Environmental Education: The 3R’s (Three R’s) in the First Year of Fundamental Education

Abstract

This study addresses environmental education applied to elementary education, focusing on the implementation of the 3R’s concept (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle). The research analyzes children's perception of the environment and how education can shape critical and aware citizens. The study was conducted with first-year elementary students using interactive activities, digital games, workshops, and discussions. The results indicate that environmental education, when inserted in a didactic and playful manner, significantly contributes to the development of sustainable attitudes and the understanding of waste reduction importance.