Children and families
What would you like to read?
21.09.2020
Reading month in Turku
The whole of Turku reads for the third time in October. The month-long campaign encourages reading to promote literacy. We are off to a flying start already on 28.9. with the publication of Dive into the Story, a handbook that provides tips to support literacy.
01.09.2020
City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of Koronavilkku
Koronavilkku is a recently released smartphone application that makes it easier to break chains of infection. The City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of the application for families, pupils and students.
Participate by reading!
31.08.2020
Read Hour invites all Turku residents to read on 8.9.
Turku participates in the nationwide Read Hour campaign and challenges all Turku residents to participate on 8 September 2020 from 14.00 to 15.00. Inspired by the campaign, the beginning of September in Turku is full of reading events and the library bridge will receive festive lighting during the event.
21.08.2020
Children Should Not Attend Day Care or School When Ill
You cannot tell symptoms of coronavirus apart from symptoms of other infectious diseases unless you get tested for coronavirus. If there is a reason to believe that a child might have coronavirus, they can get tested. Parents of children based in Turku can book a time slot for their child to get tested for coronavirus by calling the coronavirus helpline. (Updated on 24 August)
What would you like to read?
21.09.2020
Reading month in Turku
The whole of Turku reads for the third time in October. The month-long campaign encourages reading to promote literacy. We are off to a flying start already on 28.9. with the publication of Dive into the Story, a handbook that provides tips to support literacy.
01.09.2020
City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of Koronavilkku
Koronavilkku is a recently released smartphone application that makes it easier to break chains of infection. The City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of the application for families, pupils and students.
Participate by reading!
31.08.2020
Read Hour invites all Turku residents to read on 8.9.
Turku participates in the nationwide Read Hour campaign and challenges all Turku residents to participate on 8 September 2020 from 14.00 to 15.00. Inspired by the campaign, the beginning of September in Turku is full of reading events and the library bridge will receive festive lighting during the event.
21.08.2020
Children Should Not Attend Day Care or School When Ill
You cannot tell symptoms of coronavirus apart from symptoms of other infectious diseases unless you get tested for coronavirus. If there is a reason to believe that a child might have coronavirus, they can get tested. Parents of children based in Turku can book a time slot for their child to get tested for coronavirus by calling the coronavirus helpline. (Updated on 24 August)
Welcome to playschools and playgrounds!
15.05.2020
Playgrounds and Playschools Open on Monday 18 May 2020
The Government’s recommendation to keep children at the age of early childhood education and care at home ended on 13 May 2020. The open services, playschools and playgrounds of the City of Turku early childhood education and care open on 18 May 2020. Open day care activities are closed until the end of July.
08.05.2020
Basic Education in Turku Continues as Contact Teaching while Keeping Distance and Avoiding Contacts
Contact teaching in comprehensive schools in Turku between 14 May and 30 May 2020 is organised in accordance with Government guidelines. Indoor school facilities will be considered carefully in teaching and outdoor spaces will be utilised for various purposes
What would you like to read?
21.09.2020
Reading month in Turku
The whole of Turku reads for the third time in October. The month-long campaign encourages reading to promote literacy. We are off to a flying start already on 28.9. with the publication of Dive into the Story, a handbook that provides tips to support literacy.
01.09.2020
City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of Koronavilkku
Koronavilkku is a recently released smartphone application that makes it easier to break chains of infection. The City of Turku Education Division recommends the use of the application for families, pupils and students.
Participate by reading!
31.08.2020
Read Hour invites all Turku residents to read on 8.9.
Turku participates in the nationwide Read Hour campaign and challenges all Turku residents to participate on 8 September 2020 from 14.00 to 15.00. Inspired by the campaign, the beginning of September in Turku is full of reading events and the library bridge will receive festive lighting during the event.
21.08.2020
Children Should Not Attend Day Care or School When Ill
You cannot tell symptoms of coronavirus apart from symptoms of other infectious diseases unless you get tested for coronavirus. If there is a reason to believe that a child might have coronavirus, they can get tested. Parents of children based in Turku can book a time slot for their child to get tested for coronavirus by calling the coronavirus helpline. (Updated on 24 August)
Welcome to playschools and playgrounds!
15.05.2020
Playgrounds and Playschools Open on Monday 18 May 2020
The Government’s recommendation to keep children at the age of early childhood education and care at home ended on 13 May 2020. The open services, playschools and playgrounds of the City of Turku early childhood education and care open on 18 May 2020. Open day care activities are closed until the end of July.
08.05.2020
Basic Education in Turku Continues as Contact Teaching while Keeping Distance and Avoiding Contacts
Contact teaching in comprehensive schools in Turku between 14 May and 30 May 2020 is organised in accordance with Government guidelines. Indoor school facilities will be considered carefully in teaching and outdoor spaces will be utilised for various purposes
Information on Corona and Support for Families with Children
Are you worried about coronavirus or the limitations and changes it has brought to the everyday life of your family? On this site, you will find information on what to do if you need help for your family – or if you are simply looking for activities for the children or the whole family.
