Pilot Activity in Romania: Discovering the Power of the 3Rs in Grade 3

As part of the pilot activity conducted in Romania, third-grade students participated in a practical workshop focused on environmental protection, where they explored the concept of the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Through a creative and educational exercise, the children browsed newspapers and magazines to cut out images illustrating these essential principles of sustainable living. Working…

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The Art of Wind: Where Science and Creativity Meet in Grade 4 – Pilot activities in Romania

Fourth-grade students took part in an interdisciplinary Science & Art workshop titled “The Art of Wind – How Air Moves and Inspires”. During the session, children explored how the wind — an invisible force — can set light objects in motion and even become a creative tool. Through simple and playful experiments, the students observed…

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Pilot Activity in Greece: Art & Nature – Discovering Creativity Through the Environment

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…

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Pilot Activity in Greece: Nature Engineers – Becoming Environmental Scientists

Students of the 8th Primary School of Serres participated in an inspiring pilot activity using the Nature Engineers game. The activity aimed to help children step into the shoes of real environmental scientists, exploring how their decisions influence nature and how ecosystems respond to human actions. The class visited a nearby park to play the…

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Pilot Activity in Türkiye: Nature Tangram – Outdoor Geometry and Creative Learning

Third-grade students at Yusuf Bayık Primary School in Türkiye participated in an engaging pilot activity using the STEAM-based game “Nature Tangram.” This 45-minute session invited students to recreate the seven Tangram shapes using natural materials such as sticks, stones, leaves, and cones, enhancing their visual–spatial intelligence, creativity, and understanding of geometric forms. By bringing a…

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Pilot Activity in Türkiye: Fantastic Creatures in Nature – A Creative Ecological Game for 3rd Grade

Third-grade students at Yusuf Bayık Primary School in Türkiye took part in an inspiring pilot activity. The 90-minute workshop invited children to design imaginary organisms adapted to a new environment using natural materials. Through the game, students explored key ecological concepts such as adaptation, survival strategies, and food chains in a hands-on, engaging way. The…

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The GAFT-PAD Project Publishes Its Lesson Plan Collection and Game Book

We are pleased to announce an important milestone in the GAFT-PAD project: the complete Lesson Plan Collection and the Environmental Game Book have been finalised. Over the past months, project partners have worked intensively to develop high-quality, age-appropriate educational materials that support playful, interactive and environmentally focused learning. With the involvement of an external expert,…

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Erasmus+ Mobility in Romania – Nature and Sustainability in Practice

Our Erasmus+ project 2023-1-HU01-KA210-SCH-000152236 – Get Away From The Screens, Be With Nature: Play and Discovery in Children’s Lives has reached its final stage. Over the past period, together with our partners, we have developed a wide range of games, lesson plans, and pedagogical materials designed to help students reduce screen time and enjoy real,…

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Mobility in Mersin, Turkey – Exchange of Experiences, Creative Learning and Sustainability

In October 2024, the project partners took part in an international mobility in Mersin, Turkey. The focus of the meeting was on environmental education, cultural heritage, digital awareness, and sustainable thinking. During the mobility, participants deepened their knowledge through a wide range of activities, shared best practices, and developed new ideas for local implementation. The…

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