FinlandWay Schools

August means a new academic year is beginning in some parts of the world. New faces, new routines, and new things to learn bring a mix of emotions for children. Here are some tips for a smoother start to the school year.⬇️

1. Settle into a routine: Similar days help children feel safe. At FinlandWay, we follow a daily learning cycle that helps children feel secure, as they know what to expect throughout the day. Showing the routine to children with pictures helps them understand what will happen next.

2. It is common for toddlers to miss their family during the school day, and each child needs a different level of support. A family photo, a short video message from a parent, or a familiar soft toy from home can all offer comfort and a sense of connection during the day.

3. Help children build new friendships. SmallSmall group activities give children more natural opportunities to connect than large group settings. Shared tasks, such as building something together, give children a natural reason to interact and get to know each other.

4. Some children prefer to observe before participating, and that is completely fine. They often need time to watch a group before feeling ready to join in. A gentle, low-pressure invitation gives them room to join when they feel ready.

Every child adjusts at their own pace. Small steps, such as a child staying calmer at drop-off or trying a new activity, are worth noticing and acknowledging.

We wish all children, families, and teachers a good start to the new academic year.⭐️

FinlandWay Key concept: Small Group Pedagogy 🌱

At FinlandWay, small group pedagogy means organising the day so that teachers can work closely with a small number of children at a time, getting to know each child individually and responding to their needs.

When children learn and play in smaller groups, they receive more support, feel more confident to participate, and build stronger relationships with both their teachers and peers.

Summer is here☀️

A summer sensory environment invites children to touch, pour, investigate, and imagine. These kinds of experiences support physical development, language, and social skills all at once. When the environment is thoughtfully prepared, children naturally engage with it deeply and with curiosity.

FinlandWay Key concept: Whole Child Approach 🌿

At FinlandWay, the whole child approach means seeing every child as more than a learner. Every child is a feeling, growing, social human being whose wellbeing, identity, and development all matter equally.

When every moment of the day is thoughtfully designed with the whole child in mind, children feel seen and valued in all that they are, and are free to learn, grow, and flourish.

For many of our partner schools around the world, this time of year brings graduations, celebrations, and well-deserved goodbyes. 🩵

Congratulations to every child completing their FinlandWay journey this year. These wonderful photos come from FinlandWay Kuwait, thank you for sharing this moment with us! 🎓

What can teachers do to support children’s focus skills during activities? Let’s see how our teachers in Garodia FinlandWay do it! Swipe through the pictures to see!

Today is International Day of Play! 🧸

This year's theme is "Protect play, protect childhood." Protecting children's right to play means protecting the conditions in which they grow and the curiosity, confidence and sense of self that develop through it.

Every child has a right to play and at FinlandWay this is not just a value but a practice built into the entire school day!

Happy International Day of Play ❣️

Every child deserves to be seen, valued, and supported to grow. 🌸

At FinlandWay, positive pedagogy means meeting each child with warmth and care, building on their strengths, and nurturing their wellbeing alongside their learning. When children feel safe and respected, they dare to try, explore, and become the best version of themselves. ❣️