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Educating for choice in early childhood education

Educational guidance pathways beyond stereotypes

Paola Ricchiardi, Sabina Falconi, Teodora Lattanzi, Anita Montagna

Product: Book

Trim size in cm: 21x29,7cm

Pages: 184

ISBN: 9788859045144

Publication date: 01/01/2026

Suitable for: Nursery 1st Level (ages 3-4), Nursery 2nd Level (ages 4-5)


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In today’s educational landscape, guidance is increasingly understood as a continuous and early formative process: no longer limited to educational or career choices, but seen as an educational experience that supports personal growth by fostering self-awareness and the ability to imagine possible future scenarios. This volume fits within this perspective, responding to the most recent Guidelines and exploring the theme of Early Career Education, with a particular focus on how to challenge stereotypes and limiting expectations from early childhood.

The book includes:

  • an overview of the aims of early guidance;
  • an in-depth look at the sociocultural factors that influence children’s thinking about work;
  • tools and activities to promote awareness, self-efficacy, decision-making skills and responsibility.


Preface (Raffaella Nervi)
Introduction (Paola Ricchiardi)

Part One – Theoretical Developments
• Chapter 1 – Educational Guidance in Early Childhood Education (Paola Ricchiardi)
• Chapter 2 – Early Career Education: Towards Career Management Skills (Sabina Falconi)
• Chapter 3 – Educating for Choice to Foster Global Citizens from Early Childhood: New Directions for Guidance (Teodora Lattanzi)

Part Two – Educational Guidance Pathways
Introduction to the Activity Sheets (Paola Ricchiardi)
Pathway 1 – A World of Choices: What Does It Mean to Choose? (Paola Ricchiardi)
Pathway 2 – Discovering the World of Work: Passionate Professionals! (Anita Montagna)
Pathway 3 – Where Does This Object Come From? (Anita Montagna)
Pathway 4 – Mario and Bea’s Journey: Promoting Value-Based, Sustainable and Fair Choices (Teodora Lattanzi)
Pathway 5 – A Cross-Curricular Pathway for Teachers: Deconstructing Stereotypes and Prejudices (Anita Montagna)

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