Stress and uncertainty certainly plague many people nowadays, and the chance to relax, live in the moment, and be healthy remains an important factor in the quality of our lives. Prague Morning has compiled some very good tea brands, all Czech-made, for people to enjoy in their leisure time. In need of something healthy, and relaxing? We’ve got you covered. White Peony This tea brand is quite refined, and the tea products they showcase have intriguing and aesthetically-pleasing concepts. White Peony works only with the best suppliers to produce excellent tea products. Based in Prague, you can order their products on their e-shop. They offer a diverse plethora of beautiful and elegant tea products. One interesting set is the ‘wellness collection’. All the teas in this collection are all-natural and organically made, showcasing exactly which ingredients they make it with on their site. They offer free delivery in Prague, which is an added bonus. Moreover, they are committed to creating beautiful and thoughtful corporate gifts that can be customized with personalization options. For more avid collectors, the brand offers tea sets as well, ornate with glass cups and a bowl. If you want something to complement your tea time, the...
Article by Vita Cafnik, teacher at Cherry Tree, English speaking preschool in the heart of Vinohrady. We are all going through, what is quite possibly, one of the strangest times of our lives. The pandemic has uprooted, halted, and completely jumbled up our day-to-day. Everything, from work to leisure, has changed, and our lives started revolving around “pandemic-friendly” activities. We, adults, are undoubtedly facing all kinds of new challenges, and I am sure everyone’s sanity has been put to a test, or maybe more like a triathlon, in quite a few occasions in the past year or so. And if that is not tricky enough, adding the strain of pandemic on our children’s lives, might just move the situation out of the frying pan and into the fire. Kids have been affected by pandemic just as much, if not more, as adults have. Schools have closed their doors, changing not only the course of their education but completely halting other essential aspects of children’s lives, like socializing with peers, and all the informal learning and growth that goes along with it. Adding the cancellation of the majority of extracurricular activities, and we have an indoor tornado on our hands,...
Beer, the oldest known recipe in history, is a global obsession, but annual trends in consumption and cost vary from country to country. To find out just how much those costs might vary, Expensivity, an online money and finance resource, conducted comprehensive research to determine the cheapest and most expensive cities around the world to buy a beer in, both from the supermarket and at the bar. Expensivity found that Qatar has the most expensive beer in the world, costing an average of $11.26 per per 33cl (330ml) bottle. This is likely due to their 100 percent tax on alcohol imports ahead of the 2022 World Cup. Beer in China doesn’t look all that cheap either. But keep in mind that the money and finance site averaged the price of a hotel beer ($13.61) and a supermarket beer ($1.81). So it’s clear the steep prices are aimed at visitors. Germany Spends the Most On Beer Haitians just aren’t that into beer. Spirits account for a whopping 97% of booze consumed in Haiti, where people drink fewer than four beers per year on average, with an annual beer bill of $10.02. That’s the lowest beer consumption and spend in our study. At the other end of...
Article by Vita Cafnik, pre-school teacher at Cherry Tree, English-speaking preschool in the heart of Vinohrady. If you are thinking about setting on a marvelous journey of education with your child, you might find yourself overwhelmed with options. Prague truly has a lot to offer when it comes to early childhood education, and there are various things to consider when choosing a school best suited to your needs. If you appreciate nature and all it has to offer, and if you wish your child could spend more time outdoors, a Forest school might be the way to go. Our relationship with nature, and the way we introduce it to our children, set an example for their future and forms a bond that lasts a lifetime. By greeting the outdoors with open arms, Forest schools offer a beautiful gateway to learning, paved with wonder and discovery. The learning process of Forest schools has a long tradition. Originating in Scandinavian countries, it has since gained popularity all over the world. Including right here, in Prague. Focusing on outdoor education, Forest schools moved their classrooms into open-air settings by letting kids grow with nature and helping nature prosper by raising environmentally conscious kids....
Article written by Kathy Zabinski, Literacy Coach at International School of Prague Oral language, speaking and listening, is an important foundation for learning to read and write. Understanding this, the International School of Prague’s Early Childhood Foundation’s program provides young children with both informal and structured opportunities to grow as speakers and listeners. Children build their vocabulary, begin to internalize sentence structures, and develop listening skills to build social connections and to learn new information. This year our Early Childhood Foundations’ teachers have engaged in a professional inquiry exploring the relationship between oral language, reading, and writing. Working with renowned early literacy experts, Matt Glover and Kathy Collins, and collaborating with international school teachers around the world, we are studying how students tell stories. As Matt and Kathy write, “When we can notice and name how children are composing language in one area, we can use that knowledge to support how they compose language in another area.” For example, if we notice a child making connections across pages and using that to say more about each page in her writing, we can then ask her to try this when reading. Our professional inquiry with Matt and Kathy is focused on...
Temperatures are dropping below zero and the inches of mountain snow is slowly increasing. That can only mean one thing – it’s time to start planning your winter break! For most people, winter holidays are associated with skiing. If you are a lover of the white trails, downhill or alpine skiing, the Czech Republic is where you will definitely have an abundance of all to choose from – more than 600 km of downhill trails, not to mention a number of cross-country trails. If you want to combine your winter sports activities with exploring the beauties of the Czech Republic, we’ve got a great tip for you – which is a winter holiday in a caravan! Imagine: You wake up every morning with a new beautiful view and, if you are not satisfied with the skiing conditions in a particular location, you can simply go elsewhere! In the Czech Republic, you can also take advantage of the short distances between ski resorts which is a big time-saver. In addition to your flexibility, safety is a major advantage of caravan travels. Inside the caravan, you can spend time in a safe bubble only with your family and if you don’t want...
Race organizer RunCzech with adidas celebrates love this year a bit differently. They teamed up with Salvation Army and will give love to others. We would all run thousands of miles for love. Love means running with others and thinking about them every step of the way. Share the little things and remember even those who, for example, was not so lucky with love. Therefore RunCzech and adidas in cooperation with the Salvation Army come with the opportunity to share a little love with others. By purchasing Nocleženka coupon, you will support a specific homeless person and we will reward you with a -42% discount on adidas products. Because you have to be well equipped to run for love. How does Nocleženka work? By purchasing NOCLEŽENKA at the RunCzech e-shop worth CZK 100, you will support a specific homeless person who will be able to spend a night in the heat of a Salvation Army dormitory thanks to your gift. However, it is not just about sleeping, a homeless person is also provided with soup with pastries, a hot drink and has the opportunity to take a shower and perform personal hygiene. How do I receive a discount code on adidas...
Rekola, a bike-sharing company that offers its service not only in Prague, but also in seven other Czech cities, has started an initiative of sharing snow gliders in Prague, Brno, and Olomouc. Because of the heavy snowfall in recent days, parts of the Czech Republic are covered in snow. This explains the many cross-country skiers and tobogganers sighted out, especially in Prague. Where can you find one of these gliders? Rekola has set them up on popular hills such as Letná, Petřín, Vítkov, Riegrovy sady and Stromovka. That’s just in Prague. On the other hand, if you live in Brno, for example, you can find these gliders under Špilberk Castle, and there are some situated at the Planetarium on Kraví Hora, as well. Lastly, residents of Olomouc will find them in the Little Prince park. The gliders can be rented on Rekola’s mobile application. All you need to do is pay 10 CZK to use them for 30 minutes. Each glider is marked with a number that you enter on the application. When you’re finished using it, you lock the glider back to the designated place and take a picture of it. “At the end of the ride, users have...
Even amidst the lockdown and Covid-19 pandemic, Valentines’ day is approaching, and couples or family members can still find their loved ones gifts by ordering from e-shops. What better way to show affection this year than buying a handmade gift? Prague Morning has compiled some ideas for everyone, to help them choose something unique for this special date. Anetko on Etsy This shop is by Aneta Kunsky and it’s running on Etsy. The shop features handmade knitted goodies, and the products are even made with hypoallergenic materials. There are wool scarves, pillows, and comfy blankets, all ready to be ordered online. The shop also lets people request custom orders. Orders can be delivered and received in the span of 3-5 days around Europe. The products are very quaint, dainty, and colourful. A perfectly fitting choice for a Valentines’ gift. The best part about this shop is that all products have been crafted here in Prague, by a local, so customers are directly supporting a resident creator, which is invaluable. Frutiko Frutiko’s e-shop offers fruit flower bouquets, flower bouquets, and cakes. All of these are handmade, and the products themselves are a perfect fit for Valentines. Frutiko’s products are made by...
Article by Brandes Gress, teacher at Cherry Tree, English speaking preschool in the heart of Vinohrady. 5. Dětské hřiště pod Rapidem – Nad Primaskou 2468/1A, 100 00 Praha 10-Vinohrady Nestled in the back of Vinohrady between the Strašnická metro stop and the University Hospital, lies a beautiful playground equipped with small built-in trampolines, an enclosed sandbox, and a play structure. This park’s most prominent feature is the rubberized surface that has been designed to resemble the solar system. This is not only fun, but also educational, plus it gives the park a softer surface for when the astronauts crash-land. Although this park has fencing around the sandbox, it is not fully enclosed which can make it difficult to keep children in, and dogs out. Another noteworthy feature (or lack thereof) is this park does not have a public toilet, which could be difficult for children who are potty-training or prefer privacy. 4. Dětské hřiště Folimanka – Park Folimanka, Vinohrady, 120 00 Praha 2 This playground sits at the base of Folimanka shaded by trees and the surrounding buildings. It is completely enclosed giving parents with multiple children (or really fast ones) peace of mind. The sandbox has a selection...
Article written by Dr. Cindy Gause-Vega, Elementary Principal at International School of Prague. Studies of early childhood education show that strong programs increase a child’s cognitive and social-emotional development, as well as nurturing rich language and numeracy skills. There are different types of early childhood programs based on different teaching philosophies. Many early childhood centers are primarily daycare programs in which children are well cared for and are engaged in free, unstructured play. Some early childhood programs follow well-known educational philosophies and educators are trained in the pedagogies of these approaches. Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia-inspired are the most well known. Montessori and Waldorf preschools are often accredited by official organizations. Reggio-inspired preschool programs are informed by the pedagogy and philosophy of the Reggio Emilia approach while also reflecting the cultural context of each location. Preschools are likely to focus on a particular philosophy in how they describe themselves in promotional materials and in school tours. While it’s important to know what the school’s educational philosophy is and whether this is a good fit for your child, it is also important to know that many preschool programs do not need any accreditation to use the names of those educational methods. Using...
During the Soviet occupation of then Czechoslovakia, Ivana Nohel was seven-years-old when she and her family left Prague and emigrated overseas to settle in Canada. Years later, though relatively unknown in the Czech Republic, Nohel finds herself a well-established and successful designer whose creations can be found in Buckingham Palace. One of her most impressive career accolades is seeing her designs worn by Queen Elizabeth II. Some of the Queen’s frequently worn headscarves are pieces designed by the Czech-born Nohel. The Queen has been spotted sporting a silk headscarf that is olive green in color and depicts vintage-looking rocking horses. This is one of several Ivana Nohel Studio designs that can be bought on her website and in the Buckingham Palace souvenir shop. Before having her designs worn by British royalty, Nohel was instrumental in the production of Disney princess dolls like Cinderella. After working in toy design for companies like Hasbro, Nohel earned a job with the Walt Disney Company Europe division and became the head of the consumer products design team. During her time in the toy development department she would design different aspects of Disney princess dolls like dresses, purses, and all sorts of other accompanying accessories....
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