In the preschool period, children develop their psychomotor, affective, social and cognitive areas. In addition to primary socialization, the educational institution, i.e., kindergarten, is also important for developing these areas. Numerous studies have corroborated the fact that music has a beneficial impact on a person's development; it is therefore very important that kindergartens carry out quality musical activities. The Reggio Emilia pedagogical concept ranks art at the very top, because children express themselves through it and achieve social status. By establishing a private kindergarten focusing on music, we could bring Malaguzzi's idea a step closer to realization and guide preschool children to school through the art of music.
The theoretical section of the master's thesis focuses on the general definition of preschool education in Slovenia, and continues with a review of the basic regulations regarding the establishment and operation of a private kindergarten. Afterwards, it gives a detailed presentation of children's musical development in the preschool period, and of the Reggio Emilia pedagogical concept with an emphasis on art.
The concluding section of the master's thesis presents a programme for a private kindergarten containing elements of the Reggio Emilia pedagogical concept with an emphasis on music, which can serve as a foundation for the actual establishment of a private musical kindergarten.
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