Art for well-beingŠtirn Janota, Petra (Avtor) Dyrfjord, Kristin (Avtor) cultural and arts educationhealthpreschool educationwell-beingpreschool teacher educationIn this article, we explore how arts education promotes well-being in preschool education by comparing the views of Slovenian and Icelandic educators and students. In Slovenia, a structured curriculum approach predominates, while in Iceland creativity, learning in nature and finding solutions in an open learning environment are emphasised. Both approaches promote emotional expression, ethical awareness, and sustainable education. We highlight the challenges in teacher training and emphasise the need for training and inclusion of pedagogical practises in the arts in relation to health and well-being, while also demonstrating the importance of the arts experience for the health and well-being of both educators and preschool students.Univerzitetna založba Univerze v Mariboru20252025-10-07 14:17:08Znanstveno delo95667sl