A simple introduction to raising awareness of environmental issues - locally, nationally and globally - for young children, their families and the early years team.

1. Green thinking in early years
Enabling young children to participate in shaping
a better, shared future for their world.

2. ❏ promotes positive values;
❏ helps children to take responsibility for their actions;
❏ helps children to see themselves as global citizens who can
contribute to a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.
Global education:

3. Develop the ethos of your setting:
what messages are important to you?
GPS +
RFID

4. What are the
issues in your
local area?
❏ social
❏ economic
❏ environmental

5. What national
issues concern
you?
❏ social
❏ economic
❏ environmental

6. What worldwide
issues are close to
your heart?
❏ social
❏ economic
❏ environmental

7. What next?
shared philosophy
Involve
❏ children
❏ parents and carers
❏ local schools
❏ local settings
❏ colleagues
what is important to
you?
mission statement
What you do
❏ What are your shared
goals, values &
ethics?
❏ What will you do for
your community & the
wider world?
make it clear, concise &
memorable.
spread the word
Share
❏ how children actively
participate
❏ how families are
involved
❏ how you link with other
local community
organisations
keep your audience up
to date with the work
you’re doing.

8. Share your goals with your community
preserve local
wildlife
protect the
environment
be self-sufficient be energy smart

9. Reflect:
Children
❏ Are they engaged in
their learning?
❏ Are they sharing
experiences from
beyond the setting?
❏ Are they following
up their own
interests?
Families
❏ Are we involving
them within the
setting and on
outings?
❏ Are we sharing
home learning
ideas?
❏ Are we sharing
ideas?
Staff
❏ Is training needed?
❏ Do they embrace
the ethos of the
setting?
❏ Are they sharing
new ideas with
colleagues?
❏ Are they being good
role models?