Three pilot classes have been implemented as part of the Trash Hero Kids’ Programme in Switzerland, with the aim of raising environmental awareness among children from 1st to 3rd grade and teaching them how to live sustainably and reduce plastic in their everyday life.
As part of the Programme we developed a book which tells the story of a fictional character who helps to reduce plastic waste, so that the animals and nature around them are not harmed. The book shows, in a simple and child-friendly way, the impact of plastic waste pollution on the environment and teaches that each individual can make a change every day and become a Trash Hero themselves.
In Bratsch in the canton of Valais, our book was read as a group in the morning circle over a period of several months. When doing handicrafts, more attention was paid to using recycled materials and creating something new from old things. In addition, focus weeks were held in various subjects. The content of the programme is in line with Curriculum 21 and the Kid’s Book is suitable for art, German maths, as well as for sports and music classes. A pogramme highlight was the Cleanup, with the whole school taking part across four villages. Divided into four groups, several full bags of trash were collected and then disposed of by the community.
The school concluded: “Thank you very much for letting us be part of the Trash Hero project. We will continue with it this school year and will take a deeper look at earthworm composting. The Trash Hero Kid’s Book is appropriate for children and sustainable for learning. We spend a lot of time outdoors and because of the story, it’s much easier to talk to kids about trash in nature.”
For more information on the Trash Hero Kid’s Book go to: https://trashhero.org/trash-hero-kids-book/
Want to implement the Trash Hero Kids Programme in your school? Contact us at: kids@trashhero.org
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