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activities, reading books, volunteering, helping with art projects, sharing their professions or
country of origin with children, participating in annual events, and more. For parents, it is
essential to know that the environment they have selected for their children really provides all
the features mentioned above.
Similarly, teachers need to feel that they are in an environment where they are valued. In
Edu1st, teachers have fairly wide margins in the process of planning their classroom activities;
they are free to interpret the topics and carry out their activities according to the needs of the\
group and their teaching style. This creates a more authentic experience for both teacher and
learner, and promotes teamwork, empowering the team and creating an environment that fosters
a healthy emotional sense of belonging throughout the institution.