In the Orientation Project Quality Evaluation almost a thousand teams in day care centres and also childminders evaluated the learning environment qualities of their groups. One result was that of the five main categories children’s participation had the lowest mean. However, to be able to have positive effects on their environment children need practice in participating in the development of their everyday environment and relations. Young children should not be burdened with the global environmental problems but the earlier children get experiences of their actions having consequences and getting feedback of the actions the better prepared the children are for producing an shared and sustainable future. An article based on the research results has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability. The reference information is:
Reunamo, J. & Suomela, L. (In print). Education for sustainable development in early childhood education in Finland. Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability.