Participants: 60 early childhood education headmasters and deputy heads
Event: Headmasters’ Forum, City of Oulu
Date: Thursday, 25 September

On Thursday, 25 September, our finnish partners Hanna and Saana had the opportunity to present the Creative Storytellers Project to the headmasters and deputy heads of early childhood education centres across the City of Oulu. The aim of the session was to share the project’s core ideas, goals, and practical approaches – and to inspire other early childhood settings to adopt creative methods that support education for a sustainable future.

Sharing Practical Examples from Our Centre

During the presentation, we highlighted how our own early childhood centre has implemented the project in practice. We showcased concrete examples of how children have been engaged through storytelling, creative expression, and collaborative activities that encourage them to explore the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from their own viewpoints.

We also introduced the pedagogical materials developed within the project to help educators plan and implement sustainability education. These resources include storytelling-based learning activities, drama exercises, and practical ideas for integrating creative methods into everyday learning.

Introducing Robie the robot– Our SDG Mascot

One of the most memorable moments of the presentation was the introduction of our centre’s SDG mascot, Robie. Acting as a playful ambassador for sustainability, Robie brings children various tasks and challenges connected to themes such as environmental care, equality, friendship, and responsibility. Through imagination, play, and storytelling, Robie helps make global goals tangible and meaningful for young learners.

Interest and Inspiration for the Future

The presentation generated lively discussion among participants about how creativity and storytelling can be used more broadly in early childhood education to promote sustainability. The event also strengthened networking and exchange of ideas on how the project’s outcomes could be adapted across different early childhood settings in the city.