PRESCHOOL EDUCATION: INNOVATIVE METHODS AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS
Abstract
This article analyzes the innovative methods used in preschool education and their effectiveness. It discusses how new approaches, such as play, STEM education, the Montessori method, creative pedagogy, and the use of multimedia, impact child development. The article highlights how these innovative methods make the learning process interesting and interactive for children, as well as how they contribute to developing their individual needs and social skills. These methods make the educational process both effective and efficient, which significantly influences their future success. The article emphasizes the need to apply modern pedagogical approaches to further improve the preschool education system.
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