Seoul's Dobong-gu will run a green consumption experience program for young children at the Dobong Green Purchasing Support Center from May through July.
Hands-on green consumption program for children ages 5–7 features age-appropriate activities, role play and more
The program aims to give children ages 5 to 7 direct exposure to eco-friendly consumer habits during early childhood, helping them develop a natural instinct to protect the environment in their daily lives.
The district accepted applications from early childhood institutions in April and recruited 18 daycare centers to participate.
The curriculum centers on hands-on activities designed to engage young learners, with two core modules: "Learning About and Finding Green Products" and "Experiencing the Green Mart."
In the first module, children explore eco-certification labels — including the Environmental Mark and the Good Recycled (GR) mark — through play-based activities.
The second module uses a simulated supermarket role-play to help children think about how purchasing decisions affect the environment and naturally develop sound consumer habits.
"We hope this hands-on education program will lay the groundwork for children to build sustainable consumption habits," a district official said. "We will continue to develop programs like this going forward."
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