“Let’s discover the world!” (natural world and man-made world)
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To awaken and develop curiosity, discovery, respect and a sense of connection to the surrounding environment |
Natural World:
- Nature – (seasons, plants)
- Elements (earth, water, fire, air, space)
- Living beings: insects, fish, birds, reptiles, animals
- To develop respect and empathy for nature and its diversity
- To explore and develop the senses through direct contact
- To become aware of the rights and needs of the natural world
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Man-made world (constructed environment):
- Human discoveries
- To observe and assess the effects of human interventions on the environment
- To awaken a sense of responsibility for the benevolent use of human technology
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“I love all” |
To discover, express and activate one’s inner gift in relation to one’s self and the surrounding world |
The child and the social world (body, hygiene, feelings, family, kindergarten, city, Europe, humanity) |
- To know, respect and care for one’s own body and self
- To become aware of belonging to a bigger whole and one’s place in the world
- To develop empathy towards the surrounding environment
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Diversity (national and universal traditions, minorities, human differences (race, ability), social inclusion) |
- To appreciate, respect and preserve the authenticity of human cultures
- To respect and accept human uniqueness
- To develop empathy towards all people
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Neohumanist Values:
(5 values for harmony with the external world):
- good deeds
- kind words
- polite please
- sharing with friends
- universal love
5 Values for inner harmony:
- Clean and pure
- Happy heart
- Helping hands
- Seeking wisdom
- My heart’s inner Friend
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- Develop pro-social attitudes and behavior.
- To awaken, develop and express the sentiment of universal love
- To discover and develop inner strength and inner qualities.
- To stimulate awareness of one’s inner assets and activate them for serving society.
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“I can help!” |
To understand, become aware, and involved in service actions, showing love and care towards everyone and everything.
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Jobs, positive role models and ideals |
- To know and appreciate different jobs based on direct experiences
- To understand the importance and role of jobs in society
- To appreciate people that contributed to society’s development
- Cultivate positive role models from social and spiritual life
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The child and society (to form attitudes and behaviors for leadership: hardworking, courage, fighting spirit, pragmatic, intellectual, wisdom) |
- To form attitudes and behaviors needed for developing a well-rounded personality (diligence, courage, pragmatism, rationality, wisdom)
- To identify virtuous behaviors in fictional and real characters
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The place and role of the child in society (children’s rights, social action) |
- To know and support children’s rights through concrete actions
- To participate in altruistic service actions
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Earth Lovers Family (love and care for nature and living beings) |
- To awaken a sentiment of love and care for nature and living beings
- To put into practice the attitudes and behaviors learned
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