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Erasmus+ KA210-SCH

Exploring Robotics in Early Childhood Education

RoboECE unites educators from Finland, Poland and Slovenia to develop innovative robotics-based learning experiences for children aged 3–6, making STEM accessible, joyful, and empowering from the very start.

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About the Project

What is RoboECE?

RoboECE (Robotics in Early Childhood Education) is an innovative Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnership that brings together three organisations from Finland, Poland and Slovenia to revolutionize early childhood education through robotics and technology.

Together we develop age-appropriate robotics activities, structured lesson plans, and teaching guides that help young children aged 3–6 build critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy — all through hands-on, play-based experiences that make learning irresistible.

🤖 Robotics Play
🧠 Critical Thinking
👧 Girls in STEM
🌍 Cross-cultural
Meet Our Partners
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ASIMO robot — technology for the future
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Our Mission

Project Objectives

Transforming early childhood education through play, creativity, and cross-border collaboration.

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Promote STEM Early

Foster interest in technology and science from the earliest stages of child development, building a natural curiosity.

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Introduce Robotics

Make robotics and basic programming accessible and fun for children as young as 3 through age-appropriate tools.

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Girls in Technology

Strengthen technological self-confidence especially in girls aged 3–6, breaking stereotypes from the very start.

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Hands-On Building

Enable children to build simple robots using age-appropriate materials, developing fine motor and cognitive skills.

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Coding Foundations

Introduce programming basics through playful, visual activities — unplugged and screen-based approaches combined.

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Cross-Cultural Exchange

Foster international collaboration, cultural understanding, and sharing of best educational practices across Europe.

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Parental Involvement

Encourage parents to participate in the learning process and understand the educational benefits of robotics for their children.

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Lesson Plans

Produce 15+ robotics class plans suitable for kindergarten teachers, ready to use with minimal preparation.

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Knowledge Sharing

Spread information and best practices about robotics teaching methods in kindergartens across Europe.

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Upcoming Events

All events
Jun
2024

Transnational Partner Meeting

Rzeszów, Poland 🇵🇱

Second project meeting to review pilot results and align on next curriculum development phase.

Sep
2024

Teacher Training Workshop

Hajdina, Slovenia 🇸🇮

Intensive training for educators on integrating Bee-Bot, Blue-Bot and other robotics tools into ECE.

Feb
2025

Final Dissemination Conference

Online & Rzeszów 🇵🇱

Presenting all project outcomes, lesson plans, and educational findings to the wider community.

International Consortium

Our Partner Schools

Three countries, one shared mission: transforming early childhood education through robotics and play.

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Finland

Junailijankadun päiväkoti

Applicant & Lead Organisation. Public kindergarten in Riihimäki (Kanta-Häme region), serving children aged 1–6 with 6 years of robotics education experience. Integrates robotics ac...

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Poland

Zespol Szkolno-Przedszkolny Nr 6 w Rzeszowie

Partner Organisation. Large primary and kindergarten complex in Rzeszów (Podkarpackie), with 223 kindergarten children aged 3–6 in 10 groups. 10 years of robotics experience using...

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Slovenia

Osnovna šola Hajdina

Partner Organisation. OŠ Hajdina and Najdihojca kindergarten in Hajdina (Podravska), serving 147 kindergarten children aged 1–5 and 322 primary pupils. 10+ years of robotics educat...

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"Every child is a natural engineer — we just hand them the tools."

RoboECE Project Vision

Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union
KA210-SCH-AC82662C

Funded with support from the European Commission. The European Commission's support does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflects the views only of the authors.

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Get Involved with
RoboECE

Are you an educator, researcher, or institution passionate about early childhood STEM? We'd love to collaborate.