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Forward-looking preschools seek practical ways to move toward playful, experiential, child-centered learning—the learning young children truly need.
But here is the real problem:
Most teachers have never been trained to implement these ideas in practice.
They receive textbooks or activity suggestions but lack the skills to translate them into meaningful classroom experiences.
Teachers ask
This lack of practical training means that curriculum goals often remain on paper rather than materialize in the classroom.
A Practical Solution: Kindiedays Academy
Kindiedays Academy is a 10-workshop professional development program that builds teacher skills step by step—from classroom environment and language development to STEM, art, community learning, parent partnerships, and documentation.
Every workshop includes:
- Live teaching (never pre-recorded)
- Real examples from Finnish classrooms
- Hands-on participation
- Open discussion
- Q&A and problem-solving
- Practical implementation tasks to try with children
Teachers don’t just learn theory. They practice, apply, reflect, and transform the way they teach.
Workshop-by-Workshop: What Problem Each One Solves
Below is a clear breakdown of the problems each workshop addresses and the knowledge teachers gain.
WORKSHOP 1 — The Strength of Finnish Early Education
Problem it solves:
Teachers often misunderstand playful learning or lack a deeper understanding on its application.
Teachers learn:
- Finnish education principles & EduCare model
- Transversal competencies
- Real daily schedules from Finnish preschools
- Child-centered teaching
- Playful learning foundations
- Partnership with parents
Outcome: Teachers gain the right mindset before learning techniques.
WORKSHOP 2 — Learning Environment Setup
Problem it solves:
Classrooms are often teacher-centered, cluttered, or not built to support play and independence.
Teachers learn:
- How to design engaging learning spaces
- How does the learning environment support playful learning
- Setting up learning corners
- Selecting materials intentionally
Outcome: Teachers understand how to transform the classroom into a “third teacher.”
WORKSHOP 3 — Linguistic Development Through Playful Learning
Problem it solves:
Language teaching often relies on memorisation instead of interaction and communication.
Teachers learn:
- Vygotsky’s speech types
- Strategies to build vocabulary and communication
- Playful language activities (stories, rhymes, conversations)
Outcome: Teachers learn to build language naturally through play.
WORKSHOP 4 — Phonics
Problem it solves:
Teachers struggle with early literacy or use incorrect sequencing.
Teachers learn:
- Alphabetic code
- 5 phonics skills
- Blending & segmenting
- Multisensory, hands-on techniques
Outcome: Teachers gain confidence in teaching phonics effectively.
WORKSHOP 5 — Diverse Expression Skills
Problem it solves:
Art becomes copy-and-paste crafts; creativity and self-expression are lost.
Teachers learn:
- Open-ended vs closed-ended art
- Connections to linguistic, cognitive, emotional & physical development
- How to set up an expressive art corner
Outcome: Teachers start offering meaningful, expressive art experiences.
WORKSHOP 6 — Community Studies Through Playful Learning
Problem it solves:
Teachers struggle to introduce culture, community, diversity, ethics, and worldview education.
Teachers learn:
- Community and its impact
- Emotional awareness & regulation
- Ethical thinking
- Worldview exploration
- Hands-on community learning
Outcome: Teachers help children understand themselves and their world.
WORKSHOP 7 — Parents as Partners in Early Learning
Problem it solves:
Low parental involvement, miscommunication, and mismatched expectations.
Teachers learn:
- How to build trust
- Effective communication strategies
- Overcoming barriers
- Making parents part of the learning journey
Outcome: Stronger home–school connection and better learning outcomes.
WORKSHOP 8 — STEM Through Playful Learning
Problem it solves:
Teachers often feel unsure or intimidated by STEM in the early years.
Teachers learn:
- Inquiry-based learning
- Playful science experiments
- Technology as tools, not screens
- Simple engineering tasks
- Math in daily routines
Outcome: Teachers can confidently introduce STEM through play.
WORKSHOP 9 — Growth & Movement Through Playful Learning
Problem it solves:
Motor skills, food education, and safety are often overlooked or inconsistent.
Teachers learn:
- Physical development & movement skills
- Integrating activity indoors/outdoors
- Food education & healthy habits
- Safety routines
Outcome: Teachers support whole-body learning and well-being.
WORKSHOP 10 — Planning, Documentation & Assessment of Playful Learning
Problem it solves:
Teachers rely on worksheets or struggle to plan and document learning meaningfully.
Teachers learn:
- How to create holistic lesson plans
- Assessment tools
- Documentation methods
- Digital tools for tracking learning
Outcome: Teachers finally know how to plan, assess, and document modern learning.
Why Kindiedays Academy Works in Your Preschool
✔ Live, Interactive Learning — Never Pre-Recorded
Teachers can ask questions, share challenges, participate in activities, and receive real-time support.
✔ Practical Examples from Finnish Classrooms
Every workshop includes photos, videos, and practical implementation in the real classrooms in Finland — so teachers understand how concepts work in practice.
✔ Homework = Classroom Transformation
After every workshop, teachers receive a practical assignment to implement with children and receive feedback. This ensures the training leads to real change, not just theoretical understanding.
✔ Flexible Attendance
If a teacher misses a session, they can join the same workshop in the next cohort at no extra cost.
✔ A Complete Pedagogical Journey
The 10 workshops collectively establish a consistent teaching approach across the entire preschool.
✔ Kindiedays Academy Diploma
Participants also receive a Kindiedays Academy Diploma in Finnish Early Childhood Pedagogy, which acknowledges their learning and practical application throughout the program.
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New Cohort is Starting
We are excited to announce the next cohort of Kindiedays Academy, run by Kindiedays Education Specialist Stella Giota:
If your preschool wants to move toward joyful, experiential, child-centered learning,
Kindiedays Academy is your first and most crucial step.
Download the Full Program and SIGN UP HERE
Looking forward to meeting you in the Academy!
Stella Giota, Education Specialist
stella@kindiedays.com
+358 45 849 2077
Said by our customer
"Thank you so much for bringing your expertise to Cresmonde World School. Your sessions left a lasting impression on our teachers, students, and parents, inspiring us to embrace the possibilities of Finnish pedagogy. We look forward to collaboration further as we strive to shape a brighter learning journey for children." says Dipti Sawant, Academic Coordinator, Cresmonde World School, Mumbai