Core principles of kamu

Through Finnish and English LANGUAGE, we foster children’s interest in language learning and ability to live in a multicultural environment.

Early childhood education up to 5 years old: 25% English and 75% Finnish

For children under 6 years old, Finnish is the main language of daily life and learning. About 75% of activities take place in Finnish. This ensures children’s Finnish language skills development as this is the language mostly used. At the same time, English makes up about 25 percent of the teaching. Children become familiar with English gradually in everyday life through songs, play, games.

Pre-primary education at 6 years old: 50% English and 50% Finnish

In the mornings, staff mainly use English when working with the children. This includes circle time, some planned activities, free play, lunch, and rest time. Finnish and visual support are used alongside English to help children understand and take part. In the afternoons, Finnish is the main language of instruction.

At Kamukoti, children can use either Finnish or English. They can also respond with gestures, or other languages, depending on which feels more natural to them. Our goal is to help children feel safe, included, and confident as they experiment with languages at their own pace.

Through strength pedagogy, we help children buid confidence and courage to try.

We focus on practicing, recognizing, and noticing character strengths in everyday situations, both in ourselves and in others. These are skills and qualities we all possess and using them feels natural and rewarding. By applying our strengths, we perform at our best and experience a sense of achievement. Examples of character strengths include kindness, perseverance, and creativity. Strengths are like muscles, they grow and become stronger with practice.

TRHOUGH INTERACTION, WE MAINTAIN RESPECTFUL ENCOUNTERS.

We strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment where each child can grow, learn, and be themselves. Our focus is on genuine, accepting interactions, warm communication, and noticing others throughout the day. Since successful interaction depends on emotional skills, we support children in developing these alongside social skills from the very beginning. Recognizing one’s own emotions and those of others is the first step toward empathy and understanding. Learning to name and manage emotions helps children express themselves, navigate play, and build friendships.

through environment education, we enrich children’s nature experiences, STRENGTHEN THEIR CONNECTION WITH NATURE AND A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY.

Nature is an important part of daily life at our daycare. We take care of our own garden on the daycare grounds, go on trips to nearby natural areas, and learn together about environmental protection and simple eco-friendly habits. Even a small patch of forest is full of wonder and experiences for children. We observe nature with all our senses and across different seasons. We value giving children the chance to get their hands in the soil and see how plants grow. In nature, toys are not needed, as pinecones, leaf piles, sticks, and logs spark imagination and play. Beyond fostering a strong connection with nature, Kamukoti also aims to guide children toward a sustainable way of living.

Through joyful learining and creativity, we encourage problem-solving and curiosity.

We want to nurture and enrich children’s natural imagination, curiosity, and desire to learn. We encourage children to wonder, explore, and discover creative solutions. We value play because it helps children practice many skills and make sense of the world around them. Environmental education is integrated in many ways—through hands-on activities, exploration, and play. Children naturally learn through playing, moving, exploring, and creating. Each child learns in their own way, so we use a variety of approaches and learning channels. Learning is a holistic process in which children acquire new knowledge through interaction with their surroundings.

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