Pioneering technological literacy in Estonia

The ProgeTiger programme launched in 2012 in Estonia aims primarily to develop school students’ digital competence, technological literacy, and fundamental understanding of technology. The programme has targeted kindergartens and schools across Estonia, while also closely focusing on the skills of teachers to deliver technology education. The original article by Alexandra Burchill was published in the […]

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,” […]