THE FORMATION OF BASIS OF PATRIOTIC EDUCATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN BY MEANS OF ETHNOLOGY

The article proves the relevance of bases formation of patriotic education of preschool children by means of Ethnology, the problem of forming a citizen of the state is revealed, according to the features of the role of patriotic education in the development of the individual as a citizen-patriot. The paper presents an analysis of recent studies and publications devoted to patriotic education of preschool children, the essence of the concept of "patriotism" and its purpose are defined. The article focuses on the fact that preschool age is the most favorable for the beginning of systematic patriotic education, defines an important line of patriotic education of preschool children - introduction to ethnology as one of the most effective means of formation of patriotism. The analysis of state standards of preschool education, which is the basic component of preschool education is defined by its purpose - providing vital competence of the child, the content of which includes the concept of "being a citizen of the country, a patriot of his people". The problem of patriotic education of each educational line of basic components are identified. The article deals with the analysis of effective forms and methods of organization of patriotic education of preschool children. One of these forms is the class of Ethnology, whose main task is the systematic introduction of folk customs, traditions and ceremonies to children that promote early involvement in preschool children to the rich treasure of spiritual culture of Ukrainian people and its history. Effective form of patriotic education of preschool children is ethnology holiday themes. Bringing children to the actor participation in the traditions and customs of their people allows them to practically learn its cultural and historical experience, be a continuation of their parents and grandparents. The success of the patriotic education depends on creation of correct developmental ethnic backgrounds (national corners, mini-museums). Such centers contribute to the formation of national consciousness of children, love of homeland, understanding the indissoluble link of the past, present and future. The paper focuses on the preschool projects as most relevant and effective interactive training method of education of patriotism. Project activities are unique because they not only integrate several methods of training and education, they allow you to actively involve parents in the educational process. The basic stages of the project (preparatory, primary, final) and open the task of each member of the project (teacher, child, parents) at each stage.