Finland - you will love it! by https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb made with love en-us 2019-03-24 16:43:08 UTC 2025-10-08 16:30:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Reference beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344594494 https://www.visitfinland.com/
https://www.educationfinland.fi/
http://www.strangerless.com/truth-finnish-education-system/
https://lifehacks.io/facts-about-finland-education-system/
https://www.businessinsider.com/finland-education-school-2011-12?IR=T
https://schooladvisor.my/articles/15-amazing-facts-about-finlands-education-system/]]> 2019-03-24 18:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344594494 beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344594531 All in all I can say Finland is such an amazing country where I want to go in few years. After my apprenticeship I want to travel to Finland and want to see a lot of special places. Especially I want to see the Northern Lights called Aurora Borealis. I am very interested in the seasonal foods and the way to live in Finland. It has to be such an amazing country with such kindly people. Nobody has to be angry there because the country is one of the most save country in the world. I am amazed about the facts, the nature and the education in Finland. You liked my Blog? – Then you have to come with me!

]]> 2019-03-24 18:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344594531 Facts about the Education in Finland beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344594594 The first finnish Kindergarten (päiväkoti) was built in 1888 in Helsinki, Finland. A special law called  "Laki lasten päivähoidosta" (1973) says that the care of children in kindergarten or special care groups want to support the parents. Every child has to get the opportunity to visit a kindergarten and to grow up with a special education. It is important to mention that children in Finland do not go to school until they are seven years old. It means the children have enough time to enjoy their childhood, to spend time with their family and friends and grow up individual. In finnish schools there are a total of 190 school days in a school year. The School year starts in the middle of August and ends in May. Finish kids have about 10 weeks of summer holiday as well as holidays in autumn, Christmas break and winter usually in February.
For the nine- year basic education in Finland the tuition, school books, learning materials equipment are all provided free for the children. All children, regardless of capability, are taught in one classroom. Out of this reason the children can help each other and can learn from each other. The week time is no more than from 20 to 25 hours. It means that the children spend no more than f hours a day at school because they need the time to grow up and to create their free time. It is very important that the children grow up happily without stress. Out of this reason the children never get too much of homework. The division of homework depends on how fast the kid is in doing his or her homework. In finnish schools there are great school meals for everyone. Every child has the opportunity to get a healthy meal for free and get enough time to enjoy it. Another aspect is that there are no private school in Finland by reason of discrimination is evil and not acceptable in Finland. The Teachers teach the children what they want to learn not what they have to learn. It is an important aspect to do not stress the children and to integrate the children into the school day. 


]]> 2019-03-24 18:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344594594 Reasons to love Finland beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344595775 Reason 1 - The one and only Santa clause is living in Finland. He comes originally from Korvatunturi. Now times the man in red now resides lives in Rovaniemi, Lapland, where he greets visitors all year round. 

Reason 2 - Finland is one of the few countries in the world where lost wallets and mobile phones get returned to their owner. People feel safe walking alone in city parks or using public traffic – no matter what time it is. 

Reason 3 - Another reason to love Finland is the coffee there. Almost all people love drinking coffee and they consume more coffee per person than does any other nation in the world! There such amazing coffee shops and cafés around the country. 

Reason 4 - Did you know that play games like “Angry birds” or “Clash of Clans” are finsh inventions? Finland has produced more successful games for mobile phones than any other country in the world.

Reason 5 - And a special reason to love Finland is that Finland is the perfect place to be a mother – or a child. All mothers get to stay at home with their baby for almost a year with full income or excellent benefits. When a parent with a child in a buggy uses public transport they travel free of charge in most cities.  When a baby is born the finnish government sends a big baby box full of supplies to the new born baby like clothes, nappies and toys. In this way no child is left behind in Finland. When the children grow up the luck in their life continues. Finland has held first place in OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) for several years, ranking our education system as one of the world’s best. This means that the finish school is a good place for a child and that they are happy.

]]> 2019-03-24 19:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344595775 Finnish Food beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344595948 The finnish people are passionate about their food and they know exactly how to celebrate it. On weekly markets in Finland you can buy such amazing seasonal produces and local delicacies. Meals in Finland are shared experiences and presented with care. Special food is for example Ruisleipä. It is a rye bread which is made from sour dough and it is a staple of the finish diet. Another special food is for example Poronkäristys. It is meat from the reindeers and it is one of the healthiest foods. It is high in B-12, omega- 3, omega- 6 and lean. If you should be there you have to try it. As sweets in Finland Salmiakki (Salzlakritze) are the most popular sweets. Almost all Finns are addicted to and to the special Fazer Blue chocolate. Food is considered much more than nourishment here. It is part of the finnish identity and is celebrated in every single season.

]]> 2019-03-24 19:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344595948 Skiing is FUN beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344596381 In Finland there are around 75 ski resorts. That is quite a high number for a country that has no mountains. Instead of mountains there are great deals of hills, which are covered with snow for about 200 days a year. Winter in Finland begins in November and can last up to five months. The temperatures are ranging from a balmy zero to a lung freezing minus 35 degrees in these months.

]]> 2019-03-24 19:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344596381 AURORA BOREALIS beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344596454 One of the most remarkable features of Finland is light. When the endless sunshine of summer gives way to dark winter, the Northern Lights appear like magic and lighten up the sky. The lights are called AURORA BOREALIS and appear on more than 200 nights a year in Finish Lapland.

]]> 2019-03-24 19:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344596454 beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344596651 2019-03-24 19:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344596651 FINLAND beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344596707 Finland is a parliamentary republic in Northern Europe with about more than 5.5 million inhabitants on an area almost the size of Germany. It is one of the least populated countries in Europe. Finland is a hidden gem tucked into the far up North. You will find thousands of reasons to fall in love with Finland; the people, arctic adventures and secrets.

]]> 2019-03-24 19:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344596707 beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344596848 Helsinki, the capital of Finland ]]> 2019-03-24 19:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344596848 beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344597110 Ruisleipä - Rye Bread ]]> 2019-03-24 19:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344597110 Being a teacher beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344855870 All teachers in Finland must have a master's degree, which is fully subsidised. Teachers only spend 4 hours a day in the classroom and take 2 hours a week for professional development. 
 The national curriculum is only a broad guideline for teacher. They have a freedom of deciding the best educational methods for their students. The teachers likely stick with the same group of students for five years. This gives them the opportunity to form relationships with their students and also to better know students as learners. ]]> 2019-03-25 14:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344855870 Some best things to do in Finland beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344862500 - visit a lighthouse island
- Sleep in a glass igloo
- hike in one of Finland’s 40 national parks
- Ride a reindeer or a husky sleigh
- sweat in a sauna and hop into the lake]]> 2019-03-25 15:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344862500 Top Finnish Saunas beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344869450 Sauna is such a big part of finnish culture, it can’t be compared to anything else. For Finns, it’s a must at regular intervals, and if they go too long without it, they’ll start feeling incomplete. For centuries, it has been a place for physical and spiritual cleansing, for getting bare in all senses of the word and entering the core of humanity. Sauna is a way of life in Finland. Men and women go separately in public saunas. This is usually the custom everywhere, but mixed groups are also an option if everyone feels comfortable with it. Families usually bathe together.]]> 2019-03-25 15:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344869450 Angry Birds beneckenkim https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344874542 2019-03-25 15:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/344874542 Loveling leonie_brohl https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/358163633 I want to read this blog about Finland because i want to know more about the Nothern Lights and also finland has a beautiful landscape. Moreover it is really interesing somthing to learn about the education System. 
I find it exciting that the North lights Shine 200 nights a year and are called Aurora Borealis. Saunaing is also a big part of their culture and i think it´s great to relax after a working day! I have learned that People in Finland are very honest and feel very safe. In Addition, mothers in their parents get their full salary! you also get a big baby box with a lot of differenence things for the Baby. All of that have i learned after i read this blog. 
I think it´s good that the children don´t have to go to school until they´re seven years old and are only allowed to be a children. They also have ten weeks vacation and not six weeks like in Germany! They can really relax! Additional they have autumm and Christmas Holidays. Moreover they don´t have to pay for their School supplies - that would help some families in Germany a lot! I find it really good that the children are not put under pressure and have enough free time. Not for the sake of it is Finland the happiest Country!! 
I could imagine working in Finland very well, because nobody is put under pressure, the Children are taken into consideration und there are supported in their development. Futhermore you get very good financial support! ]]> 2019-05-08 17:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/358163633 Dear Kim, I chose your blog because you introduced it very exciting and made me curious about Finland. In advance, I did not know that Finland is such a beautiful country. The pictures on your blog are beautiful, especially the northern lights, because they look really magical. Through your blog I have learned that in Finland you can ski very well and there are many areas. I also did not know that saunas belong to the Finnish culture. I also learned that the games Angry Bird and Cash of Clans come from Finland and people love coffee there, like me. Very interesting, I found the benefits of being a mother in Finland. The school system in Finland I find very good, especially the emphasis is placed on the children have no stress and still have enough free time. I have nothing to add to your blog. I could well imagine visiting Finland to see the beautiful northern lights. I would also like to see a kindergarten there and compare it with the kindergarten in Germany. :-). best regards Konstantina konstantina_k https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/363590346 2019-05-26 21:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/363590346 rohe_christina https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/363695608 Dear Kim,
I chose your padlet, because you designed it very attractive. I've learned that the northern lights appear in more than 200 nights a year. I love the mothern lights and think you chose a very wunderful picture. Also I learned something about food traditions. I would like to travel to Finland to see the nature and visit an original finish sauna. I love huskies and would like to sleep in an igloo. There are so many reasons I should visit this country. There's nothing that I want to know more about. I think you have told enough. Thank you for introducing it so good. 
Yours Christina ]]> 2019-05-27 08:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/363695608 larajosephine https://padlet.com/beneckenkim/m2miwy7j6nxb/wish/363762357 Kim has written a very infomative blog about Finnland so I feel well prepared for a trip. I have learned something about the finish lifytsyle, habits, food and about its nature. Very impressive was the description of the Northern Lights. It raised my attention and I really would like to see this country and its beautiful landscape. Especially for children it could be an adventure to visit the hometown of Santa Claus. It was also interesting to read that Finnland has one of the best education systems worlwide and that the role of a mother and child is very special. It‘s nice to hear that there is still a country which offers children the possibility to enjoy their childhood as long as possible. I think the finish people are very social und friendly because they give so much to the people and children. I really would like to see more from Finnland, sleep in a glass igloo and I also want to try to ride a reindeer sleigh. ;-)

Lara
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