Çiçek Koçyiğit Kılıç - Proje Koordinatörü (Türkiye)
"Minik Ellerle Doğa Dostu Üretim”, çocuklara yaparak ve yaşayarak öğrenme fırsatı sunan; geri dönüşümü anlatılan bir kavram olmaktan çıkarıp, dokunulan, hissedilen ve üretilen bir deneyime dönüştüren nitelikli bir eğitim projesidir. Gerçek yaşamla eğitimi buluşturan bu süreçte çocuklar, doğayla bağ kurarak öğrenmenin keyfini yaşamaktadır.
100. Yıl Maarif Modeli ve Birleşmiş Milletler Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları ile uyumlu olarak tasarlanan proje; farklı çağdaş öğretim yöntemlerini bir araya getirerek öğrenciyi merkeze alan, aktif ve eğlenceli bir öğrenme ortamı sunmaktadır. Bu yönüyle proje, çevre bilinci gelişmiş, sorumluluk sahibi ve üretken bireylerin yetişmesine anlamlı katkılar sağlamaktadır.
“Eco-Friendly Production with Little Hands” is a high-quality educational project that transforms recycling from a simple concept into a hands-on experience where children learn by touching, feeling, and producing. By blending real-life experiences with education, the project enables young learners to build a meaningful connection with nature.
Designed in line with the 100th Year Maarif Model and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the project brings together various modern teaching approaches in a student-centered and engaging learning environment. Through active participation and joyful learning, it aims to raise environmentally conscious, responsible, and creative individuals from an early age.Baiba Cecere - Proje Kurucu Ortağı (Letonya - Latvia)
Šis projekts man deva vērtīgu pieredzi, jo tas bija mans pirmais projekts. Tāpat arī manas grupas bērniem tas sniedza jaunu pieredzi, zināšanas un dažādas atklāsmes. Projektā iekļautie uzdevumi bija ļoti pārdomāti un mērķtiecīgi. Bērniem bija iespēja izprast, kā rodas papīrs, kā arī pašiem piedalīties tā izgatavošanā. Uzdevumi bija ļoti interesanti un viegli integrējami mācību procesā, turklāt tajos varējām iesaistīt arī vecākus. Šis projekts rosināja bērnu interesi par citām valstīm, to valodām, paražām un kultūru. Piedaloties tik pārdomātā projektā, sapratām, ka labprāt iesaistīsimies arī turpmāk, jo tas sniedz jaunas zināšanas un bagātina mūsu pieredzi.
This project gave me valuable experience because it was my first project. Likewise, for the children in my group, it provided new experiences, knowledge, and various discoveries. The tasks included in the project were very well thought out and purposeful. The children had the opportunity to understand how paper is made, as well as to participate in its creation themselves. The tasks were very interesting and easily integrated into the learning process, and we could also involve parents in them. This project sparked the children's interest in other countries, their languages, customs, and culture. By participating in such a well-planned project, we realized that we would be happy to get involved again in the future, as it provides new knowledge and enriches our experience.
Ayşegül Yaman - Proje Ortağı (Türkiye)
“Minik Ellerle Doğa Dostu Üretim” projesi, çocuklara geri dönüşümü öğretirken aynı zamanda bilimsel ve sanatsal beceriler kazandıran son derece anlamlı bir eğitim yolculuğudur. Çocuklar bu süreçte hem eğlenerek öğrenmekte hem de keşfetmenin heyecanını yaşamaktadır.
Atık kâğıtların yeniden üretilebildiğini bilimsel bir bakış açısıyla deneyimleyen çocuklar, bu süreci aileleriyle birlikte keyifle paylaşmakta; okul–aile bağları güçlenerek öğrenme daha da anlam kazanmaktadır. On iki hafta sürecek bu projede, birlikte nice güzel anılar biriktireceğimize yürekten inanıyorum.
The “Eco-Friendly Production with Little Hands” project is a meaningful educational journey that introduces children to recycling while fostering their scientific and artistic skills. Throughout the activities, children learn by having fun and experience the excitement of discovery.
By observing that waste paper can be reproduced through a scientific perspective, children share this joyful process with their families, strengthening the bond between school and home. I truly believe that during our 12-week project, we will create many more valuable and memorable moments together.Marieta Ilcheva - Proje Ortağı (Bulgaristan - Bulgaria)
Проектът "Екологично производство с малки ръчички" носи много повече от екология. Той подпомогна развиването на умения, нагласи и ценности, които остават за цял живот. С него учим децата да мислят екологично:
• започват да разбират откъде идват материалите, които използваме
• осъзнават, че ресурсите не са безкрайни
• формират навици за разделно събиране и отговорност към природата.
Децата научиха повече, чрез практическото научно познание. Наблюдаваха как хартията става на каша, после отново твърда, видяха причинно-следствените връзки, подобриха своите умения за наблюдение, сравнение, класифициране.
Сензорната симулация - късането на хартията, бъркането на пулпа, разстилането върху сито и декорирането, развиха у децата по-добра фина моторика и сетивност.
Събирайки децата около обща цел, ние подобрихме работата в екип и имаме чудесна социално-комуникативна дейност.
Вторият живот на предметите отключи фантазията на нас и на децата и подобри творческото мислене и въображението.
Децата показват, че са щастливи от създадения общ продукт и сме превърнали боклука в нещо красиво.
Проектът е общностен и много въздействащ. Работата с международните колеги ни даде нови вдъхновения. Благодарим за възможността да участваме във вашия проект! Щастливи сме да имаме такива приятели като вас!
The “Eco-Friendly Production with Little Hands” project brings much more than ecology. It has helped develop skills, attitudes and values that last a lifetime. With it, we teach children to think ecologically:
* begin to understand where the materials we use come from
* realize that resources are not infinite
* form habits of separate collection and responsibility towards nature.
The children learned more through practical scientific knowledge. They watched the paper turn to mush, then solid again, saw cause-and-effect relationships, and improved their observation, comparison, and classification skills.
The sensory simulation - tearing the paper, stirring the pulp, spreading it on a sieve, and decorating - developed better fine motor skills and sensitivity in the children.
By bringing the children together around a common goal, we improved teamwork and had great social and communicative activities.
The second life of objects unlocked our and children's imagination and improved creative thinking and imagination.
The children show that they are happy with the joint product created and that we have turned trash into something beautiful.
The project is community-based and very impactful. Working with international colleagues gave us new inspirations. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your project! We are happy to have friends like you!
Begüm Danışmaz - Proje Ortağı (Türkiye)
“Minik Ellerle Doğa Dostu Üretim” eTwinning projesini, ortaklarımızla uyum ve iş birliği içinde büyük bir heyecanla yürütüyoruz. Kendi kâğıtlarımızı üretip doğal boyalar hazırladığımız, geri dönüşüm temalı hikâyelerimizi resim ve sesle buluşturduğumuz bu 12 haftalık süreçte, öğrencilerimizle birlikte yaparak ve yaşayarak öğrenmeye devam ediyoruz. Okul öncesi eğitimde çevre bilincini merkeze alan böylesi değerli bir çalışmanın parçası olmak benim için büyük bir mutluluk.
We are carrying out the “Eco-Friendly Production with Little Hands” eTwinning project with great enthusiasm through strong collaboration with our partners. During this 12-week journey, we create our own paper, prepare natural paints, and bring our recycling-themed stories to life through art and voice. Learning by doing and experiencing together with our students, I am truly delighted to be part of an inspiring project that places environmental awareness at the heart of early childhood education.Ingrida Gripiokina - Proje Ortağı (Litvanya - Lithuania)
Projektas „Ekologiška gamyba mažomis rankytėmis“ – tai 12 savaičių edukacinė veikla, kurios metu vaikai per patirtinį mokymąsi susipažįsta su atliekų rūšiavimu, moksliniais bandymais ir kūrybine veikla. Linksmai eksperimentuodami jie atranda, kaip makulatūra gali būti perdirbama, ugdo smalsumą, kūrybiškumą ir ekologinį sąmoningumą. Į veiklas įtraukiamos ir šeimos, taip stiprinant bendradarbiavimą tarp mokyklos ir namų bei kuriant prasmingas, įsimintinas patirtis vaikams. Vaikams šis projektas labai patinka.
The project "Organic Production with Little Hands" is a 12-week educational activity during which children learn about waste sorting, scientific experiments and creative activities through experiential learning. Through fun experiments, they discover how waste paper can be recycled, developing curiosity, creativity and ecological awareness. Families are also involved in the activities, thus strengthening cooperation between school and home and creating meaningful, memorable experiences for children. Children really like this project.
Havva Matcı - Proje Ortağı (Türkiye)
Bu projede okul öncesi öğrencilerimle birlikte geri dönüşümü yaşayarak öğrendik. Atık kâğıtlardan kendi kâğıtlarımızı ürettik, doğal malzemelerle organik boyalar hazırladık ve geri dönüşüm temalı bir hikâyeyi resimlerle hayatlandırdık. Planlı ve keyifli ilerleyen süreçte, proje ortaklarıyla güçlü bir iş birliği kuruldu. Öğrencilerin her aşamada aktif rol alması ve öğrenmenin kalıcı hâle gelmesi benim için büyük bir memnuniyet kaynağı oldu.
In this project, my preschool students experienced recycling through hands-on learning. We created our own paper from waste materials, prepared organic paints using natural ingredients, and brought a recycling-themed story to life through illustrations. The process progressed smoothly and enjoyably as planned, supported by strong collaboration with our project partners. Seeing the students actively involved at every stage and achieving meaningful learning outcomes was truly rewarding for me.
Vilma Matijošaitienė - Proje Ortağı (Litvanya - Lithuania)
Projektas buvo kryptingai suplanuotas ir nuosekliai įgyvendintas, integruojant skirtingas ugdymo sritis bei kompetencijas. Veiklos skatino vaikų smalsumą, aktyvų įsitraukimą ir praktinį patyrimą, leidžiant jiems per tiesioginę veiklą pažinti tvarios gamybos, perdirbimo ir atsakingo vartojimo principus. Vaikai turėjo galimybę ne tik stebėti, bet ir patys kurti, eksperimentuoti, tyrinėti medžiagas bei atrasti kūrybinius sprendimus.
Ypač vertingas buvo projekto tarpdiscipliniškumas – pažinimo, meninės raiškos, komunikavimo, socialinės ir emocinės kompetencijos buvo ugdomos natūraliai, per prasmingą veiklą. Kūrybinės užduotys (popieriaus, dažų, muzikos instrumentų gamyba, dramos veikla) skatino vaikų saviraišką, bendradarbiavimą, atsakomybės jausmą ir pasitikėjimą savimi. Vaikai tapo drąsesni reikšdami savo mintis, gebėjo dirbti grupėje, laikytis susitarimų ir įsivertinti savo veiklą.
Projektas taip pat prisidėjo prie aplinkosauginio sąmoningumo ugdymo – vaikai suprato, kodėl svarbu rūšiuoti atliekas, tausoti gamtą ir kūrybiškai panaudoti antrines žaliavas.
Ypatingą vertę projektui suteikė glaudus ir profesionalus partnerių bendradarbiavimas. Reguliarus bendravimas, dalijimasis idėjomis, patirtimi ir ugdomąja medžiaga užtikrino veiklų kokybę, nuoseklumą ir įvairovę. Partnerių tarpusavio palaikymas ir atvirumas leido kurti bendras veiklas, kurios praplėtė vaikų kultūrinį akiratį ir skatino tarpkultūrinį supratimą.
The project was purposefully planned and consistently implemented, integrating different educational areas and competencies. The activities encouraged children’s curiosity, active involvement, and hands-on experience, allowing them to explore the principles of sustainable production, recycling, and responsible consumption through direct engagement. Children had the opportunity not only to observe but also to create, experiment, explore materials, and discover creative solutions.
The interdisciplinary nature of the project was particularly valuable – cognitive, artistic, communication, social, and emotional competencies were developed naturally through meaningful activities. Creative tasks (paper making, paint creation, musical instrument production, drama activities) fostered children’s self-expression, cooperation, sense of responsibility, and self-confidence. Children became more confident in expressing their ideas, learned to work in groups, follow agreements, and reflect on their own activities.
The project also contributed to the development of environmental awareness – children understood why it is important to sort waste, protect nature, and creatively reuse secondary materials.
Special value was added to the project through close and professional cooperation among partners. Regular communication, sharing of ideas, experiences, and educational materials ensured the quality, consistency, and diversity of activities. Mutual support and openness among partners enabled the creation of joint activities that broadened children’s cultural horizons and promoted intercultural understanding.
