by Saara Viteli | Mar 23, 2020 | Astronaut Program, Early Childhood Education, Education Technology, Finnish Education, Fun Learning, Global Education, Life Skills, Phenomenon Based Learning, Play-based Learning, STEAM
In support of #stayhome #covid19 we at Fun Academy are happy to share our Future Astronauts Program with educators, families and recreational communities alike. Daily MIND & BODY activities and weekly MISSION and TEAM activities will bring 12 weeks of Fun Learning...
by Saara Viteli | Jan 30, 2020 | Astronaut Program, Early Childhood Education, Finnish Education, Fun Learning, Global Education, Life Skills, Phenomenon Based Learning, Play-based Learning, Press Releases, STEAM, Teacher Training
Should all children become astronauts? Fun Academy’s Future Astronaut program has been shortlisted for the Rybakov Prize and we have asked our Chairman and Co Founder Peter Vesterbacka about his thoughts on this cool project. Why on earth would we want to train...
by Geethika Rodrigo | Nov 1, 2018 | Early Childhood Education
Preschoolers can use every moment at the kindergarten to learn something new or develop a skill. Wait a second. Every moment? Isn’t that stretching the reality a little too far? Sure, kids learn many things in the kindergarten, but can they spend every moment of it...
by Claire Sanders | Oct 16, 2018 | Early Childhood Education
Do you remember your days in the kindergarten? No? Me neither! So let’s focus on our kids instead. How are they at connecting with other tiny humans and making friends? Do they come home and talk about half a dozen BFFs, or is it still that one imaginary friend Jeff?...
by Geethika Rodrigo | Oct 11, 2018 | Early Childhood Education
Starting kindergarten is a big step for tiny tots. It’s where they make friends, learn about the world and develop skills in a controlled environment. As parents, educators, policy makers and concerned citizens how do you check if all is going well? Professor Jyrki...
by Geethika Rodrigo | Jan 22, 2018 | Early Childhood Education
Last October we introduced four Fun Learning characters Tuka, Waaba, Maco and Soca. Their personalities and learning styles are as quirky and different as the way they each look. However, one of the key qualities they all share is embracing diversity. To understand...
