What is Finnish Overseas Preschool's approach?
At Finnish Overseas Preschool, we believe every child deserves a joyful, enriching space to grow, learn, and thrive. Our holistic approach focuses on nurturing each child's social, emotional, and academic development, empowering them with the essential skills to flourish in the future.
What makes Finnish Preschool Colombo the perfect choice for your little one?
- A child-focused approach, tailored to meet each child's unique developmental needs
- Inspiration from Finland's world-renowned early learning philosophy
- Fostering essential skills through playful exploration and engaging real-life experiences
- A child-centered learning environment that encourages students to take charge of their own educational journey
What would an ideal day at preschool look like to you ?
In many early education centres, children sit behind a desk, doing worksheets and other activities, led by the teacher. There is very little time for playing or asking questions, something children are very eager to do, and the days are extremely similar to each other.
At Finnish Overseas Preschool
The daily schedule consists of many different activities. Some of them are done alone, some are done in groups, and some are led by the teacher with the children’s input. The schedule is also flexible enough so that the children can ask questions and get answers, which helps them learn at their own pace
Finnish Overseas Preschool & Day Care
Your Child's Learning Experience
FOP Uses a holistic approach, paying close attention to children's social-emotional, physical, creative and cognitive growth and character development. Our early education curriculum supports children being the active agents in their own learning and development. We inspire them to think with creativity, compassion and resourcefulness. By empowering children with the ability to ask questions, instead of giving them answers, we instill the love of learning and discovery.
Learning Happens Everywhere
Children are learning every moment of the day, whether it’s putting on shoes; pouring a drink or learning about science through a hands-on science project. The teacher’s role is to enhance this situational learning.
Children learn while they play
Children do not play in order to learn, but rather they play for enjoyment and learning occurs through it. There are various forms and levels of play and a professional teacher knows how to foster play with countless possibilities for children to learn. Play-based learning can happen through more organized activities or through free play, where the teacher’s role is to guide, document, and participate to enhance learning. More academic areas also benefit from play based learning methods, such as science, maths and linguistic skills.
Learning by exploring
Children also learn through guided experimentation, and this is achieved by doing projects. The term “project-based learning” is part of our educational approach and involves a collaborative effort between children and teachers. The project exploration can be done in a small group, or with the whole class. Teachers draw inspiration from thoughtfully designed materials and will select a suitable project that fits the children’s developmental age, whatever the topic that is currently being explored.
What children will learn at Finnish Preschool
FOP Preschool uses a holistic approach, paying close attention to children's social-emotional, physical, creative and cognitive growth and character development. Our early education curriculum supports children being the active agents in their own learning and development. We inspire them to think with creativity, compassion and resourcefulness. By empowering children with the ability to ask questions, instead of giving them answers, we instill the love of learning and discovery.
Exploring and interacting with the world
We support the development of children’s linguistic and mathematical skills and strengthen children’s relationship with nature and the environment through science and environmental education.
Understanding the world we live in
We support children in understanding the diversity in their local community, as well as the practices that activate respect for diversity. We support children’s growth as conscious human beings and help them to understand what it means to be an ethically responsible member of society.
Learning forms of expression
We familiarize them with different art forms and their cultural heritage. We offer children opportunities to express themselves through musical activities, visual arts/crafts and bodily/verbal expression.
Practicing a healty way of living
We focus on building a strong foundation for a healthy way of living which consists of physical activity, nutrition, rest, self-care and care of others. This learning area supports other learning areas and helps children manage their daily life and routines.
Programs
INFANT PROGRAM
(6 weeks to 12 months)
Our Infant Program is designed to stimulate infants cognitively through individual daily routines including physical development and health, language and literacy, and social-emotional learning. Through our daily activities, we create an environment that enables an infant's brain to establish important relationships and develop concrete learning skills.
TODDLER PROGRAM
(1 to 2 years)
Our Toddler Program is designed to be an interactive experience between the classroom, the teacher, and the children. Toddlers will learn to count, formulate sentences, discover their artistic and musical abilities, differentiate between their emotions, and learn about the world around them.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
(Age 3 by December 31st)
Our Preschool Program implements our Lifetime Adventures curriculum which is based on research that proves children learn best through Play, Explore, Experience, repetition and practice.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
(Age 4 by December 31st)
Our Pre-Kindergarten Program focuses on mastering kindergarten-level math, reading, and science objectives.
ADVANCED PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN
(Age 5 by December 31st)
Our Advanced Pre-Kindergarten Program reinforces early literacy skills learned in prior to preschool experiences.
Our Private Kindergarten Program is aligned with national and state standards, providing a solid foundation for each student’s future educational experience.
WEEKEND PLAY DATE
(2 to7 years)
Drop your child for a few hours of fun edutainment-based interactive activities with a trained coach choosing activities and a choice of your child!
Choose which toys your child would enjoy the most!
AFTER SCHOOL & EXTENDED CARE
(2 to7 years)
Our After School Program provides an active school environment for students. Although our program is structured, students also have time to spend with their friends.
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(2-5 Years)
Total Development Program Builds on your child’s cognition, social interaction and emotional regulation, speech and communication, physical skills, confidence, sensory awareness, motor skills, and more.
Facilities
Provided on a regular basis
Play Ground
Infant Care Corner
Feature Sand Play Area
Structured Day Care Centre
Pedacare Facilities
Water Play Area
Kids Library and Welfare Corner
Indoor Play Area
Standard Play Tools for Learning
Learning Arenas
Physical Play Facilties
Kids' Kitchen
