Con matita e taccuino, i bambini hanno osservato da vicino la meridiana del paese, cercando di comprenderne il funzionamento e riproducendone i dettagli attraverso il disegno dal vero. Un’attività che ha permesso loro di riflettere su come, prima degli orologi meccanici, il tempo venisse misurato con la luce del sole e le ombre proiettate.
Beppe di’ Chiari, custode della storia dei nostri luoghi e poeta, ci ha dato un’altra delle sue belle poesie, questa volta sui cinque dei sensi.
Oggi i bambini della classe 1^ della Scuola Primaria di Loro Ciuffenna hanno partecipato al progetto di educazione ambientale Ri-creazione, promosso da Sei Toscana. Grazie al supporto dell’educatore Samuele gli alunni, con partecipazione ed entusiasmo, hanno svolto il percorso ” Ogni cosa al suo posto”. Insieme abbiamo visto varie tipologie di rifiuto soprattutto la differenza … More Ogni cosa al suo posto
Italian version Piazza Lisona is located near the old bridge; there are two entrances: a narrow one to the north and the main one in front of the Ciuffenna. It is so called because it is said that a certain somewhat robust Elisabetta or Lisa lived there and was called Lisona. The locals called it … More Lisona Square
Italian version Piazza dello Scoglio used to be called Piazza dei maiali (pigs), because they used to have animal markets there, especially pigs. At that time the pig was a very important source of food, and like the other animals (rabbits, chickens, …) it was sold alive. Cows, on the other hand, were used to … More Rock Square
Italian version Piazza dei Bindi is so called because a rich Florentine family, the Bindi family, that lived in the palace overlooking the piazza. You can get there from Piazza del Forno and through narrow streets and alleys: via Spedale, via Buia and other lanes. The palace is historic and dates back to 1600. The … More Bindi Square
Italian version It is located in the ancient fondaccio of Loro Ciuffenna. On the side of the stream is the palace of the Nannini family, built around 1300. On the façade is the coat of arms of the Nannini family, made of stone, with three hills, flowers, a star and stripes carved on it. It … More Nannini Square
Italian version Piazza del forno is a piazza located in the Fondaccio (a place where warehouses and shops were located). To get there, one crosses via Spedale, a name derived from Latin and meaning a place where foreigners stayed. The square has five entrances. There used to be four; instead of the one with the … More Baker’s Square
Italian version Piazza Garibaldi is located at the entrance of the town, before the bridge. It was built in the early 19th century, when the bridge was made . Before being paved, the square was made of clay. In the old days they used to have a fair there for large animals such as cows … More Garibaldi Square
Italian version It is the oldest square in Loro Ciuffenna. To the north is the rectory and the church of Santa Maria Assunta. To the east is the oratory where games and parties are held. To the south is the main entrance to the ancient castle, and a building where there once was a school. … More Don Mazzoni Square
