Assessment tools – for child development and pedagogical practices – were at the center of the discussion during the Fourth National Conference “Early Childhood Development: Science and Practice,” organized by the Cognitive Science Research Center at NBU in partnership with the Bulgarian Psychological Association on September 26, 2025.
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“Summer Mixing” with children from the “Faculty” neighborhood, Sofia
On August 21, the Trust for Social Achievement (TSA) Foundation and the REYN Bulgaria Network organized a summer activity with children from the Fakulteta neighborhood in Sofia. The event was dedicated to play, learning, and shared time, which enrich children’s development and encourage positive relationships in the community. The event was dedicated to play, learning, and shared time, which enrich children’s development and encourage positive community connections.
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Webinar “Take My Photo!” – The Potential of Photography in Early Education
On July 30, 2025, the REYN Bulgaria Network and the Trust for Social Alternative Foundation held an online webinar on the topic: “Take My Photo!” – The Potential of Photography in Early Education. The webinar was attended by over 140 participants from across the country – principals, teachers, early childhood development specialists, and representatives of institutions. Read more “Webinar “Take My Photo!” – The Potential of Photography in Early Education”
Alternatives to compulsory sleep in kindergarten discussed by experts and practitioners
Why is sleep important for child development and when is it most fulfilling? Why is it important to individualize the approach to afternoon recess in kindergarten and how? These and other sensitive but important questions for children’s well-being were discussed by experts and practitioners from the field of pre-school education on 3 June in the framework of a webinar on “Compulsory afternoon sleep in kindergartens – are there alternatives?”, organized by “Trust for Social Achievement” Foundation and REYN Bulgaria Network. Read more “Alternatives to compulsory sleep in kindergarten discussed by experts and practitioners”
Diversity training supports educational mediators in working with families and communities
Smooth adaptation from home to educational institution is a key prerequisite for accelerating the progress of Roma children, for two-thirds of whom Bulgarian is a second language, different from the language they first learn at home. Early parental support for learning at home, as well as the early formation of positive attitudes and habits towards the education system, are also significant factors in children’s educational achievement at school. In this process, educational mediators in kindergartens play an important role in helping children and parents to adapt-especially in sparsely populated, hard-to-reach and socio-economically vulnerable communities. Read more “Diversity training supports educational mediators in working with families and communities”
Five REYN members participated in the 14th Regional Conference of the Community of Teacher Innovators
Four directors of kindergartens and one psychologist – members of the Network for Early Childhood Development in the Roma Community – REYN Bulgaria, attended the 14th Regional Conference of the Community of Innovator Teachers, on the theme “Teachers as Peace Builders. The role of teachers in building a culture of peace”.
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5 REYN Successful Practice Sharing events were held
Local and regional events for sharing successful practices were successfully held again this year, under the programme of the REYN Network. Four local and one regional event were organized in the cities of Plovdiv, Asenovgrad, Levski and Byala Cherkva, by Kindergarten “Happy Childhood”, National Community Center “Rodolyubie – 1873”, Kindergarten “Sun” and Kindergarten “Atanas Nedelchev”. Read more “5 REYN Successful Practice Sharing events were held”