The article is devoted to the problem of positive socialization of older preschoolers. Taking into account the materials of the theoretical analysis of literature and the state of the problem in practice, the relevance of the search for effective methods of positive socialization of children is substantiated. The authors reveal approaches to the use of educational situations in the positive socialization of older preschoolers. The article presents some results of experimental work on the construction of educational situations and their use in the holistic educational process of older preschoolers. In conclusion, the authors draw attention to the need to implement a systematic approach in the design and use of educational situations in the educational process of older preschoolers.