The Finnish Formula
Play, Learn, Excel

Experience Finland’s pioneering approach to play-based learning and active pedagogy, with CCE Finland

15 November 2025 - The National Children's Museum, Washington DC, USA

Meet Finnish Education Expert

Vanessa Speigle is a Master Trainer and Ambassador at CCE Finland, with extensive expertise in early childhood education and play-based pedagogy.

Meet the Expert

At this event, Vanessa will:

Share insights on implementing play as pedagogy in diverse classrooms.
Demonstrate how SISU Box activities create joyful, meaningful learning experiences.
Discuss the value of observation-based assessment in fostering inclusive and child-centered growth.

In this seminar let's explore

Active Learning Methods in Finnish Schools

Discover how Finnish classrooms bring creativity to life through hands-on activities, projects, and play-driven exploration that nurture curiosity and confidence.

Play-Based Pedagogies & Parental Involvement

Learn how playful learning extends beyond the classroom, empowering parents to engage children in fun, meaningful ways that support holistic growth.

Observation-Based Assessments

Understand how Finnish educators assess learning not through tests but through careful observation, focusing on each child’s progress, strengths, and needs.

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Meet the Expert

On November 15th, the CCE Ambassador will be at the National Children's Museum, Washington D.C. from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. along with a representative from the Finnish Embassy! You’ll find us right at the museum’s entry area, where we’ll be showcasing the SISU Box and sharing all about the exciting summer camps offered by CCE Finland.

This event is a wonderful opportunity for parents and educators to discover creative, globally inspired learning experiences for children.

We’re looking forward to meeting curious minds and sharing how Finnish education inspires joyful, meaningful learning! I’ll confirm with the museum if the event has an official name and share it soon.

✨Exciting News!✨

Sisu Box Unboxing_ Preschool Fun with Vanessa!

Explore the SISU Box

The SISU Box is CCE Finland’s unique toolkit for early years education:

Play-Based: Activities designed around storytelling, role-play, and creative expression.
Holistic: Supports emotional, cognitive, and social development.
Observation-Driven: Enables educators to assess progress through active observation, not rote testing.

At the event, participants will experience hands-on demonstrations of the SISU Box and discover how it fosters curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.