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Working the approach to nature of children in early childhood education degree. Crucial in today's society

Abstract:

Children in today's society are far from natural environments and in need of contact with nature, which may be why various symptoms such as stress or anxiety. There is research showing that contact with nature is beneficial to the development of infants in addition to encouraging a more pro-environmental attitude. This paper aims to educate the students of the Degree in Early Childhood Education of those benefits by implementing a series of activities focused on the use of urban parks as a resource for the approach to the nature of children. It is necessary that university, school and family encourage the use and enjoyment of these spaces.