The Importance of Values Education: A Perspective from Sol Naciente
At the heart of comprehensive education lies character formation. From early childhood, children are in a crucial stage to develop social, emotional, and ethical skills that will shape the course of their lives.
At Jardín Infantil Sol Naciente, we understand that educating is not only about imparting knowledge, but also about nurturing the whole being.
Why Is It Key to Teach Values from Early Childhood?
During the first years of life, children learn primarily through imitation. Experiences, environments, and emotional bonds leave deep and lasting impressions. That’s why modeling values such as respect, empathy, cooperation, and self-care through example is essential.
Moreover, values-based education strengthens school coexistence, enhances communication skills, and fosters emotional self-regulation—essential tools for a healthy life in harmony with others.
How Do We Do It at Sol Naciente?
Our educational approach is inspired by conscious pedagogy, where values are not taught as just another subject but are lived and experienced in every corner of our kindergarten.
Safe and Respectful Environments
We believe that children learn best when they feel safe and heard. That’s why our teachers model patience, active listening, and empathy every day, building relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
Every moment of the day —from the initial greeting to the farewell— becomes an opportunity to support emotional regulation, validate emotions, and encourage respectful communication.
- Estrategias vivenciales y conscientes
A través de prácticas como YOMU y mindfulness, ayudamos a los niños a reconocer y canalizar sus emociones. Estas herramientas, basadas en la respiración consciente, la música, el movimiento, la neuroeducación y la literatura, fortalecen la heterorregulación emocional, propiciando que los niños resuelvan situaciones de manera autónoma y empática.
Meaningful Projects: Valores con Sentido and Arte Granja
We use play, dramatization, and literature to convey values in a playful and meaningful way. Through our project Valores con Sentido and Arte Granja, we tell stories and develop activities and experiences that highlight the values of friendship, solidarity, self-care, and respect for others and for nature.
Moments of Reflection and Metacognition
Every day, we hold group assembly spaces where we invite children to reflect:
How did I feel today? What did I learn about living with others? How did I resolve my conflicts?
These moments strengthen emotional and social awareness, and help children develop critical thinking skills from an early age.
- Family Involvement
Values education is a shared responsibility.
At Sol Naciente, we promote close and ongoing communication with families, so that what is learned at the kindergarten continues at home. Together, we build a consistent and loving support network for our children.