The story of our idea It all started almost by chance, during a stroll in Berlin. Entering an Erasmus Store, I came across publications from a project called "Europe Better Together." Leafing through those pages, I was struck by the power of the message: explaining Europe to children is possible, and necessary.
However, that material was intended for primary school. I asked myself: "Why wait until children are six years old? Why not start covering these topics in kindergarten?"
From inspiration to reality. Back at school, this idea began to take shape. The Italian school guidelines are clear: active citizenship education and civic education are not "subjects" for adults, but life journeys that must begin in early childhood. So why not turn them into a shared Erasmus project?
It's at this age that children learn the value of friendship, sharing, respect for rules, and discovering others. These are precisely the pillars on which the European Union is based!
Why CEA? The CEA (Active European Citizenship) project was born from a challenge: to adapt the great European values to the magical and tangible world of preschoolers. We want our young students to begin to feel part of a "big family" that extends beyond the confines of their city, through play, stories, and exchanges with other European preschools.
It's never too early to become citizens of the world.
Stay with us! In this blog, we'll tell you how these small seeds will grow into strong plants. You'll see the drawings, the first gift exchanges with our partners, and the discoveries we'll make together. The journey has just begun!
Angela Chiavaro - pedagogical coordinator and teacher - Il Girotondo
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