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Kindergarten no 240 named after Polish Olimpic Competitors

Warsaw, October 2012 r.

Knowing our world

Four seasons in our kindergarten playgroundFour seasons in our kindergarten playground

We teach children about atmospheric phenomena

and how to stay safe

identifying and naming atmospheric

phenomena throughout four seasons

identifying and naming atmospheric

phenomena throughout four seasons

- observing and explaining atmospheric phenomena - keeping weather calendar - playing exploring games and doing experiments- watching educational movies - outdoor activities i.e. field trips, playground games etc.- arts and crafts

- observing and explaining atmospheric phenomena - keeping weather calendar - playing exploring games and doing experiments- watching educational movies - outdoor activities i.e. field trips, playground games etc.- arts and crafts

understanding the influence of the weather on people, plants and

animals

understanding the influence of the weather on people, plants and

animals

Our trips Our trips Copernicus Science Center

The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

We teach children respect for plants and animals

providing information about plants and

animals

providing information about plants and

animalsecological educationecological education

- learning about various natural environments - learning about the stages of plants’ development & factors influencing their growth- learning about the vital functions of animals- learning about the importance of plants and animals for human life- making children aware of the need to protect the environment

- learning about various natural environments - learning about the stages of plants’ development & factors influencing their growth- learning about the vital functions of animals- learning about the importance of plants and animals for human life- making children aware of the need to protect the environment

• Learning about various life forms, colors, smells and sounds of nature through investigations, field trips and playground games

• Learning about plants’ structure, cultivation and winter protection through working in our garden

• cultivating plants, looking after pets, observing the changes in them • reading books and articles, watching movies, going to exhibitions

• Therapy dog

Arts & crafts activities using organic materials

Animals from children‘s perspective

Our ecology classes have many forms. Children are given a chance :•to participate in campaigns such as: Earth Day, Clean up the World •to watch films explaining the impact of pollution on the environment•to recycle waste and used batteries•to use various recycled materials to make crafts•to learn how to save water and electricity•to solve riddles and brainteasers

Our ecology classes have many forms. Children are given a chance :•to participate in campaigns such as: Earth Day, Clean up the World •to watch films explaining the impact of pollution on the environment•to recycle waste and used batteries•to use various recycled materials to make crafts•to learn how to save water and electricity•to solve riddles and brainteasers

We prepare and encourage children to look after their health and wellbeing

Human anatomyHuman anatomy

We teach children about the importance of the following things:- healthy eating habits- safety- physical education- first aidWe try to help children to overcome fear of doctors and to understand interdependence of humans and environment

We teach children about the importance of the following things:- healthy eating habits- safety- physical education- first aidWe try to help children to overcome fear of doctors and to understand interdependence of humans and environment

Preventive carePreventive care