In English class, as part of the transdisciplinary theme “Who we are,” Elementary School Grade 4 students explored the similarities and differences between school life in Japan and in Greece.

Through their research, they learned about the daily lives of Japanese children, their school routines, values, and culture. They also discovered the importance of a balanced diet and the role that careful food presentation plays in Japanese culture.

To bring what they had learned to life, the students created their own bento boxes, following the principles of healthy eating and attractive presentation.

The activity culminated in a special picnic in the woods, where the children presented their creations, shared what they had learned, and then enjoyed the bento boxes they had prepared.

Through this hands-on experience, the students combined learning with creativity, collaboration, and intercultural understanding, discovering that, despite the differences between countries, children around the world share common needs, interests, and values.