Cultivating Attendance was born with the purpose of reactivating the bond between students and school through outdoor learning and meaningful connection with nature. Its spirit is summarized in the conviction that:
“Where there is nature, there is wonder. Where there is wonder, there is learning.”
The initiative seeks to help children and young people with chronic absenteeism reconnect with their educational process through experience, curiosity and wonder, recognizing the natural environment as a space for well-being and learning.
The project begins with an opening ceremony, in which students and teachers participate in a session at a park with native flora. During the experience, they move through different stations designed to encourage exploration, contemplation and connection with the natural environment around them.
At the end of the session, each participant receives a pedagogical activity journal to be completed outdoors over the following three months. These activities integrate the curriculum with the strengthening of socio-emotional skills, promoting meaningful learning and commitment to school attendance.
After completing this process, a closing gathering is held to recognize nature as a key space for personal and educational growth. This occasion particularly highlights students who have completed their journal, valuing their effort, perseverance and reconnection with their educational journey.
