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When Nature Becomes Part of Us
Neste texto, parto de uma história de José Pacheco sobre crianças que passaram a cantar Vivaldi para pensar sobre natureza, infância e cuidado. Talvez só possamos amar verdadeiramente aquilo que tivemos oportunidade de conhecer — uma música, uma minhoca, um caracol, uma árvore, um jardim.
What Is a Garden Explorer?
A child learning to observe, care, create, cooperate, and belong in the living world.
Alo Ori
Alo Ori – Family Origami Club When: Tuesdays at 17:00 Where: Alo Land, Salir do Porto Who: Families with children 6+ Cost: Free (donations welcome for shared materials) Join us for a relaxed, collaborative origami session where kids and adults fold together. We’ll…
🌞 Ultimate Summer Camp Guide 2025 | Caldas da Rainha & Region
Struggling to find the perfect summer activities for your kids? We’ve done the research for you! Here’s your complete guide to 21 amazing summer camps in our region – from forest schools to science labs, sports camps to creative workshops. Something magical for every…
Discovering Portugal Through Science: Our Scientific Expeditions Begin
A few weeks ago, I discovered something that completely changed how we explore Portugal with the children: the Circuitos Ciência Viva Card. I’d been looking for different experiences for the kids, who lately have been fascinated with everything science and nature….
Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela – Carsoscópio
Location: Louriceira, Alviela, Santarém, Ribatejo Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kfuzKiogSdTKvN34A Website: https://alviela.cienciaviva.pt/ Distance from Alo Land: About 1 hour’s drive Field Notes Overall impression: So much more than we expected! Recommended ages: All…
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A duck egg in a child’s hand may seem like a small thing.
A duck egg in a child’s hand may seem like a small thing. But it can be the beginning of so many questions. At Alo Lira: Garden Explorers, we are inspired by the Montessori way of moving from the concrete to the abstract. First comes the real experience: observing the…
Um ovo de pato nas mãos de uma criança pode parecer uma coisa pequena.
Um ovo de pato nas mãos de uma criança pode parecer uma coisa pequena. Mas pode ser o início de tantas perguntas. Na Alo Lira: Garden Explorers, inspiramo-nos também na forma Montessori de partir do concreto para o abstracto. Primeiro vem a experiência real: observar…
Today, 8 ducklings were born at Alo Lira.
Today, 8 ducklings were born at Alo Lira. And a simple, beautiful event like this can open so many doors for learning. In Garden Explorers, ducks can lead us into permaculture: what do they need to live well? Water, shelter, food, safety, companionship. And what do…
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