Articles - Early Childhood Education from Finland

What makes a great preschool curriculum? key components and best practices

In the early years of a child’s life, every experience shapes their future. That’s why a thoughtfully designed preschool curriculum isn’t just nice to have, but it’s essential. What makes a curriculum great for preschoolers? At FinlandWay® Schools, we believe...

July 28, 2025

Holistic development: The key to balanced growth and learning

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Holistic development: The key to balanced growth and learning

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...

June 28, 2025

Playful Preschool Activities to Boost Mathematical Skills

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Playful Preschool Activities to Boost Mathematical Skills

In the early years of childhood, learning should feel like play. Maths, in particular, can often sound intimidating to both children and adults. But what if we said maths could be introduced in a joyful, hands-on way? That’s where playful...

June 25, 2025

Playful preschool activities to boost language skills

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Playful preschool activities to boost language skills

Early childhood is a key developmental stage for building the foundations of communication and literacy. At FinlandWay®, our approach centres on purposeful preschool activities and play as powerful and natural ways for children to develop language, motor skills, and the...

June 21, 2025

The rise of play-based learning in early education

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The rise of play-based learning in early education

The rise of play-based learning in early education Preschool is often a child’s first step into the world of structured learning. But more and more schools today are asking a bold question: does learning always need to be serious? Around...

June 15, 2025

Why more schools are adapting holistic education in 2025

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Why more schools are adapting holistic education in 2025

In 2025, education is no longer just about exams, grades or academic performance. Schools across the globe are shifting to a more balanced, child-focused approach known as holistic education. This approach encourages children to grow not only intellectually, but also...

May 30, 2025

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Top future skills for children in 2025

As the world continues to change, so do the skills children need to succeed. In 2025, children are expected to think critically, adapt to new situations and engage with technology in a meaningful way.Future skills refer to a broad set...

May 21, 2025

Future skills and preschool: shaping 21st-century kids

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Future skills and preschool: shaping 21st-century kids

As the world continues to change at a rapid pace, the skills needed to thrive are evolving too. In the 21st century, simply memorising facts is no longer enough. Children need a broad set of capabilities often referred to as...

May 20, 2025

Finland’s holistic early childhood education

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Finland’s holistic early childhood education

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...

May 18, 2025

Phenomenon-based learning – theory and practice with FinlandWay®

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Phenomenon-based learning – theory and practice with FinlandWay®

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...

May 15, 2025

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