Cultural education plan

A musical workshop in the kindergarten, the children are looking for musical instruments.
Cultural education plan Kulttuurikoski guarantees all Äänekoski children the same opportunities to participate in cultural activities. Starting from kindergarten and progressing step by step in primary school, the goal-oriented entity introduces children and young people to a wide range of different art forms, local cultural offerings and the cultural heritage of the region. 

The cultural education plan supports independent activities of children and young people. The activities are guided by art education professionals. Kulttuurikoski includes the cultural paths of kindergartens and schools.

Cultural path of daycare centers

The cultural path of daycare centers includes two events per year, one in the fall season and one in the spring season. Key modes of operation are, for example:  

  •  Tour activities of performances in kindergartens and possibly related workshops - 
  • Visits to cultural sites  
  • Artist residency in a kindergarten  
  • In addition, training personnel on the experiential nature of cultural activities, experiencing and participating in art, as well as the utilization of these elements in early childhood education work.

 Cultural education path for schools

  • Eskari + 1 lk. Fairy tale path
  • 2. lk Library path
  • 3. lk Expression path
  • 4. lk Cultural history trail
  • 5. lk Film trail
  • 6. lk Visual arts path
  • 7. lk Music trail
  • 8. lk Experience path
  • 9. pp. Omapolku

What does the cultural education plan aim for and why is it important

The cultural education plan guarantees an equal opportunity to participate in and get to know art and culture and:

  • Strengthens skills to understand, evaluate and use culture 
  • strengthens the ability to read the messages conveyed by the media and the surrounding world 
  • supports the growth of cultural identity and the development of cultural competence. 
  • makes local local culture and cultural heritage familiar. 
  • develop the skill of understanding the diversity of cultures
  • promoting learning by bringing new perspectives, ways and methods.  
  • increases comfort in schools and early childhood education, offers experiences of success and strengthens creativity and self-esteem. 
  • offers means for self-expression and dealing with issues.

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