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We want to create

The Next Generation of Problem Solvers

Imagination is the key to think beyond what we already know!

In 2013, we – the three founders – embarked on a five-year research journey that would irrevocably change how we look at early science education. 

In collaboration with the University of Helsinki, we hosted over 1,000 young children’s science clubs, and turned our learnings into an engaging STEAM education model that meets children in an environment most natural to them: the imagination.

At Kide Science, we know that children are active learners by nature. As a teacher or a parent, you’re bound to know it, too.

Because children have a strong tendency to explore and experiment, our pedagogy shifts science learning into imaginative science play.

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Play is the highest form of research.

— Albert Einstein
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As a society, we need our children to grow up understanding, evaluating, and producing scientific knowledge.

Kide Science is here to help children become active producers of knowledge and meaning, helping them grow into the problem solvers and creative thinkers our future society needs.

You see, the little scientists adventuring in the storyworld of Supraland today are the future citizens facing up to the greatest existential threats of tomorrow.

For young children, the natural way to produce meaning is through play – not sit down, be quiet, and absorb pre-ground knowledge.

By allowing children to construct understanding – with their peers, by means of dramatic play – we raise them to have the creative capabilities as well as cooperation skills that our future society desperately needs.

We believe that great products are built by a great team. 

Our vision is to have an effective workplace for our employees. Our community should come to work feeling that their job really matters and that they can affect how things are done. 

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Kide Science platform offers the most engaging model to break the mold and give teachers the confidence to teach science & inquiry-based lessons with play and stories to children aged 3-8. 

In 2013, our founder embarked on a five-year research journey that would irrevocably change how we look at early science education. 

At the University of Helsinki, we hosted science clubs with over 1,000 children and turned our learnings into an engaging STEAM education model that meets children in an environment most natural to them: the imagination.

At Kide Science, we know that children are active learners by nature. As a teacher or a parent, you’re bound to know it, too. Because children have a strong tendency to explore and experiment, our pedagogy shifts science learning into imaginative science play.

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Play is the highest form of research


As a society, we need our children to grow up understanding, evaluating, and producing scientific knowledge.

Kide Science is here to help children become active producers of knowledge and meaning, helping them grow into the problem solvers and creative thinkers our future society needs.

You see, the little scientists adventuring in the storyworld of Supraland today are the future citizens facing up to the greatest existential threats of tomorrow.

For young children, the natural way to produce meaning is through play – not sit down, be quiet, and absorb pre-ground knowledge.

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Great products are built by a great team.

We Are Research Backed! The latest research into science education and pedagogical approaches are at the core of our product and we do not compromise on that. When we develop pedagogies for young scientists, we lean on research and we constantly update our knowledge.

We Are Data-Driven! Our mission is to create the next generation of critical thinkers and we should be critical thinkers ourselves as well! When striving for better services, you are always free to experiment on your ideas - think fast, learn fast. Share your ideas on low threshold and let’s experiment with it!

We Think Customer First! We aim to delight the customer wherever possible - whether it is delivering a 3D Hoseli to their doorstep or some other personalised support to make them happy. No need to hesitate when you know you can make our customer feel special.

We Seek for Feedback! Our aim is to solve the problems which our customers might face, and that’s why we should always seek to understand the customer and their needs. Spend time with our customers and actively seek their feedback.

We Use Lean Working Methods! Gather around and solve the problem together! We see our community as a system, where we can help each other to do high quality work faster. Our system has its limits - and pushing those limits will only create pressure and low quality. We share our work to get it done faster - and with better quality to the customer.

Be the change you want to see in the world! Something needs to be changed? Say it out loud, learn how to do it and share your learnings with others. If you need any support on how - don’t hesitate to seek for the resources, ask advice from a colleague or buy the books you need.

We Succeed Together, We Fail Together! We support each other to succeed. Our teams work together for shared goals, so we make sure our customers benefit from the expertise we have in the team, and we learn from each other. And if something doesn’t work? We don’t point fingers, we learn from it and move on to the next idea.

We Link Back to Our Mission And Strategy! We connect everything we do to our mission and strategy. This helps us to prioritise and focus.

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Founders

Sari, CEO and Co-founder

Sari Hurme-Mehtälä

CEO & Co-founder sari (at) kidescience.com
Jenni Vartiainen, Head of Research and Co-founder

Jenni Vartiainen

Head of Research & Co-founder jenni (at) kidescience.com
Aino, Co-Founder

Aino Kuronen

Product Lead & Co-founder aino (at) kidescience.com

Accelerate Learning Acquires Kide Science


Accelerate Learning, the leading provider of preK-12 STEM curricula, has acquired Kide Science in 2023. 

The acquisition of Kide Science will allow Accelerate Learning to expand its early childhood offerings and extend its international reach. It will also fill a vital need as the United States and countries around the world heighten their focus on early childhood education.

Accelerate Learning provides STEM curriculum and professional development solutions that empower teachers, increase scores, and inspire students to become tomorrow’s STEM leaders. Its STEMscopes, Collaborate Science, and Math Nation curricula and resources are highly adaptable, accessible, and support instruction in any learning environment. The comprehensive, results-oriented solutions are used by more than 9 million students and 750,000 teachers across the country.

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