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Parent engagement - one of the most underestimated factors in early education
At Kindiedays, we don’t just support teachers — we support families too. That’s why we partner with every preschool to deliver Parent Orientation sessions each year, helping parents understand:
- The Finnish early childhood education approach
- How young children actually learn (through play, not pressure)
- What is happening in the classroom — and why
- Practical ways to support their child at home
When parents understand all this, something powerful happens:
👉 Less confusion
👉 More trust
👉 Stronger collaboration between home and school
And most importantly…💛 Better outcomes for children
Parents have the opportunity to ask questions, reflect, and better understand how to support their child’s development at home.
When parents understand the approach, they feel more confident, more connected, and more aligned with the school.
And that leads to better outcomes for children.
Watch video HERE
Parent Questions Series
To support the preschools and parents, we created 4 short videos to answer questions that frequently pop up in the sessions:
Episode 1: Will my child fall behind?
This is a question I encounter frequently when working with schools and parents.
In this video, Milla, CEO of Kindiedays, highlights a key principle of early childhood education:
The early years are not about accelerating academics—but about strengthening the foundations that make learning possible.
Language, executive functions, and social-emotional skills are strong predictors of later academic success.
💡 The issue is not whether children learn, but how and when they learn best.
From my experience, aligning expectations with developmental stages is one of the biggest challenges in parent communication.
💬 What concerns do parents raise most often in your context?
Watch video HERE
Episode 2 🎥 Does Play- Based Mean No Academics?
A common misconception is that play-based approaches lack academic depth.
In reality, as Milla (CEO of Kindiedays) explains in this video, early learning integrates:
- Language development
- Mathematical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Fine motor skills
The difference lies in how these are developed—through meaningful, contextual experiences rather than abstract instruction.
💡 When children understand concepts deeply, formal academics become more effective later.
💬 How is play-based learning perceived in your educational context?
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Episode 3 🎥 How do we assess learning without exams?
Assessment in early childhood often raises concerns—especially in systems used to formal testing.
In this video, Milla (CEO of Kindiedays) explains a different approach:
Continuous pedagogical documentation.
This includes:
- Observations
- Learning evidence
- Developmental tracking
💡 This allows educators and parents to understand how a child learns—not just what they can reproduce in a single moment.
From a professional perspective, this shift requires strong communication with parents to build trust in the process.
💬 How is assessment handled in your context?
Watch video HERE
Episode 4 🎥 What does discipline look like in Finnish early years?
A frequent concern is whether child-centred approaches compromise discipline.
As Milla (CEO of Kindiedays) explains in this video, discipline is not removed—it is redefined.
It is developed through:
- Consistent routines
- Guided behaviour
- Supportive relationships
💡 Self-regulation, rather than external control, is the goal.
In practice, this leads to children who are more independent and better able to engage in learning.
💬 How is discipline approached in your educational setting?
Watch video HERE
What next
Interested in bringing this to your preschool? Schedule a free consultative call with me.
I look forward to meeting you.
Milla van der Burgh
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