The Perceptions of the Children Attending the Preschool Education about Nature and Nature Pollution

Abstract

The perceptions of 20 preschool children about nature and nature pollution was investigated. Data were collected through interviews and by studying the children’s drawings. The results show that most of the children perceived the nature together with living things. It was expressed by children that nature was most polluted with garbage and that all living things would be harmed in case of nature pollution. Children emphasized behaviors toward a sustainable environment to protect nature and not pollute it. It was recommended that teachers should provide children with opportunities for environmental education through real-life experiences in nature-friendly environments and include their families in these educational activities.