UNIVERic

Center for Preschool Childhood and Innovative Development Technologies "UNIVERic", a structural subdivision of the Department of Technology and Methods of Teaching of the Faculty of Humanities, was opened on September 15, 2014.

Goal: physical, creative, intellectual, emotional, and social development of children from 2 to 12 years old.

Equipment: a modern, developmentally appropriate, and safe environment — furniture, interactive learning tools, educational materials and aids, play equipment.

Teaching staff: highly qualified professional educators with many years of experience in the field of education, as well as young, creative, and talented teachers.

Educational process: play-based, creative, comprehensive and integrated, group and individual classes, open viewings, chess tournaments, robotics competitions, children's parties.

Main directions of the educational process:

• Promoting physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development
• Forming an understanding of the surrounding world, acquiring new knowledge and skills
• Developing an interest in learning about the fields of science and technology, engineering, programming, and technical creativity
• Developing decision-making skills, the ability to plan and analyze
• Developing logical, strategic, and creative thinking; fostering a creative approach
• Developing fine motor skills and coordination of movements, muscle strength, and endurance
• Promoting a healthy lifestyle
• Developing acting and artistic skills, unlocking creative potential
• Preparing for school, assisting in the acquisition of basic skills
• Correcting and developing speech, grammatical, and lexical skills
• Creating conditions for socialization and the development of communication skills, self-discipline, independence, responsibility, perseverance, and self-confidence
• Shaping personality, assisting in learning the rules of behavior and interaction with others
• Consulting and supporting parents in resolving issues related to child development