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Resources Developed within the Programme # Name Download Link 1. სკოლამდელი აღზრდისა და განათლების დაწესებულების ავტორიზაციის სტანდარტების გზამკვლევი  Download 2. ადრეული განათლების ტერმინების განმარტებითი ლექსიკონი Download 3. Universal Design in Kindergarten and School Download 4. მხედველობის დარღვევის მქონე ბავშვები და ახალგაზრდები Download 5.…

Starting preschool is a big milestone for both your child and you. Learning to spend time apart can be a difficult transition, but beginning the formal learning journey is exciting too. Here are tips to help make the transition to preschool a smooth one.  , 1. Visit together, If you are able, plan to go to your child’s new school together before their first day. Play on the playground together and explore the classroom. This way, when they start on day one, school will be a familiar place.  , 2. Play school together at home, Use pretend play to help your child get used to the idea of preschool. Take turns acting out different routines like story time, singing songs and nap time. You can also switch up the roles and let your child be the teacher. This will help your child think of school as a fun place and reduce anxiety on day one.  , 3. Turn getting-ready skills into a game, Practice fastening buttons and zippers, putting on a backpack and hanging a coat or jacket on a hook. You could turn putting on shoes into a game – see how fast you can do it!  , 4. Share your experience, Tell your little one stories about when you first went to school, how you felt and special memories you made. If you can, find preschool photographs of yourself or other trusted adults your child knows and talk about them together.  , 5. Create a new routine, Start practicing the new bedtime and wake-up time your child will need for preschool several weeks before school actually starts – pick a bedtime that will provide a good night’s rest and a wake-up time early enough so neither of you have to rush in the morning. This will give both of you time to adjust. If you are able, you could even start a new…, 6. Listen to your child, Ask your little one about their feelings about going to school and reassure them that it is normal to feel excited, worried or any other emotions. Starting something new can feel scary and big – but it can also be lots of fun! Reassure your child that you will be there to pick them up at the end of the day and talk about what those routines will…, 7. Have a good-bye plan, Saying goodbye can be difficult for both you and your child! When that time comes, try to keep your parting quick and positive – reassure your child that you will see each other again soon. You can even have a special routine that will help comfort your child: sing a song together or do a special handshake.

Being online can present lots of great opportunities to connect, learn and share what’s important to you, but it comes with challenges too. If social media or the internet has ever made you feel stressed, envious or lonely, or experience feelings of lower self‑esteem or social anxiety, know that you’re not alone. Here are five tips on how to look…, 1. Avoid doomscrolling, Pay close attention to how social media and online content is influencing your emotions, thoughts or actions. How does it make you feel? Does reading the news make you feel informed or stressed? Does seeing photos of your friends at a party make you feel good or envious? Do you check your phone first thing in the morning to learn about breaking…, 2. Be mindful, There are loads of great online tools and content that can help support all aspects of mental health and wellbeing. From meditation apps to help you relax and focus, to platforms that help you develop your sense of identity and self, stay connected and support one another. There are lots of great online learning tools where you can try something…, 3. Protect yourself and others online, Check the privacy settings on all your social media profiles. Keep webcams covered when not in use. Be careful when signing up to apps and services online – especially providing your full name, address or photo. If you are concerned about something you have seen or experienced online, you should talk to a trusted adult like a parent or teacher,…, 4. Choose kindness, Use social media for good, by sharing positive and supportive content and messages with your friends, family and classmates. For example, you could reach out to let someone know you’re thinking of them or add a positive comment on a post they shared. If you find yourself responding to a message or post with something negative, pause and consider…, 5. Stay present and connected IRL, The lines between the online and offline worlds can feel increasingly blurred, making it hard to live in the present moment and satisfy our innate need for human contact. Do you ever find yourself interrupting what you are doing so you can post it on social media, or scrolling through your friend’s stories rather than calling or meeting up to see…

GENEVA, 27 July 2023 – Around half of children in Europe and Central Asia – or 92 million – are exposed to high heatwave frequency, according to an analysis of the latest available data from 50 countries published today by UNICEF in a new policy brief. This is double the global average of 1 in 4 children exposed to high heatwave frequency. Beat…

Heatstroke in Children, Heatstroke occurs due to long stays outside during high temperatures, and as a consequence of a direct exposure to sunshine, as well as a consequence of staying in an enclosed space, due to damp and overheated air, i.e. in public transport, an automobile, or an overheated apartment.   Even though a parent may feel comfortable at a certain…, How To Protect Children?, Newborns, infants, and toddlers should be taken out early in the morning and later in the afternoon. It is not advisable to take young children out during the hottest period of the day, from 10AM to 5PM. The child should be dressed in loose-fitting clothes made of natural materials (cotton, linen), with his/her head covered with an obligatory…, Symptoms of a Heatstroke in Children, Heatstroke may be announced with the specific set of symptoms, resembling a virus infection. Before the symptoms of heatstroke are manifested, children often manifest milder signs of heat exhaustion, such as headache, nausea, dizziness and ear-buzzing. The main symptom of heatstroke is the increase in body temperature due to fast and excessive…, What to do in the event of a heatstroke in chidren of all ages?, Call ambulance/doctor immediately if you suspect that the child had a heatstroke. Until the professional help arrives, immediately move the child to shade, or take him/her out of the overheated room, automobile, or other vehicle. If possible, place the child into an adequately air-conditioned, or darkened, well-aired room.  Make the child…, Never leave your child in a heated car - not even for a couple of minutes, An especially dangerous situation for children during the summer is even a short stay in a car. A child’s bodily temperature rises three to five times faster than in adults. The temperature in a vehicle may increase by 20 degrees in just 10 minutes. When the child is left in a vehicle during the hot summer days, his/her bodily temperature is quick…

Teenagers’ interest in new experiences is natural and a key part of what helps them grow. By pushing boundaries, teens develop independence and become increasingly self-reliant. But sometimes teenagers can take risks that put their safety and those around them in danger.  It can be a worrisome time for parents, but it’s important to remember that…, Why are teens drawn to risky behaviours?, Dr. Damour: Teens are driven to seek out new and exciting experiences. Some of this is neurological – their brains are highly sensitized to the excitement that comes with experiences that feel rewarding and that can cause them to seek out thrills more than children and adults do.  Teens’ drive for greater independence can mean that they will push…, How do teens think about risks?  , Dr. Damour: How teens reason about risk can be shaped by the contexts in which they find themselves. When teens are with adults or in situations that are not emotionally intense, they tend to reason very carefully about risk-taking behaviour. But when they are with their friends in socially or in emotionally charged situations, then they are less…, How can parents help keep teens safe? , Dr. Damour: The first thing parents and caregivers can do to help keen teens safe is to provide reasonable levels of supervision as we know that it can reduce the likelihood of dangerous risk-taking in teenagers.   The second thing parents should do is offer themselves as a partner in their teenager’s safety. Remember, prioritizing safety is…, When should parents worry about risk-taking behaviour? , Dr. Damour: Risk taking is most concerning when teenagers engage in high-risk behaviours that can have the potential for lasting consequences, such as experimenting with drugs, alcohol, smoking, unprotected sex or reckless physical behaviour.  It's time to worry if your teenager is engaging in risks that could have lasting consequences, such as…, What can I do if I’m worried my teen is endangering themself?   , Dr. Damour: Parents and caregivers who are worried about their teenagers’ risky behaviour should express their concerns directly to the young person. Consider saying: “You need to be safe. If you are unable to keep yourself safe, it becomes my job to keep you safe, which may mean that you enjoy less freedom.”   The adult can then have a…, When should parents seek professional help? , It's time to seek help from a mental health professional when teenagers routinely engage in worrisome or dangerous behaviours – such as high-risk substance use, persistent recklessness, self-harm, or violence towards others – and the efforts you are making to help them take better care of themselves are not working.   Sometimes teenagers will be…

Tbilisi, Georgia, 14 July 2023. The newly appointed Representative of UNICEF in Georgia, Mr Jesper Moller, officially presented his credentials to the first Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Lasha Darsalia, thereby formally commencing his official duties. "I am so delighted to be in Georgia with the important mission to advance the…

At three in the afternoon, when lectures are almost over at Gori University, children can be heard chatting cheerfully at the University's Child Rights Centre. Eighteen students from nearby public schools are gathered in a large room, sitting around a big round table, with colourful folders, diagrams, and pencils placed in front of them. They are…

Tbilisi, Georgia, 30 June – Children with disabilities require additional goods and services to ensure equal participation, however, much of the financial burden in addressing their diverse needs falls on families, finds a UNICEF study on "The cost of raising a child with disabilities in Georgia - The goods and services required for the equal…

Tbilisi, Georgia, 19 June 2023 – Marko Soldic, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Norway Embassy to Georgia and Armenia, Amy Clancy, Officer in Charge, UNICEF Representative in Georgia and Maia Khajishvili, Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of Adjara visited education institutions in Adjara to learn about the progress in implementation of the…

UNICEF has been supporting the Government of Georgia to transform the system of disability assessment and status determination and to optimize social protection measures for children with disabilities (CWD). The study “The cost of raising a child with disabilities in Georgia - The goods and services required for the equal participation of children…

Batumi, Adjara, 8-9 June 2023 - The 2 nd International Conference on Early Childhood Education and Care was organized in Batumi by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Adjara, Shota Rustaveli Batumi State University and the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia with the support of UNICEF Georgia, and Japan International…