Tuulikello ECEC centre

Länsituuli
p. 050 365 2702
Teknologiantie 6 A

Tuuliviirit
p. 044 703 5465
Teknologiantie 6 B

Tiuku
p. 044 703 5468
Teknologiantie 8 A

Tuulihatut
p. 044 703 5345
Teknologiantie 8 B

Lounatuuli
p. 044 703 5369
Teknologiantie 8 D

Ketunleivät
p. 044 703 6953
Teknologiantie 10 A

Tikankontit
p. 040 585 3681
Teknologiantie 10 B

Hiirenvirnat
p. 044 703 5490
Teknologiantie 10 D

N.B! Communication between families and groups mainly takes place through eVaka.

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We organize preschool education in the Tuuliviirit group.

The group is bilingual (Finnish - English). We cooperate with the Linnanmaa unit of Oulu Teacher Training School.

The transitions from early childhood education and care to pre-primary education and from pre-primary education to basic education are significant stages of a child's life. In cooperation with early childhood education, preschool education and basic education, the City of Oulu develops pedagogy for 5–8-year-olds. The aim is to strengthen cooperation between preschool and primary education in order to promote smooth transitions and secure a coherent learning path for children. 

We follow the preschool curriculum of the City of Oulu.

Bilingual early education

The aim of Bilingual early education is to develop children´s sensitivity seasons by offering them versatile language education.

We use English in our ECEC centre as a teaching method in everyday situations, playtime, songs, riddles etc. Bilingual early childhood education groups are Tuuliviirit and Tiuku. 

For children under three years old it is important first to learn to speak and understand their own mother language. That´s why they are not taught actively English yet.

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The Tuulikello ECEC centre is located in three buildings in the heart of the Technology Village: Teknologiantie 6, 8 and 10. Our facilities are cozy and cozy. There are four yard areas and two forest yards for outdoor activities. We hike a lot and there are many good places for outdoor activities and hiking around Tuulikello, such as nearby forests, a botanical garden and a university.

We implement STEAM pedagogy at Tuulikello. STEAM is child-centered, experimental, exploratory and collaborative learning. The task of the adult is to seize the child's initiatives and enable the children to solve problems and learn new things by experimenting and doing. Children's needs and interests serve as the basis for learning, which also takes into account group-specific needs. 

The strength of Tuulikello is cultural diversity, as internationality and multiculturalism are a big part of our everyday life. Children's language and cultural awareness is strengthened in Tuulikello's multicultural everyday life. The languages of cooperation with families are Finnish and English, in addition to which some groups of over 3-year-olds are bilingual (Finnish - English).

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Oulu's values of courage, fairness and responsibility guide our operations: 

Courage is reflected in a positive atmosphere where everyone can boldly be themselves. 

Fairness is reflected in our multicultural operating environment, where families are met with respect and respect. 

Responsibility is reflected in our common goal to act in the best interests of children. 

In our operations, we emphasise positive encounters and sensitivity. We treat every family with respect and respect. In accordance with full-time pedagogy, we see all everyday situations as an opportunity to learn new skills. We encourage children to try things themselves and think together about solutions to everyday situations. 

By working in small groups, we create an unhurried atmosphere and ensure that every child is met during the early childhood education day. Children learn group skills as well as emotional and interaction skills by working together. We use different emotional images with the children and read books on emotional and friendship skills. 

In the wind chime, play can be seen and heard. We value both free and guided play, and we give them time every day. We actively guide children's play, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to participate in joint play according to their own capabilities. The presence and active role of an adult in play supports interaction between children and prevents conflicts. Rhymes, songs and shared fun reinforce the positive atmosphere, which supports learning and well-being.

We follow the City of Oulu's early childhood education plan in our operations.