The primary goal is to expand children's understanding of their "Small Motherland" (their city) and their larger country. By the end of the session, children should be able to recognize national symbols and depict elements of their local environment.

Visual aids: Pictures of the Russian flag, photos of local landmarks, and images of different types of houses.

A sample drawing created by the teacher showing a simple city street. 7 Adventures Close to Home - I See Me! Blog - ISeeMe

This lesson plan (konspekt) for a middle group ( srednyaya gruppa , ages 4–5) focuses on developing a child's sense of identity and patriotism through the theme . Lesson Overview

: Introduce the concept of "Motherland" ( Rodina ) and the difference between a city and a country.