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 | Sep 13, 2018 | Fun Learning
Designing the ideal learning environment for kids is a challenge that has interested people across many fields. The perfect solution is highly debatable and depends on who you ask. However, we do know for certain that these spaces impact the learning experience and...
by Claire Sanders | Sep 11, 2018 | Fun Learning
Young children are naturally creative. They explore the world around them with curiosity, enthusiasm and wonder. “Why?” is their mantra, as they try to understand how things work. They create countless projects throughout the day from abstract art to blanket...
by Claire Sanders | Sep 4, 2018 | Fun Learning
In Finland preschoolers get time every day for ‘free play’ in kindergartens. Moreover, they are given the freedom to pick and choose, what and how they learn. But what exactly does this freedom entail? How can we ensure they make smart choices? Do little kids even...
by Geethika Rodrigo | Aug 30, 2018 | Fun Learning
We all have unique strengths, interests and capabilities. Our personalities, passions and aspirations are as diverse as the way we look. Thankfully today we can personalize everything from pizza toppings to phone contracts. However, in many parts of the world...
