The Greek partner’s second pilot activity focused on the connection between art, nature, and self-expression. The activity was carried out with two different age groups, and both classes reported an extremely positive experience.
During the pilot with class E2, students explored famous paintings, discussed artists, and examined how nature is represented in art. The teacher highlighted that many children already possessed impressive knowledge about painting, which made the learning process even more enjoyable. The students enthusiastically analyzed the images and played through the activity together — they enjoyed it so much that, according to the teacher, “we will definitely do it again.”
The second group, the 3rd-grade students, participated in the nature-observation version of the activity. They first discussed what elements can be found in nature and viewed them via projector. Afterwards, each child drew the element that inspired them most.
According to the teacher, the activities can be carried out easily both in the classroom and outdoors, and they always bring great joy to the students.
The activities supported:
- visual and artistic expression
- creativity
- sensitivity toward nature
- emotional engagement and self-confidence
The results of the pilot show that combining art and nature is a highly effective way to support the learning process and strengthen intrinsic motivation in children.
