Práticas de educação ambiental em um centro municipal de educação infantil – Céu Azul – PR

Abstract

Environmental education is an essential tool to raise awareness and inform the school community about natural resources and environmental degradation. Based on Law 9,795/1999 (PNEA), which requires a transversal and multidisciplinary approach to the topic, this work sought to promote interaction between students, the environment and the community. The objective was to develop and apply environmental education activities with students from a Municipal Early Childhood Education Center (CMEI) located in the União neighborhood, in Céu Azul, western Paraná. The study began with a diagnosis of the school's conditions, analysis of the activities already carried out and the teachers' perception of how to approach environmental education in the children's context. With this information, appropriate pedagogical practices were applied to help students understand the environment. The results showed that playful activities can raise children's awareness about environmental issues and promote a connection with nature. The initial diagnosis identified specific needs of the CMEI, and questionnaires with teachers revealed the importance of topics such as water, dengue fever and recycling. The activities developed helped children understand natural cycles and adopt sustainable practices. With a participatory methodology, children were able to express their creativity in relation to the environment, seeking solutions to preserve it and maintain the quality of natural resources.