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Empowering environmental awareness in Kindergarten: A community development initiative on plastic waste management
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This community development initiative at an Indonesian kindergarten taught young students about plastic waste management through hands-on activities including making pencil holders from plastic bottles. Pre- and post-test assessments showed significant improvements in students' understanding of recycling and environmental responsibility, highlighting the effectiveness of early-childhood experiential education in building sustainable environmental behaviors.
This study documents a community development initiative at Ar-Rasyid Kindergarten to educate young students about plastic waste management through practical activities. The method involved conducting training sessions or workshops and providing guidance in making pencils from plastic waste. Guided by a community service team, kindergarten students engaged in hands-on projects to repurpose plastic bottles into pencil holders. Pre-tests assessed initial understanding, revealing varying levels of awareness among students. Following educational sessions and post-tests, significant improvements were observed in students' comprehension of recycling and environmental stewardship. The initiative fostered creativity and practical skills and instilled a sense of environmental responsibility in students. This underscores the importance of early education in shaping sustainable behaviors and promoting a cleaner, healthier environment. Such initiatives highlight the potential of educational interventions to empower future generations in combating plastic pollution and fostering sustainable practices.
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