THEORETICAL FAUNDATIONS OF ECOLOGICAL EDUCATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN

It is known that the goals and objectives of children's education arise from the requirements of society and the modern world. Children who possess modern competencies can achieve greater success in the future. Although the directions of education are different, the general goal is one. At the same time, the mental, physical, ethical, ecological, etc. education of children has its own specific characteristics. All of these jointly participate in the formation of the child's personality. Nature is our first teacher. Since man is also a part of nature, the process of development and formation also occurs in accordance with the laws of nature. Therefore, a child becomes interested in nature in the first years of his life without making any special efforts. So, he learns, develops and is formed through nature. If educators correctly direct children's interest in nature, they will achieve high results. This article also analyzes the ideas about ecological education in educational theories and draws conclusions. It is recommended how to use the results in the formation of children's ecological knowledge, skills and habits.