Ecology for children
Childdevelop invites preschoolers and schoolchildren to join the study of the most pressing global problem - environmental issues on the planet. We offer practical exercises with colorful illustrations and simple accompanying text. The tasks are designed in such a way that young minds gain knowledge, acquire an understanding of the fragility of the World, and the importance of this information. Therefore, a series of thematic exercises on ecology for children will be an excellent addition to basic subjects. Simple, convenient texts will delight schoolchildren and their parents.
Practical application of ecology
After completing the training, you will learn not only the theory, but the acquired knowledge will also be able to be applied in practice. Ecology in pictures will answer children's questions: how to take care of the environment outside the home, how to be useful every day. Even the simplest actions can be very important and useful. Children's ecology activities are a powerful tool for developing basic, vital skills.
In everyday life:
- Energy saving. When leaving the house, you must turn off all lights and all electrical appliances.
- Save paper. It is worth drawing on both sides of the paper, this way you can save the life of more than one tree. The tasks will also tell you that recycling waste paper also has a beneficial effect on the preservation of forests, because just one ton of waste paper saves the life of 25 trees.
- Saving water. The issue of fresh water supplies has long been of concern to scientists.
Outside the house, going for a walk, every student will know exactly why to follow the following rules:
- Do not break healthy branches on trees.
- Do not catch insects, they are useful and necessary for nature.
- Don't leave trash behind.
- Do not bring home healthy birds or animals.
- Don't destroy anthills.
Skill of the future: why it is important to talk with children about ecology
Children are our future, so our tomorrow depends on what we tell them today. We talked about the importance of environmental education with Anna Gorshkova, coordinator of the Ekoclass.rf portal.
Why is it important to engage in environmental education for children?
It is obvious that today man influences nature so much that it simply does not have time to cope with it. But our well-being also depends on the health and well-being of nature, since we use all its benefits and resources. And it is obvious that having a healthy and comfortable environment is, first of all, a necessity for ourselves.
It is necessary to tell children about this from an early age, because such knowledge, view of the world, thinking and habits are formed in preschool age. The child is more open and receptive, it is easier for him to try something new, to build, among other things, ecological thinking.
In addition, children are the future of our world: politicians, teachers, ordinary people. What kind of thinking and views we help them form in childhood determines what our world will be like.
Ecological thinking is the skill of seeing relationships in nature, seeing how our actions affect the environment, feeling responsible for today and for the future. In the next 5–10 years, this attitude will be vital in all areas of human life, in any company, in any position. And in every profession, environmental thinking will become one of the basic skills, so it should be instilled from childhood.
Where to start with environmental education of children?
I would advise you to observe what the child is interested in and try to approach it from that direction. As a child, I was interested in animals and nature, which is why I grew up as an ecologist.
Someone might be interested in economics—you can talk about ecological economics.
I also recommend that parents raise their children by example, because they subconsciously repeat the actions of adults. Any eco-habits that can be practiced at home (not using plastic bags or turning off the water and lights) must first be introduced into your life. So, it will not seem complicated to the child.
And, of course, I would start by explaining and demonstrating how diverse, beautiful and unique the world around is. Show why it is worth saving. Show me how amazing everything is! After all, you can watch films and read books on this topic.
How to apply the acquired knowledge in practice?
I repeat, introduce eco-habits. For example, you and your child learned that plastic is bad. Now it is important to move from theory to practice. The easiest way is to start sorting waste, using reusable things, so that there is a connection: there is a problem - I can influence it.
What tips can you give for raising children of different ages?
Very roughly, we divide children into three large age groups:
Children under 7 years old. The influence of parents plays a big role here. By personal example it is worth showing the right habits, helping, giving the opportunity to study, be more in nature, and see what is happening in the world. You can add an interactive format and turn everything into a game.
Children 7-14 years old. At this age, children begin to read actively, you can take advantage of this and give them thematic books. Plus, there are many different cartoons and films on the topic of ecology for children. In elementary school, many are asked to make their own project, so suggest doing it specifically on an environmental theme.
Children from 14 years old. At this age, you can participate in projects on a more serious level: how to make school more environmentally friendly, change your eco-habits. You can volunteer or intern to participate in youth conferences and movements. This is a good experience and sometimes even career guidance. It is possible to take class trips to protected areas, a biological station, or visit biocircles. The main thing is to try to be active at any age.
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Article “Environmental education of preschool children”MUNICIPAL AUTONOMOUS PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION KINDERGARTEN OF GENERAL DEVELOPMENTAL TYPE No. 48, TOMSK (MADOU No. 48)
Author: Nevedimova Ekaterina Yurievna
The article “Environmental education of preschool children” was created for teachers of preschool educational institutions. This article discusses the issue of environmental education of preschool children in preschool educational institutions. What should you pay attention to in the development of environmental education? Through what directions should work on environmental education be carried out? What forms and methods of work to use when working with children and parents.
Creation date October 4, 2022.
Man and nature are closely interconnected. The human impact on the environment is on a global scale. Environmental problems are becoming the content of pedagogical programs in many countries. In the environmental education of preschool children, the main emphasis is on the fact that it is humans who are responsible for the pollution of nature and the extinction of many animal species. What is happening in society now? Adults behave as consumers in relation to nature, without thinking about what consequences there may be. A caring attitude towards nature should be cultivated from early childhood. A child who perceives the beauty of the world around him develops a feeling of attachment to the place where he lives, a desire to protect it, which will later lead to the love of his Motherland. This is the goal of environmental education, to instill love for the Motherland, for the native land. Children learn to respect all living things. As adults, children will be the real masters of their land, not only spending its resources, but also preserving and increasing it.
Taking into account the Federal State Educational Standard, the task that preschool pedagogy solves is the formation of the pupil as an integral, highly moral person. Only those who truly love their land and are devoted to their native land will become a true patriot.
Now the approach to environmental education has changed. Simple familiarization of children with natural phenomena has changed to environmental education. According to the Federal State Educational Standard, environmental education of preschool children is one of the components of the entire educational process. It not only develops thinking and speech, promotes the development of the emotional sphere, but also lays the foundations of morality and influences the development of the child’s personality as a whole.
The foundation laid in childhood will be the foundation of ecological culture. The child will develop a value system.
Environmental education involves work in the following areas:
- Educational direction.
- Developmental direction.
- Educational direction.
The main goal of environmental education is to form the foundations of environmental consciousness and environmental culture.
It is carried out by solving a number of problems:
- Enrich children with knowledge about nature.
- To form ideas about the relationships and interdependence of all components of nature.
- Instill practical skills and abilities
- Develop the ability to notice beauty, protect the riches of native nature
Ecological culture involves not only the perception of the beauty of nature, but also its knowledge and active efforts to protect it. They observe and discuss rules of behavior with children, helping them gain practical experience in caring for plants and animals. As children grow, the range of children's responsibilities and tasks gradually expands. Environmental education aims to give children an understanding that there is a close connection between all living organisms. The child must understand that it is not good to cut down trees or destroy birds.
Environmental education in kindergarten can be carried out: with children, teaching staff, parents.
Forms of work with preschoolers in kindergarten on environmental education:
1 specially prepared groups, where the main role is given to the teacher in order to convey information to children:
- direct educational activities
- excursions
- conversations about nature, animals and plants
- reading literature
- stories
2 joint activity, in which children actively participate together with the teacher, updating their ideas about natural laws and facts about natural patterns:
- themed game
- quizzes
- observation
- work in a living area
preparation of environmental holidays
3 independent activities of children. Application of this knowledge in practice. Children have the opportunity to take initiative
- a game
- work in a living area
- holiday preparation
Working with parents
One of the conditions for environmental education is the joint activities of children with their families. Only through joint efforts with the family can we solve the main task - raising an environmentally literate person.
Forms of joint work: consultations, KVN, competitions, quizzes, meetings, trips, environmental holidays, joint improvement and landscaping of the group’s territory, exhibitions of drawings and crafts, family newspapers.
This form of work contributes to the ecological development of children and adults. The interaction of the kindergarten with the families of pupils improves the pedagogical culture of parents.
Organizing space in a group to create a favorable ecological environment implies the presence of a “living corner” where there are all the necessary conditions for caring for living nature. The educational effect is achieved if children are directly involved in the process, and not just by observations from the outside.
Environmental issues are very relevant now. Preschool institutions perform an important function for society - they help reveal the beauty of nature to the younger generation, teach them to appreciate and take care of it.
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The concept of “ecological education”
Although the concept itself arose recently, environmental education as a type appeared many, many centuries ago. One can say even more - in the past, any upbringing and education was, in part, environmental. By learning the laws of nature, man identified himself with the whole world, which allowed him to harmoniously merge into it without violating laws and norms. After the situation worsened (from about the 60s of the 20th century), people started talking about the value of nature and the importance of environmental education.
The concept itself means “education in harmony with nature. Not “above” and not “under”, but precisely in harmony, within it, as a single whole of one organism - man and nature.
