Partner Organisations
Three educational institutions from three European countries — united by one mission: bringing robotics into early childhood education.
Finland
Applicant
Poland
Partner
Slovenia
Partner
Junailijankadun päiväkoti
About the Organisation
Junailijankadun päiväkoti is a public kindergarten in Riihimäki, Finland, dedicated to early childhood education with a strong emphasis on integrating robotics into everyday curriculum. The kindergarten serves children aged 1–6 and prioritises play-based learning, fostering emotional, social, and cognitive skills alongside hands-on technology exploration.
Activities in this Project
The kindergarten develops and implements a comprehensive robotics curriculum for all age groups — from toddlers exploring cause-and-effect, to pre-schoolers engaging in structured building and simple programming. Educators document children's progress through observation and assessment, continually refining their approach to robotics integration.
Learner Profiles & Age Groups
Ages 1–6. Toddlers (1–3) explore sensory and cause-effect robotics; children aged 3–5 engage in hands-on building and simple programming; pre-schoolers (6) tackle more advanced problem-solving and collaborative projects in preparation for formal schooling.
Key Strengths
- 🤖 Robotics integrated across all age groups (1–6 yrs)
- 🎮 Play-based & hands-on learning philosophy
- 🔬 Observation, experimentation, creative thinking
- 👩 🏫 Strong collaborative educator teams
- 🌱 First Erasmus+ project — fresh perspective
Zespol Szkolno-Przedszkolny Nr 6 w Rzeszowie
About the Organisation
Situated in a central city estate in Rzeszów, Zespol Szkolno-Przedszkolny Nr 6 is a large combined primary and kindergarten complex. The kindergarten has 223 children aged 3–6 across 10 groups, cared for by 20 teachers. Nine well-equipped classrooms with interactive whiteboards and a modern playground create an excellent learning environment.
Activities in this Project
The organisation is highly experienced in international Erasmus+ projects and robotics education, having participated in "STEM through robotics", "Eco-friendly robotics for a future perfect world", and serving as coordinator for "Repair the World" (KA210). They actively engage in VEX IQ competitions, Robo-Jam online competitions, Code Week, and the nationwide "Coded preschoolers" pedagogical innovation.
Learner Profiles & Age Groups
Kindergarten: 223 children aged 3–6 across 10 artistic-profile groups. Primary: pupils up to age 15. Inclusive of students with special needs, refugees, and children from Ukraine and Spain.
Key Strengths
- 🦾 Ozobots, Photons, Genibots, Scratch Jr. in classroom
- 🏆 VEX IQ European & Robo-Jam competitions
- 🇪🇺 Erasmus KA210 coordinator ("Repair the World")
- 💻 Code Week & "We teach children to program"
- 🌍 Inclusive — supports refugees & children with special needs
Osnovna šola Hajdina
About the Organisation
OŠ Hajdina and the Najdihojca kindergarten are vibrant educational institutions near Ptuj, Slovenia, committed to holistic development and innovation. The kindergarten serves 147 children aged 1–5 in 8 groups, while the primary school has 322 students in grades 1–9. They are deeply engaged in national digital competences leadership and international Erasmus+ partnerships.
Activities in this Project
A decade of robotics education through optional Lego robotics courses for older students, now eager to extend this expertise to kindergarten-age children. The school leads the national "I-school" digital competences project (EU-funded), holds Erasmus+ primary accreditation, and participates in projects including "Let's teach outside", "Go-Car-Go Plus", and "Hand in hand for a green future".
Learner Profiles & Age Groups
Najdihojca kindergarten: 147 children aged 1–5 in 8 groups. OŠ Hajdina primary: 322 students aged 6–15 (grades 1–9). Serves gifted students, children with learning differences or disabilities, and learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Key Strengths
- 🤖 10+ yrs robotics as optional subject (Lego, grades 7–8)
- 💡 Lead: national I-school digital competences project
- 🌍 Erasmus+ accredited, active in 4+ partnerships
- ♿ Inclusive: gifted learners, special needs, diverse backgrounds
- 🌱 FIT4KID, Healthy School, Sustainable Mobility projects
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