Classes on studying state symbols
Patriotic education of preschool children according to the Federal State Educational Standard implies knowledge of the state symbols of the country. To study them, appropriate classes and conversations are held, for example, “Love your Motherland”, “Symbols of Russia”.
The purpose of this activity is to instill in children pride in their country, consolidate and expand knowledge about state symbols, introduce the meaning of the colors of the flag and coat of arms, form basic geographical knowledge about their region, cultivate feelings of respect for the flag, coat of arms, anthem, and also instill a cognitive interest in history of their homeland.
Classes can be conducted using information and communication technologies. To do this, you need to prepare a presentation on a given topic and stock up on an audio recording of the anthem.
The sequence of the lesson may be as follows:
- An introductory part in which children become familiar with the geographical location and size of the country.
- Getting to know the Russian flag and the symbolism of its colors. You can play the game “Fold the Flag”.
- Getting to know the coat of arms. The teacher explains to the children the very concept of a coat of arms and plays the game “Invent and draw the coat of arms of your family.”
- Listening to the national anthem.
- The final part, which checks how preschoolers have mastered the material.
Goals and objectives
Patriotic education in preschool educational institutions is carried out with the aim of instilling love for the fatherland, a responsible attitude towards the surrounding nature and people, and establishing a stable connection between generations. The formation of these values occurs as a result of purposeful, systematic work with the child.
Patriotic education of preschool children according to the Federal State Educational Standard implies the following tasks:
- formation of moral and spiritual characteristics of the individual;
- developing a sense of pride in one’s nation;
- formation of a respectful attitude towards the national and cultural traditions of one’s people;
- formation of a liberal position in relation to peers, adults, people of other nationalities.
Goals of creating a patriotic corner
In modern conditions, when constant changes are taking place in society, the education of patriotic feelings is the most relevant area of work of a preschool institution with pupils. For the full implementation of the system of instilling patriotism in preschool children in preschool education, the development of their activity and cognitive interest in this direction, it is necessary to create a subject-development environment.
The design of patriotic corners in kindergarten, aimed at familiarizing children with the history of their hometown, with the state symbols of the country, with Russian folk crafts, will help teachers in developing children’s love for the Motherland, its traditions and achievements.
Thanks to the materials presented in the corner, children develop interest and respect for family, people’s work, and the labor and civic exploits of famous people of the city and country.
Corner of patriotic education in the younger group
Children who have just come to kindergarten do not yet understand the meaning of words such as people, country, culture. The homeland, in their understanding, is their loved ones, their parents, so they should receive all the necessary information in a special corner.
The design of patriotic corners in kindergarten should be done depending on the age of the children. In the younger group, the parents themselves can create such a corner, since they are also interested in raising a future citizen of their country.
It will be interesting for kids to look at the model of their small homeland in the corner - the city in which they were born, monuments, their kindergarten. Children will receive this information with pleasure. Educators can direct children's attention to nurturing love for their city, to protecting its monuments and architectural structures.
