Understand Child Well-being

Fulfill basic needs, support brain development, and mitigate toxic stress to build strong foundations for lifelong learning.

Implement Play-Based & Motivational Pedagogy

Design developmentally appropriate learning experiences that nurture autonomy, competence, relatedness, and intrinsic motivation.

Strengthen Parent Partnership & Professional Practice

Build trust-based collaboration with families and implement structured monthly systems that ensure consistent, high-quality early education.

About the ONNI Teachers Training Course

The ONNI Teachers Training is a structured professional development program designed for early childhood educators who want to deepen their practice and build truly child-centered learning environments. Rooted in Finnish early childhood education principles, this course goes beyond theory. It provides practical tools, reflection frameworks, and a clear implementation system that supports children’s holistic well-being, intrinsic motivation, and healthy development. Throughout the training, you will learn how to: Strengthen children’s autonomy, competence, and sense of belonging Implement meaningful play-based pedagogy Support brain development and emotional regulation Build trust-based partnerships with families Apply a structured monthly system that ensures consistency and quality This is not a one-time inspiration session. It is a professional growth journey. Join a global community of educators committed to creating structured, joyful, and developmentally powerful early childhood environments. Let’s elevate early education — together.

Meet Your Mentor

Hi, I’m Olli Kamunen — educator, researcher, and founder of ONNI Education. With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, school leadership, teacher training, and international educational development, my mission is to strengthen educators’ professional confidence and well-being worldwide. My work is rooted in Finnish early childhood education principles, combining research-based understanding with practical implementation. I believe that high-quality education begins with how we see the child — and how we see ourselves as professionals. Through the ONNI Teachers Training, I aim to support you in: Deepening your understanding of child development Building child-centered and play-based environments Strengthening intrinsic motivation in young learners Developing confident, trust-based partnerships with families Turning philosophy into structured daily practice Education is not just a profession — it is a responsibility and an opportunity to shape the future. I’m honored to guide you on this journey. Let’s build environments where children — and educators — thrive.

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 46 Lessons

  1. 1

    Beginning Together

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      A Welcome Letter from the Creators.

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      Sharing Expectations and Insights on Happiness and Well-being

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      The ONNI Learning Journey

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      The Foundation of Finnish Education: Trust

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    Module 1. Foundations of Child Wellbeing

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      Chapter 1.1 – Orientation: The Foundation Beneath Everything

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      Chapter 1.2 – The Image of the Child

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      Chapter 1.3 – Holistic Growth: Learning and Development in Finnish Education

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      Chapter 1.4 – Implementing Finnish Educational Principles in Practice

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      Chapter 1.5 – The Child’s Basic Needs

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      Chapter 1.6 – Key Concepts of Early Childhood Brain Development

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      Test Your Knowledge: Key Takeaways

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      Development Task – Defining Our Image of the Child

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    MODULE 2 – The Real Meaning of Play-Based Learning

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      Chapter 2.1 – What Play-Based Learning REALLY Means

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      Chapter 2.2 – How to Implement Play-Based Learning in Real Classrooms

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      Chapter 2.3 – Stages of Play

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      Chapter 2.4 – Types of Play

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      Test Your Knowledge – Module 2: Play-Based Learning

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      Development Task – Making Play Visible with ONNI Play Cards

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    Module 3. Supporting individual children

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      Orientation: Seeing the Child Behind the Behavior

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      Chapter 3.1 – Building a Strong Relationship with the Child

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      Chapter 3.2 – Temperament: One of the Key Factors Explaining Human Behavior

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      Chapter 3.3 – Learning at Different Paces and Styles

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      Chapter 3.4 – Gender Awareness in Early Childhood Education

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      Test Your Knowledge: Key Takeaways

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      Development Task – Knowing the Individual Child

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    MODULE 4 – Motivation & Self-Determination

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      Orientation – Why Motivation Matters in Early Childhood

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      Chapter 4.1 – What Is Motivation?

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      Chapter 4.2 – Self-Determination Theory (SDT)

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      Chapter 4.3 – Supporting Autonomy in Early Childhood

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      Chapter 4.4 – Building Competence Without Pressure

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      Chapter 4.5 – The Power of Belonging (Supporting Relatedness)

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      Chapter 4.6 – The Hidden Motivation Killers

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      Chapter 4.7 – Encouragement vs. Praise

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      Chapter 4.8 – Supporting Motivation Through Play

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      Test Your Knowledge – Module 4 Motivation & Self-Determination

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      Development Task – Protecting Motivation in Our Classroom

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    Module 5. Educators supporting parents

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      Orientation – Why Parent Partnership Matters

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      Chapter 5.1 The Benefits of a Strong Parent–Educator Partnership

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      Chapter 5.2 Communication, Understanding, and Involvement

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      Chapter 5.3 Strategies for Building Strong Parental Partnership

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      Chapter 5.4 Embracing Diversity in Early Education

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      Chapter 5.5 Promoting Parent Well-Being and the Role of Teachers

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      Test Your Knowledge: Key Takeaways

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      Development Task – Strengthening Parent–Educator Collaboration

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    Closing Thoughts

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      A Letter from the Creators

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      Final Reflection & Feedback

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