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Sunnufold
Preschool
Frostafold 33 / Logafold 18
112 Reykjavík
About the preschool
Open from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Sunnufold preschool was established in 2011. It operates at two locations, Frosti and Logi, in the Foldahverfi neighborhood of Grafarvogur. The preschool has around 30 employees and serves approximately 100 children, who are divided into five groups. The groups are called Tröllheimar, Hulduheimar, Álfheimar, Mánakot, and Stjörnukot. Grafarvogur provides easy access to nearby natural areas, offering opportunities for observing diverse bird life, visiting the beach for educational trips, and exploring the forest for fun outings.
Preschool directors: Anna Magnúsdóttir and Melkorka Kjartansdóttir
Sunnufold Preschool
Want to know more about Sunnufold? In this very short video, we give a glimpse of the preschool activities. It was made by Erla Stefánsdóttir and Antonía Lárusdóttir for the Department of Education & Youth.
Philosophy
At Sunnufold Preschool, the key values are happiness, language development, play, autonomy, and health
The preschool's approach is informed by social constructivism, which recognizes that knowledge is created through social interactions and experiences. Children do not learn in isolation, but rather engage with materials and concepts through hands-on manipulation, conversations, and the exchange of ideas. This approach is influenced by theories of many notable educators and thinkers, including John Dewey, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, Maria Montessori, and Ellen Key. There is a famous quote from Dewey: “learning by doing”. Modern theories have been updated to reflect the emphasis on social learning, and "learning by doing with others" is now seen as a more accurate description of the group educational experience offered in preschools like Sunnufold.
Preschool activities
School curriculum
Do you want to know more about the philosophy and daily operations of Sunnufold? In the school curriculum, you'll find detailed information about the school's philosophical emphasis and approach to play, learning, and work.
Operational plan
The operational plan for the school year 2022-2023 is being prepared
What's ahead for Sunnufold? In the operational plan, you'll find, among other things, the school's internal and external evaluations for the last year, an improvement plan, the preschool calendar, and much more.
Parent cooperation
We are all in this together, and as the proverb goes it takes a village to raise a child. Reykjavík City preschools make targeted efforts to consult with and increase parent involvement in preschool activities. All Reykjavík City preschools have parent associations and parent councils.
The Center for Sunnufold
Sunnufold Preschool falls under East Center. East Center provides a wide range of services to the residents of Árbær, Grafarholt, Grafarvogur, and Kjalarnes and is a comprehensive information source for municipal services. The Center provides welfare services, school services to preschool and primary schools, day care and recreational counseling, and various other services.
Child prosperity
The Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children’s Prosperity has come into effect. The goal is to ensure children and guardians receive the right assistance, at the right time, from the right parties. Families and children in need of early support have guaranteed access to a contact person in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The contact person offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services. Children, youth, and guardians can contact the school contact person to request integrated services.
The contact person for Sunnufold is: Anna Magnúsdóttir
For more information about the legislation and services, visit the website at farsaeldbarna.is
Photos from Sunnufold
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