Abstract

This article describes an experience of collaborative work between scientists and preschool teachers in the format of a scientific congress of preschoolers in Chile. The participating preschool teachers evaluated the initiative positively based on: (1) it stimulates the preschool teachers to develop science teaching projects, (2) it makes visible the work teachers do within their educational units, and (3) it contributes to the development of positive attitudes and emotions in the children. The current reform of the Early Childhood Education system in Chile offers an opportunity for the development of support and collaboration initiatives by scientific institutions with formal education.