Walking meetings in a modern institution of preschool education

In the article, the author examines the actual problem of the influence of distance learning on preschool children in Ukraine, especially in the conditions of modern social and political challenges. It is noted that the isolation caused by distance education has a negative impact on the development of children's social and communication skills, because they lack live communication with peers and teachers. The author emphasizes the importance of implementing innovative pedagogical approaches, among which walking meetings occupy a key place. They help compensate for the lack of physical activity and socialization during distance learning. Walking meetings are based on the pedagogical concepts of such outstanding educational scientists as V. Sukhomlynskyi, J. Dewey, R. Steiner, L. Berezivska, O. Petrenko, who emphasized the importance of contact with nature for the comprehensive development of a child. Interaction with the natural environment contributes not only to physical health, but also to the development of cognitive processes, social skills, and emotional stability. Thus, walking meetings in the conditions of distance education for preschool children become an important component of the educational process, as they not only support their physical activity, but also contribute to harmonious development, compensating for the lack of communication. In addition, walking meetings have an important socio-pedagogical role, as they contribute to the formation of partnership relations between teachers and parents. This interaction makes it possible to create a more effective model of education that meets the modern challenges and needs of children. Creating such learning and upbringing conditions that take into account both academic requirements and emotional needs of children is critically important for their harmonious development in the modern world. This approach avoids overload and stress while maintaining a healthy balance between learning and emotional well-being. Integrating walking meetings and other innovative methods into the learning process helps children develop important social and communication skills while maintaining their physical and mental balance. This creates a favorable educational environment where the child can feel protected, supported and motivated to learn, which contributes to his holistic development.