Animal adventure for kids: summer workshops in the house of the sea!

Animal adventure for kids: summer workshops in the house of the sea!

The House of the Sea in Vienna starts this year with a special initiative: Summer workshops for children between the ages of 4 and 12 are offered for the first time. These workshops promise an exciting combination of animal discovery tours, jungle expeditions and exploring the fascinating world of the sea. The focus is on playful learning, unforgettable animal encounters and a variety of activities that encourage young participants' curiosity. According to OE24

The workshops contain two different programs: the ocean studio is aimed at children from 4 years and offers activities such as observing the underwater world, painting favorite animals and creating marine art. For older children aged 8 and over, the researcher safari , in which exciting questions about the wildlife are answered, experiments are carried out and puzzles solved. The events are led by trained zoo educators and include both educational tours through the House of the Sea and creative experiences in Lighthouse 10.

appointments and costs

The workshops take place on selected dates and start at 9:30 a.m. The duration is about 2 hours. There are costs of 7 euros per child plus an admission price. Interested parents can easily register your child using a contact form. This makes the programs attractive not only for kindergarten, after-school care and school groups, but also for private groups, reports House of the sea .

animal -assisted pedagogy

A central component of the workshops is animal -assisted pedagogy. This form of education uses interaction with animals to promote learning processes and to strengthen emotional and social skills. It is particularly suitable for children with learning difficulties, special educational needs or social fears.

Animal -based pedagogy aims to promote emotional and social learning, to improve motivation and concentration and to have a reducing effect. Examples of this type of pedagogy include reading aloud with dogs, promoting motor skills and self -confidence in dealing with horses or maintaining small animals in the classroom. Studies show that pupils who work regularly with animals show 35% better social interactions, as can be read on kita.de

Overall, the summer workshops in the sea of ​​the sea offer an excellent opportunity for children to learn in a playful way and at the same time develop valuable social and emotional skills. The combination of animal -assisted pedagogy with creative and interdisciplinary learning makes this offer so unique and interesting for parents and children alike.