Kia Slovakia Foundation

Self-regulation and independence as the key to managing a diverse class 

4. november 2026 | 14:00 – 18:00 | Nová synagóga, Žilina 

Tešíme sa na stretnutie s Vami na Konferencii pre učiteľov, ktorú Nadácia Kia Slovakia pripravuje v spolupráci s tímom Rozmanita. 

Konferencia je určená učiteľkám a učiteľom materských a základných škôl v Žilinskom kraji. Tento rok sa zameriame na sebareguláciu a samostatnosť detí, prácu s rozmanitou triedou a praktické situácie, s ktorými sa pedagógovia stretávajú vo svojej každodennej praxi. 

Praktické informácie 

📍 Miesto: Nová synagóga, J. M. Hurbana 220/11, Žilina 

📅 Dátum: 4. november 2026 

🕑 Registrácia: 13:30 – 14:00 

🎤 Program konferencie: 14:00 – 18:00 

🍽️ Neformálna večera: 18:00 – 19:00 

Moderuje: Adela Vinczeová 

Ak prichádzate autom, odporúčame využiť platené parkoviská v okolí, napríklad pri OC Aupark alebo OC Mirage. Zo železničnej a autobusovej stanice sa do Novej synagógy dostanete pešo približne za 15 minút. 

Tešíme sa na spoločné popoludnie plné praktických podnetov, diskusie a výmeny skúseností. 

Pri príležitosti ukončenia programu Nadácia Kia Slovakia odovzdala materským školám nové vybavenie do technických kútikov

Program Technické kútiky, ktorý Nadácia Kia Slovakia realizovala od roku 2019, sa uzatvára. Pri tejto príležitosti sme 27. októbra 2026 odovzdali materským školám doplnkové boxy so spotrebným materiálom a minidielničky PLAYmake. 

Počas uplynulých rokov vzniklo s podporou Nadácie Kia Slovakia viac ako 70 technických kútikov v materských školách po celom Žilinskom kraji. Deti v nich získali priestor pracovať s rôznymi materiálmi, skúšať vlastné riešenia a rozvíjať praktické zručnosti prostredníctvom vlastnej skúsenosti. 

Na záverečnom stretnutí v Kia Vzdelávacom stredisku v Gbeľanoch si zástupcovia škôl prevzali doplnkové boxy so spotrebným materiálom a minidielničky PLAYmake, ktoré rozšíria možnosti využitia existujúcich technických kútikov. Súčasťou stretnutia bolo aj praktické predstavenie minidielničiek spoločnosťou KVANT vrátane ukážok ich bezpečného používania. 

Hoci sa program Technické kútiky končí, samotné kútiky zostávajú v materských školách aj naďalej. Veríme, že nové vybavenie prinesie učiteľkám a učiteľom ďalšie námety a deťom nové možnosti tvoriť, skúšať a premieňať svoje nápady na vlastné výrobky.

Self-regulation and independence as the key to managing a diverse class

Movement should be accessible to everyone. Regardless of age, disability or individual abilities. It is this principle that brought together the projects "We invite teachers from kindergartens and first-cycle elementary schools," "School support teams," and the leadership of schools from the Žilina region. the third year of the Conference for Teachers, which will take place November 4, 2026, in the New Synagogue in Žilina.

Together with an expert partner Diversity We will bring practical experiences and tools that can be used directly in the school environment – from working with emotions and building a safe environment, through routines and support for independence, to the psychological hygiene of educators. The event will be accompanied by Adela Vinczeová.

Participation in the conference is free of charge. Registration is open until October 23, 2026, or until capacity is reached. You can register HERE

We look forward to a joint afternoon full of practical inspiration, sharing of experiences, and ideas for everyday work with children.

The Grant Call Inspiration Through Movement in 2026 supported inclusive playgrounds, accessible sports facilities, and physical activities for people with various needs 

Movement should be accessible to everyone. Regardless of age, disability or individual abilities. It is this principle that has brought together the projects supported by the Kia Slovakia Foundation in a grant call focused on inclusive sports, healthy movement and removing barriers. 

In 2026, it was successfully implemented 17 projects with overall support at a value of more than €383,000. Schools, cities, municipalities, sports clubs, and non-profit organizations operating in various parts of the Žilina Region received support. The selection of projects was decided by an expert evaluation committee, which assessed their contribution, quality, and long-term impact on local communities. 

The supported projects brought new inclusive playgrounds, sports and play zones, and barrier-free sports facilities; modernized existing spaces and expanded mobility options for children, seniors, and people with disabilities. The support also helped organizations provide sports and rehabilitation equipment, allowing them to carry out physical, rehabilitation, and community activities on a long-term basis. 

Projects supported in the Inšpirácia Pohybom 2026 grant program 

• Village of Strečno – Construction of an inclusive children’s playground 

• The Town of Lodno – A place where we like to move around 

• Technical Secondary School Čadca – No barriers in movement 

• Village of Lúčky – Inclusive children’s playground in the village of Lúčky 

• City of Turčianske Teplice – Children's playground in Turčiansky Michal 

• City of Krásno nad Kysucou – Safe and inclusive playground near the primary school and kindergarten in Krásno nad Kysucou – Kalinov 

• Primary School E. Lániho Bytča – Inclusive sports facility near the Primary School E. Lániho 

• The United School of Dolný Kubín – Otherness drives us towards perfection 

• Primary School Turany – Let’s get moving together 

• Primary school with kindergarten Priehradná Martin – Health in motion: a school fitness park for children 

• Village of Bobrov – The meadow of life 

• Martin Arthritis League – ReumaWalk 2026 – On the path to pain-free movement 

• Multi-sport academy Žilina – Sport 

• CHADIM’S CHARITY FOUNDATION – 4th year Running with Wolves for Life- Chadim’s Charity RUN DAY – Three countries – three times the support 

• AKNELA – Dance for everyone – inclusive sports equipment for children with disabilities 

• SK JUVENTA Žilina – The joy of movement 

• Embracing as a Gift – Sport for Health without Barriers 

The projects implemented have shown that inclusion does not only arise from removing physical barriers; it is created when accessible spaces, regular activities, and a community of people who create opportunities for everyone come together. 

We thank all the supported organizations, schools, municipalities, coaches, educators, parents, and volunteers who help create an environment where movement can bring people together regardless of differences. 

The funds provided by the Kia Slovakia Foundation for the implementation of projects come from a portion of taxes paid (2 %). 

The Non-Formal Education Grant Program 2024–2026 is closing 

Not everything important can be learned in a classroom setting.. Young people gain a lot of experience outside of it as well – in teamwork, solving real-life situations, taking on responsibility, and implementing their own ideas. 

That is why the Kia Slovakia Foundation launched a grant program in 2024. Informal education. Its goal was to connect formal and non-formal education and to support the development of young people's competences in the Žilina Region. 

Support that doesn't end after one year 

The program was built from the very beginning on the basis of long-term cooperation. The selected organizations were given the opportunity to continue their projects for three years, develop them, and gradually respond to the needs of young people. 

The supported projects brought various forms of informal education – from youth work and the development of young leaders to experiential and technical education as well as inclusion and support for mental health. 

Over the three years we have worked with organizations: 

• Regional Center for Deaf People ANEPS – Digital Education and Inclusion of People with Hearing Impairment 

• Karpatská nadácia – development of the MyMachine program and creation of children's inventions 

• Slovak Scouting – Žilina Region – development of young leaders and volunteering 

• Spherical Trick – creative, cultural and community education for young people 

• SYTEV – participation of young people and community development 

• The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Slovakia – personal development of young people through the DofE program 

• IPčko – support for mental health and prevention of risky behavior 

• POLIS Žilina Foundation – development of critical thinking and a culture of dialogue 

• FLL Slovakia – Robotics, STEM education and teamwork 

In 2026, the three-year period of the program comes to an end. It showed that Long-term support gives organizations the space not only to implement individual activities, but also to gradually develop and advance their programs. 

We thank all the supported organizations for three years of cooperation and for the work they dedicate to young people in the Žilina Region. 

The projects were funded through a portion of the taxes paid (2 %).