This on-site installation day marks the end of the Comenius course ‘Climate Change as a Game’ for pedagogical innovation that involved landscape architecture, architecture, and urbanism students from TU Delft and a primary school class from the Groen van Prinstererschool. 

This final event focused on interactions and playful co-designed practices with children, teachers, parents, farmers, and (in)visible living animals and organisms to imagine possible soil carbon futures for the climate transition. Wild play choreographies and installations On the Earth, Under Our Feet, and Between the Clouds in the Polder will lead you through The Dream in the Forest. 

The educational event was designed to encourage children to explore various animal species through installations divided into three habitat groups: animals of the air, land, and underground. Each installation was painted in one of three colors—blue, white, or yellow—to indicate the animals’ presence in the region. 

Equipped with detailed animal information and a bingo card, children embarked on a hunt for matching animal installations. This activity not only fostered fun and interactive learning but also educated them on the impact of climate change on animal habitats, enhancing their understanding of biodiversity and environmental challenges. 

We compiled the information into a convenient speed-dial booklet format, allowing the children to quickly access information about animals from the past, present, and future. 

This compilation led to the creation of the booklet titled ‘Where are the Animals?’ This informative booklet includes various types of content: general information, educational texts on the animals that support the installation, a bingo card, and blank pages for personal observations. 

The general information provided insights into animal and human emissions. The animal information was categorized by timeframe, covering past, present, and future animals. The bingo card varied per child, making it a unique game for each participant. The booklet weaves a narrative linking animals and climate change, offering a comprehensive educational experience.