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Little Heroes Kindergarten

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Little Heroes Kindergarten

An international kindergarten opened in Aug 2018 in Lauttasaari,Helsinki. We are the first to provid An international kindergarten in Lauttasaari,Helsinki.

We are the first to provide Mandarin Chinese together with English in Finland!

07/10/2026

Why do routines matter❓

For young children, knowing what comes next can make a surprisingly big difference.

A familiar morning routine ☀️, a regular mealtime 🍎, or the same few steps before bedtime 🌙 can give children a sense of predictability. And when children know what to expect, they often have more space to play, explore, learn, and handle the occasional big feeling.

Routines don’t have to be rigid. They can be simple: putting on shoes, saying goodbye, having lunch, then heading outside. The repetition is what makes them reassuring.

At Little Heroes, we know that every child is different. That’s why we work closely with families and offer personalised support around routines, transitions and everyday challenges, both at kindergarten and at home!

Sometimes, a little predictability goes a long way. 💛

05/10/2026

We headed into the forest for a little adventure 🌲🍂

The children had a chance to slow down, look closely and explore nature together. We spotted mushrooms, birdhouses and different kinds of trees, while the children shared questions and observations along the way.

Being outdoors gives children so many opportunities to learn through real experiences: noticing differences, asking questions, moving their bodies and making sense of the world around them.

We also brought some maths into the forest! 🍄 The children collected stones, pinecones and leaves for Sally the Squirrel, practising counting, sorting and comparing quantities. Using natural materials makes early maths concrete, meaningful and fun.

After our walk, we headed to the playground for some movement and social play before heading back to kindergarten! 🙂‍↕️

02/10/2026

This week, we started exploring sustainability and recycling and, perhaps most importantly, where our everyday choices can lead. 🌍

We read Somebody Swallowed Stanley, a story about a plastic bag that ends up in the ocean and is mistaken for food by a sea animal. It gave us a chance to talk about what happens to rubbish after we throw it away, and how something as small as a plastic bag can affect animals and their homes. 🐟

From there, we got our hands busy sorting different materials and learning why paper, plastic, glass and food waste don’t all belong in the same place.

For young children, sustainability is about making these connections early: what we use, what we throw away, where it goes, and how we can make more thoughtful choices.

Small habits can grow into a lifelong way of caring for the world around us! 🌱

30/09/2026

Flu season has arrived, and in a kindergarten, germs are very good at making friends.

The good news? A few everyday habits can help keep them from travelling too far.

🧼 Wash hands often. Before meals, after the toilet, after coming in from outside, and whenever hands are visibly dirty. Soap and water do a lot of the work.

🤧 Catch that cough. Use a tissue or cough and sneeze into your elbow rather than your hands. Used tissue? Straight into the bin.

👋 Try not to touch your face. Eyes, nose and mouth are easy routes for germs to get in.

🌬️ Let some fresh air in. Good ventilation helps keep indoor spaces fresher, especially when lots of little people are sharing them.

🏠 And if your little hero is unwell, stay home. Rest is part of getting better, and staying home also gives the rest of the group a better chance of staying healthy.

Children can return when they have recovered and are well enough to take part in a normal kindergarten day.

At home, the best thing we can do is keep these habits simple and routine. Wash hands together, practise coughing into an elbow, and remind children that looking after yourself is also a way of looking after everyone around you.

No panic, no germ detective work. Just good habits, a little fresh air and plenty of rest when it’s needed. 💛

28/09/2026

Last week, we spent some time looking up at the moon and learning about the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival. 🌙

Celebrated in many places across East and Southeast Asia, the festival is traditionally a time for families and communities to come together, share food and stories, and appreciate the full moon. In Chinese culture, the full moon is often associated with reunion, togetherness and gratitude.

At kindergarten, we explored the festival through a moon-inspired creative activity. The children experimented with different shapes, colours and patterns, creating their own interpretations of the moon. It was lovely to see how differently everyone approached the same idea, some carefully following the theme, while others took their creations in wonderfully unexpected directions!

We also introduced the children to the story of the Jade Rabbit, a legendary figure often connected with the Moon Festival. In the story, the rabbit lives on the moon and is said to make the elixir of life. Like many traditional stories, there are different versions and interpretations, giving us plenty to wonder about and talk about together.

For us, celebrations like this are also an opportunity to learn about the many cultures and traditions represented in our community. There is always more than one way to celebrate, tell a story or look at the world, and childhood is a pretty good time to start discovering that.

Hope you had a nice Mid-Autumn Festival! 🌕

25/09/2026

🌕 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from Little Heroes!
We’re celebrating a festival all about togetherness, family, light and, of course, mooncakes. The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated in many parts of Asia, with families and friends coming together to admire the full moon and share food, stories and traditions.

At Little Heroes, we love finding ways to learn about the many cultures and traditions that make up our community. It’s a chance for children to be curious, ask questions and discover that there are many different ways to celebrate together.

Wishing all the families in our Little Heroes community a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, and a very bright full moon. 🌕

23/09/2026

We don’t want to miss out on the fun things happening around Helsinki! 🎬

This week our educators and carers took the Crocodiles to the cinema as part of the Love & Anarchy Film Festival, Rakkautta & Anarkiaa 🎥🍿

The children watched a collection of short European animated films, specially selected for young audiences. With no dialogue, the stories could be enjoyed by everyone, whatever language they speak.

It was also a lovely way to explore storytelling beyond words. The children followed the characters through movement, music, colours and emotions, watching with lots of curiosity and attention.

A little cinema trip, a new cultural experience, and a fun day out in Helsinki. ❤️

22/09/2026

We don’t want to miss out on the fun things happening around Helsinki! 🎬

Our educators and carers took the Crocodiles to the cinema as part of the Love & Anarchy Film Festival. Rakkautta & Anarkiaa

The children watched a collection of short European animated films, specially selected for young audiences. With no dialogue, the stories could be enjoyed by everyone, whatever language they speak.

It was also a lovely way to explore storytelling beyond words. The children followed the characters through movement, music, colours and emotions, watching with lots of curiosity and attention.

A little cinema trip, a new cultural experience, and a fun day out in Helsinki. ❤️

19/09/2026

What does a Friday at Little Heroes look like?

Our Fridays bring together music, movement, creativity and plenty of time to play and explore. 💓

This Friday morning, our World Music theme took us to Croatia. We watched a short presentation about the country, discovered some of its places and culture, and listened to songs in Croatian. It’s a simple way for children to become curious about the world and hear languages they may not encounter every day.

Later, we headed to the gym for an obstacle course. The children climbed, balanced, jumped and moved through the different stations, practising coordination, body control and confidence as they went. ⛹️‍♂️

In the afternoon, we slowed things down and worked in small groups. Some children played board games, while others explored modelling clay, puzzles and LEGO. These quieter activities give children time to concentrate, create, solve problems and work together at their own pace. 🧠

17/09/2026

Hello, autumn. 🍂 The new season brings plenty to notice, like cooler mornings, changing leaves, apples and pumpkins, and a garden that slowly begins to look different each week.

At our kindergarten, we’re using the season as inspiration for our activities: exploring colours and textures, making autumn art, spending time outdoors, and learning about where food comes from and how nature changes around us.

And there’s more to look forward to. Our Harvest Festival is coming up, giving us a chance to celebrate the season together, with little hands, curious minds and, of course, plenty of autumn fun.

Looking forward to our season of playing, discovering and noticing the small things. 🍁

Osoite

Tallbergin Puistotie 10 E
Helsinki
00200

Aukioloajat

Maanantai	07:30 - 17:00
Tiistai	07:30 - 17:00
Keskiviikko	07:30 - 17:00
Torstai	07:30 - 17:00
Perjantai	07:30 - 17:00

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+358442416609

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http://www.littleheroes.fi/

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