Czas optymizmu w życiu małego dziecka
The time of optimism in a young child’s life

Author(s): Cecylia Mirela Nawrot
Subject(s): Education
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: optimism; managing the child’s time in kindergarten; managing childhood; optimistic kindergarten
Summary/Abstract: Optimism is a prerequisite in increasing opportunities and achieving success in the lifeof every human being. It is crucial to develop it during early childhood. Its basis is notpositive slogans, words or conceptions of victories, but the way of thinking andreacting. “Try to do something” instead of “This is impossible” contributes to thedevelopment and everyday practice of an optimistic approach to life. Nowadays takingup a job in learning optimism promotes the calm attitude of children and adults.There are many studies in the literature based on the positive psychology ofM. Seligman, who as a precursor of positive thinking and approach created theconcept of eliminating helplessness and thus a constructive solution of difficulties inthe life of every human being. Conclusions from research and practice encouragereflection and show that the best time to start learning optimism begins with thedevelopment of a little child. At that time kindergarten is the place of development ofthe attitude using peer relations in the pre-school group. The optimistic attitude ofa little child triggers involvement in play, builds self-esteem, and triggers a joyful approach to new situations. The effects of positive emotions in childhood help buildone’s own resources and social resources, which are often used later in life. The aim ofthe article is to present a proprietary Polish optimistic kindergarten program thatallows you to develop desirable attitudes in children and then prepares them for entryinto the school period and adulthood.

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