How Estonia’s kindergartens prepare children for real-world challenges

In Estonia, kindergartens are integral to early childhood education, reflecting the country’s commitment to high educational standards. These institutions are supported by robust frameworks that facilitate the development of essential skills in young children, as evidenced by the strong performance of Estonian students in assessments like PISA. Each Estonian kindergarten follows a national curriculum that […]

Video: Preschool education in Estonia

What do children do in an Estonian kindergarten? Ask them, and they’ll tell you – “We play!” “Once a little girl even asked, ‘Teacher, if you play all day, when do you work?’ Indeed, our highly educated teachers, holding Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees, integrate play into their work. But it’s a play with a purpose,” […]