Preschool learning programs: Homeschool Preschool: The Playing Preschool Program

Homeschool Preschool: The Playing Preschool Program

Meet Playing Preschool: the best homeschool preschool curriculum. Playing Preschool provides families with a new way to do preschool at-home using a hands-on, play-based method of learning. This simple program helps make homeschool preschool successful with in-depth guidance and step by step lesson plans.

What are you teaching your child today?

Do you ever wish you had a blueprint for what to do with your kids? “Teach them this, read them this, talk to them about this, do this activity with them.”

I know I do.

Can you imagine the relief of knowing what to teach your child each day? No more flying by the seat of your pants. No more wondering how to make it to nap time each day. No more worrying that they aren’t learning.

Get ready for a whole lot of relief.

I’ve made a simple homeschool preschool curriculum to solve this problem.

Welcome to Playing Preschool – a new way to homeschool preschool

Welcome to having a hands-on, simple-to-follow curriculum for teaching children at home. Welcome to a cost-effective preschool solution without the competitive pressure of school. Welcome to at-home preschool without a workbooks.

When I was a new parent, the cost of preschool for my children was staggering to consider, but the idea of teaching them at home with purchased worksheets didn’t feel like me.

I started to envision how I wanted their preschool years to look and also, how I could serve other families in the same situation.

As a former kindergarten teacher, I wanted a little more structure with a lot less pressure. I wanted planning, sequence, and play-based learning.

I couldn’t find what I was looking for in the homeschool preschool curriculum world so I made Playing Preschool: A sequenced, 190 day play-based learning program. Then, I decided to make Playing Preschool Year 2 (to keep the party rolling).

What is Playing Preschool?

Playing Preschool was written by me (Susie Allison) the creator of the 1. 9 million follower Instagram account, Busy Toddler. I was a kindergarten and first grade teacher and I have a Master’s in Early Childhood Education. Playing Preschool has been a best selling preschool curriculum since it was released in 2017.

Playing Preschool (1 & 2) is homeschool preschool ebook program designed to change the way you think about early childhood education.

Each year of Playing Preschool is broken into 19-units of homeschool preschool done easy: sequenced, pre-planned, hands-on activities in a simple daily lesson plan. Not only are these activities fun, but they’re educational – think reading, math, science, and art!

The years are each 190 days of lessons aka a traditional school year, but without the pressure, commitment, or financial burden of traditional preschool.

Playing Preschool is a system of teaching young children that I developed over my years as a classroom teacher. It’s play-based, low key, and easy to follow.

Playing Preschool focuses on experience and exposure.

It’s about building background knowledge for your child so when they enter school and the teachers say, “Today we will be measuring things,” your child can unlock prior knowledge and feel confident in class. “I know what measuring is – my parents and I do that all the time!”

Playing Preschool is “evergreen.”

This means Playing Preschool doesn’t follow a calendar or season or holidays or hemispheres. You can start this when your child is ready – in the fall, after the new year, or in the middle of April.

Many families start Playing Preschool at the beginning of a traditional school year.

Many families start Playing Preschool in January after the New Year.

Many families start Playing Preschool in the Spring as part of Kindergarten Readiness.

An overview of the Playing Preschool ebooks

Each year of Playing Preschool is 19 thematic units spanning 38 weeks, 26 alphabet letters, and 190 days.

With Year 1, you’ll also find a 20+ page “Start-Up guide” so I can give you all the insight possible on how this program works and make sure you are ready to teach it.

With Year 2, you’ll get a 20+ page “Introduction to Learning” guide to assist you in teaching your child.

Playing Preschool Years 1 & 2 are each built on 19 themed units, each unit is two weeks long.  A homeschool preschool day in Playing Preschool includes a suggested book perfect for the theme, questions to ask your child, conversations to have, and two simple activities.

But these are not traditional activities or complicated lesson plans.

They’re highly engaging.

They’re easy to set up.

They use minimal supplies and best of all, they’re packed with learning.

You’ll find weekly overviews and daily lesson plans packed into the 300+ page programs. These are lessons I wrote out and scripted for you to help you be the best teacher possible for your child.

There’s structure: each day follows a predictable pattern.
There’s planning: every day is planned for you.
There’s a sequence: these aren’t random activities. The skills in these activities grow and develop along with your child.

“Thank you for a program that values the individual development of kids and shows such HONOR to the work they are capable of, while never pushing them in ways they’re not ready for. I have three munchkins under 5 and I also love that this curriculum is something I can have the 2 year old join in with and also do with a baby on my hip.” –Sara, Mom to 3 kids under 5

The sequence of Playing Preschool

And the units are sequenced and build in their complexity as your child ages. These aren’t random activities set at a random point in time. Playing Preschool follows a clear line of progression: skills build and grow.

This is a unique feature to Playing Preschool from other online homeschool preschool options. The lessons grow as your child grows.

For example, math activities in Year 1, Unit 1 focus on numbers 1-5. In unit 19, the focus is on numbers 1-12. The following year, they’re counting groups of 20 and joining numbers together.

This program as a clear scope and sequence. The Unit 19 activities are a lot more challenging than Unit 1 activities – and they should be!

A note on Year 2

When you start the second year of Playing Preschool, the skills pick up right where you and your child left off. And just like in Year 1, the skills continue to grow and increase in complexity as your child develops.

Don’t skip Playing Preschool Year 1 because your child is on the older end of the age spectrum or because they “know” their alphabet.

The learning done in Year 1 is a “prerequisite” for Year 2; Playing Preschool Year 2 assumes you and your child already completed Playing Preschool Year 1.

Year 2 is NOT for older children, but rather for children who have completed Year 1.

Year 2 is built on knowledge learned in Year 1, and these aren’t easy concepts like letter names or counting to 10. These are concepts like how to sequence events, how to classify data, using a ten-frame, measuring with non-standard instruments, and predicting events in a story (just to name a few).

Sample of Playing Preschool

I put all my teacher skills to use designing this one-of-a-kind homeschool preschool program. Each year is broken into 19 units. Each unit is two weeks long.

A week is 5 days of learning activities. Here’s what each day looks like:

• Start the day: calendar, song/poem, and an introduction to the topic
• A read aloud perfect for the theme
• “Things to Talk About”: a conversation to have with your child about the book/theme
• A learning activity – this is an activity usually done by parent AND child to develop a targeted skill (but still fitting within the theme)
• An easy activity – a quick & easy themed activity that the child can typically do independently

Unit introduction, supply list, suggested books, poem and songWeek 1 unit overview for Year 1: TransportationTransportation unit, Week 1: Monday lesson plans

“Susie, you have allowed me to not get discouraged by other homeschool preschool programs, handouts, print outs, curriculum etc.   You spell everything out so easily and make homeschooling young children fun versus daunting!  I was able to start this just a few weeks after moving and it doesn’t feel overwhelming at all.” -Kristin, Mom to a 3.5 year old and 2 year old

Each week comes with a unit overview (so you can see what the week looks like) and daily lesson plans (complete with full written direction, some photos, and pre-made questions to ask).

There’s also a simple supply list, suggested book list, song and poem for each unit.

Year 2, Unit 1, Week 1: All About Me

A different kind of homeschool preschool

This is not a traditional homeschool preschool curriculum.

I designed this program to be something you can do quickly – each day is only about 45 minutes to 1 hour long. Don’t have time for that? Break it up throughout the day (this program is flexible!).

Playing Preschool can be done while the baby is napping. It can be done with a baby on your hip. It can be done all day long in short 5 minute bursts. It can be done in a playroom, in a school room or on the floor of your family room (that’s where I teach my kids!).

What age group is homeschool preschool for?

I designed Playing Preschool Year 1 for ages 2.5 – 5 years old.

It’s an incredibly open-ended program designed to meet the needs of a wide range of children. When I wrote Year 1, my kids were 2.5 and 4 years old. BOTH my kids love these activities and BOTH have learned so much from this program.

I also built in a lot of extensions to lessons so it’s easy to see how to bump up the challenge level.

Year 2 assumes that the child has completed the FULL Playing Preschool Year 1 program. Once your child has finished Year 1, they are ready for Year 2.

“Playing Preschool works. When I say “works” I don’t just mean it’s an effective teaching method (it is absolutely is), I also mean it works for US—it’s doable, it’s manageable, it’s ENJOYABLE! I taught preschool for 8 years before becoming a stay at home mom—I wanted to teach my own children, but I didn’t want it to be a chore for me— this has made it so easy and fun.   I have seen so much growth in my kids development since starting this program, but it has also helped us develop a daily rhythm and provided a framework for our day that has been invaluable to me.” -Serenity, Mom to a 4 year old

A list of the targeted skills in Playing Preschool

I didn’t pick every skill in the world for your child work with during Playing Preschool Year 1 or Year 2. I picked a few – ones I believe can be easily taught at home and will build background knowledge for entering school later down the road.

Skills for Playing Preschool Year 1:

• Sorting: learning to sort, classify, and work with groups of objects
• Predicting: asking and answering questions
• Alphabet Knowledge: an introduction into each letter of the alphabet, seeing letters in the world around us, building a deeper relationship
• Recall and Retell: learning to retell a book, information, or sequence of events
• Shapes: introducing simple shapes and their defining/identifying attributes
• Measurement: learning measuring vocabulary, working with capacity, etc.
• Number Sense: learning about numbers (one to one correspondence, number recognition, quantity, counting) and how we use them (to value, measure, and order objects).

Skills in Playing Preschool Year 2:

• Reading Comprehension: predicting, cause and effect, compare and contrast, vocabulary, and sequencing skills
• Alphabet Knowledge: learning more about letters with a focus on letter sounds and sounds in print / environment
• Math Skills: measurement, sorting, graphing, patterns, and shapes
• Number Sense: understanding value, joining numbers together, comparing numbers, and recognizing numbers in various arrangements
• Recall and Retell: continuing the work from Year 1 on retelling information
• School Skills: exposure to cutting, gluing, folding, and tracing

…and that’s not even all. Both programs are full of science, fine motor skill, gross motor skill, art, and sensory based activities too.

We want to teach the “whole child” and honor the fact that children learn in various ways. By exploring topics through different subjects and activities, our children will glean and learn even more.

Alphabet crafts from Playing Preschool Year 1

Holy cow – that seems like A LOT!

Each day in each program, you’ll focus on TWO skills with your child. Just TWO.

And the best part is: you’ll get into a routine with these skills because they repeat each week on the same day (think fish sticks Friday but teaching style). Every Tuesday is always alphabet knowledge and number sense, Fridays are always recall and retell.

You’ll get comfortable. You’ll become an expert at teaching measurement because every Wednesday in Year 1, you’ll do a measurement activity with your child.

“My daughter (turns 3 years next month) gets so excited to do “school” each day! She has enjoyed every activity so far. I love it because the prep for the lessons is so quick/simple, the materials used are mostly things we already have around the house, there are scripts/question prompts included to encourage conversation, and I like the variety of activities offered each day. ” -Rachel, Mom to an almost 3 year old

“But my child knows their alphabet and numbers already, is this program right for them?”

I hear you and that’s great! Alphabet knowledge continues to grow through elementary school and number sense skills develop throughout their life (high school algebra is still number sense!).

What we are working on in both Playing Preschool Years 1 & 2 is moving beyond memorizing.

We want kids to understand letters as a building block and tool for reading, to see letters in the world around them and to form a base for when they are ready to read. We want our kids to really know their letters.

There is a large emphasis in both years on building phonemic awareness, which is a critical skill that has a direct impact on a child’s future reading success.

“What about numbers? My kids knows how to count!”

There’s so much more to numbers than counting.

It’s about understanding value, joining numbers together, comparing numbers, and recognizing numbers in various arrangements. We dig deep with numbers in Playing Preschool. Throughout the program, children will use numbers, create with them, explore their purpose, and expand their understanding of how numbers interact in our world.

This is more than how high they can count.

Remember: Repetition and practice are a good thing. LeBron James still goes to practice each day and takes simple shots. Another way to think about learning? When kids learn to ride a two-wheeled bike, we don’t put the bike away and say,” Good job mastering that skill, now let’s learn something else.” Can you even imagine? That’s what learning is like in these early years. We must keep practicing!

“I have a toddler (2 1/2) and a baby (6 mo.) and I originally bought the program to have something to do with my oldest. I had looked at Pinterest a million times but often forgot to check it or got overwhelmed by putting things together. Your program is what I wish I could have done myself! I feel so much better equipped to teach my daughter and communicate with her. This program has proved to be a wonderful balance between wanting to teach her academic concepts and letting her learn her best way.” -Brooke, Mom to a 2.5 year old and 6 month old

Things you won’t find in Playing Preschool

Long stretches of sitting and doing seat work. You won’t find that here. There’s none of that.

This is a vibrant, hands-on curriculum. Your child will be active, moving, and engaged as they learn and explore the world around them.

You also won’t find any worksheets in Year 1 or Year 2.

Why this is a doable homeschool preschool program

This isn’t an overwhelming program.

When you get down to the guts, this program is a book and a few activities each day with your child. It’s just that these activities aren’t random. They’re in a well-thought out, sequenced design and placed in fun thematic units.

And just think: you’ll know what you’re doing each day for the next 9+, and another 9+ months after that with Year 2. Two full school years worth of activities at your fingertips!

I wrote each lesson with you in mind – with tips for teaching it, extensions for your child, and explicit instructions so you feel comfortable.

“I purchased Playing Preschool year 1 for my son (4 years old, now 5). My son as autism spectrum disorder and ADHD so although he goes to kindergarten four days a week I wanted some ideas to help boost his learning and the hands on activities are fantastic for that (as is a good sensory bin).” -Amy, Mom to a 5 year old

Screenshots from the 20+ page Start-Up Guide.Two more screenshots from the Start-Up Guide

“My kids are 4 years and 21 months old and I love that Playing Preschool can be adapted for different ages! It’s great to have them work on fun activities and learn valuable skills at the same time.” -Allison, Mom to a 4 year old and a 21 month old

It’s time to start this easy homeschool preschool curriculum

I’m ready for you to dive in and get your hands on the Playing Preschool Years 1 & 2 ebook.

You can buy Year One here: the entire first year of the program – 38 weeks of learning – with the Start-Up Guide for just over a $1 a week. That’s a lot cheaper than traditional preschool.

You can buy Year Two here: just promise me you’ve already finished Year 1 so I know you’ll be ready to tackle all that is Year 2 (wink wink).

You can buy BOTH YEARS here in a bundle and of course save some money! It’s a screaming deal to buy the programs together.

Not ready to commit? I get it. I’m a convicted visual learner. Let me show you part of the first week of Year 1 for free. Just follow this link and you’ll see a preview of Year 1, Unit 1: Apples.

You won’t have the luxury of my amazing Start-Up Guide, but you’ll at least get an idea of how this program is laid out.

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et’s start this homeschool preschool journey together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can preschoolers be homeschooled?

Yes! Preschool is a relatively new concept to American schools… and the idea of doing multiple years of preschool is even newer. The goal of preschool (any preschool) is to expand a child’s knowledge base and continue their skill building. As a former kindergarten teacher, I can attest to what a mixed bag kindergarten is: some kids from daycare, some competitive preschool, some from co-op, homeschool, or no schooling. It was often hard to tell which kids came from which schooling background into kindergarten.

Is homeschool preschool feasible for working parents?

That depends. If your child’s needs are being met through a daycare or other preschool setting, then you probably don’t need an additional homeschool program. Enjoy your time together after work. Let them play. Read to them. Enjoy conversations. But, if this is really on your heart, your struggling with a routine during non-working hours then this may be a good fit. I encourage you to try Unit 1 for free and see if it works before purchasing.

Do you sell a hard copy of Playing Preschool?

I do not. The cheapest way for me to offer this to families, and make it accessible around the world, is to keep the program as an ebook. You’ll receive the files via email. You are absolutely permitted to print one copy of Playing Preschool (and directions for printing can be found here).

Susie Allison, M. Ed

Owner, Creator

Susie Allison is the creator of Busy Toddler and has more than 1.9 million followers on Instagram. A former teacher and early childhood education advocate, Susie’s parenting book “Busy Toddler’s Guide to Actual Parenting” is available on Amazon.

Free Preschool Homeschool Curriculum – Year Round Homeschooling

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Preschool homeschooling should be filled with fun, interactive educational activities that little ones can enjoy! There are a lot of free Preschool Homeschool Curriculum options to help keep you from breaking the bank!

Little ones are often ready to start learning long before we even begin thinking about their education. It is important for parents to balance preschoolers’ play vs. formal education time. Children grow up quickly and we need to ensure that we allow them the opportunity to be kids for as long as possible. Preschool homeschooling gives our littlest learners the ability to learn and play in the comfort of their own home – at their own pace.

You can homeschool on a budget, I’ve been doing so for 10 years. When my children were little, I didn’t spend much on preschool or Kindergarten homeschool curriculum. To help you see that you can homeschool preschool frugally, I’ve rounded up free preschool homeschool curriculum for you to check out!

Free Preschool Homeschool Curriculum

• Jumpstart Jr.

This website is full of worksheets, curriculum, lesson plans, coloring pages, holiday activities and games geared towards children 3-5 years old. The interactive games include reading, math, critical thinking and more!

• Reading the Alphabet: A Free 31 Week Preschool Reading Curriculum

This Reading Mama designed a reading program for preschoolers that already know the alphabet and letter sounds. Each lesson includes an emergent reader, puzzles, tracing/handwriting activities, sight words and much more.

• Progressive Phonics

This All-in-One reading program features lesson plans, books and activity books written and created specifically for the program. The program begins with the alphabet and progresses through to beginner, intermediate and advanced phonics.

• Easy Peasy Preschool

Getting Ready 1 is for children learning their alphabet and phonetic sounds while Getting Ready 2 is for preschoolers ready to read with phonics. You’ll find lesson plans, 100+ page printable pack, supply lists and much more. The online version of this curriculum is free, but is also available in print if you’d rather have it on hand.

• God’s Little Explorer Preschool Program

Motherhood on a Dime designed a full Bible-based preschool curriculum that follows a 28-week lesson plan. You’ll find Bible reading, projects, letter/number activities, life skills, book bag and learning bags included in each weekly lesson plan.

• Letter of the Week Preschool Curriculum

Children beginning the Letter of the Week Preschool Curriculum should already know and recognize all the letters of the alphabet. The curriculum is designed to last 26 weeks and includes lesson plans, book lists, activities and much more!

• ABC Jesus Loves Me: Early Childhood Curriculum

This program features 5 years of early childhood learning for children ages 1-5. Years 1 and 2 are play-based with an introduction to Bible, sign language and academic learning. Children who already can say their ABCs and can count from 1-10 are ready for Year 3. It features a chronological Bible study and encourages learning through play. Year 4 is for children that will be entering Kindergarten the following year. Children will learn about the Fruits of the Spirit and character traits through songs, memorization and the study of Bible characters.

• Encompass Preschool Curriculum

This 26-week program focuses on morning board, group and workbox activities.   Children who complete this program should recognize all basic upper and lower case letters, basic shapes and colors, U.S. coins, demonstrate basic reasoning skills and much more! Each weekly lesson includes a printable lesson plan and activity pack.

• Starfall Preschool Phonics/Reading Curriculum

The Starfall program includes 7 units with 25 weekly lesson plans, activities, online games and much more! Weekly lesson plans include morning activities, circle and storytime. If you find you like this program it continues through to 2nd grade!

• Sight and Sound Reading Curriculum

The Sight and Sound Reading Curriculum follows a 120-day lesson plan. The program includes an app, daily lesson plan emails, a 100+ page workbook and a Facebook group. The Teacher’s Manuals and Workbooks are also available through Amazon if you’d prefer to have them on hand.

• Free Letter A Unit of The Peaceful Preschool

You can try out The Peaceful Preschool program by downloading the Letter A Unit to see if it works for your child. The program runs for 26 weeks and includes a parent guide with daily activities, a printable pack featuring the alphabet, numbers and craft patterns and themed recipes for each week’s lesson.

For more preschool homeschool options click here. 

Additional Free Preschool Homeschool Resources

How to Plan Your Own Homeschool Preschool Curriculum eCourse

Preschool Assessment and Goals Workbook

Weekly Preschool Planner

PreK Curriculum Map Pacing Guide

Preschool Planning Guide

200+ Preschool Lesson Plans

Preschool Math Curriculum

Early Reading Skills with Picture Books

ABC Printable Packs

K5 Preschool Worksheets

40+ Preschool Themes and Lesson Plans

150+ Preschool Theme Activities

P.S. Discover more free homeschooling resources here –> Free Preschool Homeschool Curriculum, Free Elementary Homeschool Curriculum, Free Middle School Homeschool Curriculum and Free High School Homeschool Curriculum.

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The Federal Educational Program for Preschool Education (FOP DO) has been approved – Blog of the Inspector of Public Education

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The Ministry of Education, by order of November 25, 2022 No. 1028, approved the Federal Educational Program for Preschool Education (FOP DO). The corresponding order is published on the official portal of legal information. FOP DO, developed in accordance with the Federal State Educational Standard, defines the basic volume and content of preschool education that are common for the Russian Federation, and is aimed at implementing the main functions of preschool education:

– training and education of a child of preschool age as a citizen of Russia, the formation of the foundations of his civil and cultural identity;

– creation of a single core of the content of preschool education , based on the spiritual and moral values ​​of the Russian people, educating the younger generation as knowing and respecting the history and culture of their family, large and small Motherland;

— creation of a unified educational space education and upbringing of children from birth to admission to a general educational organization, providing the child and his parents (legal representatives) with equal quality conditions for preschool education, regardless of place of residence.

GEF DO and FOP DO are the basis for the independent development of educational programs for preschool educational organizations (PEO), the mandatory part of which must correspond to 60% of the total volume of the program, and 40% is the part formed by participants in educational relations.

FOP DO contains target, content and organizational sections, educational and methodological documentation, which includes: a work program for education, an exemplary regime and routine for preschool groups, a federal calendar plan for educational work and other components. Preschool educational organizations are given the right to choose ways to implement educational activities.

The mode and daily routine are established taking into account the requirements of SanPiN 1.2.3685-21, the conditions for the implementation of the preschool program, the needs of participants in educational relations.

According to the FOP DO, the implementation of the educational program of DO is provided by managerial, pedagogical, educational and auxiliary, administrative and economic employees of the educational organization, as well as medical and other employees performing auxiliary functions. The preschool educational institution independently establishes the staffing table, hires employees, concludes and terminates employment contracts with them, distributes job responsibilities, creates conditions and organizes methodological and psychological support for teachers. The head of the organization has the right to conclude contracts of a civil law nature and perform other actions within the framework of his powers. PEO teachers have the right to receive additional professional education at least once every three years at the expense of the PEO and / or the founder.

Preschool educational organizations are switching to FOP DO from September 1, 2023.

By the way

The Ministry of Education of Russia previously approved the federal educational programs for primary general, basic general and secondary general education.

Source:

Order of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation dated November 25, 2022 No. 1028:

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Kindergarten life may change: experts’ concerns

At the end of September, the law “On Education” was amended: from January 1, 2023, federal educational programs will operate at all levels of education. This also applies to preschool education. This means that from the new year, the “Federal Educational Program for Preschool Education” will presumably replace the current “Exemplary Basic Educational Program for Preschool Education”, which has been peer-reviewed and approved by the decision of the Federal Educational and Methodological Association for General Education. A new draft of the federal educational program for preschool education was presented on the portal of draft regulatory legal acts for public discussion on November 3 and caused a wide resonance among experts and employees of the preschool education system.

The main objectives of the new program of preschool education are “the comprehensive development and upbringing of a child during preschool childhood based on the spiritual and moral values ​​of the peoples of the Russian Federation, historical and national cultural traditions. ” In addition, the program introduces uniform requirements for the scope, content and results of work with children in kindergartens. The development of the new project was carried out by a working group of the Ministry of Education together with employees of the preschool education laboratory of the Institute of Developmental Physiology of the Russian Academy of Education.

The presented document will directly affect the life of kindergartens, the work of each teacher and the future of children, and therefore the experts actively joined the discussion and proposed a number of changes to the draft program.

“Members of the Our Childhood Association, which includes the authors of preschool education practices and programs, found in the draft a number of language that runs counter to the Federal State Educational Standard in the field of preschool education, which is based on the cultural and historical theory of our great compatriot L.S. Vygotsky, and data from psychological and pedagogical research” , – writes the newspaper “Vesti obrazovaniya”.

One of the experts who noted the imperfections of the proposed program was Olga Shiyan, Leading Researcher, Child Development Laboratory, Research Institute of Urban Studies and Global Education, Moscow State Pedagogical University, member of the Our Childhood association: DO – development of children’s independence and initiative creates a risk of supporting school educational formats that do not correspond to the characteristics of preschool age. In addition, the project makes it virtually impossible to use pre-school education programs such as Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf, PRODETEI, Community, Discoveries.”

Members of the Our Childhood association also note the following:

• Strict fixation of the content of education violates the principles of variability and individual approach in preschool and is in conflict with the goals of the program and the provisions of the Federal State Educational Standard in the field of preschool education, such as “accounting for age and individual characteristics of children” and “development of initiative, independence and responsibility”.
• According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, “the freedom to choose education in accordance with the inclinations and needs of a person” is declared. Acceptance of the proposed draft program will make such a choice difficult.
• The requirement for teachers to create separate work programs for education and upbringing will increase the amount of paperwork, but will not affect the quality of interaction with children.
• The concept of “developing object-spatial environment” in the document is currently only mentioned in passing, meanwhile, this is one of the most important means that shape the child’s personality, a source of knowledge and social experience.

“ According to the results of the discussion, the experts of the association “Our Childhood “ sent an official letter to the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation with a request to review the controversial provisions of the draft and make adjustments. Experts suggested paying more attention to supporting the initiative of children and building educational activities based on their individual characteristics, turning each child into a full-fledged subject of education.