In a world facing increasing sustainability challenges, it’s crucial to rethink our educational approaches for future generations from an early age. In this context, Creative Workshops, stemming from an undergraduate thesis, emerge as a powerful tool to spark children’s curiosity for fresh foods through playful learning. Six workshops were conducted, focusing on dietary habits, environmental issues, and visits to urban gardens where children experienced Foraged Food. Afterward, they were assigned the task of planting in pots crafted from recyclable and biodegradable materials. The project involved a multidisciplinary team, including farmers, designers, professors, and psychologists, resulting in the creation of a Guide for planning Creative Workshops, allowing interested individuals to apply the workshops with the freedom to choose the location and the number of participants. Additionally, DIY biodegradable pots and Field Journal were created to accompany students throughout the planting process and facilitate the sharing of seedlings and experiences. This initiative aims not only to create project multipliers but also to nurture lasting environmental and dietary awareness, appreciation for local agriculture, and positive connections among participants.

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Creative Workshops: Rethinking Food Education and Inspiring Future Generations Through Playful Learning

  • Haruka Ozawa,
  • André de Souza Lucca,
  • Cindy Renate Piassetta Xavier

摘要

In a world facing increasing sustainability challenges, it’s crucial to rethink our educational approaches for future generations from an early age. In this context, Creative Workshops, stemming from an undergraduate thesis, emerge as a powerful tool to spark children’s curiosity for fresh foods through playful learning. Six workshops were conducted, focusing on dietary habits, environmental issues, and visits to urban gardens where children experienced Foraged Food. Afterward, they were assigned the task of planting in pots crafted from recyclable and biodegradable materials. The project involved a multidisciplinary team, including farmers, designers, professors, and psychologists, resulting in the creation of a Guide for planning Creative Workshops, allowing interested individuals to apply the workshops with the freedom to choose the location and the number of participants. Additionally, DIY biodegradable pots and Field Journal were created to accompany students throughout the planting process and facilitate the sharing of seedlings and experiences. This initiative aims not only to create project multipliers but also to nurture lasting environmental and dietary awareness, appreciation for local agriculture, and positive connections among participants.