Odyssey of the Mind in IPG!

At the International Preschool of Gdansk, we are starting a new, creative adventure with the Odyssey of the Mind program! Our teacher, Zofia Kuczera, has obtained a certificate of completion of training for Odyssey of the Mind team coaches – thanks to this, children will be able to develop their imagination, cooperation, and creative thinking in an atmosphere of fun and discovery from an early age.

Small Steps into the Wonders of Engineering at IPG

We are introducing a new educational project developed in collaboration with the University of Gdańsk. The programme brings early engineering and STEM experiences into the preschool environment through hands-on activities that encourage exploration, experimentation, and invention.

During the sessions, children will work with simple machines, basic circuits, movement and balance experiments, construction materials, and introductory coding tools. They will design and build their own small projects, test ideas, and learn to approach challenges with curiosity and independence.

The classes are led by Dr Patrycja Brudzińska, an educator and researcher from the University of Gdańsk who specialises in early-years engineering education. Her work focuses on helping young children develop problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and an understanding of how things function through guided discovery and practical, age-appropriate tasks.

This collaboration offers our learners an engaging introduction to STEAM education and supports the development of foundational scientific thinking from an early age.