Building Civil Society in the Jungle

A just and verdant future through play / Un futuro justo y verde a través del juego

Have you ever wondered how the world would be different if every kid had the opportunity to play—every day?

We asked how you are leveraging the power of play to create a healthy civil society. This is the first response we got. Absolutely perfect!

Reserva Los Coyotes in Costa Rica is teaching scientific inquiry and environmental stewardship through games, roleplay, and inquiry learning in the natural beauty of the Costa Rican rain forest. They are helping educators raise a generation with the skills, collective will, and practical experience collaborating to ensure a just and verdant future.

Many thanks to the staff at Reserva Los Coyotes in Costa Rica for sharing! 

¿Se ha preguntado cómo de diferente sería el mundo si cada niño tuviera la oportunidad de jugar todos los días?

Les preguntamos a ustedes – cómo pueden aprovechar el poder del juego para crear una sociedad civil y sana. Esta fue la primera respuesta que obtuvimos. ¡Absolutamente perfecta!

Reserva Los Coyotes en Costa Rica está enseñando la investigación científica y la gestión ambiental a través de juegos, dramatizaciones, y aprendizaje por integración en la bella naturaleza de la selva tropical de Costa Rica. Están ayudando a los educadores a criar una generación con las capacidades, voluntad colectiva, y la experiencia práctica de colaborar para asegurar un futuro justo y verde. Muchas gracias al personal de la Reserva Los Coyotes en Costa Rica por compartir!

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