This event aims to become an important milestone in the discussion of preschool education issues, the development of the preschool childhood ecosystem, the creation of conditions for children's education, and therefore attracts the attention of the entire educational community.
The event was addressed by the First Deputy Chairperson of the State Duma Committee on the Protection of Family, Women and Children Tatyana Butskaya, who emphasized that the state is doing everything possible to provide children and families with decent living and development conditions, including financial support. At the same time, emotional support is no less important. A new subject, "Family Studies", will appear in schools this year. But it should start with preschool age, the most sensitive period of personality development, and it is necessary to remember that the leading activity during this period is play.
"The game is not just entertainment, but the basis for the development of a child," the deputy noted, adding that discussing preschool education at such a high level is a key step towards improving the education system in the country.
Maxim Fateev, General Director of Expocentre Fairgrounds, also focused on the importance of synergy between the forum and the largest exhibition "World of Childhood", which is already 30 years old this year. "By joining forces, we can improve the range and quality of purchases for preschools, which will have a beneficial effect on the entire community," he said. "This decision will allow us to combine the efforts of leading specialists, which, in turn, affects the further development of the industry."
The forum "Ecosystem of Preschool Childhood" is of great importance in focusing on the role of preschool education in society and supports the development of cultural and educational initiatives.
Elfiya Dorofeeva, president of the Association for the Development of the Quality of Preschool Education, announced the most important events of the forum, noting that the participants will have a rich program: discussion of key problems of child development, creating conditions for a full-fledged preschool childhood; an exhibition of modern toys and equipment fr om Russian manufacturers, master classes by leading practitioners, meetings with experts, scientists, game developers and programs.
The speaker noted that preschool age is now actively coming to the fore, receiving worthy attention at the state level. She thanked the Expocentre for its support and organization of the forum. "This is a really important step for further improvement of the preschool education system," Elfiya Dorofeeva added.
Oksana Goncharova, director of the All-Russian Center for the Development of Artistic Creativity and Humanitarian Technologies, spoke about the importance of comprehensive child development, which is why additional education is very popular with parents, wh ere the child's interest turns into the development of his abilities. At the same time, it is important not to overload children, especially the preparation for school, which is so popular with parents, is of particular concern. How to avoid this and make preschoolers' childhood happy, experts will have to look for answers to these and many other questions during the work of the forum "Ecosystem of Preschool Childhood".
There was a discussion between the participants of the press conference about what toys children need, how to avoid excessive loads, and protect children from the negative influence of the Internet. They expressed the hope that the opinion of reputable experts will be presented at the forum on all key issues, who will suggest ways to solve them and present the latest developments.
Children should grow up happy and receive a decent education, develop their abilities, realizing their potential – the speakers were unanimous in this.
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