At Kamppi Kindergarten, we place great emphasis on communication to build trustworthy relationships with families. In addition to daily interactions with your child’s teacher, we use the Kindiedays app to enhance our communication. This platform allows us to keep you updated on your child’s learning and activities daily and weekly, ensuring you feel connected to their journey.
Finnish-American Kindergarten
Ruoholahdenranta 7
00180 Helsinki
At the Finnish American Kindergarten in Kamppi, we provide a warm and inviting space for children aged 3 to 7, including a preschool (esikoulu) group. Our community is enriched by children and teachers from all around the world, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with diverse cultures and experiences.
We believe that happy children learn better! That’s why we focus on creating a safe environment where children can play, explore, and grow. Here, they can express their creativity, take risks, learn from their mistakes, and develop resilience. Our hands-on, experiential learning approach, embraces positive pedagogy and allows children to practice important life skills like teamwork, critical thinking, and adaptability, preparing them for a changing world.
As children grow older, we emphasize school readiness while also preparing them for life. Our dedicated teachers work closely to build strong relationships, ensuring that every child and their family feels at home in our kindergarten. We know that building trust and nurturing connections is essential for creating a positive learning environment.
We follow the Finnish National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care, along with the City of Helsinki Curriculum, to create a loving community where every child is valued. We celebrate each child’s unique journey, supporting them as they grow into engaged learners and caring members of their community.
Come and join us at the Kamppi Kindergarten, where we nurture joyful, confident children and foster the joy of learning together
In the Butterflies group, we focus on hands-on exploration and play-based learning, fostering a joyful and nurturing environment where children can thrive. Through engaging activities, children develop friendship skills, emotional awareness, and early literacy as they discover the world around them. We believe that when children feel secure and happy, they become better learners. Our supportive community encourages curiosity and creativity, empowering our Butterflies to become confident and active participants in their learning journey.
In the Crocodiles group, children build confidence in expressing their individual interests. We tailor our themes based on what excites the kids, offering a variety of fun activities and projects. This year, we will start introducing more challenging concepts, including literacy and basic math skills. Children will learn to play independently as well as in small and large groups, all while forming friendships and developing self-confidence. Our warm and supportive environment encourages helpfulness toward others, ensuring that every child feels valued.
At the Sharks group, we take pride in being part of the Helsinki city preschool system, adhering to the Finnish National Core Curriculum. We focus on hands-on learning that fosters essential life skills such as creativity, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. Our program emphasizes social-emotional learning (SEL), mindfulness, and a growth mindset, helping children understand their feelings, build resilience, and embrace challenges.
Our Sharks engage in literacy, math, science, music, and physical health through interactive projects and activities, becoming more independent and confident problem-solvers. We prepare our children not only for school but for life, encouraging them to take charge of their own learning and become responsible members of their community. In our warm and supportive environment, we celebrate each child’s uniqueness and promote collaboration, empowering every child to thrive as confident, engaged learners ready for a bright future!
Circle Time for us is a time when children come together to discuss, play games, sing songs, dance and prepare themselves for the day ahead. During Circle Time, we learn about the days of the week, months, seasons, the weather and introduce our themes, projects or daily activities. Circle Time is important for developing language and social skills.
At our kindergarten, we value parents as essential partners in their children’s education. You know your children best, and your insights are invaluable to us. By working together, we can positively influence your child’s development and learning. Our ultimate goal is to support each child in reaching their full potential, and we believe that building trusting relationships with parents is key to achieving this. We encourage open communication and a two-way exchange of information, knowledge, and expertise.
We actively invite parents to join us during specific sessions as co-educators, sharing their passions and expertise with the children. This collaboration enriches our community and allows children to take pride in their learning experiences, knowing that their families are actively involved.
At Kamppi Finnish American Kindergarten, we love celebrating the unique cultures of our families! We invite you and your children to share your languages and family traditions with us. By doing so, we create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and grow. Please let us know about any special days that are important to you, and feel free to join us in sharing stories, foods, and traditions. This collaborative spirit helps us create a beautiful blend of cultures in our kindergarten, enriching our community and fostering a sense of belonging for all.
Together, we’ll create a warm and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and grow.
Throughout the year, we explore these areas through integrated themes and projects. While we have established themes like seasons and holidays, we truly value the children’s interests, allowing their curiosity to shape our learning journey. This approach keeps education exciting and meaningful, ensuring that every child flourishes in our warm and welcoming environment.
First day of term: Monday, August 4, 2025
Last day of term: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Winter holidays: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Tuesday, January 6, 2026
First day of spring term: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Easter: Friday, April 3, 2026 – Monday, April 6, 2026
May Day: Friday, May 1, 2026
Ascension: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Last day of term: Thursday June 18, 2026
Summer holidays: Friday June 19 2026- Sunday, August 3, 2026