In this diploma paper described are the term project, its meaning, stages and cyclical structure as well as several approaches to the project. A project approach to sustainable development of ecological awareness in children and topics contributing to the development of ecological awareness is also described. In the research part, a survey was conducted with the educators, and the results are presents by statistical analysis. The survey results show that the interest of children (80% of educators) and the personal interest (65% of educators) are the biggest motivators for the implementation of the project. Also, a large percentage of parents’ involvement in a project, material collection (72% of educators) or inclusion in activities (40%) shows a serious understanding of ecological projects and their presentation to the public. Projects are mostly carries out with older preschool children (60% of educators). Educators would like to further educate or improve on ecological projects in the form of new knowledge about ecology (40%), new activities (48% of educators), ecology approaches to children (20% ) and additional workshops (16%). Educators have a positive attitude about ecological projects, they consider it beneficial to the development of ecological awareness (28%), as children can learn a lot from ecological projects (16%), consider them useful, instructive and interesting (28%), important in creating a habit of conservation the environment (44%) and the need for changes in the environment (4%). The research sought to find out how many educators in their work are carrying out projects and how many themes are related to ecology, most ecologically themed and the general attitude of educators about the implementation of ecological projects in kindergarten. The research has shown that the educators in their work are carrying out projects and themes related to ecology, as well as their positive opinion on ecological projects and high motivation for additional professional training and education in the field of ecology.