Os cinco sentidos humanos e a conscientização ambiental em uma escola de educação infantil de Santa Maria - RS

Abstract

Considering the present context, it is necessary to show that there is a possibility to the natural resources end, and that there is a necessity to preserve the environment, because we make part of a system interconnected in which the negative and positive interventions create endless consequences. The aim of this study is to offer alternatives of practical activities that involve the five senses in the promotion of the perception and sensitivity of the kindergarten students in the age group of 3 and 4 years old at Imaginare Education Center (Santa Maria, RS) in relation to the environment. The activities presented in this proposal present coherence with a pedagogical practice accomplished in the development of teaching and learning process. The methodology was proper to the individual and collective necessities presented by the students. The activities realized with the kindergarten students made possible to them a direct contact with nature elements through senses, this is essential to promote the reflection about the environmental questions, as well as a possible change in their behavior towards the environment. The awareness work happened in a very positive way, because the activities developed ‘touched’ the students meaningfully, according to the questionnaire applied by the teachers.