Comments on: A Simple Secret to Finland’s Educational Success https://preschoolinspirations.com/secret-to-finlands-educational-success/ Preschool Activities and Learning Mon, 28 May 2018 07:54:39 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 By: Carl Richard Hoopingarner II https://preschoolinspirations.com/secret-to-finlands-educational-success/#comment-225792 Mon, 28 May 2018 07:54:39 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=9067#comment-225792 Looks like another book is going on my shelf. I wish I could work in a Finnish school too and see how it works. The kindergarten I started for my son and a few of our language school customers is doing well and it’s very peaceful most of the time so I must be doing something right.

]]> By: Katie https://preschoolinspirations.com/secret-to-finlands-educational-success/#comment-225595 Thu, 17 May 2018 14:43:55 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=9067#comment-225595 In reply to Leslie.

Your life sounds like an incredible adventure, Leslie! I am sure your kids will have some amazing memories and incredible life skills. We did something similar with two of my children too (even though there were schools nearby).

]]> By: Leslie https://preschoolinspirations.com/secret-to-finlands-educational-success/#comment-225536 Mon, 14 May 2018 15:40:39 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=9067#comment-225536 Thank you so much for sharing! Love reading your adventure and newer knowledge! I have a 4 year old and almost 1 yr old in rural Kansas. I’m married to a farmer, and we live 20 miles from any school (at least 1 hour one way on a bus!). I’m currently homeschooling preschool to my oldest, but still get him involved with other kids to play with weekly in our community. We decided to homeschool until at least age 7., after reading and reading articles similar to yours! And feel public school would add too much stress to our children and take away family time away (mostly bc of the 2 to 2.5 hours daily on the bus). I sure wish Kansas public schools were only 4 hours! Any ways, thanks for posting and sharing about those books too!

]]> By: Donna Leino https://preschoolinspirations.com/secret-to-finlands-educational-success/#comment-216833 Tue, 23 May 2017 16:54:04 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=9067#comment-216833 The simple and comfortable teaching of Finland does not surprise me at all. Finns prefer simple things. Their surroundings like the old fashion just simple living. Nothing flashy nothing for show. I am a 100% Finnish American. Here in The USA even our parks look as if you went back in time.

]]> By: Katie https://preschoolinspirations.com/secret-to-finlands-educational-success/#comment-216162 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 05:05:09 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=9067#comment-216162 In reply to Linda.

Thank you, Linda! I love that you bring the best of Sweden to children in the U.S. and all around the world!

]]> By: Linda https://preschoolinspirations.com/secret-to-finlands-educational-success/#comment-216154 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 18:20:23 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=9067#comment-216154 Great post, Katie! The Swedish education system is very similar to the Finnish one, so I recognize a lot of this. I especially appreciate the lack of pressure on kids to start reading and writing early, and the shorter school days. Incorporating outdoor learning and movement is also a big part of elementary school in Sweden. I haven’t had a chance to read the book yet, but it sounds really interesting!

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