Holistic Development: The Key to Balanced Growth and Learning In 2025, the world is waking up to a simple yet powerful truth: academic success alone doesn’t guarantee a well-rounded life. Children need more than test scores to thrive; they need...

As the world continues to evolve, so do the skills and values that children need from the very start. In Finland, early childhood education is not merely about school readiness—it’s a holistic approach to nurturing the whole child.  In this...

What does it mean, when we say that the FinlandWay® curriculum is phenomenon-based? Phenomenon-based learning means that education should focus on the phenomena from our surrounding environment and from the society. In our classrooms, learning starts from real-world topics or...

Introduction As we move deeper into the 21st century, the skills children need to thrive are shifting rapidly. Alongside academic knowledge, children must also develop essential future skills to navigate a world filled with change, innovation and complexity. In this...

As the world continues to evolve, the skills needed for success are changing too. In Finland, education is not just about memorising facts, it’s about preparing children for the future. The Finnish curriculum strongly emphasises developing future skills such as...