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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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It’s Asian hornet season and a couple of them were harassing our hive.
It’s Asian hornet season and a couple of them were harassing our hive. Made an entrance reducer and installed electric harps from @apisfilanis. The bees have been flying more 🤞
Um cubo pode nascer da terra, resolver-se com as mãos, ou crescer devagar num copo de água.
Um cubo pode nascer da terra, resolver-se com as mãos, ou crescer devagar num copo de água. Esta semana exploramos o cubo em três formas bem diferentes: a que a natureza esculpe sozinha (pirite), a que a Montessori usa para ensinar matemática, e a que um cristal de…
A cube can come out of the earth, get solved with your hands, or grow slowly in a glass of water.
A cube can come out of the earth, get solved with your hands, or grow slowly in a glass of water. This week we’re exploring the cube in three very different forms: the one nature carves on its own (pyrite), the one Montessori uses to teach math, and the one a salt…
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