Joy and excitement at summer celebrations in Reykjavík preschools
Preschools throughout Reykjavík have celebrated summer with a variety of lively festivals where children, parents, and staff came together to create unforgettable memories. Despite some mixed weather, the mood was always fantastic, and the festivals were full of the children's joy, sense of community, and creativity.
Diverse programs and mixed weather at summer celebrations
Maríuborg had bouncy castles, face painting, and soap bubbles, and the festival ended with a show by the Puppet Bus (Brúðubíllinn) featuring children from Geislabaugur.
At Furuskógur, the children went on a parade and met their peers from Efstaland and Áland. All the children also got to go for a horseback ride, much to their delight.
At Hálsaskógur, Maxímús and Dagný from Harpa came to teach the children a dance and introduce them to musical instruments, and everyone received a bookmark to remember the day. At Berg, Wally the clown paid a visit, and a few days later, so did the Puppet Bus—both events were sponsored by the parent association.
Fífuborg held a festival with hillside sing-alongs and a play about Hansel and Gretel by the Lotta Theater Group (Leikhópurinn Lotta). The outdoor area was set up with various activity stations for sack races, soap bubbles, and chalk drawing.
At Ævintýraborg on Eggertsgata, the Balloon Man (Blöðrukallinn) came to visit, and the day was graced with blue skies. Parent donations made it possible for the preschool to bring in artists and entertainers.
At Vinagerði, the grounds were decorated, and the children wore festive summer crowns. The Lotta Theater Group performed a play, and the parent association provided playground equipment and grilled hot dogs. Steinahlíð celebrated the annual Mud Play Day where families came together to play in the mud and water. The day ended happily with hot dogs for everyone.
Kvistaborg held a sports festival where the children competed in different challenges and enjoyed sports-themed treats and pasta. Everyone shared in a wonderful sense of community and happiness.
At Bjartahlíð, the parent association helped organize a magician, balloon animals, and face painting.
At Ösp preschool, the oldest children organized the festival themselves, requesting—and receiving—pizza and popsicles. Bouncy castles were set up for different age groups, and a buffet in the main hall created a cozy atmosphere.
Wally the clown visited Berg preschool, and a few days later, so did the Puppet Bus—both events were sponsored by the parent association. Maríuborg had bouncy castles, face painting, and soap bubbles, and the festival ended with a show by the Puppet Bus after a parade with all the children.
At Hagaborg, everyone was in a sunny mood when Lalli the magician arrived and showed the children magic tricks that they absolutely loved. The children watched excitedly, all wearing headwear they had made themselves in their division's colors. The festival began with a parade, with the Vesturbær school band leading the group around the preschool in fantastic weather.
The children played outside with chalk, soap bubbles, and various sandbox toys. The parent association was in charge of grilling hot dogs for everyone—children, parents, siblings, and grandparents—and for dessert, the kids got popsicles. The mood was light and fun, and with everyone in good spirits, the line for hot dogs was long.
These festivals show just how important community and children's participation are in preschool activities. With the support of parents and the enthusiasm of the staff, these festivals become precious moments that children will remember for a long time.
