The content of the work on the formation of ideas about the heroes of a special military operation in older preschool children

the article raises an urgent question about the education of patriotism in preschool children. The authors propose ideas and approaches that can help to form a sense of patriotism in children from five to seven years old. The paper presents a fragment of the curriculum developed on the basis of the author's program on patriotic education of senior preschoolers "Patriot of his land". The content of the program is aimed at introducing children to the heroes of the special military operation, who are natives of the Penza region. In the presented work experience, the authors describe the main directions, methods and techniques of working with children in the four modules of the program. The content of working with children, according to the presented plan, includes familiarizing preschoolers with the biographies of the heroes of their native land, their exploits and awards. Also, according to the presented content, parents of pupils who are active participants in the educational process are included in this area of activity of the preschool educational organization, which contributes to the greatest effectiveness of its implementation. The authors note that the work aimed at familiarizing older preschoolers with the heroes of the special military operation of their native land contributes to the formation of their ideas of heroism and courage, a sense of pride and respect for fellow countrymen who are defending their Homeland, responsiveness, kindness and other moral qualities that serve as the basis of patriotism for the younger generation of Russians.

senior preschool children, heroes, special military operation, preschool education, patriotism, patriotic education