Communication in the mother tongue
This competence is developed through opportunities to enrich vocabulary and use different language functions; through supporting the child for correct, expressive and creative oral expression and linguistic creativity; encouraging different ways of graphic and other ways of symbolic representation and creating opportunities for their practical use in the game as well as developing awareness of their importance and usefulness; developing awareness of the importance of language in interpersonal relationships and the use of language in a positive and socially responsible way. Early literacy is developed in a stimulating language environment through activities in which different ways of symbolic writing and written communication have a purpose in the activity itself, and not through separate teaching of children to read and write.
Communication in another language    At the preschool age, the basis for learning other / foreign languages ​​is developed through the development of the mother tongue and the development of awareness and knowledge of different cultures and languages ​​as well as the function of language in communication between people and cultures. If another language is introduced at preschool age, learning implies situational language acquisition, so that the foreign language is woven into situations and activities through which the child learns and uses it meaningfully, and not through separate teaching with specially designed methodological procedures.               Mathematical, scientific and technological competencies Mathematical, scientific and technological competencies are developed through rich sensory experiences and practical manipulation; encouraging the development and application of logical-mathematical thinking in perceiving and understanding phenomena and relationships and solving problems; by supporting research, questioning, discoveries and conclusions about natural and physical phenomena, in various game situations and activities within the topic / project and life-practical situations; by applying knowledge in solving practical life needs and problems. The educator shapes his or her participation in joint research through various support and extension procedures, rather than verbal teaching.                       Digital competence             Digital competence is developed through the meaningful use of digital technologies as tools that enable children to: access information; expression and presentation in the function of play and research; documenting different activities. Digital competence implies the development of an adequate relationship and culture of using digital technologies.          Learning to learn                 This competence is developed by supporting children to become aware of their own learning process; by supporting the development of perceptual abilities and metacognitive abilities of thinking, reviewing, planning and self-regulating learning that is meaningfully related to play, activity and the situation in which the child participates and by involving children in program development.                    Social and civic competencies     These competencies are achieved by developing the community of children and adults and peers: nurturing the relationship of belonging, respect and acceptance; fostering a relationship of respect for diversity and care for others; developing group identity; participation in the game, activities, different social groups and situations that require agreement, cooperation, harmonization, mutual support and give the opportunity to contribute to their own community in which they are involved; involving and / or initiating events, actions and projects in the local community. Initiative and entrepreneurship    This competence is realized through support for open children's play, developing projects with children and involving children in various situations and activities that support their initiative, original approaches to solving various problems and which provide various opportunities for children to review, test and evaluate their ideas. and opportunities for creative processing of experience and creative expression of one's own ideas, experiences, opinions and knowledge.              Cultural awareness and expression This competence is supported by cultivating children's play; developing the cultural, national and identity of the "inhabitants of the planet"; bringing children closer to the cultural heritage of the community and humanity, encouraging the creative expression of children's ideas, experiences and emotions through various artistic fields (visual arts, drama, music, movement and dance, literature); furnishing a space that encourages astonishment and aesthetic experience; encouraging children in different ways of creative processing of their experiences through different media.