the co-creation of five intercultural board games designed for children aged 4 to 8, intended for use in both educational and family contexts. This process includes three workshops focusing on different groups:

Teachers’ Workshop: Covers the use of intercultural games in schools, their educational value, and skill development.
Parents’ Workshop: Explores children’s playing habits, shared playing habits between children and parents, and existing ways children communicate and socialize.
Children’s Workshop: Delves into the concept, process, and rules of the game, artwork and design, and how children interact when playing games.

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2. Digitization of Gaming and Upload on Project Website

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The activity focuses on digitizing the gaming pack and uploading it to our project website. This step is crucial for achieving our project’s objectives, as it ensures that the final version of WP3’s core result is accessible to students, parents, and teachers. The digital gaming pack will provide an engaging, interactive experience and enhance the usability and reach of our educational tools.

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3. Pedagogical Handbook on Intercultural Gaming Pack

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The activity centers on creating a comprehensive pedagogical handbook that outlines how the gaming pack can enhance children’s skills. This handbook will not only provide valuable educational insights but also ensure that the lessons learned from the KidLe project can be shared with a broader audience. It will offer guidance on effectively using the games and integrating them into the curriculum, making the benefits of intercultural gaming accessible to educators everywhere.

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4. Policy Recommendations for Intercultural Play in Early Childhood Education

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The activity identifies key policy issues and challenges related to intercultural play in early childhood education, including language barriers, cultural differences, and lack of resources. This activity develops concrete policy recommendations to guide policymakers and educators in promoting intercultural play. The goal is to enhance social inclusion, promote diversity, and reduce inequalities in early childhood education.

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Project Outcomes & Handbook Learn more about the research behind our games. Explore the KidLe Pedagogical Handbook, video tutorials, and our collection of open-access intercultural board games and policy papers. View All Project Materials