Competencias Básicas Ambientales en los Estudiantes de la IED San Miguel, Sede La Victoria para Mitigar la Deforestación- Departamento del Cesar, municipio de Aguachica

The present study aims to promote basic environmental competencies in fifth-grade students at San Miguel Educational Institution, La Victoria Campus, to mitigate deforestation in Aguachica, Cesar. A playful booklet was designed and implemented as a pedagogical strategy to raise children's awareness of the importance of forest conservation and the adoption of sustainable practices. The research followed a quantitative approach with a descriptive design, applying observation, surveys, and content analysis to evaluate the impact of the booklet on the development of environmental competencies. The results show an increase in students' environmental awareness and an improvement in their attitude toward environmental care. Additionally, it was identified that playful learning facilitates the appropriation of environmental knowledge and encourages greater participation in reforestation and waste reduction actions. It is concluded that environmental education, through innovative didactic resources, is an effective strategy to foster ecological responsibility in childhood and contribute to the sustainability of the school environment.