From theory to practice

Conceptual and Methodological Guidelines & Hands on Activities

Conceptual and methodological guidelines: from theory to practice in the early years classroom.

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Part 1

Fundamental Theoretical Principles

Childhood as knowledge-builder, Environmental sustainability and fight against climate change, the Role of digital technologies and transversal skills in ECE.

  1. 1.1 Childhood as Knowledge-Builder
  2. 1.2 Role of Digital Technologies and Transversal Skills in ECE
  3. 1.3 Environmental Sustainability and the Fight Against Climate Change
  4. 1.4 Concluding Remarks
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Part 2

A Teacher’s Guide

Guidelines for activities, resources and tools.

  1. 2.1 Activities
  2. 2.2 Use of pedagogical methodologies
  3. 2.3 Resources
  4. 2.4 Digital Tools
  5. 2.5 How to use the activities
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Part 3

Guide for Child-Centred Dialogue

Sometimes kindergarten teachers may feel they need suggestions to amplify their mode of promoting dialogue and discussions that encourage children’s opinions. It is good to have examples of different possible questions to use in collaborative dialogues because it helps to vary use of questions to prompt dialogue. This variation can increase children’s participation because it can intensify the pedagogical impact of questioning for developing children’s thinking.

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Activities

Hands-On Activities for Young Thinkers

We have prepared a collection of engaging activities designed to foster sustainability awareness, critical thinking, and digital literacy in young learners. These activities are intended as a flexible resource that teachers can adapt, customise, and make their own. Use them as inspiration, selecting the parts that best match the interests and developmental stages of your children.

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Conceptual and methodological guidelines: from theory to practice in the early years classroom.

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