Tag: Erasmus+ ECEC

Finland is globally recognized for its education system, which not only stands out for its high academic standards but also for its holistic approach to early childhood education. Of particular note are the cognitive and motor tests conducted in Finnish preschools. These tests play an important role in the individualized support of children, allowing teachers to identify developmental needs early on and respond appropriately.

The Finnish and German education systems differ in several aspects, both in terms of structure and philosophy.

Going out into the snow with just woollen socks. This would be unthinkable in Germany. One would think I’m joking, but I’m not, because I went out into the snow with the kids wearing only woollen socks. But why did we do this, and what are the goals behind this activity?

STEAM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, offers an approach that fosters both creative and analytical skills. The integration of STEAM into preschool education not only supports children’s cognitive growth but also their social and emotional skills.

I work as a German teacher, in a Finnish-speaking preschool group in Finland. When I first started working in that group, everything was new. A new education system, a new team, but most of all, the language was new. A language that I couldn’t derive from anything I knew or understood at the beginning.