THE ROLE OF RUSSIAN FOLKLORE IN THE EDUCATION OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Keywords:
Russian folklore, preschool education, fairy talesAbstract
This article discusses the educational role of Russian folklore in the development of preschool children. It analyzes various folklore forms—fairy tales, rhymes, riddles, and songs—and how they influence early language acquisition, imagination, and moral formation. The article also offers methods for integrating folklore into the classroom through storytelling, play, and creative activities.
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