CMEIs in Ponta Grossa receive educational kits about the Campos Gerais

Ten Educação Infantil Municipal Centers (CMEIs) of Ponta Grossa are receiving educational kits that introduce children to the fauna, flora and natural beauty of the Campos Gerais National Park (PNCG). The initiative is part of the third edition of the project “Knowing the National Park Heritage of Campos Gerais”, which seeks to encourage environmental awareness from the first years of life.

The activities began on November 3 and are expected to reach approximately 775 children, aged between 2 and 5 years. In this edition, the project bets on a playful methodology, using felt puppets, illustrated stories and dramatizations to bring the little ones closer to the regional nature.

Environmental education since childhood

Designed by Professor Jasmine Moreira, the project aims to expand knowledge about the Campos Gerais National Park, a conservation unit with more than 21 thousand hectares distributed between Ponta Grossa, Castro and Carambeí.

Created about two decades ago, the park aims to protect native fields, araucaria forests and several animal species, including some threatened with extinction. Despite its environmental importance, the conservation unit is still little known by the population.

According to Jasmine, working on the topic during educação infantil is a way to stimulate curiosity and develop values related to preservation.

“Childhood is a time to form values and perception of the world. The contact with nature and our animals of the local fauna stimulates the curiosity of the children, allowing them to understand from an early age the relationship between the human being and the environment”, he explains.

The material also features references to well-known tourist spots in the region, such as Capão da Onça, the São Jorge River Waterfall and the Buraco do Padre.

“By interacting with characters who live ‘in the backyard of their home,’ the child develops empathy and territorial pride. Our idea is that she recognizes the Campos Gerais as a place that deserves care,” she said.

Teachers receive support materials

In addition to activities aimed at children, the initiative values the role of educators in the dissemination of environmental knowledge.

The kits distributed to the CMEIs include felt puppets, an illustrated children’s book, with audio version, and a booklet with guidance for teachers.

Professionals also have access to a video class on YouTube, which presents information about the project and suggestions to use the characters and stories during the pedagogical activities.

“The kit provides all the tools for them to integrate the environmental theme and the Campos Gerais National Park in their classes. Even with suggestions on how to work the stories, in the perspective that they contribute to the process of training and awareness of children”, details Jasmine.

Project seeks to enhance the natural heritage

The proposal is to make children recognize, from an early age, the importance of the natural environments that are part of the identity of Campos Gerais.

“Our goal is to arouse the curiosity of children and educators of Ponta Grossa, as well as contribute to the formation of a generation of conscious, engaged and proud citizens of the Campos Gerais National Park,” says the designer.

The project was approved by the Paraná State Culture Promotion and Incentive Program (PROFICE), sponsored by Continental and OESL Automotive Brazil. Executive production is carried out by ABC Projetos Culturais.

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