On Friday 20th March, a particularly fun event took place at Hraðinn when Krakkakrubbur was held in connection with the Krubb idea sprint.
Krakkakrubbur is a creative workshop for children, which focuses on fostering imagination, curiosity and solution-oriented thinking. The workshop was run by ideators Svava Björk Ólafsdóttir and Ninna Þórarinsdóttir, who guided the children through a lively and fun process where they got to learn how ideas are born and developed.
The event was held in collaboration with Borgarhólsskóli, and pupils in Year 4 took part. In the workshop, they were, among other things, given the opportunity to draw inspiration from their surroundings, develop and shape ideas, work together and create simple prototypes. The aim was to show that good ideas can come from anywhere and that everyone can be an idea generator.
The children's ideas became a reality
The children performed exceptionally well and showed great creativity, curiosity and initiative. A number of exciting ideas emerged about how the town could be made better for children, and it was clear that there is a need for more varied play and resting areas in the town.
Particular attention was drawn to the prototypes of the children who carried on into the Krubb Idea Sprint itself. There, they became an inspiration for the adult participants and evolved further into well-developed competition ideas.
One of them, Heart of play and joy by Silja Rún Reynisdóttir, won first prize in Krubbi. The idea is based directly on the children's ideas about playgrounds and was developed as a sustainable play area in the Scrub Park. In her presentation, Silja specifically referred to the children's call for more and better play areas in the town.
Children as the idea-makers of the future
All participants were given the book as a gift. Great idea by Svava Björk, Ninna Margrét and Eva Rún, who are behind the educational project Idea-makers. The book has been very well received and is intended to encourage children to develop their own ideas and make them a reality.
The aim of Krakkakrubbi is to provide children with the tools, knowledge, and belief in their own ability to influence their immediate environment. This aim was clearly reflected in the day's work, where the children showed that they possess both the skills and the will to shape the future.
Krakkakrubbur is an important addition to the Krubb idea sprint and highlights the importance of incorporating the perspective of the youngest generation into the discussion on social development. The event would not have been possible without the excellent collaboration with the teachers of Borgarhólsskóli, who brought students and participated in the project with an open mind. The Knowledge Network sincerely thanks them for their cooperation and looks forward to further collaboration in the future.
