Where joy meets learning: The Finnish Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Bahrain In a world that often races toward academic milestones, the Finnish approach to early childhood education asks a profound question: What if a child’s first experience of...
The importance of physical activity
The importance of physical activity, sports, and movement in the early years A Finnish ECEC perspective in a Bahrain context Early childhood is a crucial period for growth, learning, and wellbeing. During the preschool years, children develop the foundations for...
Triple celebration
"S Eleven" and "Um Nasser Foundation" celebrate Bahrain's National Day and Finland's Independence Day Source: akhbar-alkhaleej.com Let’s keep the conversation going What’s your favorite playful math moment with your child? This newsletter marks the start of...
Um Nasser Finland Preschool Strengthens Collaboration with Parents
Um Nasser Finland Preschool Strengthens Collaboration with Parents We discussed with Heli Parhiala, Lead Expert, Educluster Finland, and Leena Merikallio, Academic Principal, Um Nasser Finland Preschool, their experiences with Kindiedays and their collaboration with...
The power of storytelling
The power of storytelling - why reading aloud matters in the early years This month, our preschool is delighted to welcome grandparents into our learning community to share stories with the children. This special initiative celebrates not only the joy of reading...
Early Math Workshop
Building brilliant little minds why early math is more than numbers “Can you find three red blocks?” It’s a simple question, yet inside it lives a world of discovery, curiosity, and brain-building magic. At our preschool here in Bahrain, we see early mathematics not...
Inaugural celebration
Um Nasser Finland Preschool Inaugurated: A Pioneering Model for the Future of Education Source: bizbahrain.com Let’s keep the conversation going What’s your favorite playful math moment with your child? This newsletter marks the start of our Parent workshop...
Building 21st-century skills in early childhood
Building 21st-century skills in early childhood why competence matters more than content The world our children are growing up in is changing rapidly. Technology, global connections, and cultural diversity are reshaping how we live and communicate. While the future...








