Future Narratives Erasmus+ project starting in 2021 will develop European model for transmedial cultural heritage education in collaboration with the consortium of four organisations – Association of Cultural Heritage Education in Finland (Coordinator), INTO SCHOOL from Finland,  Urban Development Center from Serbia, and Fundación SM from Spain and six associate partner schools.
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The project aims to strengthen the cultural competence, digital skills, creativity and critical thinking of the pupils. The horizontal priorities of the project include the Social and educational value of Cultural heritage and Innovative practices in a digital era.

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Tervetuloa tutustumaan tammikuussa avattavaan INTO SCHOOL International Preschool -päiväkotiin!

Järjestämme turvavälejä ja kokoontumisrajoituksia noudattaen avoimet ovet -minitapahtuman
ti 15.12. ja ke 16.12. klo 16.00–18.00 (Itälahdenkatu 2).
Ilmoittautuminen ja tiedustelut: reetta@intoschool.org

Lämpimästi tervetuloa nauttimaan joulun tunnelmasta, tekemään omaa musiikkia ja tutustumaan toimintaamme!

Welcome to come and have a first look at INTO SCHOOL International Preschool, opening in January 2021!

We are organizing a mini-event at our preschool this week on 
Tue 15.12. and Wed 16.12. from 4 pm to 6 pm
(Address: Itälahdenkatu 2). 
We naturally keep in mind the current health and safety measures.

​If you want to join the event or you have any questions, please feel free to contact us: reetta@intoschool.org

Welcome to enjoy Christmas atmosphere, make some own music and get to know more about us!

Tontut piileksivät Lauttasaaressa joulukuun ajan!

Päiväkodillamme aukeaa huomenna joulukalenterin ensimmäinen luukku. Aktivoiva, liikunnallinen ja seikkailuhenkinen joulukalenterimme haastaa etsimään piiloksissa olevan tontun päiväkotimme lähiympäristöstä päivittäin.
Tule kurkkaamaan, mitä QR-koodin takaa paljastuukaan ja lähde mukaan seikkailuun!

Mukaan tarvitset:
intoa
uteliaisuutta
älypuhelimen, jolla pystyy lukemaan QR-koodin
joulumieltä

Joulukalenteri löytyy päiväkotimme ikkunasta jouluaattoon asti osoitteessa Itälahdenkatu 2, 00210 Helsinki.
Tervetuloa virittäytymään joulun tunnelmaan ja pitämään hauskaa yhdessä läheistesi kanssa!

The elves are hiding in Lauttasaari in December!

The first door of the INTO Christmas Calendar opens tomorrow at our Preschool. Our Christmas Calendar challenges everyone on an adventure to find where the elf is hiding today.
We have heard from a reliable source, that the elf is hiding outdoors near our Preschool...
Come and scan the QR code to start your adventure!

You need:
enthusiasm
curiosity
a smartphone that can read QR codes
Christmas spirit

The INTO Christmas Calendar can be found on the window of our Preschool until Christmas Eve at Itälahdenkatu 2, 00210 Helsinki.
Welcome to tune into the Christmas mood and have fun together with your loved ones!

We are happy to announce that the first INTO SCHOOL International Preschool will open early 2021 in Lauttasaari, Helsinki!

We offer high-quality early education and care for children aged 1-6. 

Our operative languages are both English and Finnish.
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At INTO SCHOOL we cultivate the arts, creativity, collaboration and sustainability. We employ up-to-date pedagogical know-how and technology to promote each child’s holistic growth and well-being.

Welcome to the most innovative and joyful preschool in Helsinki!

INTO SCHOOL  has been awarded at the annual “Oscars of Education” – GESS Education Awards – in Dubai on 26th February 2020.
 
INTO SCHOOL won the award for Best Product to Promote Arts, Music and Drama in the Classroom. There were nominees from over 90 countries for the award. The GESS Education Awards annually reward the world's greatest pioneers in education.
 
“The award is a concrete demonstration how the Finnish education model is valued around the world and it feels good on our behalf to promote a positive image of Finland globally,” comments Kari Saarilahti, CEO of the company.
 
“It feels awesome that this type of new creative learning, in which everyone’s creativity is recognized, is acknowledged on a global scale,” adds Janne Hiedanniemi, Head of Education at INTO SCHOOL.

We're really delighted to announce that INTO SCHOOL  has been nominated for GESS Education Awards 2020 int the category of Best Product to Promote Arts, Music and Drama in the Classroom.

The GESS awards highlight and reward the quality and diversity of educational products, resources, services and people, as well as the best educational establishments and the most dedicated members of the teaching profession.

​Award winners will be announced at a Gala to be held at the H Hotel Dubai, on 26th February 2020.

INTO SCHOOL and Future Songwriting were presented at the Creative Transformations Conference, held in Helsinki as one of the event series celebrating Finland’s presidency of the Commission of the European Union. Organized by Finland’s Ministry of Education and Culture, the conference saw inspiring talks on the key role of culture in sustainable development, and how policies can buttress democracy and tackle present and future challenges with a focus on culture and education. Participants mostly consisted of culture policy officials from national governments and international organisations like UNESCO, the Council of Europe and the OECD.

One of the key principles of the INTO SCHOOL and Future Songwriting project, creativity in the classroom will also receive support at policy level in the EU. “We look forward to launching the CREASSESS project during the Finnish Presidency. The objective is to further improve the assessment of creative and critical thinking skills in schools and to provide new tools to support teachers and students in this.”– as Mr. Navracsics confirmed.

After closing two very successful pilots in Finland, the project will move to Germany and France, while continuing in new schools in Finland. Stay tuned for news on how INTO SCHOOL attempts to promote music education and creative learning globally.

We are happy to announce the successful launch of Future Songwriting, a European project based on the INTO SCHOOL concept.

​Two school pilots began this March, in Santamäen Koulu and the bilingual French-Finnish School HRSK in Helsinki. In the next 2 years, 15 school pilots are coming to Germany, France and Finland.
 
Future Songwriting introduces a new model to music education. Using creativity and digital tools and activating children’s innate potential the project aims to create the future of teaching and learning music.
 
The two-year project is coordinated by Teosto, and is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission.
 
Creativity in the classroom
Children have innate creativity and ability to engage with music. Future Songwriting aims to give room for their potential by putting music creation in the foreground. Music is taught through a creative process using digital tools where everyone can contribute. The concept is based on a comprehensive model developed by INTO SCHOOL: an award-winning Finnish innovation.
 
Digital Tools for All
As a first step of Future Songwriting pilots, teachers receive training to get familiar with the technical tools and methodology. Tools and training are tailored to suit all levels of skill, and facilitate a creative and rewarding process. The involvement of active musicians ensures that participants receive up-to-date knowledge and a hands-on experience.
 
Research-based Innovation
The University of Arts Sibelius Academy, the University of Cologne and Musical Futures accompany the project, observing the model based on creativity and student involvement. Research carried out by the Music Technology Group from University Pompeu Fabra will focus on the technological aspect of the model. Future Songwriting brings together scholars, educators, musicians, teacher educators and the music industry to collaboratively develop better and more creative learning environments and equip teachers with knowledge and tools to facilitate creative music-making in their classrooms.
 
European Cooperation through Music
School pilots in Germany, France and Finland, coordinated research by institutions based in four European countries, and project communication by Artisjus, the Hungarian association representing composers and musicians makes Future Songwriting a collaborative effort reaching not only across countries, but also professional fields and age-groups, through the universal language of music.
 
Future Songwriting is a collaboration of INTO SCHOOL (Finland), Teosto (Finland), University of Arts Helsinki (Finland), Pompeu Fabra University (Spain), University of Cologne (Germany), Sacem (France), Artisjus (Hungary), Musical Futures (UK).

Follow the project on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/futuresongwriting.eu/

We're happy to announce that we’ve been nominated for GESS Awards 2019 int the category of Best Product to Promote Arts, Music and Drama in the Classroom.

The GESS awards highlight and reward the quality and diversity of educational products, resources, services and people, as well as the best educational establishments and the most dedicated members of the teaching profession.

Award winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner to be held at the H Hotel Dubai, on 27th February 2019.

​For more info about the awards, visit gessawards.com.