THE IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Authors

  • Ana Claudia Oliveira Moura Secretaria Municipal de Educação de Fortaleza
  • Janaína Dias Godinho Universidade Luterana do Brasil - ULBRA (RS)

Keywords:

Environmental Education, Early Childhood Education, Sustainability.

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze and synthesize the theoretical and conceptual landscape regarding the importance of Environmental Education in Early Childhood Education. The research adopted a Bibliographic Review methodology using a combination of descriptors in Portuguese and English. Articles, dissertations, and theses published in the last ten years (2015-2025) that were directly relevant to the central theme were selected. The literature review showed that the inclusion of EE in Early Childhood Education is crucial for holistic development, promoting the awakening of innate curiosity and the formation of a connection with nature and the adoption of sustainable habits.

Author Biographies

Ana Claudia Oliveira Moura, Secretaria Municipal de Educação de Fortaleza

Doutoranda em Ensino de Ciências e Matemática pela Universidade Luterana do Brasil – Ulbra

Janaína Dias Godinho, Universidade Luterana do Brasil - ULBRA (RS)

Doutora em Ensino de Ciências e Matemática pela Universidade Luterana do Brasil – Ulbra.
Orientadora na Universidade Luterana do Brasil - Ulbra.

Published

2025-12-31

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