Villafrut, represented by the Jolife brand in Austria, recently developed an exciting educational project for primary school children in Vienna.
Thanks to the collaboration with Pleiadi (www.pleiadi.it) and the Vienna University Children’s Office (http://kinder.univie.ac.at/), both organizations experienced in scientific communication especially for children and young people, between April 23 and May 14, ten Viennese elementary school classes participated in engaging hands-on workshops on the theme “Eating healthy, the incredible world of fruit and vegetables.”
The classrooms were transformed into experimental laboratories where students could discover the differences and similarities between fruits and vegetables through practical methods.
Not only was the wide variety of vitamins and minerals examined, but also the importance of seasonality and regionality, all in a playful and interactive way. Regarding the importance of fruit and vegetables for a healthy diet, the environmental impact compared to other foods was also considered.
The practical and concrete approach was chosen to enable students to develop their observation and reflection skills, as well as their manual and creative abilities (Learning by Doing).
We will keep you informed about further interesting educational opportunities related to well-being and fresh produce.