New model of preschool education based of free play - developing emotional intelligence, teaching foreign languages and science using ICT tools for 2–6 year olds.
Abstract: The article presents an experimental educational programme of introducing ICT tools into preschool education based on free play, teaching science. The project includes teaching L1, L2 and L3 (Polish, English and Italian) by immersion as well as introducing elements of science, based on games and creative activities for children 2–6 year olds. Preschool didactics is established on free play (Goleman 2006), at least 4 hours everyday. The project has been carried out on a small scale since 2009 under the auspices of the Ministry of National Education, the Foundation for the Development of the Education System and the European Year of Creativity and Innovation in a language school Language Laboratories. The project implements a new model of preschool education.