The workshops were designed to develop Polish language skills in a natural and engaging way. Through storytelling, discussions, games, and creative tasks, children had the opportunity to express themselves freely, expand their vocabulary, and build confidence in communication.

An important element of the program was working with a map of Poland – each participant marked a region connected to their family history, which gave the activities a personal and emotional dimension. Thanks to this, children not only gained knowledge but also strengthened their sense of belonging and connection to Polish heritage.

The program combined elements of geography, language learning, and cultural education. Its interactive format encouraged active participation. A variety of methods – from quizzes and educational games, through listening to legends, to creative art activities – made each meeting engaging, inspiring, and full of joy.

The series was very positively received by participants, who not only expanded their knowledge about Poland but also enthusiastically engaged in each stage of the shared journey.

Week 1 – Southern Poland

During the first workshop, participants began their journey by learning basic information about Poland. Children discovered which countries border Poland, its main geographical regions, the highest peak, the lowest point, and the extreme points of the country.

The group then moved to southern Poland. Participants “visited” Zakopane – the capital of the Tatra Mountains, explored coal mines in Silesia, the salt mine in Wieliczka, and the Royal Castle at Wawel in Kraków. They also learned about the unique formations of the Table Mountains and their origins.

At the end of the session, children reinforced their knowledge through a BINGO game combined with a quiz.

Week 2 – Northern Poland

The second meeting focused on northern Poland. It began with listening to the legend of the Enchanted Mill from Wieliczka by Wanda Chotomska.

Children then explored coastal regions, learning about the Baltic Sea, the largest Polish islands, and shifting sand dunes. They “visited” Świnoujście, Łeba, the Tricity area, and Hel.

Later, participants moved to the lake districts. They learned about the symbol of Poznań and interesting facts about Toruń. In Mazury, they explored how locks work on the Augustów Canal.

The session ended with an art activity, where children created creative posters about northern Poland.

Week 3 – Central Poland

During the final meeting, participants explored central Poland. They “visited” Kalisz – the oldest city in Poland – and Warsaw, where they learned the legends of the Warsaw Mermaid and of Wars and Sawa.

At the end of the journey, children travelled to the Białowieża National Park, where they observed bison and learned about the region’s nature.

The second part of the session took the form of an escape room game. Participants solved puzzles related to transporting grain along the Vistula River from south to north Poland. The tasks helped consolidate knowledge and provided great fun and satisfaction.

The series not only expanded participants’ knowledge about Poland but also strengthened their connection to Polish heritage and encouraged them to further explore their cultural roots.