Formation of family identity of senior preschool age children

This article examines the family identity development of senior preschool age children. The author defines the concept of “focusing on the world of a family”, distinguishes its structural components (cognitive, emotional, motivational, behavioral), describes three groups of preschool age children according to the type of their family identity. It is concluded, that there is a need for development of a special program for preschool teachers helping them to develop the children’s family identity.