The name of the group in kindergarten - how to choose?

The name of the group in kindergarten is of great importance. Both adults and children are much more interested when instead of the ordinary “younger group” or “group No. 2” some interesting name sounds. Then individuality appears. To come up with something new and original is a tricky and delicate work requiring thoughtfulness. After all, as you call a ship ... At present, almost all children's institutions refuse standard numbering. So what are the principles of this choice?

Firstly, the name should be associated with the concepts of "childhood" and "happiness", to be harmonious and understandable for children. For example: “Rostochek”, “Joy”, “Smile”, “Flowers of life”, “Our kids”, “Kinderly land”, “Sparrows”, “Pants with straps”. When naming, you must not infringe on anyone's copyright. It is known that several children's institutions in Russia have already received lawsuits from Ilya Reznik for using the name "Small Country".

Secondly, it is desirable that the name of the group in kindergarten is consistent with the general style of the institution. If the kindergarten is “Fairy Tale”, then it is logical to name the groups “Alyonushka”, “Winnie the Pooh”, “Thumbelina”, “Cinderella”, “Emerald City”. And for "Birch" or "Glade" all kinds of "Berries", "Strawberries", "Ladybugs" and "Borovichki" will be appropriate.

Thirdly, the name reflects the characteristics of the collective, its orientation, for example, if the group is speech therapy, linguistic, creative, then the name should be given accordingly: “Letters”, “First Steps”, “Watercolors”, “Harmony”, “Notes” , “Drawings”, or “Newbe” (Beginner). Fourth, it should be borne in mind that the name of the group in kindergarten also presupposes an appropriate design. If the room is already decorated in a specific style, then the group located in it will have to be given a name that matches the design.

Well, the last question affecting naming. For what period in the kindergarten is the group given a name: for the entire period of its stay in the institution, or does the team change the signs every year as children grow up? For each children's institution, this issue is resolved independently. The second option is more often used when the name of the group in kindergarten is selected by age.

For the younger age, diminutive names are commonly used. Some institutions involve parents in this process. The main rule is that the name should be simple, understandable to young children, not too cunning and original. It is prudent to use the names of plants, animals known to children of this age, or the names of cartoon characters. For example: “My kitten”, “Sweet kids”, “Belchata”, “Sparrows”, “Winnie”, “Brownie”, “Angels”, “Little peanuts”, “Dandelion”, “Frogs”.

At the age of 4-5 years, children can already take part in the selection of a name for their group. It is not necessary to take precisely their idea, but they must be asked. Maybe it’s the options that kids will tell you the right word. You need to choose a neutral name in the sexual sense, which will satisfy both boys and girls. At this age, a transition to more abstract ideas is permissible. It is proposed: “Shustriks and myamliqi”, “Postrelata”, “Madagascar”, “Pochemuchki”, “Cubes”, “Smeshariki”, “Sputnik”.

The older group of the kindergarten is moving away from children's topics closer to school. The names are getting more serious. Children are growing up and are quite capable of participating in the process with all rights. You can offer them not only to come up with their own original group names, but also a motto and design elements. Such a task develops ingenuity, preschool children’s imagination, teaches them to defend their opinions, listen to others, and correctly accept victory or defeat. Suitable examples for seniors: Hercules, Toddlers' school, Primer, Asta la Vista, baby!, Bambini Club, Fantazers, Kinderland, Fidgets, Znayki, etc. .