| Short descriptor of good practice |
| The Between us supports the regular, planned networking of a generation of seniors, children and people of working age, based on their intrinsic motivation, in the local community with the aim of discovery, knowledge, enrichment and mutual respect. There are 6 programs among the activities: · Let’s Read program – reading grandmothers and grandfathers read fairytales regularly once a week to children in kindergartens. · Let’s Talk project – children from kindergartens or primary schools regularly meet seniors from homes and senior clubs throughout the Czech Republic. Together they take part in artistic, musical or movement activities, as well as celebrations of various holidays. · Workshops – intergenerational creative workshops for the general public at festivals, conferences, seasonal markets and other events. In fairytale tent we prepare art and handcraft activities suitable for all generations, talk to each other and enjoy each other. · Education – As part of European cooperation, we offer an educational program for intergenerational coaches, and regularly prepare conferences dedicated to intergenerational activities and sharing good practice. · Online – Thanks to ICT tools, the “Online” program enables joint intergenerational activities of children and seniors even in periods when, for various reasons, they cannot be in personal contact. Includes video fairy tales, online meetings, video greetings, online seminars, and IT education. · Let’s help – As part of the HELP program, we activate the social involvement of seniors. Seniors become useful helpers to grandmothers and grandfathers who regularly attend kindergartens as auxiliary staff. |
| Type of setting where good practice is delivered |
| The non-profit organization Between us (Mezi nami). The program is carried out in Prague and other regions, and supported by the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic and many associations. Iti s co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme EU. |
| Time Frame for delivery of good practice |
| Let’s read – Every new senior reader attends a seminar “We read to children in an engaging way”, and becomes a member of the Club of Fairytale Reading Grandmothers and Grandfather. Members of the club read in kindergartens regularly once a week. Besides members have regular meetings every quarter to share experience. Let’s Talk – Meetings take place mostly once every 3 to 4 weeks, usually 45-60 minutes or by appointment. Workshops – regularly, as part of festivals throughout the Czech Republic. Education – program for inter-generational coaches who will learn how to prepare, organize and lead inter-generational meetings so that it benefits everyone involved. |
| Type of learner the best practice is supporting |
| – seniors from the senior facilities – children from kindergartens or primary school – inter-generational coaches and volunteers |
| Resources used as part of good practice |
| https://www.mezi-nami.cz/en |
| Aims and objectives of good practice |
| – To support the regular, planned networking of a generation of seniors, children and people of working age, based on their intrinsic motivation, in the local community with the aim of discovery, knowledge, enrichment and mutual respect. – To strengthen inter-generational solidarity, and restore a sense of usefulness and need among seniors. – to establish closer ties and easier options formation of possible new friendships. |
| Evidence as to why this was considered good practice |
| Awards: Finalist – Non-profit of the year 2016 Eduína 2016 – Innovation in education Honorable mention SenSen – Best club (2016.-2018.) Eduina – 2x second places for innovation in education 2019 Award of the Brand INTERGENERATION school and senior facilities. Membership in National Volunteer Association and Association of Public Benefit Organizations of the Czech Republic |
| 3 Key learning Principles that were used in this good practice to support senior learners |
| 1. Participation 2. Experiential Learning 3. Inter-generational support |
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