this paper describes a program of sex education under development in the preschool creche francesco zacaro faraco, ufrgs, during the last five years. this activity has involved preschool teachers, personnel from the psycology and pedagogy departaments, parents and preschool children, aged between 5 and 6 years, integrating families and the university. the theoretical concepts supporting the work, the organization of the pedagogical project on education, and the repercussion on the community are presented and discussed.
