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The study included 64-72 months of children who were ongoing to an independent pre-school education institution associated with the MEB. In the framework of the research, 15 children participated in 42 events in the Small Theme Education Program, 25 were provided participation in events. The identification of the children involved in the study took into account the easy accessibility of the work group. As known, the Small Theme Education Program, which has been implemented since 2010, supports early childhood education by addressing environmental issues and is based on the 2013 Pre-School Education Program. The training program includes topics related to soil, water and air, some basic information to the relevant teachers and 42 events. Interested teachers will apply by choosing at least 21 of 42 activities according to the age group. The study aimed at the implementation of all 42 events, and 25 of 42 events were possible. The program has been implemented every day for five weeks. The questions included in the evaluation size in the program are addressed to children before and after the application of the program. For the purpose of evaluating the program, it is provided to be recorded with a scientific observation book. At the end of the study, the applied Small Theme program found that it supported children’s basic conceptual knowledge of the environment and that the environment showed children’s participation in these activities at the desired level.

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