Vivian Lim Su Qi, Matheus Aaron, Dickson Lim, Han Yu Fin Jonathan, Charmaine Lee Jia Min
Academic Advisor: Ms. Wong Kah Wei
Inculcating proper waste management habits among Singaporeans is of paramount importance as the landfills will be filled by 2035. Despite continuous efforts to integrate environmental education into the formal education system, many are still unaware of proper waste management methods and do not recycle regularly.
Thus, our project aims to engage children aged 4-6 in activities that will raise their awareness on the importance of proper waste management. As young children require auditory and visual engagement to internalise concepts effectively, we utilised books, skits, and games to teach them the importance of recycling. The children also learnt about upcycling through craft activities where they made toys from recyclables.
To examine the effectiveness of the strategies employed, we assessed the change in children’s awareness by noting their behaviour and responses and surveying the parents and interviewing the teachers before and after the activity. Based on our findings, we recommend similar methods to increase the sense of environmental stewardship among children.
Keywords: Responsible Consumption, Activities, Pre-schoolers