FORMATION OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH DIDACTIC GAMES

This study is devoted to analyzing the theoretical foundations of social-emotional development in preschool children within the framework of Eastern and Western pedagogical thought. The work comparatively examines the ideas of social cooperation and moral development presented in the work “The Virtuous City” by Abu Nasr Farobiy, the socio-cultural development theory of Lev Vygotsky, particularly the concept of the “zone of proximal development,” and the didactic approach of Maria Montessori aimed at fostering independence in children. In addition, the importance of didactic games in developing empathy, communication culture, and emotional intelligence in children is scientifically substantiated.