Berlin. "When children ask where the snow goes in the winter or why the lake behind the kindergarten has almost dried up, educators are often looking for the right answer. Where should they start? How can you talk to kids about climate change without overwhelming them? This is exactly where our new training comes in. We offer educators an introduction to the topic and show that changes can start on a small scale and directly in their institutions," says Ute Krümmel, project manager of the Education for Sustainable Development project at the Children's Research Foundation.

How should you talk to your children about a topic you barely understand yourself? The training course "What does a mountain hare do without snow?" solves this exact question. Understanding climate change, acting together'. The Children's Research Foundation has set itself the task of developing materials and practical training that are suitable for everyday use. The motto of the new offer is: Focus on the everyday life of children. When children notice that the dog is too hot in the summer, the birds can't find food or their favorite tree is losing its leaves, they often worry and want to help. Educators learn to listen to children's feelings and work with them in shaping climate protection. They are also learning how they can better manage heavy rain and heat in their facilities and what they can learn from the animal world for their educational work. (More on www.presseportal.de)