Innovative Approach in Environmental Education of Preschoolers

Abstract

This article examines the strategic direction of developing the education system in modern society—the use of innovative technologies. It is based on an individual's purposeful and independent activity in various fields, contributing to their intellectual and moral development. One of the strategically important issues in education today is the ecological upbringing of the younger generation. Ecological education for preschoolers can be implemented in all educational areas. In the process of ecological education, preschool children's interaction with nature promotes their psychological and physical development, making them strong and healthy. The methodology of ecological education includes methods that allow children to interact with nature both directly—through engagement with natural objects—and indirectly, using visual materials such as pictures and slides. Indirect methods of familiarization with nature include visual-illustrative materials, films, storytelling by educators, children's reading of nature-related books, discussions, and fostering a conscious and correct attitude toward natural phenomena.