Sperone-Pertini Institute in Palermo wins barrier-free physical activity in schools

Last Updated: June 5, 2024

The article talks about the award ceremony taking place on June 5th at PalaMangano in Palermo, concluding a pilot project of inclusive physical activities for state and private kindergartens in Palermo and its province for the school year 2023-2024. The project, titled “Emotions in Motion: Pappa and Yoyo to the rescue,” was created for children aged 3 to 5 by professors Claudia Galassi and Stefania Martorana. The story, which revolves around the love between two sisters, aimed to promote inclusion for all students, including those with special educational needs, using physical activity as a tool for learning, executive function development, and fostering positive relationships within the classroom. Giuseppe Pierro, the director general of the Regional Education Office for Sicily, awarded the prize for the best motto to the Sperone-Pertini Comprehensive Institute in Palermo: “Let’s run past the wall, let’s face the future.”