SPECIFIC FEATURES OF DEVELOPING CREATIVE ABILITIES IN PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

The development of creative abilities of preschool children is one of the most important areas of the education system, playing a key role in ensuring their mental, emotional and social development. This annotation analyzes the theoretical foundations of the development of children's creative abilities and its specific features. Creative abilities manifest themselves in children's free expression of their thoughts, creation of new ideas and solving problems. The process of developing children's creative potential in preschool age depends on a number of factors that affect their personal characteristics, the external environment and the educational process. This study examines the theoretical principles and methodological approaches to the development of creative abilities in preschool children. Encouraging creative activity, developing children's imagination, forming their skills and supporting their activities in solving problems are one of the main elements of the educational process. The study also analyzes the role of methods, games, art and practical activities used in preschool educational institutions to develop children's creative abilities. In the process of developing the creative abilities of preschool children, the teaching style of educators, approaches to teaching children through games and creative activities, as well as the mental and psychological state of the child are of great importance. The study also emphasizes the influence of cooperation between parents and educators in the development of children's creative abilities, as well as conditions that stimulate creative activity.