This paper, titled Children from Muzikalčki Group Learn about Bees and Beekeeping, studies approaches on how to effectively present to preschool children the importance of bees and beekeeping. As bees are increasingly endangered and their numbers are decreasing, it is very important to make children in the preschool period aware of appropriate handling of bees and their relationship towards bees as well as their importance for plant survival and, consequently, our survival.
This paper comprises two parts, a theoretical one and an empirical one. The first section of the theoretical part defines the terms of society and one’s integration into society as well as the importance of integration of preschools into the local environment. At the beginning of the second section of the theoretical part, beekeeping is presented. This is followed by a presentation of a bee colony, its structure, the importance of pollination for our environment and bee swarming. The theoretical part concludes with additional information on beehives and bee products.
The second part of the paper is empirical. It presents four activities that were performed in the Žiri Preschool of the Žiri Primary School, in a combined group of children aged from two to four years. By participating in the activities, the children acquired certain knowledge about bees and beekeeping. In the end, evaluation is written down for each activity.
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