Supporting aesthetic emotions development by literature in nursery

In early childhood, children’s imagination is stimulated by poetry, nursery rhymes and tales, by literature of their first years. In these years literary texts play an important role, therefore the careful selection of texts can have an influence on the way they will enjoy and appreciate fine art. The Józsefváros crèches in District 8 of Budapest considered it important that the professional staff in the institutions should keep abreast of the latest phenomena of children’s culture, the change of paradigm in children’s literature, and new experience techniques in methodology; and once prepared, they can create spontaneous intimate situations that serve as fertile ground for children’s aesthetic receptivity. In the spirit of effectively supporting emerging literacy, a multi-stage institutional development process aiming to better understand the aesthetic, psychological and pedagogical aspects of literary education was started. The educational programme of Józsefváros Joint Crèches amalgamates care and education of young children, and supports the development of childhood competences in a complex fashion. The eight member institutions give high priority to diverse methodologies of education through art.

- the long-term literature project launched in the district

- the challenges of a constantly changing environment

- to involve the family in daily common activities

- teachers’ professional enrichment, relations between children and arts, broader opportunities to provide aesthetic experience