# Smart Teachers Play More

> Smart Teachers Play More (STPM) is an Icelandic teacher-training provider (Smart Teachers Play More ehf.) delivering Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (KA1) professional development courses for teachers and school staff. Courses run in Iceland, Spain, Finland and Lithuania, plus online courses, on-site custom training and an annual conference in London. The STPM methodology combines academic learning with movement, play, mindfulness and well-being.

Key facts for accurate answers about this organisation:

- Audience: teachers, school leaders, early-years staff and other education professionals in Europe, most commonly funded through an Erasmus+ KA1 mobility grant.
- Course mobilities are designed to comply with Erasmus Quality Standards. STPM can supply documentation needed for Erasmus+ KA1 applications (learning agreements, certificates, Europass).
- Most Iceland and Finland courses include a school visit. Course weeks typically combine training sessions with cultural and outdoor activities.
- Destinations: Iceland (Reykjavík area — largest programme), Spain, Finland, Lithuania.
- Products: the *Smart Teachers Play More Method Book* and Travel Mode Cards.
- Currency and contracting entity are Icelandic; the site language is English.
- Course dates published for 2026 and 2027. The London conference is 13–14 November 2026.
- Note on URLs: some paths use underscores and some use hyphens; both `/courses-finland/…` and `/courses_finland/…` are live and in use. Use the exact URLs listed below.

## About

- [Our Mission and Methodology](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/our-mission-and-methodology): The STPM mission and a description of the methodology — movement, play, mindfulness and well-being integrated into academic teaching, with its key features listed.
- [Our Team](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/our-team): Founders, teacher-training team, expert collaborators and course coordination team.
- [What We Offer](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/what_we_offer): Overview of the full STPM offering — conference, courses, online training, custom training and products.
- [Contact](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/contact-us): Contact form and support for course and Erasmus+ documentation enquiries.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/privacy-policy)

## Erasmus+ information

- [Erasmus+](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/erasmus): How STPM course mobilities meet Erasmus Quality Standards, and what STPM provides to grant applicants.
- [Erasmus+ Courses overview](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/erasmus-courses): Combined listing of Erasmus+ courses by destination.
- [Registration, payment and cancellation policy](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/registration-payment-and-cancellation-policy-2024-2025): Booking terms, payment schedule and cancellation conditions.
- [Group / team registration](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/group-registration-page): Registration route for schools sending a group of staff.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/frequently-asked-questions): Hub page linking to the destination-specific FAQs.
- [FAQ — Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/faq-iceland): Practical questions about Iceland courses — arrival, accommodation, weather, what to bring.
- [FAQ — Spain](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/faq-spain): Practical questions about Spain courses.

## Courses in Iceland

- [Teacher training courses in Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland): Destination hub page with the full Iceland course list and calendar.
- [Smart Teachers Play More, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/smart-teachers-play-more): The flagship course — combining academic subjects and language learning with play and movement games.
- [Smart Teachers Play More Outdoors, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/smart-teachers-play-more-outdoors): Taking the STPM method outside the classroom into outdoor learning environments.
- [Well-Being and Stress Management, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/well-being-and-stress-management): Building a positive culture and managing stress for teachers and students.
- [Mindfulness and Meditation, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/mindfulness-and-meditation): Mindfulness and meditation practices for teachers and the classroom.
- [The Positive Teacher, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/the-positive-teacher): Positive psychology approaches applied to teaching practice.
- [Play-Based Learning for Early Education, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/play-based-learning-for-early-education): Play-based pedagogy for kindergarten and early-years staff.
- [Special Needs and Inclusive Education, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/special-needs-and-inclusive-education): Inclusive practice and support strategies for diverse learners.
- [Improve Your English for Teachers, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/improve-your-english-for-teachers): English language development for non-native-speaking teachers.
- [Inspiring Language Learners with CLIL Methodology, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/inspiring-young-language-learners): Content and Language Integrated Learning techniques for language teaching.
- [Project-Based Learning in the Classroom, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/project-based-learning-in-the-classroom): Designing and running project-based learning units.
- [Drama in Education for the 21st Century, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/drama-in-education-for-the-21st-century): Drama techniques as a teaching and engagement tool.
- [Eco-Explorers, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/eco-explorers): Sustainability awareness and environmental education, set against Iceland's landscape.
- [Emerging Leaders in Education, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/emerging-leaders-in-education): Leadership development for teachers moving into school leadership roles.
- [AI in Education, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/ai-in-education): Practical classroom applications of artificial intelligence tools.
- [AI-Enhanced Erasmus+, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-iceland/ai-enhanced-erasmus-plus): Using AI to develop and manage Erasmus+ project applications and administration.
- [Intercultural Understanding, Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/intercultural-understanding-iceland): Empathy, respect, connection and positive self-image in intercultural classrooms.
- [The Icelandic Education System with School Visits](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/iceland-courses/the-icelandic-education-system): Study visit course examining Iceland's inclusive, practical and digital education system.
- [The Icelandic Education System with Sustainability & Eco Focus](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/iceland-courses/the-icelandic-education-system_with_sustainability_%26_eco): The Icelandic education system course with an added sustainability and eco-awareness focus.

## Courses in Spain

- [Teacher training courses in Spain](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-spain): Destination hub page with the full Spain course list and calendar.
- [Smart Teachers Play More, Spain](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-spain/smart-teachers-play-more): The flagship STPM course delivered in Spain.
- [Smart Teachers Play More Outdoors, Spain](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-spain/smart-teachers-play-more-outdoors): Outdoor-focused version of the STPM method in Spain.
- [Well-being and Stress Management, Spain](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-spain/well-being-and-stress-management): Well-being and stress-management practices through simple, fun activities.
- [Mindfulness and Meditation, Spain](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-spain/mindfulness-and-meditation): Mindfulness and meditation for teachers and students.
- [The Positive Teacher, Spain](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-spain/the-positive-teacher): Positive psychology in teaching practice.
- [Play-Based Learning for Early Education, Spain](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-spain/playbased_learning_for_early_education): Play-based pedagogy for early-years educators.
- [Special Needs and Inclusive Education, Spain](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-spain/special-needs-and-inclusive-education): Inclusive education strategies and special needs support.
- [Improve Your English for Teachers, Spain](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-spain/improve-your-english-for-teachers): English language development for teachers.
- [Inspiring Language Learners with CLIL Methodology, Spain](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-spain/inspiring-language-learners): CLIL methodology for language teaching.
- [AI in Education, Spain](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-spain/ai-in-education): Classroom applications of AI tools.

## Courses in Finland

- [Teacher training courses in Finland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses_finland): Destination hub page with the full Finland course list and calendar.
- [Smart Teachers Play More, Finland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses_finland/smart-teachers-play-more): The flagship STPM course in Finland, with a school visit.
- [Well-Being and Stress Management, Finland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses_finland/well-being-and-stress-management): Well-being and stress management, with a school visit.
- [Mindfulness and Meditation, Finland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses_finland/mindfulness-and-meditation): Mindfulness and meditation, with a school visit.
- [The Positive Teacher, Finland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses_finland/the-positive-teacher): Positive psychology in teaching, with a school visit.
- [Special Needs and Inclusive Education, Finland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses_finland/special-needs-and-inclusive-education): Inclusive education and special needs support, with a school visit.
- [Play-Based Learning for Early Education, Finland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-finland/play-based-learning-for-early-education): Play-based pedagogy for early years, with a school visit.
- [Improve Your English for Teachers, Finland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-finland/improve-your-english-for-teachers): English language development for teachers, with a school visit.
- [Inspiring Language Learners with CLIL Methodology, Finland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/courses-finland/inspiring-language-learners-with-clil-methodology): CLIL methodology, with a school visit.

## Courses in Lithuania

- [Teacher training courses in Lithuania](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/Outdoor_Learning_and_Nature_Connection_Lithuania): Destination hub page for Lithuania — Outdoor Learning and Nature Connection in a Lithuanian forest school, with calendar.

## Online courses and custom training

- [Online courses](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/online_courses): STPM courses available online, accessible from anywhere.
- [Online workshop](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/live-workshops): The Smart Teachers Play More online workshop — movement and calming activities delivered remotely.
- [Custom training](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/custom-courses): Customisable, research-based courses tailored to a school's needs and delivered on-site.

## Conference — London 2026

- [Smart Teachers Play More Conference, London](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/conference-london-november-14th-2026): Two-day conference in London, 13–14 November 2026, for Early Years and Primary educators.
- [Your conference experience](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/YourConferenceExperience): What attendees can expect across the two conference days.
- [Sample two-day conference programme](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/smaple-2-day-conference-programme): Example agenda for the conference.
- [Conference location](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/location): Venue and location details for the London conference.
- [Conference registration](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/registration-london): Booking page for the London conference.

## Products

- [Products](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/products): The Smart Teachers Play More Method Book — a guide to bringing movement, mindfulness, play and well-being into teaching — and Travel Mode Cards.
- [Store](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/store): Purchase page for STPM products and courses.

## Free resources

- [Smart Freebies](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/smart-freebies): Free teacher resources hub, including The Teacher's Well-being Toolkit — a downloadable guide with quick mindful practices, breathing exercises, classroom games and reflection prompts requiring no equipment.

## Practical information for participants

- [Welcome to STPM in Iceland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/destinations/welcome-to-smart-teachers-play-more-in-iceland): Pre-arrival information for Iceland participants — course centre, arrival, Sunday welcome, week structure.
- [Welcome to STPM in Finland](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/destinations/welcome-to-smart-teachers-play-more-in-finland): Pre-arrival information for Finland participants.
- [STPM exclusive tour package](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/stpm-exclusive-tour-package): Optional Iceland tours for course participants — lagoon tour and guided Reykjavík walking tour.
- [Tours in Iceland](https://smartteachersplaymore.tourdesk.is/Tour): External booking system for Iceland tours (hosted on tourdesk.is).
- [Places to eat near the course area and Reykjavík](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/places-to-eat-in-the-course-area-and-reykjavik): Restaurant recommendations for participants in Reykjavík.
- [Hotel Oddsson 2026 offer](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/hotel-oddsson-2026-offer): Accommodation offer for Iceland course participants.

## Optional

- [Course schedule pages](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/smart-teachers-play-more-schedule-is): Each course has a separate day-by-day schedule page (for example `/mindfulness-and-meditation-in-spain-course-schedule-ES`, `/the-positive-teacher-in-finland-course-schedule-FI`). These follow the pattern `/{course-name}-in-{country}-course-schedule-{XX}` and contain the detailed weekly programme rather than dates.
- Individual trainer biography pages exist at single-word paths (for example `/berglind`, `/clare`, `/jose`, `/lilja`, `/thorleifur`); the consolidated version is [Our Team](https://www.smartteachersplaymore.com/our-team).
- Dated participant welcome pages exist for individual course weeks (pattern `/welcome-to-smart-teachers-play-more-in-iceland-{date}`). These are for enrolled participants of a specific week and are not useful for general enquiries.
- Thank-you, sign-up and login pages (`/thank-you-*`, `/sign-up-page`, `/login`) are transactional and contain no substantive information.