Métodos de ensino inovadores para professores do ensino pré-escolar 

We all know it: it is not always easy to find new ways in which we can teach AND at the same have fun: using innovative methods can really make the difference when it comes to our youngest students. It is fundamental to learn how to motivate them and to enhance their learning through play. Luckily, today there are many tools available that can be implemented in the preschool environment: project-based learning, non-formal education, outdoor education and creative games are just some of the many that we have at our disposal!

The course “Innovative teaching methods for preschool teachers” took place in Palermo from 01/03/2026 to 07/03/2026. The participants came from all across Europe, with Erika from Vrtec Jožefe Maslo in Slovenia, Katarina and Martina from Dječji vrtić Prečko in Croatia, Zlata and Jana from Materská škola Budovateľská 8 Prešov na Eslováquia. 

An Erasmus experience is not complete without the sharing of cultures and best practices: that is why we started our training with a presentation of all the schools. The participants had to show images, videos and they shared their best practices with the rest of the class.

The first topic we discovered was the power of Educação não formal. In fact, starting from the activities, we explored the Kolb’s experiential learning cycle and we learned how it allows it to pass from reflection to conceptualization and application, giving the student an active role in the learning process. Of course we practiced as many games and activities as possible: the teachers had to show their drawing, dancing and singing skills to the rest of the group ;) 

Second topic: Project Based Learning! An innovative method that allows students to delve into content in a more direct and meaningful way, starting from a topic question and trying to investigate real world issues.  Analysing the principles of PBL, the participants of the course had the opportunity to discover how teamwork, collaboration, and creativity can help our youngest students to discover the way to deal with real world problems, learning strategically and searching for the answers from the start, with the help of the teacher.

We could not talk about Educação ao ar livre inside the walls of  classroom…that is why we visited on Wednesday the Ecoschool Montessori and the Ecoschool Minutoli. Some of the advantages of Outdoor Education that emerged during the many games and activities are, on the one hand, the increase in motivation and creativity; on the other, the improvement of the psychophysical well-being thanks to the contact with nature and the consequent reduction of stress. 

Finally, we explored the power of creativity with a lot of ICT tools that “forced” the class to think out of the box!

By the last day, team spirit was so high that it was difficult to say goodbye. However, we found a very nice way to express our gratitude to the other participants and in the end our group was very eager to go back and start applying all the many ideas that emerged during the course. Another great week of inspiration was over, but only to be continued back in their countries.

Saiba mais sobre este curso aqui.