El Medio Natural: Recursos Educativos para Niños de Primaria sobre la Naturaleza y su Entorno

Project Name

El medio Natural

Academic Grade

Prekindergarten (3-5 years old)

Main Issue/Problem

Understanding and caring for the natural environment

Scenario

Classroom

Methodology

Service-Learning

Articulating Axis

Inclusion

Stage 1

Starting Point (Sensitization)

Activity: Storytelling about animals and plants in the classroom, using picture books and puppets. Objective: Sensitize children to the beauty of nature and the importance of caring for it.

Use colorful picture books, puppets, and simple language. Encourage children to share their experiences with nature.

Stage 2

What I know & What I want to know

Activity: Circle time to discuss what children already know about nature and what they want to learn. Use drawing and simple questions.

Children draw or tell about their favorite animals or plants. Use visual aids to stimulate curiosity.

Stage 3

Plan the service

Activity: Collaboratively plan a small project—such as creating a classroom "garden" or "nature corner." Discuss what materials are needed (seeds, soil, decorations). Assign simple tasks like watering plants or collecting natural objects.

Use age-appropriate, simple, and visual planning. Encourage participation regardless of physical ability.

Stage 4

Execute the service

Activity: Children plant seeds, water plants, and decorate the garden/nature corner. Incorporate inclusion by ensuring all children participate with adaptations (e.g., tactile activities for children with sensory needs).

Use assistive tools if necessary, involve children in gentle tasks, and foster teamwork.

Stage 5

Share & Reflect

Activity: Show-and-tell about their work. Children share what they did and learned. Use a class display or a small presentation for parents.

Use simple language and visual aids. Encourage all children to participate, respecting their comfort levels. Provide positive reinforcement.

Stage 1

Sensitization

• Read a picture book about animals and plants.
• Use puppets representing nature characters.
• Sing a song about caring for the environment.

Foster emotional connection with nature; generate interest.

Use multisensory materials: visual, auditory, tactile. Adapt puppets for children with sensory sensitivities.

Stage 2

Know & Want to Know

• Children share their favorite animals or nature experiences.
• Drawings of nature scenes.
• Ask simple questions like "What do plants need?"

Activate prior knowledge; spark curiosity.

Provide drawing supports; use visual aids; encourage participation from all children.

Stage 3

Planning

• Discuss and decide what to include in the "nature corner."
• List materials: seeds, soil, stones, leaves.
• Assign simple tasks: watering, cleaning, planting.

Promote teamwork and planning skills.

Use visual schedules; adapt tasks for children with motor or sensory differences.

Stage 4

Implementation

• Plant seeds in pots or a small garden area.
• Decorate the space with natural objects.
• Water plants together.

Develop responsibility and care routines.

Use adaptive tools; ensure all children can participate in planting and watering activities.

Stage 5

Sharing & Reflection

• Children present their work through drawings or a small performance.
• Take photos to create a classroom "nature album."
• Reflect with simple questions: "What did you like? What did you learn?"

Reinforce learning; foster pride and reflection.

Use visual prompts; allow children with communication challenges to express in preferred ways.