Clever Hedgehog Hosts Two Successful Webinars

We are thrilled to share the news that Clever Hedgehog has hosted two exciting webinars, with over 50 participants joining from different locations in Ukraine, Europe, and the USA!

Parents, librarians, pediatricians, and teachers came together to explore how Clever Hedgehog can support playful learning and emotional well-being for Ukrainian children.

The webinar titled “Enhancing Playful Learning With Clever Hedgehog” took place on September 24-25, 2024, and introduced key features of our platform. The speaker was Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, an expert on language development, the effects of media on children, and the benefits of playful learning. Participants learned how Clever Hedgehog enhances classroom experiences, reduces stress at home, supports emotional well-being, and helps maintain Ukrainian cultural roots. The engaging session included a video narrated by a child and insights tailored to the needs of each audience group.

We are truly grateful for the enthusiastic responses and encouragement from our participants. Seeing Clever Hedgehog’s little friends using our platform is what truly makes our work meaningful. Clever Hedgehog is proud to be a comforting and educational presence for Ukrainian families, no matter where they are in the world. 🇺🇦

Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, centre, with his Oscar alongside producers Raney Aronson-Rath, left, and Michelle Mizner © Robyn BECK / AFP

Thank you to everyone who participated and continues to spread the joy of Clever Hedgehog! Stay tuned for more exciting updates and opportunities to engage.

Join us in helping Ukrainian children connect with their culture and embrace learning through play.

We recorded the session and are happy to share it with anyone interested.

Reach out to us for access to the webinar: storieswithcleverhedgehog@gmail.com

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Ukrainian film wins Oscar

Exciting news for every Ukrainian – the Ukrainian film “20 Days in Mariupol” won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. The film sheds light on the bravery of Ukrainian journalists and the truth about what is going on in Ukraine.

 History has been made as it is the first Oscar in the history of Ukrainian filmmaking 🏆🇺🇦. 

Ukrainian filmmaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mstyslav Chernov gave a powerful speech while accepting the Oscar trophy, saying “The people of Mariupol and those who have given their lives will never be forgotten because cinema forms memories and memories form history”. 

We believe that with every little commitment we continue to support Ukrainian voices across continents and share the truth about Ukraine with the world. 🇺🇦

As part of our commitment to support Ukrainian families, we created our website “Stories with Clever Hedgehog” with a wide selection of children’s ebooks and entertainment to help parents reduce children’s stress during these unprecedented times.

Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, centre, with his Oscar alongside producers Raney Aronson-Rath, left, and Michelle Mizner © Robyn BECK / AFP

Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, centre, with his Oscar alongside producers Raney Aronson-Rath, left, and Michelle Mizner © Robyn BECK / AFP

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Clever Hedgehog at Ukrainian Community Day event

Ukrainian Community Day at the University of Pennsylvania

Did you meet Clever Hedgehog and his team members at the recent Ukrainian Community Day hosted by Penn Live Arts on March 3, 2024?

We were happy to participate in this event celebrating Ukrainian-American artists, highlighting the artistry and soul of Ukraine rich with cultural history.

Given the significant presence of Ukrainians at the event, many of whom have families back in Ukraine, we were happy to present the Clever Hedgehog initiative and all the fun and engaging materials that Clever Hedgehog has on his website to help children grow, learn and enjoy childhood, especially during these challenging times.  

Clever Hedgehog is truly grateful for the organizers’ hard work, as he enjoyed every moment with new friends. Together we sparked creativity, enjoying coloring pages from our website and winning some fantastic prizes! 

 Ukrainian Community Day hosted by Penn Live Arts  2024
 Ukrainian Community Day hosted by Penn Live Arts  2024
 Ukrainian Community Day hosted by Penn Live Arts  2024
 Ukrainian Community Day hosted by Penn Live Arts  2024
 Ukrainian Community Day hosted by Penn Live Arts  2024
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Follow us for updates on more chances to meet Clever Hedgehog soon

We’ll be announcing another event shortly! Stay tuned!  

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