MOVE TO LEARN!
The practical implementation of daily movement for children aged 3 to 7 years
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
15:30 - 17:00
This workshop will be held ON LOCATION
at MoovKids Studio in Espoo, Finland
Finnoonlaaksontie 7, 02270
Workshop Topics
Morning Circle Moves
Learn fun ways to engage children in physical play:
COPYCAT MOVEMENTS
CREATIVE STRETCHING
BALANCES
MOVEMENT WITH ROPES.
Develops body awareness, turn-taking, cooperation, and visual perception.
Simple Circuits
Explore perceptual concepts through circuits with basic equipment:
SPEED
LEVELS IN SPACE
STOP-AND-START MOVEMENT.
Promotes perceptual learning, motor planning, stability skills, body and spatial awareness.
Playful Object-handling Skills
Facilitate fun activities with playful teaching methods using:
BEANBAGS
BALLS
HOOPS.
Supports literacy skills, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination & agility.
Darlene Koskinen
EARLY YEARS MOVEMENT EXPERT
TEACHER
WORKSHOP FACILITATOR
• 40 Years hands-on teaching experience
• Early-years movement specialist
• 4th Dan black belt karate instructor
• Teaching-business owner of 16 years
"I am dedicated to empowering educators to ensure intentional movement is a daily priority.
In an era where movement is more critical than ever, I provide the tools and understanding teachers need to deliver essential movement activities with clarity and confidence ."
Workshop Testimonials
"Darlene's workshops stand out amongst the hundreds of others I have attended throughout my teaching career.
She is not only an expert in her field, but is able to engage and connect with both fellow professionals and those new to the implementation of physical education programmes.
Her workshops are well-planned and comprehensive, with clearly defined goals and practical ways to achieve them.
Darlene offers encouragement, support, and a passion for the field, ensuring that educators have the tools needed to start new programmes or improve their practise."
Angie Hämäläinen
Finnish-American Kindergarten
Helsinki
Move to Learn Workshop
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Friday, April 17, 2026 15:30 - 17:00 MoovKids Studio Finnoonlaaksontie 7 02270 Espoo, Finland
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- Morning Circle Movement
- Simple Circuits
- Playful Object-handling Skills
