Concienciación ambiental a través del arte y el reciclado en educación infantil

This study addresses current environmental issues and explores how art can foster ecological awareness in Early Childhood Education. The main objective is to promote respect and care for the environment, emphasizing recycling and reusing materials through artistic activities. These were designed under a constructivist methodology, where 5-year-old children from the second cycle of preschool actively participate in their learning. Evaluation was carried out using quantitative rating scales and detailed rubrics. The results highlight the importance of introducing environmental education from an early age, emphasizing the positive impact of art as a pedagogical tool. It is concluded that these experiencesnot only favour a greater environmental awareness in the present of the students,but can also significantly influence their future behaviourwith respect to the environment.