Finland’s new programs, Me & MyCity. The initiative has won international awards for educational innovation and promoting entrepreneurial thinking. It’s a powerful example of deliberate play for older students. Think of it as the middle school equivalent of running an imaginary ice cream shop. Students apply for the roles that pique their interest, and then interview with their teacher for the jobs they want. Me & MyCity was such a hit that the majority of Finland’s sixth graders now participate in it.
