Vasilieva L.I., Zaikina N.A., Yakovleva E.U. Creating emotionally safe environment for beginners in kindergarten: the work of water and sand room “Magic drop”
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Vasilieva L.I., Zaikina N.A., Yakovleva E.U. Creating emotionally safe environment for beginners in kindergarten: the work of water and sand room “Magic drop” // Preschool Education Today. 2010, Issue 3 -
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Abstract
The article presents the experience of work of Moscow preschool establishment #2164 in organizing curriculum for improvement of emotional well-being of children. Implementation of developed activities led to a dramatic reduction of anxiety in children 2–3 years. Activities are based on structured play in the room of water and sand under the name “Magic drop”. Playing with water and sand relieves stress, reduces the level of neuropsychological stress, which leads to the emergence of positive emotions. Proposed activities also become the basis for cooperation between children and teacher. Authors describe set of tools, the general thematic outline and an example of one of the play classes.