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New education policies, such as NEP 2020, are reshaping parents' expectations for preschools. More and more families are asking about play-based learning, holistic development, school readiness, and meaningful learning—not just worksheets.

Many preschool owners feel the pressure and opportunity at the same time:

• “We want to upgrade our curriculum.”
• “We want to be NEP-aligned.”
• “But we don’t know where to start or how to implement smoothly.”
• “Our teachers are already overloaded.”
• “We can’t risk parent complaints or confusion.”

Kindiedays exists for exactly this moment.

Step 1: Team Training (Kindiedays Academy)

Training is essential to align the whole team around the approach and goal. Your teachers, center heads, and academic coordinators learn the why and the key practices behind a modern early years learning environment—rooted in world-leading methods and classroom reality.

Outcome: Your team is aligned for the transformation.

10 interactive, online workshops

But it is only the beginning, teachers feel inspired for a few days… and then reality hits:

• “What do we do on Monday morning?”
• “How do we plan the week?”
• “How do we keep it consistent?”
• “How do we explain this to parents?”
• “How do we ensure new teachers follow the same approach?”

This is the gap between learning and implementation, where most preschools get stuck—so we make it simple.

We don’t just “train” the team. We help your preschool implement a modern learning environment step by step—so the change becomes your daily routine, not a one-time workshop.

Hi,

I’m Stella Giota, Education Specialist at Kindiedays, and I’ll be leading the next Kindiedays Academy cohort starting Saturday, December 20th.

I’m sending this to you because many private preschools I speak with—owners, principals, and academic coordinators—want the same outcomes:

• Parents who are impressed and confident (not constantly questioning “what is my child learning?”)
• Teachers who stay longer because they feel skilled, supported, and proud of their work
• A classroom culture that looks and feels modern, child-centered, and joyful—without losing structure, routines, or school readiness

But there’s a common gap: teachers often receive activity ideas, yet they haven’t been trained to consistently and high-quality implement playful, experiential learning. 

That is precisely what Kindiedays Academy solves.

What Kindiedays Academy is (and why it works)

Kindiedays Academy is a 10-workshop professional development program that builds teaching skills step by step—from learning 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 (you will practice, not just listen)
• Open discussion + Q&A and problem-solving
• Practical implementation tasks to try with children

And importantly: after every workshop, teachers receive an assignment to implement with children and get feedback—so the training becomes real classroom change, not “one more webinar.”

If someone misses a session, they can also attend the same workshop in the next cohort at no extra cost.

At the end of the program, each participant receives a Kindiedays Academy Diploma in Finnish Early Childhood Pedagogy, recognizing both learning and practical application.

What’s in the 10 workshops

Here’s the journey your teachers (and academic team) will go through:

A preschool learning environment is much more than colourful walls and toys. The entire ecosystem supports children’s holistic development through routines, interactions, materials, activities, and relationships. The most successful preschools intentionally design environments where children feel safe, curious, engaged, and supported.

A high-quality environment does not depend on expensive infrastructure. It depends on thoughtful planning and a clear understanding of how young children learn. This guide explores 8 topics that help preschool owners and teachers build a vibrant, structured, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. You can also join Kindiedays Academy online for interactive workshops where we explore these cornerstones. The next cohort starts on December 20th. Check Kindiedys Academy HERE.

1. A Child-Centred Philosophy

Every strong preschool begins with a child-centred approach—one that views children as active learners rather than passive receivers of information. This means:

• Activities encourage exploration
• Teachers guide instead of constantly instructing
• Children make choices within structured routines
• Learning happens through play, conversation, movement, and discovery

A child-centred philosophy creates confident, joyful learners who are genuinely ready for primary school.

2. Thoughtfully Designed Learning Spaces

The classroom should be divided into learning corners that reflect different developmental areas:

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.

Download the Full Program and SIGN UP HERE

We discussed with Heli Parhiala, Lead Expert, Educluster Finland, and Leena Merikallio, Academic Principal, Um Nasser Finland Preschool, their experiences with Kindiedays and their collaboration with Parents.

Tell a bit about your preschool.

Um Nasser Finland Preschool in Bahrain opened in January 2025 and provides early childhood education for children aged 2 to 5 years. It was established through a partnership between S Eleven Educational and EduCluster Finland, which is part of the University of Jyväskylä Group. The preschool follows the Finnish ECEC model of learning, with a Finnish Principal and Finnish mentor teachers working closely alongside local teachers to ensure high-quality education. Its approach emphasises holistic development, creativity, and the joy of learning, blending Finnish pedagogical expertise with Bahraini cultural values.

Why and how did you start using Kindiedays?