Zhanil Abdrakhmanova, who has been working at this kindergarten since its establishment, has 15 years of experience in pedagogy.
She was born in 1974 in the village of Temirovka in the Issyk-Kul region. From an early age, she showed an interest in teaching. After graduating from the 9th grade with honors, she studied at the Naryn Pedagogical College specializing in "Preschool Education" and then continued her education at Naryn State University, obtaining a diploma as a primary school teacher.
Zhanil's family is a vivid example of professional continuity: her daughter also works at the kindergarten, while one of her sons serves in the army and the other studies at university.
The teacher works with the preparatory group, accepting children from the age of 1.5 years. She notes that one of the main problems of modern society is "digital dependence." "Many parents, seeking peace, give their children smartphones. I am convinced that this negatively affects speech development. Parents have started to communicate less with their children," she reports.
According to Zhanil's observations, children who often play with phones come to kindergarten in a depressed state and may cry due to the absence of the gadget. In contrast, children who are read fairy tales show interest and curiosity, have an extensive vocabulary, and ask for new stories to be told.
The teacher pays special attention to speech development. She includes speech therapy exercises in every lesson. "Children raised in traditional families, where grandmothers tell fairy tales, speak more clearly and elaborately. Those who spend time in front of screens have difficulties in formulating thoughts and expressing feelings," she notes.
In Zhanil Abdrakhmanova's opinion, the age up to three years is critically important, as during this period a child's brain actively absorbs information, even if they are not yet speaking. Sometimes children cry because their "voice" has not been heard at home, for example, if their mother did not want to learn a poem together. Children imitate the behavior of adults: if a parent is constantly on their phone, the child will also demand attention to gadgets. "A child is a reflection of their parents. They need not only play on a smartphone but also your attention, time, and unconditional love," emphasizes Zhanil Abdrakhmanova.
