(Re)discover Happiness

"(Re)discover Happiness" is an eTwinning project focused on the 2026 annual theme "Skills for Life". The goal is to help students explore the concepts of happiness and well-being by reflecting on essential aspects such as friendship, family, nature, and their digital habits. Working in international mixed-ability groups, they will use digital tools to collaborate, create content, and discuss these topics, developing fundamental life skills within a meaningful intercultural exchange.

Aims

• To promote reflection on students' physical and mental well-being both at school and in their daily lives.

• To encourage students to discover happiness in the small things, such as friendship, family, and nature.

• To develop English language skills, using it as the main language of communication.

• To use digital tools consciously and creatively for collaboration.

• To enhance the "Skills for Life" from the 2026 eTwinning annual theme.

Competences

• Language Skills: Improve written and spoken English.

• Digital Competences: Use tools like Padlet, Genially, Canva, Google Forms, and Mentimeter for creation and collaboration.

Key European Competences

• • Multilingual Competence: Communication in English.

  • Digital Competence: Responsible and creative use of technology.

  • Personal, Social and Learning to Learn Competence: Teamwork, emotional management, and self-reflection on well-being.

  • Citizenship Competence: Active participation and reflection on social issues.

  • Cultural Awareness and Expression: Discovery and appreciation of different cultures.

Soft Skills

• Critical thinking

• Problem-solving

• Creativity

• Collaboration

• Communication 

• Resilience

Emotional Intelligence

• Self-Awareness & Resilience: learning to bounce back from difficulties and stay positive.

• Empathy: understanding and supporting the feelings of peers through the "Box of Happiness."

• Collaboration: working effectively in international teams to reach a common goal.