Saelukot

Þema

Since development, intellectual and emotional, respect for others, and the environment are the main
pillars of our teaching, we have incorporated them into themes that run like common threads through our
school year and our teaching methods.
These themes are incorporated into the kids‘ daily lives through projects, books, counting, writing, singing,
etc.

• Ég sjálf/ur /Myself
• Fjölskyldan mín/my family
• Þema- Fólkið í kringum mig og vinnan
• þeirra/The people around me and their work
• Fólk alls staðar að úr heiminum /People from all over the world
• Kærleikur og Guð/ Love and God
• Himingeimurinn the Universe
• Loft/ Air
• Eldur og stjörnur/ Fire and stars
• Jólaundirbúningur/ Christmas preparations
• Vatn/ water
• Steinar, klettar og fjöll/ Rocks, cliffs and mountains
• Skriðdýr/ reptiles
• Dýr í sjónum/ sea creature
• Húsdýr/ pet animals
• Fuglar og páskaundirbúningur/ Birds and Easter
• preparations
• Skordýr/ insects
• Plöntur, blóm og tré/ Plants, flowers and tree
• Umhverfisþemað/ environmental theme
• Yama og Niyama
  
  Yama and Niyama are two ethical principles or moral guidelines outlined in ancient Yoga.
  Yama: Yama refers to a set of ethical restraints or moral observances that guide individuals
  
  
• Nonviolence, or non-harming, emphasises practising compassion and refraining from causing harm to
  oneself or others, both physically and emotionally.
• Truthfulness—It involves being honest and sincere and speaking the truth in a kind and beneficial
  manner.
• Non-stealing—This principle emphasises not taking what is not freely given and respecting the property
  and belongings of others.
• Moderation or conservation of energy — It encourages the wise and balanced use of one’s energy.
• Non-possessiveness or non-greed: This involves letting go of excessive desires and attachments,
  practising contentment, and sharing resources with others.
  
  Niyama: Niyama refers to personal observances or self-discipline that focus on inner purification and self improvement
• Purity or cleanliness involves maintaining cleanliness and purity in the external environment and one’s
• thoughts, emotions, and actions.
• Contentment is finding inner satisfaction and being grateful for what one has rather than constantly
  seeking external sources of happiness.
• Self-discipline or austerity refers to the practice of self-control, perseverance, and cultivating inner
  strength and determination.
• Self-study or self-reflection. It involves the study and contemplation of spiritual texts, as well as self
  reflection and self-awareness to foster personal growth.
• Surrender to a higher power or devotion. It is the practice of offering one’s actions and efforts to a higher
  purpose.
  
  Yama and Niyama serve as ethical guidelines for individuals seeking a balanced and mindful approach to life. They
  provide a moral framework for yoga practitioners to cultivate virtues, develop self-awareness, and live harmoniously
  with themselves and others.