Your collaboration with Elina doesn’t end when a plan is created. Tip #12 shows how building a feedback loop helps refine your planning, celebrate what worked, and improve what didn’t—leading to more meaningful learning every day.

Elina supports not only your planning but also your communication. Tip #9 highlights how adding parent notes to your plans creates stronger partnerships, extends learning into the home, and fosters a more supportive educational environment.

In Tip #4 of our planning series, we highlight the importance of defining your learning environment. Whether you teach indoors, outdoors, or both, telling Elina your preference helps her recommend more relevant and engaging activities for children aged 1–5.

In Tip #3 of our planning series, we explore how defining your time frame—whether it's a single activity or a long-term unit—helps Elina create better-aligned, age-appropriate lesson plans. Learn how precise timing can turn your educational vision into reality.

To get the most personalized and effective results from Elina, share detailed information about your student group. Whether you’re teaching 5-year-olds with diverse needs or organizing a lesson for a mixed-age class, Elina adapts best when she knows your group’s age range, support needs, and size. This article walks you through how to describe your group to receive tailored, developmentally appropriate ideas that truly engage your learners.

Elina is more than a digital tool—she’s a caring, intelligent companion created to uplift early childhood educators worldwide. Rooted in Finland’s renowned educational philosophy, Elina brings structure, creativity, and confidence to every classroom. She helps educators focus on what matters most: nurturing the next generation through joyful and meaningful learning experiences.