CLOSE UP

Perception of the Hospital School experience

Abstract

Hospitalization is stressful for children. The "CLOSE UP" project in Lecce's Hospital School aimed to bridge communication between hospitalized children and their schools through 40 hours of activities involving 70 children and 8 teachers. Using music, art, and storytelling, the project fostered inclusive communication, helping children adapt to hospital life while maintaining educational continuity. The final results of the project demonstrate that it is possible to promote positive interactions between children with different life experiences through universal expressive languages.