Toys construction in physical education classes: environmental education

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the meanings of play and construction of toys for elementary school children in a planned situation of construction of toys with recyclable materials in workshop-class from an environmental education perspective. When encouraged to use products that include toys, games, technology, children may not have the opportunity to reflect on them as much as when building toys, creating new ways to play in their free time and becoming aware on environmental issues (consumption, recycling, preservation). Building and playing involves cooperation, creativity, preservation, reflection and motor skills, so important for the formation of the citizen. This study is a bibliographical and field research on a qualitative approach. The pedagogical proposal of the teacher (workshop-class) had as a strategy the participation of children in the dynamics of these diversified activities, enhancing the curiosity and interest of all. For the realization of these workshops, recyclable materials were used as raw material in the production of toys. It was concluded that children liked to play because they were toys built with recyclable materials; in addition, the activities stimulated the awareness about the valuation of the environment.

Keywords: School Physical Education. Environmental Education. Construction of Toys. Elementary School I.