Who is this for?

For educators who want practical change — not just theory.

ONNI for Teachers is for early childhood educators who want to:

• strengthen play-based, child-centred pedagogy in daily practice

• support children's emotional skills and positive behaviour

• build calmer routines and smoother transitions

• improve the learning environment and group management

• feel more confident in everyday interactions with children and parents

You can join as an individual teacher — or your kindergarten can register multiple educators.

What you'll learn

A Finnish-inspired toolkit for everyday teaching

The training focuses on what matters most in early years classrooms:

1. Finnish ECEC in practice
   What makes Finnish early childhood education work — and how to apply it in your context.

2. Positive guidance & behaviour
   Practical ways to guide children with warmth, clarity and boundaries.

3. Emotions & self-regulation
   Tools to support emotional skills, calm down moments and strengthen resilience.

4. Calm routines & group management
   Predictable rhythms, transitions and small structures that create safety.

5. Learning through play
   How to plan, observe and communicate learning that happens through play.

6. Home–school partnership (teacher perspective)
   How to build trust with parents and strengthen cooperation.

You'll leave with ready-to-use examples, simple frameworks and "try this next week" ideas.

Program structure

A clear rhythm that supports real change

The training runs over three months, allowing time to try ideas in practice, reflect, and return with questions.

Duration:

3 months

Sessions:

6 live online sessions

Frequency:

2 sessions per month

Session length:

90 minutes

Format:

Live online (interactive)

Between sessions, participants are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and test small changes in their classrooms.

How the training works

• Live online sessions (Zoom)

• Interactive discussions and practical examples
• Time for questions and shared reflection
• Digital materials provided
• Certificate of completion after all sessions