Published by Otava and Finland International Education
“PLAYFUL LEARNING in Early Childhood Education in Finland is a book full of various activities. The book is planned by professionals who have proved the effectiveness of these activities based on specific theories and research. The book is useful in daycare centres and is needed in teacher education. It can also be an excellent guide for parents in home education. The book guides children to participate and experience joy together. The book itself plays a valuable part in developing children’s culture.”
Ulla Härkönen professor emerita, University of Eastern Finland
Authors: Karvonen, Pirkko; Ukkonen-Mikkola, Tuulikki; Fenyvesi, Kristof; Salonen, Milla; Erkkilä, Päivi; Laine, Elina; Hellden-Paavola, Susanna; Taittonen, Laura
This book is intended for all persons working with children aged 0-7 years and who do the important work, for instance, in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) centres, kindergartens, nurseries or schools in all parts of the world. This book can also be used in teaching and training of the professionals of ECEC.
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First, in this book, we describe early childhood education in Finland generally and the national directions that guide the work in ECEC centres. Second, we concentrate on describing playful learning (children aged three to seven) in different learning areas like language, art, mathematics and motor skills. Additionally, we describe the learning of children under three years of age and at the end of the book, we describe practical activities for each learning area. Through play, children learn, develop, and acquire a foundation for lifelong learning.
Contents:
PLAYFUL LEARNING in Early Childhood Education in Finland
PREFACE
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
TO THE READER
PART I
Principles of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Finland
Chapter 1. Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Finland
PART II
Learning Areas in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Finland
Chapter 2. Playful Learning in the Rich World of Languages and Literacy
Chapter 3. Art Education, Creativity and Play
Chapter 4. The Emergence of Mathematical Thinking Through Play
Chapter 5. Playfulness in Motor Learning and Physical Activity
Chapter 6. About the Other Learning Areas and Play
Chapter 7. Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Education and Care
PART III
Playful Activities for Children
Chapter 8. Playful Activities Related to Language, Art and Creativity, Mathematical and Motor Learning
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