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Contact Details
Finnish-American Kindergarten
Arkadiankatu 35
00100 Helsinki
Mobile: 0407566794
Email: school@finnamkindergarten.com
Oiva report:
Sijaintimme
00100 Helsinki
Sijaintimme
Arkadiagatan 35, 00100 Helsingfors, Finland
We love literacy and storytelling.
We have different topics
During our activity and play time
some children work with a teacher in a small group, others have free play.
we have weekly music sessions and indoor physical education sessions. In addition, parents have the possibility to enrol in karate / music clubs
8.15 – 9.00 Doors open, parents and children welcomed |
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9.00 – 9.30 Circle time. We go through our daily routines (registration, calendar), we discuss our topic for that week, we sing, learn rhymes, play games, discuss any issues that have arisen and go through what activities are available that day. |
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9.30 – 11.00 Play and activity time. Some children work in small groups with a teacher, others can choose between the activities available. Each age group has it’s own teacher. These groups are then rotated to ensure that each child has the chance to play, complete activities and work closely with a teacher. |
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11.00 – 11.45 Lunch time. Our lunches are delivered by AMICA. Children with special diets can be catered for. |
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11.45 – 12.45 Outdoor play. If the weather conditions are extremely bad we will have a music and movement lesson during this time. |
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12.45 – 13.15 At 12.45 our morning group children leave, at 13.00 our afternoon children arrive. During this time the full day children work with our table top activity centres. |
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13.15 – 13.45 Afternoon circle, afternoon registration, story time. |
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13.45 – 15.15 Play/work time, the focus is on creative activities. |
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15.15 – 15.45 Snack time |
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15.45 – 16.45 Outdoor play |
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16.45 – 17.00 Head back to kindergarten |
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17.00 Kindergarten closed |
During our activity and play time
some children work with a teacher in a small group, others have free play.
we have weekly music sessions and indoor physical education sessions. In addition, parents have the possibility to enrol in karate / music clubs
Tigers and Cubs
3 and 4 yr olds
During the first two years of kindergarten, our children learn to follow daily routines, take care of their belonging and everyday needs. This is the age when language, basic concepts and social development are key aspects of growth: our children are given many opportunity to play, sing, dance and express themselves creatively. Care and individual attention help the process along.
Cheetahs and Pre-schoolers
5 and 6 yr olds
When children move to the Cheetahs, aged 5, they begin to explore literacy and mathematical skills through play based learning. Numbers are fun when you’re adding up how much money was made after working at the ice-cream kiosk, and learning letters is enjoyable when you sing. During preschool, children gain confidence in their abilities and the choices they make. We focus on co-operation, group work, phenomenon based learning and the ability to see ourselves as individuals and members of a community. We foster the child’s agency by providing varied activities throughout different environments. Learning is viewed as a life long journey rather than an end result.
The kindergarten follows the following work and holiday schedule for the 24-25 term:
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