Curriculum
HCK’S curriculum is based on Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC, City of Helsinki)
https://www.hel.fi/static/liitteet-2019/KasKo/vare/Helsinki_Vasu_EN.pdf
THE LEARNING AREAS IN OUR CURRICULUM AND ACTION PLAN
Happy Children Kindergarten follows the Finnish National Core Happy Children Kindergarten follows the Finnish National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care. Based on this framework, we have incorporated five key learning areas into
our operational plan.
These learning areas guide the development of each child’s individual Early Childhood Education and Care Plan (VASU). They support the ongoing assessment of children’s development and help our educators set meaningful pedagogical goals tailored to each child’s individual needs.
Rich language environment
Linguistic skills, abilities and identities
Various forms of self-expression
Bodily, Verbal, Visual and Musical
Me and my community
The past, present and future of the local community
Exploring and interacting with the local environment
Mathematical thinking and technology education
Growth and development
Physical activity, nutrition education, health and safety
